Views of San Quentin Prison and Events, ca. Expand Search Views of San Quentin Prison and Events, ca. The album features views and scenes of the the prison grounds, interiors of many of the structures, and various recreational acitivities.
Interior views feature prisoners' cells, factories, shops, dining halls and guard quarters.
Also pictured in the album are views of the surrounding Marin County vicinty and scenes of the San Quentin Prison Quarry. The album may have been compiled, if not photographed, by Tom Mooney, though this is not verified. The diversity of subjects pictured in the album suggest that the photographer had great access to many areas of the prison, while the caption information suggests a strong familiarity with everyday prison life. Photographs of womens' cell blocks indicate that at least some of the photographs were taken prior to 1927, the last year women were housed at the prison.