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Children of Alcatraz, growing up on the rock, Claire Rudolf Murphy

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-62) and index

contains biographical information

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non fiction

Children of Alcatraz

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Claire Rudolf Murphy

growing up on the rock

Alcatraz Island is one of the most infamous places in American history. The maximum-security prison on the "Rock, " once home to criminals like Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly, has long since captured our country's imagination. But what few people realize is that Alcatraz was not only home to criminals--it was home to many children, too! Over the years, the island has been home to the children of Native Americans, lighthouse keepers, military soldiers, and prison guards. Imagine playing hide-and-seek in the prison morgue, having a convict as your babysitter, or having Al Capone as your neighbor. This photo-essay profiles generations of children who had the unique opportunity of growing up on this isolated island in San Francisco's shadow. With personal anecdotes, interviews with surviving Alcatraz Kids, historical documents, and archival and family photographs, this book reveals a one-of-a-kind childhood.--From publisher description

Diamond Island before 1854 -- Beacon of light 1854-present -- Post on Alcatraces 1859-1937 -- Military prison 1861-1907 -- Disciplinary barracks 1907-1934 -- U.S. penitentiary, Altracaz 1934-1963 -- Island in transition 1963-1969 -- Indian occupation 1969-1971 -- National historic park 1972-present -- Alcatraz kids grow up -- Further resources -- Alcatraz timeline -- Index

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