“they put me in a ball and chain” 3 x 3 inches, acrylic on photopaper.

Sidney Smith Yuma Prisoner 2968

Sidney Smith, sentenced to 4 years for burglary in the 1st degree. This was not his first offense.

His legitimate occupation was laborer and he is also listed as a musician. He was educated in Tucson and could read and write.

See all of the Prison Hill series on flickr.