Digest>Nov/Dec 2021
Photo Caption:
The original 1954 caption read, “Keeper Edward H. Schneider of the Alcatraz Lighthouse plays piano in duo with grandson, Robert, 3. Keeper Schneider regularly serves as Santa Claus at Christmas parties for children of the 40-odd families on the island. A veteran Civil Servant, he has been at the Coast Guard lighthouse on the famous ‘Rock’ since 1931; now 56, he hopes to remain there to retire.” (U.S. Coast Guard photo, Courtesy of Michelle Campbell Hamecs) Back to the edition of: Nov/Dec 2021
Story:
Santa Spends 28 Years on Alcatraz
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