San Quentin State Prison collection., 1898-1995
San Quentin State Prison collection., 1898-1995
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Wingate, Carol California State Prison at San Quentin
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 4 document cases + 1 flat case
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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San Quentin State Prison collection.. Marin History Museum
Background
- Scope and content:
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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:
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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.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- California State Prison at San Quentin--History.
Women prisoners--California State Prison at San Quentin.
California State Prison at San Quentin--Personal narratives.
California State Prison at San Quentin--Newspapers.
California State Prison at San Quentin--Periodicals.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open and available for research use.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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San Quentin State Prison collection.. Marin History Museum
- Location of this collection:
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1125 B StreetSan Rafael, CA 94901, US
- Contact:
- (415) 382-1182