This collection reflects E. P. Lamborn’s life long interest in
crime, criminals and law officers. It offers a unique look at the often
romanticized periods of violent crime of this country in the late 1800s
and early 1900s plus the roaring twenties and thirties. Much of Mr.
Lamborn’s collecting centered on these notorious periods of crime.
But, in general, the material spans a life time of collecting from 1913
to 1970. It would seem Mr. Lamborn spent a great deal of time as well
as money to indulge his passion for knowledge of crime and the criminal
element. Maybe the letter head of Mr. Lamborn’s stationery sums
up his life and collecting best: “Historian of the Middle West,
also collects miscellaneous books and photos of noted bandits-noted
peace officers-famous detectives-buffalo hunters.”
The majority of the collection consists of newspaper clippings dating
from 1915 to 1976. They are arranged under several major headings: Bank
Robbery, 1915-1970; Obscure Crime, 1913-1976; and Crimes and Individuals.
Crimes and Individuals is a major category that is arranged in alphabetical
order by person or general topic and the clippings in this category
date from 1913 to 1970.
Smaller in bulk than the newspaper clippings but of great interest
to the researcher are the “Correspondence and Research”
and “Transcriptions and Research” sections.
The “Correspondence and Research” section should be noted
because it contains a great deal of information about outlaws and peace
officers at the turn of the century. Much of this information is from
friends, relatives, companies, law officers, etc., who had some connection
or dealings with these individuals. The arrangement for this section,
generally, is alphabetical by last name of the correspondent.
The second of these sections, “Transcriptions and Research”
is material that was copied from books in libraries and private collections.
Mr. Lamborn’s notes from interviews with law officers and prison
officials are also in this section. This was accomplished on several
trips taken by Mr. Lamborn to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Of general interest to the researcher is the “Personal and Family”
section which contains letters from family members and friends. Also
of some note are early records of Mr. Lamborn’s employment with
the Santa Fe Railroad. In connection with his railroad experience, the
collection shows he was with the U.S. Army Engineers stationed at Fort
Leavenworth during the last part of World War I. Tax records, personal
loans, and land sales records indicate Mr. Lamborn remained on the farm
at Leavenworth until his death in December 1978.
A large number of photographs collected by Mr. Lamborn have been transferred
to the Society’s photo division. Most of these photographs are
of outlaws and peace officers of the last half of the 1800s. Some of
the photos were obtained from retired peace officers, prison guards,
or company detectives. A large percentage are in the biographical section
of the photograph division of the Kansas State Historical Society. It
should also be noted that in the “Correspondence and Research”
section there are a number of letters exchanged between Lamborn and
Noah Rose about these photographs.
The donation of Lamborn material to the Historical Society included
a large number of books. The majority of these books deal with late
nineteenth and early twentieth century outlaws and peace officers. The
collection contained an equal mix of fiction and non-fiction. A list
by author has been compiled and is available in the Society’s
library.
Box 1 |
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Personal and Family |
| Folder 1 |
Phyllis Porter |
-1921-1931 Letters from Phyllis Porter of Denver, Colorado,
to Lamborn of Leavenworth, KS. Lamborn and Porter were married
June 6, 1929. |
| Folder 2 |
Porter and Lamborn |
-Marriage Certificate. |
| Folder 3 |
Lamborn, E. P. |
-Tax records, personal loans, land sales, and internal revenue
statements. |
| Folder 4 |
Lamborn, E. P. |
-War Department draft notice WWI, Army discharge, Veterans
Administration War Claims, War Risk Insurance papers. |
| Folder 5 |
House, E. |
-Six 1919 letters to Lamborn from E. House regarding sale
of goods of Lamborn to House. House was from Topeka. |
| Folder 6 |
Atchison, Topeka &Santa Fe Railway |
-Records of apprenticeship as freight car
carpenter for Santa Fe Railway system from Sept. 2, 1914, to May
19, 1917. |
| Folder 7 |
E. P. Lamborn |
-Miscellaneous letters and cards from family and
friends. |
| Box 2 |
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Correspondence and Research |
| Folder 1 |
Abell, Mrs. Henry |
-Mar. 2, 1944 - Provides date on husband's death, volunteers
information and miscellaneous on train robbery at "Grants." |
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-Postmarked March 11, 1944, Alberquerque, NM. |
