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unusual facts about Folsom State Prison


143rd Field Artillery Regiment

:Folsom State Prison Riots 1927


James A. Johnston

Johnston wrote several books during his lifetime including "Prison Life is Different" where he documents his time spent as warden at Folsom, San Quentin, and Alcatraz.

Morris Kirksey

He worked as a staff psychiatrist for the state Department of Corrections, assigned to San Quentin and Folsom prisons.

Robert Hilburn

While at the Times, Hilburn accompanied several notable artists on tour, such as Johnny Cash for his landmark Folsom Prison concert, Elton John's inaugural visit to Russia, Paul Simon's “Graceland” tour stop in Zimbabwe, and Bob Dylan's first concert swing through Israel.


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