Folsom Prison is Californias second-oldest prison; dating back to 1880. In the decades following the Gold Rush; it housed some of the states most notorious prisoners in stone; dungeon-like cells behind solid-metal doors; was the first prison with electric power; and for many years provided labor for various state projects; including construction; fabrication; and printing of license plates. Thrust into the public consciousness in the 1960s by high-profile performances from country musics Johnny Cash; the prison remains a notorious and legendary institution. The variety of offenders housed at Folsom are incarcerated for a large gamut of criminal behavior; and the California Department of Corrections has been dedicated to rehabilitation efforts throughout the facilitys long history.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A good background for geneology studiesBy steamduck43My wife comes from an Irish family in Boston. and this book has told her a lot about how her ancestors lived. She loves it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Helpful for a family treeBy Janet L. BloomNumerous pictures of old Boston- perfect for family tree
