Letters From Alcatraz - Michael Esslinger [247]
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, etc. Your shirt will be buttoned except for the top collar button. The sleeves will be rolled down and buttoned. Your belt will be worn with your register number in plain view, at the center of your back.
You are required to wear this standard uniform to and from outside work or the Recreation Yard, but you may add to it your cap, jacket, coat or raincoat. You may wear tennis shoes to the Recreation Yard only.
You will wear your robe and slippers or shoes when going to and from bath.
You are not allowed to change or alter any of your issue clothing. Keep your clothing neat, clean and in good repair at all times.
Special work clothing is issued for work details. This special clothing will be kept at the place of work and will not be brought to the Yard or cellhouse.
Culinary inmates wear a special work uniform consisting of white cap, white shirt and white pants. This uniform is issued for work only but is worn between the cell and Culinary Unit. Culinary workers are cautioned to be wearing their complete uniform with all buttons except the top collar button fastened before leaving their cells to go to work.
INMATES WILL BE ISSUED ON ARRIVAL: 1 B & W Pants 1 Cap 1 wool coat 1 Blue shirt 1 belt 1 pr shorts 1 bathrobe 3 pairs socks 2 handkerchief 1 Rain coat 2 pairs shoes 1 wool undershirt (on request) 1 pair