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Alcatraz opened in 1933. By the time it closed in 1963, there had only been four wardens:

James A. Johnston from 1933-1948

Edwin B. Swope from 1948-1955

Paul Madigan from 1955-1961

Olin Blackwell from 1961-1963

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James A. Johnston. His tenure lasted from 1934 to 1948.

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i think there was 4

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Olin Blackwell

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