Akatuy Collection

Teatime Even While in Penal Servitude, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
Teatime Even While in Penal Servitude, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

Convicts Learning How to Bind Books, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
Convicts Learning How to Bind Books, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

On the Porch of the Prison Building, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
On the Porch of the Prison Building, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

A Group Picture of Convicts in Front of the Kitchen, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
A Group Picture of Convicts in Front of the Kitchen, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

A Group Portrait of Convicts with Children, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
A Group Portrait of Convicts with Children, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

Convicts During a Geography Lesson, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
Convicts During a Geography Lesson, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

Group of Convicts, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
Group of Convicts, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

Portrait of a Convict in a Fur Hat, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
Portrait of a Convict in a Fur Hat, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

In the Prison Infirmary, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
In the Prison Infirmary, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

Convicts at Work, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
Convicts at Work, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

Glory to the Dead, Freedom to the Living, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
Glory to the Dead, Freedom to the Living, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

Convicts in Prison Uniform, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
Convicts in Prison Uniform, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

Kulikovsky and Shinkman, 1906-1911. Creator: Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman
Kulikovsky and Shinkman, 1906-1911. This photograph is from an album of 47 views of convicts and structures at the Akatuy Prison

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"Isaiah Aronovich Shinkman's poignant photographs offer a rare glimpse into the daily life Prison during the early 20th century. From teatime even in penal servitude to convicts learning various trades, these images capture moments of resilience and humanity amidst the harsh realities of incarceration. Witness the convicts on the porch, in the kitchen, with their children, during geography lessons, at work, in the infirmary, and even in their prison uniforms. Amidst it all, a sense of solidarity and hope shines through, as evidenced by the powerful message of 'Glory to the Dead, Freedom to the Living.' " (150 characters)