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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: First Prisoners Arrived at Alcatraz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Why is Alcatraz Penitentiary called "The Rock?" Who is sent there? This Library of Congress site has more information and photographs.
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Website
OceanView Publishing

Alcatraz History: Welcome to Alcatraz History

For Students 9th - 10th
The entire history of the famous Alcatraz prison known as "The Rock," beginning with 1847, when "The U.S. Army took notice of "The Rock" and its strategic value as a military fortress."
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Website
Other

University of Nevada: Alcatraz Occupation: 30 Years Later

For Students 9th - 10th
This article has many quotes from people that were involved with the Indian Occupation of Alcatraz about what they remember. This site also provides many links to pictures and stores about the takeover.