AAC-9540

[Scene from Alcatraz Prison riot of May, 1946]

1946 May 3

Still image

1 photographic print: b&w.

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Folder: S.F. Islands-Alcatraz-Prison Breaks-May, 1946.
Newscopy: "BATTLE SCENE--Alcatraz guards (circled) attack revolting convicts holding part of the main cell block (No. 1). One guard (No. 2) on the catwalk is firing through cell windows, previously punctured by long range fire from other guards (lower circles) - and the convicts are shooting back with everything they've got."
Photo is in two halves..

brn: .b10243914

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