Hell On Angola - The Wooden Ear Series
The Angolite is pleased to print "Hell on Angola," a series of articles written for The Item in New Orleans by "Ole Wooden Ear," the pseudonym of Angolite founding editor William Sadler, and published in The Angolite with permission from The Times-Picayune, the progeny of The Item and other former New Orleans newspapers.
Sadler first came to Angola in 1935 and by the end of the decade had launched his prison journalism career with the Argus, a tabloid-style newsletter. In ancient mythology, Argus refers to a giant with 100 eyes. The meaning has evolved to describe any "observant or vigilant person or watchful guardian."
General Information and Directions
Hours of Operation:
- Tuesday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM
- Plus Every Sunday In October
Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum
Angola, Louisiana 70712
(225) 655-2592
The Museum is operated by the Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation which is a non-profit organization. Although no admission is charged to visit the museum, donations are accepted to help defray the cost of operation. For information on scheduling a group tour of the penitentiary for your organization, contact Marsha Lindsey, Museum Director at (225) 655-2592 or write to:
LSP Museum
General Delivery
Angola, LA 70712
Shop online
Shop for Angola merchandise in our Online Gift shop. We sell T-shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, Postcards, DVDs, Music, Hats, Books, and other Novelty Items.
