San Quentin State Prison collection., 1898-1995

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Summary

Title:
San Quentin State Prison collection.
Dates:
1898-1995
Creators:
Wingate, Carol California State Prison at San Quentin
Abstract:
Extent:
4 document cases + 1 flat case
Language:
Preferred citation:

San Quentin State Prison collection.. Marin History Museum

Background

Scope and content:

This collection from the California State Prison at San Quentin contains materials related to the prison cemetery and the women's prison, which closed in the early 1930s.

Biographical / historical:

San Quentin State Prison was established in 1854, making it California’s oldest prison. Carol Wingate was arrested in 1927 for forgery and spent two years in San Quentin prison. She went on to author “Women In Prison” about her experiences, which was serialized in the San Francisco Call-Bulletin in 1929.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Marin History Museum staff.
Date Prepared:
1898-1995
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on April 17, 2025, 11:29 a.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open and available for research use.

Terms of access:

For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Marin History Museum. Permission for reproduction or publication is given on behalf of the Marin History Museum as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility for possible infringement which may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the Marin History Museum collections.

Preferred citation:

San Quentin State Prison collection.. Marin History Museum

Location of this collection:
1125 B Street
San Rafael, CA 94901, US
Contact:
(415) 382-1182
info@marinhistory.org
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