Convict laborers during the construction of Sanford Stadium

Title

Convict laborers during the construction of Sanford Stadium

Subject

Convict Laborers during the construction of Sanford Stadium

Description

Black convict laborers building Sanford Stadium. The use of leased convict labor in Georgia was widespread for many construction projects during the first half of the 20th century.

Creator

Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Source

Athletic Association Records, UA0055, University of Georgia Archives. Series 1, box 2, folder 58.

Publisher

Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Date

October 15, 1928

Contributor

Hasty

Rights

Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Format

still image

Files

IMG_7492.JPG

Citation

Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library, “Convict laborers during the construction of Sanford Stadium,” UGA Special Collections Library Online Exhibitions, accessed March 28, 2024, https://digilab.libs.uga.edu/scl/items/show/1478.

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