Alcatraz_ A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years - Michael Esslinger [247]
Your cell light must be turned out when you leave your cell except when you go to meals. LEAVE YOUR CELL LIGHT BURNING WHEN YOU GO TO MEALS.
A - 12 Books (Maximum) B - Personal Papers C - Paint Box etc. D - Radio Headphones E - Ash Tray & Tobacco F - Extra Soap G - Mirror H - Toothpowder I - Razor & Blades J - Shaving Brush K - Shaving Mug L - Drinking Cup M - Face Towel N - Bathrobe O - Raincoat P - Calendar Q - Coat & Cap R - Soap S - Sink Stopper T - Cleaning Powder U - Toilet Tissue V - Extra Shoes & Slippers W- Musical Instrument/Case X - Broom Y - Trash Basket Z - Extra Blankets
N.B. Extra Blanket is to be folded neatly at foot of bed. Pillow at the head of the bed toward the bars. Blankets are to be tucked in under the mattress. Shoes, slippers and musical instruments & cases are to be under the bed with the shoes or slippers under the leading edge of the bed.
No fires are permitted in the cell for any purpose whatsoever. Do not attempt to heat water in your cell.
Cell changes are made only on the approval of the Associate Warden. Submit a written request to the Cellhouse Officer who will forward it to the Associate Warden for consideration.
Each inmate is given a property card on which the cellhouse Officer has listed all his personal property. UNLISTED articles which are found in your cell will be confiscated and considered as contraband. At no time will you change or alter your property card. The cellhouse Officer will list any authorized additions to your card. In addition to the personal property listed on your property card, you are allowed the following articles in your cell:
CELL ISSUE EQUIPMENT 2 shelves 2 sheets stationary 2 envelopes 1 can cleanser 3 pencils 1 Radio Headset 1 sink stopper 1 75-watt light bulb 4 wall pegs 1 whisk broom 1 lamp shade 1 set INSTITUTION REGULATIONS 1 roll toilet tissue 1 drinking cup 1 ash tray 2 cleaning rags 1 wastebasket
NO SPECIAL SHELVES, BOXES, DESKS OR PICTURE FRAMES WILL BE ALLOWED
BEDDING 2 Mattresses (Maximum) 2 sheets 2 pillows 1 to 4 blankets 2 pillow cases (if 2 pillows]
TOILET ARTICLES 1 shaving cup 2 razor blades 1 safety razor 1 cake soap 1 comb 1 shaving brush 1 pair nail clippers 1 mirror 1 can toothpowder 1 face towel 1 toothbrush 1 cake shaving soap
You will keep your property card listing your personal property, above your cell door behind the locking mechanism.
31. CLASSIFICATION, PAROLE, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL MATTERS: At this institution, these functions center in the Parole Office and you are free to request an interview with the Parole Officer when problems arise concerning these matters.
CLASSIFICATION: You will be reclassified each year shortly before or during the month of your parole eligibility date (except military prisoners who are reclassified just prior to their military annual review dates) and you will be given an opportunity to appear at the Classification Committee meeting to present any problems you may wish to discuss with the Committee.
PAROLE: A few months before your Parole Eligibility Date, you may file an application for a parole hearing. If you do not choose to file at that time, you may sign a waiver. This waiver will not interfere with your right to file for a hearing at a later date.
EDUCATION: Although there are no school classes at this institution, limited facilities are provided for cell study of books available from the library or from correspondence schools. Library rules are listed in Section #45.
SOCIAL MATTERS: If you have social problems outside the institution, such as correspondence problems, you are free to request an interview with the Parole Officer. The Parole Officer will also help you with the development of your release plans.
32. CLOTHING: The standard inmate uniform for all normal activities inside the cellhouse consists of: blue chambray shirt, Blue & White (B&W) trousers, web waist belt and issue shoes. This uniform is worn at visits, interviews, meals, movies,