Henri Young and Rufus McCain
The Escape
ESCAPE ATTEMPT #5
Joseph Paul Cretzer
Sam Richard Shockley
Arnold Thomas Kyle
Lloyd H. Barkdoll
ESCAPE ATTEMPT #6
John Richard Bayless
ESCAPE ATTEMPT #7
James A. Boarman
Fred Hunter
Harold Brest
Floyd G. Hamilton
The Escape
ESCAPE ATTEMPT #8
Huron Ted Walters
ESCAPE ATTEMPT #9
John Giles
ESCAPE ATTEMPT #10
THE BATTLE OF ALCATRAZ (Intro)
The Conspirators
Bernard Coy
Joseph Cretzer
Marvin Hubbard
Miran Thompson
Clarence Carnes
Sam Shockley
PREPARATIONS FOR THE ESCAPE
Early Planning Stages
The Scene of the Battle
The Battle of Alcatraz
THE AFTERMATH
ESCAPE ATTEMPT #11
Floyd P. Wilson
ESCAPE ATTEMPT #12
Clyde Milton Johnson
Aaron Walter Burgett
ESCAPE ATTEMPT #13
THE “ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ”
Frank Lee Morris
John and Clarence Anglin
Allen Clayton West
ESCAPE ATTEMPT #14
John Paul Scott
Daryl Lee Parker
THE CLOSING OF ALCATRAZ
The Fall of an Icon
The Indian Occupation
From Penitentiary to National Park
APPENDIX
1956 Rules and Regulations
Inmate Roster
REFERENCES
Bibliography
Photographic Sources
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Alcatraz may well continue to stand as a symbol of confinement and isolation, but the scope of my research and the influence of those who have contributed were, simply stated, not. They encircled the globe, from across the US to as far away as Holland and these people have helped me to define the framework upon which to build. I once came across a quotation from the Dalai Lama, who stated in his great wisdom that sharing knowledge is the path to immortality. As it may, I will be forever grateful to the following immortals:
First and foremost, Joseph V. Sanchez, Archivist at the National Archives was an enthusiastic supporter and always went above and beyond to help me navigate through the endless maze of files and records. Michael Frusch and Rosemary Kennedy also extended their support and always came through on my short-notice requests. John Martini, historian, writer and masterful researcher, was a phenomenal resource on a multitude of levels. His passion for exploring history, his willingness to share new discoveries and his careful attention to detail have made my work so much more engaging. In addition he is the author of one of my favorite books, Fortress Alcatraz, which remains “the” landmark reference on the military years. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the late Erwin Thompson, whom I never had the chance to meet, but whose mammoth reference entitled Alcatraz – The Rockwas key to my studies.
Kim Sulik at the National Park Archives suffered through my never-ending requests for material and was always a kind spirit. Susan Ewing Haley was also instrumental in offering advice and direction regarding materials in the early stages of my research. Sam Daniel at the Library of Congress helped me to locate some hard-to-find photographs from a variety of sources. Bill Kooiman and Irene Stuchura at the San Francisco Maritime Museum were extremely obliging in allowing me to repeatedly set up camp in their offices and explore materials. Chuck Stucker, another skilled historian and former resident of Alcatraz, proved to be one of my most exceptional resources. Chuck’s passion to preserve the history and perspectives of those who called Alcatraz home will undoubtedly be celebrated by future historians who are tasked to chronicle this chapter of America’s history. Pat Akre and Susan Goldstein, Archivists at the San Francisco Library, were also very gracious in helping me with my photograph inquires. Thanks also go to my friends at the Monterey and Carmel Library for helping me in my early California research and likewise to my good friends at the National Steinbeck Center for their support and sound advice. I must also mention Loretta Thompson and Yolanda Talamonte of Hartnell College, who helped transcribe numerous documents included in this reference.