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Ackenhausen, Charles |
-Mar. 30, 1939 - from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Says knew most of
Wild Bunch, but knows of no photos. |
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Adams, Andy |
-Nov. 20, 1915 - Says date in Log of a Cowboy not reliable
as "book is largely fiction." Gives short sketch of Sam Bass and
acts of gang. Includes 2 undated clippings in reference bank robbery
at Fort Gibson, I.T. |
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-Nov. 29, 1915 - Disclaims knowledge of Bass Gang. |
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Adams, Ramon F. |
-Postmarked July 15, 1926 - Asks to buy books. |
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-Aug. 5, 1926 - Asks book information. |
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-Aug. 15, 1926 - Transmits 2 page list of books in his collection. |
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Adams, Ramon F. |
-Aug. 30, 1926 - Discusses book availability. |
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-Sept. 20, 1926 - Discusses book "wants and haves." |
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-Sept. 26, 1926 - Book discussion. |
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-Oct. 17, 1926 - Tells Lamborn of transmission to him of book
"The Twenty-Fifty Man." |
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Agee, G. W. |
-Jan. 15, 1931 - Disclaims knowledge about unidentified book
written by father. |
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Alabama, Birmingham |
-Dec. 6, 1930 - Mr. Hogan of that city. |
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Alabama State Historian |
-Aug. 14, 1947 - Disclaims possession of photo
of Rube Burrow. |
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Alkire, Frank [?] |
-Mar. 10, 1942 - Disclaims specific knowledge, generalities
only. |
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Allen, Esther (Mrs.) |
-Sept. 5, 1964 - Says "Mr. Allen passed away Sept. 29." |
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Allison, W. D. |
-Feb. 20, 1923 - Tells Lamborn of pursuit of bank robber (alleged
Black Jack) after train robbery at T & P in Martin County, Texas
on July 1, 1898. |
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American Express Agent Pay |
-Feb. 2, 1925 - Disclaims agency possession
of requested photos of Logan, Curry, or Carlisle. |
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American Railway Express, Agent Steve Roemer |
-Apr. 1, 1925 - refers Lamborn to Jeff Milton
at Fairbanks, AZ |
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Agent Applegate |
-Apr. 8, 1925 - Disclaims agency possession
of train bandit photos. |
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Anderson, Wyatt |
-Feb. 4, 1926 - Las Animas, NM. Claims brothers were Hugh
and Rich Anderson. Says Hugh killed a man in Newton in the 70's,
Rich killed a man in Wichita in 70's. Says Hugh and Rich with
the Taylor Gang. Rich badly shot up. Rich killed a man in Texas.
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Andrew, Nell (Miss) |
-Dec. 21, 1925 - Discusses book availability and prices at
her book shop. |
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Apache County, [AZ] Treasurer |
-Oct. 30, 1943 - Disclaims knowledge about
"Mr. Scarborough." |
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Arizona Pioneers Society |
-Apr. 22, 1942 - Provides date and references to "Pay Shooting." |
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Arizona Pioneers Society |
-May 4, 1953 - Mentions possession of miscellaneous
by Ben Clark on "Black Jack" Christian [restricted], offers transmission
of photo of Black Jack Christian. |
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Arizona State Historian,George Kelly |
-Nov. 26, 1923 -Says no photos in possession. |
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-Dec. 28, 1931- Provides date of Gabriel-Pay Fight. |
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Arizona State Prison Official *Superintendent, R.B. Sims |
-Sept. 24, 1923 -Provides prison records of
Billy Stiles and Albert Alvord, sends photo of Alvord, etc. |
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-Nov. 13, 1925 - Says cannot transmit photos of former inmates. |
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*Scott White |
-Feb. 24, 1928 - includes photos of prisoner George Edgar
Scarborough, #4787 and escape and reward information. |
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-Feb. 24, 1931 - Asks Lamborn's reasons for desiring photos. |
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Arkansas, Fort Smith |
-Dec. 12, 1928 - John Gannaway of that city. |
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Aten, Ira |
-Sept. 22, [1939] - Disclaims recollection of specific dates.
