This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kzavada Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.unknown/4779.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: IL State Archives holds the records for state prisons under Department of Corrections Register of prisoners Joliet/Stateville Correctional Center RS 243.201 is an index dates May 1858-Jul1975 here is a link to Joliet/Stateville entries in the archives http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/di/243__002.htm#A1 try Molly Kennedy-researcher in state capitol Springfield where archives are located. She maybe able to access records. If not you would have to write to state archives http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/collections.html#staterec Good Luck Kathy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.