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Laura Scott, Negress

Laura Scott, Negress

Mariame Kaba

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Mariame Kaba provides insight to the history of Black women's involvement with the criminal legal system through the life of Laura Scott, a 19th century Black woman who was incarcerated at San Quentin. Visual elements include archival documents and images concerning Laura Scott's life.

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OL Work ID
OL32265797W

Subjects

Women prisonersHistoryBlack WomenPublic safetyCalifornia State Prison at San Quentin

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