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Discussion with Prison Chief
Color sketch from Evfrosiniia Kersnovskaia's self-illustrated memoirs depicting a discussion between a prisoner and a prison chief.
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Evgeniia Mikhailovna Peunkova, Mug Shot
Mug shot of Evgeniia Mikhailovna Peunkova (surname Khalaimova at the time of the arrest).
Kersnovskaia Family Group
Group of five black and white photographs of Kersnovskaia and her family, including two small photos of a young Kersnovskaia, two photos of her and mother taken in 1957, and a group of four women dated 1958.
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Evgeniia Michailovna Peunkova
Photograph of Evgeniia Michailovna Peunkova.
Newspaper Article by Susanna Pechuro
Newspaper article written by Pechuro about youth arrested and executed in 1951.
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Man with Guitar
Sketch drawn by Vinivitin of a man playing a guitar.
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Prisoner and Violin
Sketch depicts violin, music books, and a prisoner's face.
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The Fifth Year in Camp - The Survivors
Sketches by Merekov depict survivors at Kolyma camps.
Group of Prisoners with Flags
Black and white photograph of prisoners gathered together after hearing the head of Belomorkanal Camp speak. The prisoners were headed out to make a major breakthrough on the construction of the canal, and the camp chief had spoken to them to try to raise their morale.
Tags: propaganda prisoners guards