Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: A visitor looks at a display of photos and artifacts at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: A visitor looks at a display at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: A noose with blood stains that was used at San Quentin State Prison is displayed at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: A visitor looks at images of notorious inmates from San Quentin State Prison that are part of "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: A visitor looks at images of notorious inmates from San Quentin State Prison that are part of "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Homemade weapons confisctaed from inmates from San Quentin State Prison inmates are displayed at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: A vintage correction officer badge is displayed at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Vintage handcuffs and a ball and chain from San Quentin State Prison are displayed at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: A model of a death row cell made by a San Quentin State Prison inmate is displayed at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Vintage inmate photos and old handcuffs from San Quentin State Prison are displayed at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Books about San Quentin State Prison are displayed at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: A vintage photo and a ball and chain from San Quentin State Prison are displayed at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: A model of a death row cell made by a San Quentin State Prison inmate is displayed at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Museum Exhibits San Quentin Artifacts

SAN RAFAEL, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: A model of a gas chamber made by a San Quentin State Prison inmate is displayed at "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" exhibit at the Marin History Museum on September 13, 2012 in San Rafael, California. The Marin History Museum is marking the 160th anniversary of San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest penitentiary, with the exhibit "The Q: San Quentin State Prison" which features vintage artifacts, historic documents and items made by inmates from the notorious prison. The exhibit runs through April 2013. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)