Lorton Correctional Complex: Religious Service

Object Details

Creator

Anacostia Neighborhood Museum

Scope and Contents

Religious service celebrating the initial baptism of the Layman Prisoners Council program. Held at Lorton Correctional Complex. Inmates participate in the service as baptismal candidates; with the readings; reciting testimonials; and as musicians.

Religious service. Part of ACM Museum Events, PR, and Ceremonies Recordings. Undated.

Date

circa 1970s

Extent

1 Video recording (open reel, 1/2 inch)

Type

Archival materials

Video recordings

Music

Topic

African Americans

Prisoners

African American prisoners

Christianity

Religion

Baptism

Music

Church music

Place

Lorton (Va.)

Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)

Washington (D.C.)

United States

Citation

Lorton Correctional Complex: Religious Service, Record Group AV09-023, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier

ACMA.03-053, Item ACMA AV000832