“The California State Library has recently digitized a collection of historical periodicals from 21 California correctional institutions, published between 1915 and 1991. The full collection is now available online through the State Library’s catalog.
“This collection of prison press periodicals was written and produced by incarcerated individuals in California state prisons between 1915 and 1991. These publications provide valuable historical insight into prison life, creative expression, and rehabilitation, reflecting the voices, concerns, and experiences of people living in the California penal system.
“You can view the catalog record and access the full collection here: California Prison Press – California State Library.” 1
Submitted by Laurie Hannah
1 California State Library, “California State Library Announces Release of Newly Digitized Prison Press Collection Spanning 1915–1991,” press release, 7 January 2026, California State Library, (https://www.library.ca.gov/uploads/2026/01/pressrelease-2026-01-7-prison.pdf : accessed 22 March 2026); citing California Prison Press, California State Library (https://csl.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01CSL_INST:CSL&collectionId=81211374490005115&lang=en).