Includes letters from "Capt. Brooks" and "Capt. Hughes." |
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Austin Chief of Police, J. H. Rogers |
-Oct. 15, 1923 - Disclaims knowledge of photos
of outlaws, includes religious tract. |
| Folder 2 |
Baca, Elfego (office of) |
-May 16, 1930 - Explains ownership of book
Law and Order LTD, includes literature on it. |
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Balch, Charles T. |
-Feb. 6, 1931 - Describes his adventures briefly, said he
was known as "The Kid Bushwacker" and "Cherokee Charley." |
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-Also see letter postmarked Feb. 2, 1931. |
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Baldwin, Lee |
-Mar. 23, 1933 - Disclaims knowledge of photos. |
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Barnard, Mrs. E. G. |
-May 22, 1940 - about husband's book and people he knew |
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Bartholomew, Ed |
-Nov. 7, 1952 - Offers to buy books. |
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-Nov. 30, 1956 - Discusses possibilities for book on |
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J. Selman and J. Miller. |
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-June 1, 1959 |
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-June 30, 1959 - Discusses Bronco Bill (Walters). |
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-Sept. 19, 1959 - More on Bronco Bill. |
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-Apr. 21, 1960 - Offers to buy books. |
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-May 22, 1960 - Mentions recent move to Ruidoso. |
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-May 25, 1960 - Some data in reference Patano Train Robbery
April 27, 1887. |
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-Feb. 24, 1963 - Promises Bronco Bill notes when located. |
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-Mar. 8, 1963 - Summarizes career of George Musgraves, et.
al. |
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-Dec. 27, 1965 - Says has Oklahoma material on Black Jack
Christian. |
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Bates, Joe W. |
-Apr. 18, 1924 - Offers to sell or buy pictures. |
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-May 1, 1924 - Offers to buy pictures he wants to copy. |
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Includes assorted literature and notes (4 pieces). |
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-May 11, 1924 - Offers to sell unspecified pictures. |
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Beeson, Merritt |
-May 21, 1933 - Lists available pictures and the studios
that own them. |
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-Apr. 10, 1933 - Includes list of pictures in current possession.
Includes"Spearville Bank Robbers #3" and "Prairie Dog Dave #27. |
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-Apr. 23, 1933 - Lists available pictures. |
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-May 1, 1933 - Offers various pictures including Belle Masterson,
Bat's "wife" while he was in Dodge City. |
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-May 21, 1933 - Transmits pictures of Cowboy Band and identifies
members (George Horder in 3 pictures). |
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-Nov. 13, 1933 - Lists available pictures. |
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-May 6, 1934 - Lists pictures in possession, including Billy
Brooks. No numbers on list. |
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Bell, Ham |
-Undated - Invitation to Boot Hill Round-Up Nov. 4 and unveiling
of O. H. Simpson Cowboy Statue. |
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Belle Fourche, S. D., official |
-July 17, 1933 - Promises information in short
time. |
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-July 21, 1933 - Informs Lamborn about early sheriffs. |
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Bell Fourche, S. D., Chamber of Commerce |
-Oct. 12, 1944 Refers Lamborn to local sources. |
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Berky, Mrs. George |
-Aug. 12, 1933 - Disclaims knowledge of any photos of men
captured by Sheriff Berky. |
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Beverly, Bob |
-Oct. 29, 1941 - Knew all the Ketchums. Tells of Jim Miller's
hanging. Alludes to knowledge of Fountain Murder, but prefers
not to discuss, and to lack of coopertation from officials, prefers
to stay out of further investigations. |
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Billings, Montana, Commercial Club |
-July 15, 1933 - Transmits address of widow
of former sheriff George Berky. |
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Blake, HBT Cody |
-Nov. 9, 1927 Discusses ownership of pictures published by
R. W. Thorp, of whom he is bitterly critical. Makes some positive
statements about real ownership; many photos. |
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Blish, M. S. |
-Nov. 25, 1918 - Discusses Reno Brothers and locality. |
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Booher, O. R. |
-Jan. 10, 1931 - Refers Lamborn to heirs of Railway Express
superintendent G. W. Agee. |
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Breakenridge, W. M. |
-Nov. 18, 1929 - Refers Lamborn to L. D. Walters for photos. |
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Breihan, Carl W. |
-Aug. 21, 1964 - General comment about his publications. |
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Briant, E. S. |
-Dec. 16, 1922 - Says he shot Will Carver April, 1901, while
Carver was resisting arrest. (Briant was sheriff of Sutton Co.,
TX). |
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Brininstool, E. A. |
