Collection SearchContributing InstitutionState of Arizona Research Library- Arizona State Library, Archives and Public RecordsPreceding TitleThe VanguardSucceeding TitleOn the YardCollection Summary
Published from 1963-1970, El Saguaro touted itself as the “Golden West’s Best Penal Newspaper” and was “printed by and for the inmates of the Arizona State Prison by its Print Shop”. The tongue-in-cheek Statement of Publication further explained the purpose of the newspaper and included a listing of newspaper and prison staff.
One of the predecessors to the award winning La Rocanewsletter which began in 1974, El Saguaro included news around the prison, including construction news, project and new program information, population statistics, upcoming events, church service and visitation schedules, and staff and inmate news. The lighter side of the newspaper included jokes, editorials, and sports highlights.
Currently, the only issue the State of Arizona Research Library has is from April 3, 1965. We would welcome more issues to add to this collection if any more are located.
Dates of Publication1963-1970Frequency of PublicationMonthlyPlace of PublicationFlorence, ArizonaLanguageEnglishPermissions and ReuseThe contents of the Arizona Digital Newspaper Program (ADNP) are available to the public by our partners for using in research, teaching, and private study. Please note that U.S. Copyright and intellectual property laws apply to the digital resources made available through this site.Browse TopicCommunity GroupsCriminal JusticeLaw
