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San Quentin Prison and Events, ca. 1925-1935 - Views

Owning Institution: UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library

About this Collection

The Views of San Quentin Prison and Events album contains 355 photographic prints taken circa 1925-1935. The album features views and scenes of the the prison grounds, interiors of many of the structures, and various recreational acitivities. Besides general grounds views, the album contains views of the large garden; scenes from the prisoners' yards; several guard stations; and exterior views of the cell blocks, officer residences, guard quarters, and the dairy and ranch. Interior views feature prisoners' cells, factories, shops, dining halls and guard quarters. Prisoner activities pictured in the album include entertainment events--featuring musicians, dancers, clowns, and female impersonators among the performers--and athletics. Also pictured in the album are views of the surrounding Marin County vicinty and scenes of the San Quentin Prison Quarry.... View collection guide.

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355 items found in this collection

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2 Mile Run
2 Mile Run, Last Lap
4th. of July Lemonade
Administration Building
Alley Stairway
Alley Way
Alley Way
Alley Way
Alley Way
Along the Waterfront
Along the Waterfront
Along the Waterfront
Along the Waterfront
Announcing Events
Announcing Events
Another General View
Approaching Front Gate
Arsenal
At Rehearsal
At Rehearsal
At Rehearsal
At Rehearsal
At Rehearsal
At Rehearsal
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