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Prisoners were paid .10 cents an hour working in the industries. ie; laundry, glove factory, etc. But there was no canteen and no extra food or cigarettes were allowed in the cells. Everything was furnished. The prisoners were guarenteed food and housing. Period!
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∙ 13y agoThey earned their wages by working in various industries like laundry, manufacturing and other trades.
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What do alcatraz inmates do?
Alcatraz hasn't been an operating prison for many years, so there are no inmates to do anything anymore.
How many inmates lived in Alcatraz?
1576
Where there any female inmates on Alcatraz island?
No
Was Alcatraz the best prizon?
yes it was. if inmates broke regular prison rules, they would go to alcatraz.
Did anybody else live on island of Alcatraz?
Absolutely. Alcatraz was closed in 1963; surviving inmates were transferred to other prisons. :)
Were there any female inmates at Alcatraz prison?
No there was not any females on Alcatraz AKA the rock
Where did birdman go after Alcatraz?
He died in the Hospital for Federal Inmates located in Springfield, Missouri
Did correctional officers who worked with inmates carry weapons on Alcatraz?
No, they only carried whistles.
What kind of people were sent to Alcatraz?
Inmates that were risks to other prisons
Were there any women in Alcatraz?
Yes, there were female guards and other staff members at Alcatraz, but no female prisoners were held there. The prison was strictly for male inmates.
What did bumpy Johnson do in alcatraz?
Yes, he was. Ellsworth Raymond Johnson AKA "Bumpy" is one of the most recognized inmates of Alcatraz.
What features make Alcatraz a perfect place for a prison?
it made it hard for the inmates to escape and people couldn't get in or out.
