Season 7 · Episode 1
The Penitentiary Past: The Birth of Louisiana’s Most Brutal Prison
In this episode of "Bloody Angola," Jim Chapman explores the intricate history of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, tracing its history during its time as a Louisiana plantation. Jim discusses the early land grants and key figures like Francis Routh...
Bloody Angola: A Podcast by Jim Chapman
November 8, 202445m 1s
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Show Notes
In this episode of "Bloody Angola," Jim Chapman explores the intricate history of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, tracing its history during its time as a Louisiana plantation. Jim discusses the early land grants and key figures like Francis Routh and Isaac Franklin, whose actions laid the groundwork for Angola Prison’s grim legacy. Jim highlights the transformation of the property, detailing the consequences of harsh management practices post-Civil War and the suffering of inmates under a brutal labor system. As he the penitentiary's development through the 20th century, Jim addresses themes of exploitation, reform efforts, and the ongoing struggles of the brutal prison in its early years.
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Chapters
04:34 The Origins of Angola Plantation
13:06 The Acklan Family Legacy
20:10 Civil War Challenges
23:58 Samuel James and Prison Management
31:42 The State Takes Over
38:27 Prison Conditions in the 1930s
41:09 Reform and Decline in the 1950s
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Source Credits
https://www.crt.state.la.us/Assets/OCD/archaeology/discoverarchaeology/virtual-books/PDFs/Angola_Pop.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelicia_Acklen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Franklin
#louisiana #prison #Angola #bloodyangola #podcast #incarceration
Chapters
04:34 The Origins of Angola Plantation
13:06 The Acklan Family Legacy
20:10 Civil War Challenges
23:58 Samuel James and Prison Management
31:42 The State Takes Over
38:27 Prison Conditions in the 1930s
41:09 Reform and Decline in the 1950s
Early release, commercial free episodes plus bonus content and more can be found by joining us on Patreon by Clicking here:
Source Credits
https://www.crt.state.la.us/Assets/OCD/archaeology/discoverarchaeology/virtual-books/PDFs/Angola_Pop.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelicia_Acklen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Franklin
Topics
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