Prisoner portraits [graphic]. ca. 1895-1900.

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Prisoner portraits [graphic]. ca. 1895-1900.

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Stereographic mug shot portraits of thieves and murderers, many of whom were executed at San Quentin Prison. Each subject and his crime is identified within the photograph or on a printed label. Includes one view of the exterior of the "Condemned Cells" building at San Quentin.

27 photographic prints : b&w, stereograph ; 9 x 18 cm.

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California State Prison at San Quentin

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Vollmer, August, 1876-1955

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August Vollmer was the Chief of Police in Berkeley, Calif. from 1905-1932. He wrote and taught at the University of California, Berkeley about police science. Vollmer is considered by many to be the father of modern American police methods. From the description of August Vollmer letters : Berkeley, Calif., to Jane Hentze, [Alaska] : TLS, 1950-1955. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 56712945 Biographical Sketch ...