-Mar. 22, 1924 - Letter refers to sell, buy, or
trade books, photos - 3 inclusions from book trader. |
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-Mar. 31, 1924 - Letter offers to sell rare book, asks bid. |
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-Mar. 24, 1925 - Quotes price on a book on criminal cases. |
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-Sept. 25, 1926 - Offers to sell books. |
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-Oct. 4, 1926 - Letter offer to sell books. |
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-Oct. 6, 1926 - Postcard offer to sell book about Vasquez
and his alleged bowie knife. |
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-Oct. 19, 1926 - Offers to sell books and photos. |
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-Oct. 19, 1926 - Two postcard offers to sell books. |
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-Oct. 27, 1926 |
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-Sept. 1, 1928 - Offers to sell books. |
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-May 17, 1932 - Letter offer to sell books. |
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-Apr. 4, 1934 - Letter offer to sell books. |
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-Apr. 4, 1934 - Postcard offers to sell Brininstool publications. |
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-Apr. 13, 1934 - Letter offers "rare bargains" in books. |
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-Feb. 15, 1936 - Postcard offer to sell Siringo pictures. |
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-Feb. 16, 1936 - Letter responds to Lamborn. Appears to spurn
photo collection Lamborn claims belonged to Siringo. |
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Britton, F. L. |
-Nov. 11, 1924 - Writer was sheriff of Gaines Co., TX. Says
Ross and Milt Goode still in jail in Dallas. |
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Bronaugh, W. C. |
-Dec. 5, 1917 - Quotes price on Bronaugh book - 2 inclusions,
includes envelope. |
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Brooks, B. B. |
-Apr. 2, 1931 - Disclaims photo possession. |
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Brooks, J. A. |
-Jan. 1, 1936 - Short recap of law career. |
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Brown, George A. |
-May 2, 1926 - Disclaims photo possession. |
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Burke, F. A. |
-Feb. 17, 1925 - Disclaims photo possession by Railway Express
Agency. |
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Burnett, J. H. |
-Oct. 31, 1933 -Disclaims Railway Express agency possession
of photos. |
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Burns, Rollie C. |
-Sept. 10, 1931 - Offers to collect and compile data on Jim
Miller for $10, says knew him and some of the men he was alleged
to have killed. |
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Bursum, H. O. |
-Apr. 12, 1933 - Discusses early (1890's) experience with
Bronco Bill Walters and on "Kid" Johnson. |
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Bushick, Frank |
-July 5, 1930 - Disclaims knowledge of Billy Thompson's fate. |
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-Apr. 2, 1932 - Disclaims knowledge of Billy Thompson's death.
Includes long excerpt (typed) from Lake's book on Wyatt Earp. |
| Folder 3 |
Cade, C. M. |
-Dec. 18, 1939 - Tells about experiences
with Jennings Gang. Some details of Jennings Family; Burt Casey
Gang. |
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Caldwell, Frank |
-June 28, 1924 - Mentions photograph[s] of Wes Hardin
in [Life of] Being photo of Joe. |
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-July 28, 1924 - Offers photos. |
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-Aug. 10, 1924 - Mentions account of Sam Bass death
fight July 21, 1878,recently seen in Williamson County paper. |
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-Sept. 6, 1925 - Says large photograph of Ben Thompson
just bought by Gammel Book Store. |
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-Aug. 20, 1926 - Describes photograph seen of B.
Thompson in formal dress and explains about Wes Hardin book with
photograph of Wes and cut of Joe. |
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-Sept. 12, 1926 - Explains about cuts in Hardin autiobiography. |
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-Oct. 10, 1926 - Says he will send Wes Hardin photograph
extracted from his book. |
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-Nov. 14, 1926 - Offers trades on books and Hardin
and Thompson pictures. |
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-Dec. 5, 1926 - Transmits photograph of Ben Thompson. |
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-June 6, 1927 - Talks about "first flight" covers
for stamp collection. |
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-Aug. 1, 1927 - Asks for book wants. (2 inclusions) |
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-Sept. 25, 1927 - Miscellaneous book data. |
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-Mar. 24, 1928 - Says Frank Jackson has asked Governor
of Texas for apardon. |
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-Apr. 8, 1928 - Includes typed excerpt from Burnett
paper in regard to death of outlaw Bill Whiteley. |
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-Nov. 25, 1928 - Still wants Dodge City (Wright book). |
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-Feb. 10, 1929 - Asks for Jennings Texas Rangers,
one inclusion from Gammel Book Store. |
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-May 27, 1929 - Offers to pick up material for E.
