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I would like to thank author Mr. Michael Esslinger for his kindness and special permission to use the following images on my website. He just finished a book that will be available on Alcatraz Island and through bookstores. The name of the book is Alcatraz the Definitive History.

- ALCATRAZ -

A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years

by Michael Esslinger

Alcatraz - A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years is a comprehensive reference with 451 PAGES of historic photographs, documents, and information that breaks away from traditional tourist style books. This book is the result of years of intensive research, and navigates the Island's history through rarely seen documents, interviews, and historic photographs. This newly released book has received rave reviews from both the San Francisco Chronicle and the Chicago Tribune.

Historian Michael Esslinger thoroughly details the prominent events, inmates, and life inside the most infamous prison in American History. His research included hundreds of hours examining actual Alcatraz inmate files (including rare original documents from Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and over a hundred others) exploring the prison grounds from the rooftop to the waterfront to help retrace events, escape routes, in addition to conducting various interviews with former inmates & guards. His study has resulted in detailed accounts of both the 1946 & 1962 Escape attempts. A definitive account of the 1962 escape of Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers provides rare insight extracted through photos, and over 1,700 pages of FBI investigative notes.

Detailed narratives of Alcatraz's most notable inmates who include Robert Stroud (Birdman of Alcatraz), Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Frank Morris, the Anglin Brothers, Doc Barker, Joe Cretzer, Bernard Coy, Miran Thompson, Sam Shockley, and many many others. Alcatraz Federal Prison - A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years, is a comprehensive reference on the history of Alcatraz and contains one of the most comprehensive archives of inmate and prison life photographs (nearly 1,000) from 1934-1963.

Available at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com

Atlanta Penitentiary photo card.

(Mr. Michael Esslinger).

Al Capone signed form to be able to have freedom in the prison yard at Atlanta. (Mr. Michael Esslinger).

Letter from Ralph Capone to bureau of prisons asking for a transfer from Alcatraz for fear of Al getting killed. Ralph assumes all liabilities for his brother.

(Mr. Michael Esslinger).

A letter from Al to director of Atlanta Penitentiary. (Mr. Michael Esslinger).

A telegram to the dept of Justice confirming payment received by Al's lawyer of fines paid before his release. (Mr. Michael Esslinger).

The cover of Al's prison file folder. (Mr. Michael Esslinger).

Capone signature on a prison form to let Doctors administer treatment to help him with his syphillis. (Mr. Michael Esslinger).

Al Capone's mugshot at Alcatraz. (Mr. Michael Esslinger).


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He just finished a book that will be available on Alcatraz Island and through bookstores. The name of the book is Alcatraz the Definitive History. - ALCATRAZ - A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years by Michael Esslinger Alcatraz - A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years is a comprehensive reference with 451 PAGES of historic photographs, documents, and information that breaks away from traditional tourist style books. This book is the result of years of intensive research, and navigates the Island's history through rarely seen documents, interviews, and historic photographs. This newly released book has received rave reviews from both the San Francisco Chronicle and the Chicago Tribune. Historian Michael Esslinger thoroughly details the prominent events, inmates, and life inside the most infamous prison in American History. His research included hundreds of hours examining actual Alcatraz inmate files (including rare original documents from Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and over a hundred others) exploring the prison grounds from the rooftop to the waterfront to help retrace events, escape routes, in addition to conducting various interviews with former inmates & guards. His study has resulted in detailed accounts of both the 1946 & 1962 Escape attempts. A definitive account of the 1962 escape of Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers provides rare insight extracted through photos, and over 1,700 pages of FBI investigative notes. Detailed narratives of Alcatraz's most notable inmates who include Robert Stroud (Birdman of Alcatraz), Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Frank Morris, the Anglin Brothers, Doc Barker, Joe Cretzer, Bernard Coy, Miran Thompson, Sam Shockley, and many many others. Alcatraz Federal Prison - A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years, is a comprehensive reference on the history of Alcatraz and contains one of the most comprehensive archives of inmate and prison life photographs (nearly 1,000) from 1934-1963. Available at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com Atlanta Penitentiary photo card. (Mr. Michael Esslinger). Al Capone signed form to be able to have freedom in the prison yard at Atlanta. (Mr. Michael Esslinger). Letter from Ralph Capone to bureau of prisons asking for a transfer from Alcatraz for fear of Al getting killed. Ralph assumes all liabilities for his brother. (Mr. Michael Esslinger). A letter from Al to director of Atlanta Penitentiary. (Mr. Michael Esslinger). A telegram to the dept of Justice confirming payment received by Al's lawyer of fines paid before his release. (Mr. Michael Esslinger). The cover of Al's prison file folder. (Mr. Michael Esslinger). Capone signature on a prison form to let Doctors administer treatment to help him with his syphillis. (Mr. Michael Esslinger). Al Capone's mugshot at Alcatraz. (Mr. Michael Esslinger).