Anyone have anything new? Okay, I'll start then. I was recently sent a new Alcatraz book, ALCATRAZ - A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years. It's a...
I see by the National Park Service Website that there is going to be a documentory about the Native American Occupation on PBS called "Alcatraz is not an...
Dear Heather, Yes, I have been reading this book, too [Alcatraz, A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years, by Michael Esslinger]. I would recommend it...
The extant comprehensive inmate case files of former inmates of USP Alcatraz, totaling approximately 541 cubic feet, are available from the National Archives -...
Heather, nice to see another posting after such a long time absence. Did you see the big alcatraz article in the San Francisco Chronicle on Friday?? They had...
I didn't see the article, but now that I know, I'll look for it. I have Michael's book and began reading it. I like it so far. I haven't gotten into the...
Most of the reading material as well as the anegdotal out there comes from 2 sources: either former guards or former convicts (or people related to or...
Alcatraz Discussion Group/ After our last exchange of discussion on Alcatraz, I'm thinking if those members who are part of this group who live local, some...
I have a relative who served time around 1915 when the island was a disciplinary barracks. I have papers in which he is denied clemency. I was wondering...
Guess there was a story about Pitt being interested in the Birdman of Alcatraz. Variety reported a correction: "Brad Pitt will not be involved in "The Madman...
This sounds like a great idea! I wouldn't mind flying out for this if I can. The overnighter idea would be great! I have been wanting to do that years so I...
I have a question to ask I hope someone can help. They closed Alcatraz around 3/21/1963. They don't tell you where the remanding prisnors was sent until they...
John - Many were sent to Leavenworth. Since Alcatraz was a federal prison, they all got transfered to other federal prisons. You can find a list of current...
Heather thank you so much for your help I can continue my research from what you sent me. I look foward to seeing my results. Again Thank you John J. Olson...
Hi-- I just recently discovered that my great-grandfather was an inmate in Alcatraz from 1936 to its closing. I would like to learn as much about him as...
I am away from the office on vacation from Thursday, May 27th to Friday, June 25, 2004. I will be back in the office at 8:00 AM, Monday, June 28, 2004 and...
I am away from the office on vacation from Thursday, May 27th to Friday, June 25, 2004. I will be back in the office at 8:00 AM, Monday, June 28, 2004 and...
I am away from the office on vacation from Thursday, May 27th to Friday, June 25, 2004. I will be back in the office at 8:00 AM, Monday, June 28, 2004 and...
I am away from the office on vacation from Thursday, May 27th to Friday, June 25, 2004. I will be back in the office at 8:00 AM, Monday, June 28, 2004 and...
It looks like there hasn't been much in the way of posting in the past year. Who are the members of this group and what is their connection to the island? Kay...
Yeah, we're still here. We've just gotten busy. Personally, Alcatraz is just a hobby of mine that fascinates me. I've been involved in research for about 10...
Hi Heather! I was just wondering who all was in the group. Every now and then I feel like touching base with my old friends from the island. I haven't been...
Hi. I am a composer gathering recordings of sounds from locations around the U.S. for a multi-media performance in New York based on Jack Kerouac's classic ...
I am debating deleting this yahoo group. It's not active and I don't know if it's even remotely useful anymore. Any thoughts? If I get no replies - that will...
Dear Heather, I am still very interested in Alcatraz and its history. I am also still interested in getting a group together and possibly having a special...
Sounds like you have lots of ideas. I think it would be cool to get a group together too. Those kinds of things need to be planned out well in advance. We...