P. Lamborn. |
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Caldwell, Frank (cont.) |
-July 19, 1929 - Asks about progress on Lamborn's
book. |
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-Dec. 29, 1929 - Offers to send copy of clipping. |
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-Nov. 25, 1931 - Transmits book wants. |
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-Mar. 13, 1932 - Offers to buy books on B. Thompson
and Clay Allison. Includes literature on book about A. S. Spradley. |
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California State Library |
-Feb. 11, 1916 - Transmits known information
in regard to Sontag-Evans Band. |
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-July 7,
1930 - Encloses photostat news clipping on Gates Brothers capture
and death Apr. 11, 1905, at Lordsburg, NM. |
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California State Prison |
-Aug. 5, 1916 - Warden refuses request for photograph
of George Sontag. |
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Callahan, L. D. |
-May 23, 1925 - Writer and agent for C. F. Colcord,
directs E. P. |
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Lamborn to "That Man Stone Co.," Oklahoma City photographer. |
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Campbell, W. P. |
-Nov. 12, 1919 - Postcard response to request. |
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Carey, Henry |
-Oct. 12, 1939 - Writer, Dodge City publisher and
distributor, offers to sell Earp book, Wright on "Dodge City" and
"Last Battle" statuette. |
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Casper, WY,Chamber of Commerce |
-May 5, 1932 - Provides addresses |
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Chandler [OK] Editor |
-Oct. 25, 1915 - Provides address of Henry Starr's
mother. |
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Clark, L. G. |
-Oct. 25, 1927 - Writer in Cow Business since 1885
but disclaims direct knowledge of various outlaw bands. |
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Clark, O. S. |
-Oct. 18, 1921 - Wants Wright's book on Dodge City. |
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-Dec.24, 1921 - Says preparing to re-issue book on
Clay Allison. |
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-Jan. 5, 1922 - Discusses Wright's book on Dodge
City and omissions. |
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-Feb. 7, 1922 - Thanks Lamborn for loan of Wright's
Dodge City; |
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was disappointed in it. Comments that Wright omitted
gunfights |
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and gunfighters. One inclusion, a clipping calling
attention to projected |
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series to appear shortly in Attica, IN, Ledger-Tribune
on "Scouts." |
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Clark, O. S. (cont.) |
-Sept. 8, 1922 - Says mailed Lamborn a reprint
of Clay Allison of the Washita. |
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-Oct. 24, 1922 - Discusses background items on Clay
Allison. |
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Oct. 29, 1926 - Tells of "Croppy" Daniels killing
Ed Julian at Dodge, called him cowardly. Says Dutch Henry was at
battle of Adobe Walls. |
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-Nov. 15, 1926 - Discusses tracking down old trail
map, enclosures notfound. |
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-Apr. 23, 1927 - Includes note on back of ledger
explaining joshing of Will Roger's personal appearance at Lafayette,
IN. |
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-Sept. 1, 1928 - Says Siringo had difficulty with
Pinkertons in regard to latest book and had to change title to Riata
and Spur. One enclosure, a photograph of Clark. |
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-Sept. 28, 1933 - Refers to "Croppy" Daniels as
part of Dodge City crowd; provides many other details on Clay Allison. |
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Clary, R. F. |
-June 30, 1933 - Disclaims knowledge in regard
to photograph of Lonnie Curry. |
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Coggins, J. S. |
-Nov. 5, 1924 - Discusses existing photographs
of Jennings Gang, also Bill Taylor, Pearce Keeton. Discusses current
hold-ups still working on. (Writer is Supt. Special Service for
G.C. & S. F. Railway). |
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Colcord, C. F. |
-Apr. 29, 1930 - Disclaims knowledge of photographs. |
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Coleman, Max |
-Sept. 3, 1931 - Writer claims to have written,
cited magazine article about Clay Allison. |
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Colliers Magazine |
-Feb. 26, 1926 - Cites several articles by Owen
P. White appearing in the magazine in 1925. |
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Colorado State Prison Warden Official |
-Jan. 19, 1915 - says Henry Starr did not write
autobiography in Colorado State Prison. |
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-Oct. 4, 1923 - Refuses to provide copies of photographs
of former inmates. |
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Colorado State Historical Society |
-Sept. 22, 1917 - Provides some information about
outlaws in Colorado in 1839-1840. |
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-Sept. 17, 1930 - Refers Lamborn to Clark's book
on Clay Allison for material. |
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Connelly, W. E. |
-May 12, 1926 - Thanks for loan of book on life of
Ben Thompson. |
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-Sept. 24, 1926 - Discusses work in progress on
Wild Bill. Asks information on book about Hardin. |
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Cosner, Harry |
-Aug. 30, 1943 - Reports unable to find trace of
Landusky Family. |
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Cook, James |
-Oct. 17, 1929 - Unable to recall date Doc. Middleton
died, found no trace of his children. Says photograph of him taken
on writer's ranch in 1900, published in Cook's book 50 Years on
Old Frontier. |
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Cooper, Gerald |
-Nov. 25, 1916 - Transmits some Doc. Middleton information. |
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Cooper, Perry |
-Jan. 13, 1919 - Transmits current address of Joe
LaFors. |
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Crabb, Edw. L. |
-Oct. 22, 1928 - Transmits information to help Lamborn
track down information on Cassiday, Tom O'Day, Currie, and Logan.
