On this day in 1934, the Island of Alcatraz was turned into a federal prison. Here is a British Movietone report with an overview of the Island of Alcatraz.

Prison guards being inspected. Government Official addresses Governor "You will manage this institution, it is as you know one of our pet projects and an essential part of the penal system of the Federal Government. It is the culmination as it were of a dream'. Interior prison as government party look around. Ext LAS looking at prison building through fence. View of Alcatraz moving past on boat. View of guards in perimeter towers. Aerial shots over the island. Various ground shots of walls and Prison Guards. Rocks down to sparkling sea. etc.,

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