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Prisoner Cells

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From Betsy Malloy, About.com

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Prisoner Cells
Prisoners were assigned to private cells and provided with only basics: clothing, food, water and medical care. These cells are about 9 feet by 5 feet, and prisoners spent up to 20 hours a day in them.

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