Says the last two cleaned out his sheep camp in 1897. |
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-June 18,1943 - Gives whereabouts of Walt Puteney.
Some comments about Lay (Leay) family. |
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July 23, 1943 - Says Leay known in Wyoming as Maginnis.
Makes some pithy comments in regard toWyoming outlawry. |
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-Mar. 9, 1945 - Transmits some data in regard to
Elza Lay (Leay). Crabb's evaluation of existing literature. |
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Crane, R. C. |
-June 16, 1927 - Wants photograph of Butch Cassiday. |
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-June 24, 1927 - Thanks Lamborn for offer to allow
copy of his Cassiday photographs, writer promises cooperation and
help to obtain copy of Scarborough photograph; also offers other
photographs. |
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-July 1, 1927 - Describes Ben Thompson photograph
offered. |
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Crane, R. C. (cont.) |
July 2, 1927 - Postcard passes on to Lamborn existence
of "Harry Logan" story in June issue of Frontier Times. |
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-Sept. 10, 1927 - Unable to obtain photographs of
Hardin or J. Selman, encloses letters from W. Burges and J. Hughes
on similar efforts. |
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-Sept. 11, 1931 - Refers Lamborn to Stuart Lake
as offering information on Sergt. King death in Saturday Evening
Post story. Says another Fuller story available in Saturday Evening
Post about two years before the Lake publication in 1930. |
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Creede, Colorado, Mayor |
-June 22, 1945 - Encloses postcard pictures of
Bob Ford funeral at Creede. (2 inclusions). |
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Crouch, Carrie |
-Oct. 31, 1927 - Encloses two page sketch of Marlow
Brothers. Indicates that Clay Allison's widow is refusing information
to Lamborn. |
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-Jan. 22, 1930 - Transmits a copy of National Republic
with an article written by Mrs. Crouch. |
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-Nov. 25, 1930 - Asks for data on female outlaws
and characters for projected story. |
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Cunningham, Eugene |
-Sept. 27, 1927 - Comments on Owen White history
in regard to Bass outlaw (not Sam Bass) by John Selman. |
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-Sept. 2, 1929 - Comments on magazine articlesrecently
published. |
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-Feb. 12, 1936 - Transmits information in regard
to killing of Barney Mason by son-in-law in Pecos. |
| Folder 4 |
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Courts and Clerks |
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Arkansas State Prison Warden |
-Nov. 5, 1924 - No early photographs. |
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Austin, TX, Court of Criminal Appeals |
-June 30, 1951 - Disclaims records prior to 1919. |
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Chaves
Co., NM, Court Clerk |
-Jan. 29, 1924 - Transmits trial data in regard
to Geo. Musgraves. |
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Cheyenne, WY, Court Clerk |
-Mar. 6, 1918 - Transmits trial data on Robert
E. Lee. |
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Frio Co., TX |
-May 25, 1935 - Transmits trial data on Alfred Allee. |
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Grant Co., NM, J. P. |
-Sept. 27, 1929 - Relates no data available on
death of Gates Brothers in c.1905. |
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Grant Co., NM, Court Clerk |
-June 15, 1942 - Says no data available on of
Charles Brown, William Walters, Bronco Bill, or William Cheney. |
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Humboldt Co., NV |
-May 7, 1942 - Relates trial data on Charles Barr,
alleged killer of William Stiles. |
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Lawrence Co., SD |
-Oct. 4, 1955 - Returns letters requesting information
about a bank robbery at Spearfish, S. D., no date available. |
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McCulloch Co., TX |
-June 12, 1951 - Clerk says no record of trial
for-James B. Miller. |
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Missouri State Prison |
-Oct. 15, 1923 - Transmits photographs of numbered
prisoners and recorded fates of various individuals. |
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Oregon State Prison |
-Nov. 15, 1924 - Transmits photographs of Harry
Tracy and David Merrill. |
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Reeves Co., TX, Court |
-May 14, 1928 - Transmits information on death of
Clay Allison. |
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-June 19, 1951 - Transmits docket data in regard
to Barney Riggs. |
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South Dakota Courts |
-No Date - Letter or note of Court Clerk Myrtle
Arnold, transmits docket data in regard to Walter Putney and Tom
O'Day. |
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South Dakota State Prison |
-Apr. 15, 1928 - Warden refuses photograph request. |
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Tarrant Co., TX, Clerk |
-Sept. 5, 1939 - Transmits court data in regard
to trial of James B. Miller for killing of Frank Fore. |
| Folder 5 |
Cummins, Jim |
-Nov. 7, 1917 - Lamborn asks for information on
availability of book Jim Cummins. Cummins refers him to book store
of Bill Sisk's at Excelsior Springs, MO. |
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-Nov. 19, 1917 - Discusses availability of book. |
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-Feb. 11, 1920 - Suggests Lamborn contact Mrs.
