Polygamists in striped prison uniforms including the politician George Q. Cannon

Polygamists in striped prison uniforms, including George Q. Cannon (center with cane), William Gimbert Saunders (second from right), and William Morley Black (right of Cannon with white beard). These men were also known as “Prisoners of Conscience.” The men holding the prisoners in custody are likely jailers who are employed by the United States federal government. Photo Number P0450n02 Keywords Utah; Mormons and Latter-Day Saints; Mormon History; Polygamy; Men; Portraits; Prison and prisoners; Jail Subject Cannon, George Q. (George Quayle), 1827-1901–Photographs Additional Information See Manuscript Accn 1224 Collection Number and Name P0450 George Q. Cannon Photograph Collection Collection Name George Q. Cannon Textual Date April 5, 1886

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