Alcatraz Island

Presidio landscape looking toward Alcatraz Island, c1880s.

The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 119. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco General Views. This record contains unverified old dat More

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Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an More

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Book Title: part of 3 sections / San Francisco Panorama.Artist: Carleton Watkins.Artist Bio: American, 1829 - 1916.Creation Date: ca. 1880.Print Date: ca. 1880.Process: albumen print.Credit Line: Gift of Prenti More

Book Title: part of 3 sections / San Francisco Panorama.Artist: Carleton Watkins.Artist Bio: American, 1829 - 1916.Creation Date: c. 1880.Print Date: c. 1880.Process: albumen print.Credit Line: Gift of Prentice More

Common name: Rose Origin: Introduced in France in 1881 Uses: Lightly fragrant with light pink flowers. Tolerates poor soil. Can be trained as a climber or kept as a bush.

One in a series of six views. Source: "L&C - Wells Fargo History Room 6-1-1962". See info. file for more information. Panorama was dated based on the presence of these 3 buildings: Sea Wall Hotel, Crystal Swim More

No. 314. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Common name: Century plant Origin: Southwestern USA Uses: Great for a specimen plant. These architectural plants will flower once after 8 -10 years with a dramatic flower stalk. The plant will die after putting More

Common name: Rose Origin: Introduced prior to 1894 by an unknown person Uses: Single flowers start out light yellow changing to pink and then to crimson. When the China Roses were introduced to the West there w More

Detroit Publishing Co. no. "51135". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pgz

Common name: Rose Origin: Introduced by J&P in 1901 Uses: A rambling rose, this one is very hardy but does suffer from powdery mildew. Can be considered an escape artist for its ability to wander. Blooms in lat More

Alcatraz Island with Fort McDowell tug boat at dock, c. 1900.

Common name: Martha Washington, Regal Pelargonium Origin: South Africa Uses: Very popular plants in the early 1900’s, they were grown for their colorful blooms and they are easy to care for. They make excellent More

No. 11674. Public domain photograph of landscape view, nature, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Viewed from deck of boat. California. Stereo copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Alcatraz garrison parade formation on dock below casemates, c1902-1903. Public domain photograph of military parade, army ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Seen from the bay. Originally received in Box 13.

Common name: Rose Origin: Bred in United States in 1905 Uses: Very fragrant rose that blooms throughout summer. Introduced by E. Gurney Hill Co., named after Arthur MacArthur, the American general.

Common name: Rose Origin: Bred in United States in 1905 Uses: Very fragrant rose that blooms throughout summer. Introduced by E. Gurney Hill Co., named after Arthur MacArthur, the American general.

Stereo copyrighted by the Keystone View Co. Caption card tracings: Ca. SF Earthquake; Ca. SF Alcatraz; Shelf.

743920 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Kytka, Theodore, cop More

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After 1907, reinforced concrete became the standard construction material on Alcatraz. Reinforced concrete was not in common use until after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, when it was quickly and w More

Warden's House. After 1907, reinforced concrete became the standard construction material on Alcatraz. Reinforced concrete was not in common use until after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, when it w More

Common name: Rose Origin: Introduced in 1909 by Pemberton Uses: Hybrid Musk Class. A re-bloomer that is fragrant. The buds are golden-yellow that give way to clusters of yellow flowers. The foliage is smooth an More

View facing North showing the cell house, 1909 lighthouse, and the ruins of the post commandant’s/warden's quarters, 1985.

Found in one of the gun galleries, thought to have been used to account for for tracking intervals when rounds or shifts were made by correctional staff.

Correctional Officer's Shirt and Tie Public domain photograph - portrait of an officer in military uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"SAP BILLYJACK", LEATHER STRAP, LEADED AT ONE END. MARKINGS ON FRONT OF BILLY

GOGA 72 CAMERA, BOX BLACK BOX CAMERA, USED FOR TAKING MUG SHOTS. RIGHT SIDE SHUTTER SPEED MECHANISM

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A Correctional Officers uniform coat from USP Alcatraz. Note that for safety reasons there was a patch rather than a badge.

A PAIR OF HANDCUFFS CONNECTED BY STEEL CHAIN. MARKINGS ON ONE CUFF

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American Indian children walking on Alcatraz by the bay during the Indians of All Tribes occupation.

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Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by In More

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Five Alcatraz Saps, also known as Billy Clubs, part of our Museum Collection.

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Two occupiers sit with children inside a correctional officer's apartment. Public domain photograph of native Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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Dock Guard Tower with flag picturing the image of a teepee and a broken ceremonial pipe.

American Indian children on the Agave Trail on the east side of the island. Note the sign has been changed from Government Property to Indian Property.

Portrait of an American Indian occupier wearing an INDIAN POWER button, identity unknown.

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Golden Gate Bridge Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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American Indian children walking by the bay during the occupation by Indians of All Tribes.

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California - Alcatraz Island Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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J243057 U.S. Copyright Office. Blind stamp: R.J. Waters & Co. 717 Market St. San Francisco.

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Common name: Nasturtium Origin: South America Uses: An annual that can trail or climb. Very easy to grow and it self-seeds. A wide range of colors available. On Alcatraz, the colors are orange or yellow. Young More

Common name: Daffodil Origin: Europe, North Africa, Asia Uses: Blooms from early to mid-spring. Carlton is the world's most numerous daffodil and one of the best perennializers. It is two-toned yellow, up-facin More

GOGA 55 GUN, SUBMACHINE THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN, MODEL 1928, SER.NO. 5768, CAL.45 ACP; DEACTIVATED

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New wayside exhibits on Alcatraz Island, with cultural resource stories or themes. Exhibits installed in September 2006.

New wayside exhibits on Alcatraz Island, with cultural resource stories or themes. Exhibits installed in September 2006.

Guard tower on the dock Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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New wayside exhibits on Alcatraz Island, with cultural resource stories or themes. Exhibits installed in September 2006.

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A cannon placed on a turret.

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Common name: The Fairy Origin: Introduced in 1932 by Bentall Uses: Polyantha Class. A reliable repeat bloomer that has sprays of soft pink clusters of flowers. A lower shrub that is hardy to the cold, flowers w More

Warning Sign. This sign warning prisoners considering escape, installed in 1933, remains at the southeast end of the island. It is one of two signs remnant of the federal prison era.

This sign warning prisoners considering escape, installed in 1933, remains at the southeast end of the island. It is one of two signs remnant of the federal prison era.

1934 Diamond-T firetruck apartments (Building 64) burned out warden's house and guard tower on the dock.