After 35 years in prison, a San Francisco former inmate found dignity working at Alcatraz

After 35 years in prison, a San Francisco former inmate found dignity working at Alcatraz

Guest Commentary written by Stanford Chatfield Stanford Chatfield is an historical interpreter at Alcatraz for the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. He was incarcerated 35 years. At 69 years old, I wake up every morning excited to go to work as an historical interpreter at Alcatraz. I leave home each day with a huge smile on my face, knowing I’ll meet people from around the world and share the complex history of this island.  It’s meaning…