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Convicts in a Georgia Chain Gang, with printer annotations, 1931
Photo of black convicts working as part of a Georgia chain gang in the early 1930s. Photo edited for publication in a newspaper. Printers notes on back.
Clipping from Providence R.I. Journal, 1932
Journal clipping reviewing Spivak's fiction novel and explaining the prison conditions he encountered during his investigation
Newspaper Clipping with Spivak Quote
A book review of Georgia Nigger (1932) by Spivak John L. (John Louis) 1897-1981 which includes quotes from John Spivak
Deportation of Iranian Students in the U.S.
Bill archer suggests all Iranian students to be deported if they violate any type of law while residing in the U.S.
Georgia Nigger (1932) by Spivak John L. (John Louis) 1897-1981
A work of fiction based in fact about the horrors of the prison system in the early twentieth century.
Official Whipping Report from Georgia Penitentiary, 1930 (John L. Spivak Collection)
Official typed report listing punishments of prisoners, including names, dates, and reasons for punishment. Signed by the warden.