Machine Politics, Organized Crime, and Reform

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Photograph of a wrecked Chrysler sedan, taken in connection with Criminal Case No. 34750: State of Missouri vs. John Gadwood.

1934

Campaign letter, political advertisement and newspaper clipping in support of Harry S. Truman senatorial campaign.

7 /11 /1934

Clipping from the Pendergast-controlled newspaper the Missouri Democrat on November 2, 1934.

11 /2 /1934

Clipping from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on December 1, 1934.

12 /1 /1934

Publication containing excerpts from newspapers throughout the state with endorsements and positive reports for Stark's candidacy for governor

1935

Head and shoulders portrait of H. Roe Bartle.

1935

Seated, autographed portrait of Conrad Mann. Reads: "To N.

1935

Book containing text and photographs of the history, facilties, art, and architecture of the courthouses of Jackson County, Missouri.

1935

Mugshot of Louis Stacci, Inmate #46087. Stacci was sentenced to two years in the U.S.

1 /5 /1935

Mugshot, fingerprints, and physical description of Louis Stacci, Inmate #46087, which includes information on personal habits, background, and deta

1 /5 /1935

Mugshot, fingerprints, and physical description of Herbert Allen Farmer, Inmate #46084, which includes aliases, information on personal habits, bac

1 /5 /1935

Mugshot of Richard Galatas, Inmate #46085. Galatas was sentenced to two years in the U.S.

1 /5 /1935

Mugshot, fingerprints and physical description for Richard Galatas, Inmate #46085, which includes information on personal habits, background, and d

1 /5 /1935

Citizens' League Bulletin issue with the main article being a reproduction of a St.

1 /12 /1935

Photograph of Mary McElroy who was kidnapped in 1933 at 25 years old and held for ransom.

2 /11 /1935

Photograph of Henry F. McElroy and Mary McElroy alighting from a TWA airplane. The caption on the back of the image reads, "KC 217231...

2 /12 /1935

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