Talk:United States Prison Records, Bertillon Records, Pardons, Paroles, Executions (National Institute)

I am seeking information about a specific person (my biological father), who I believe was incarcerated in Columbus, Ohio, in the 1930s. (He was listed as PRISONER on the 1930 U.S. Census, and his residence was listed as FRANKLIN COUNTY, which is the location of the Ohio State Penetentiary.)

How can I locate pertinent records, such as the crime he committed and the length of his sentence? (I have his full name, birth date and Social Security number.)

THANKS SO MUCH! This is extremely important information!