A Celebration
Meanwhile, this photo was taken in 1948. It shows a celebration at Alcatraz, which was a rarity back then. It was a retirement party for an Alcatraz warden called James A. Johnston. He was legendary because he was the first and the longest-running warden in Alcatraz history.
Learning New Things
During the incarceration of the inmates, they were encouraged to take up a trade or new skills. This would give them the chance to find a job and contribute to society upon their release. Taken in 1954, this photo shows inmates using sewing machines to make trousers!