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Inmate Band on Alcatraz.

The inmate band playing in the mess hall for the holidays.

Coming soon to an ear near you (via the Internet) - it's RADIO FREE ALCATRAZ. We are putting the finishing touches on our audio program and hope to have it available REAL SOON (you can listen to a rough edit of it by clicking on the title). And you (yes, you) can be part of it. We plan a "questions about Alcatraz" segment for each episode, which means we need your questions. You can e-mail them to us using the "Contact Us" link to the left.

 
Hopi prisoners on Alcatraz in 1895.  

Did You Know?
In 1895 19 members of the Hopi Tribe were imprisoned by the U.S. Army on Alcatraz Island for resisting policies to "Americanize" their children. Today Hopi children continue to have the opportunity to learn their traditions and language.

Last Updated: June 28, 2009 at 17:42 EST