Sunday, June 28, 2015

On this date in Minnesota History: June 28

June 28, 1915 – Mary McKinney, matron to the female prisoners at Stillwater State Prison for 22 years, died on this date in her quarters at the prison after suffering a stroke a few days earlier.

Her funeral took place at the prison where the shops and offices closed so everyone could come and pay final respects. The Stillwater Messenger stated that she “had devoted the greatest portion of her life to work in the prison, being faithful, charitable and gentle in her dealings with those who came under her charge.”

http://stillwatergazette.com/2013/09/06/matrons-female-convicts-part-stillwater-prisons-early-history/






Photos taken by Pamela J. Erickson. Released into the public domain June 28, 2015, 
as long as acknowledgement included. 


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