Frank James at Kearney, MO., for photographs of James boys. Says
he (Cummins) has a lot of his own photographs Lamborn can have at
twenty-five cents each. |
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-Feb. 15, 1920 - Passes on some Dalton information. |
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-Feb. 20, 1920 - Tells of pneumonia illness, includes
highly illegible attachments. |
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-Feb. 21, 1920 - Transmits photographs [unidentified]. |
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-Mar. 4, 1920 - Asks Lamborn to contact theater
manager in Leavenworth for potential engagement. Passes on address
of survivor of Bill Anderson's company [Alfred Corum]. |
| Folder 6 |
Dahlman, James C. |
-Oct. 22, 1928 - Transmits some Doc. Middleton
information. |
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-Dec. 19, 1928 - More Doc. Middleton information. |
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Dealey, E. M.- |
-Apr. 12, 1922 - Offers trade of books and photographs. |
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-May 27, 1922 - Offers trade of books and photographs. |
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Deming, NM, - Chamber of Commerce |
-Jan. 25, 1923 - Response to Lamborn inquiry about
photographs. |
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Denver Post official - |
-Jan. 13, 1917 - Transmits train hold-up data. |
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Derr, Mrs. Frank |
-Feb. 1, 1944 - Expresses desire not to break up
collection of apparently deceased husband. |
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Detective Publishing Co. |
-Feb. 11, 1920 - Offers to extract specified
photographs from files. |
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-July 19, 1921 - Offers to sell Oct., 1899 issue
(Ketchum photographs) for $1.00. |
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Detective Publishing Co. (cont.) |
-Sept. 22, 1921 - Offers to sell Dec., 1901,
issue containing photographs and record of Ben Kilpatrick and others.
Group of five men. |
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-Aug. 31, 1923 - Says all broken files of detective
magazine sold but offers to sell complete files. |
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-Sept. 21, 1923 - Says back files 1885-1901 not available. |
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-Apr. 8, 1924 - Quotes ad cost. |
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-May 5, 1942 - Says no photographs of George Musgrave
available. |
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Devine, Henry |
-July 12, 1943 - Cannot recall details of incident
requested. |
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Dibell, Hohn |
-Apr. 2, 1934 - Transmits general data in regard
to Texas incident and characters. |
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Dixon, Olive K. |
-June 12, 1923 - Regarding Billy Dixon book. |
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-June 24, 1923 - Regarding Billy Dixon book. |
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Dodge, F. J. |
-Dec. 2, 1924 - Indicates he intends to use photographs
and material himself. |
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-Mar. 14, 1925 - Says he has 42 year daily diary
and must reserve for his own plans. |
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Duke, Ella |
-July 13, 1930 - Says husband Thomas died 11 years
previous and she cannot help. |
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Duke, Thomas |
-Aug. 8, 1916 - Disclaims knowledge of whereabouts
of Sontag. |
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Dunlap School of Finger Prints |
-Jan. 15, 1924 - Inquiry regarding lessons on
finger prints. |
| Folder 7 |
East, James |
-Jan. 5, 1920 |
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Edington, J. M. |
-Nov. 1, 1920 - Postcard says has photographs of
Black Jack but wishes to keep them. Refers him to dealer in El Paso. |
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Edington, J. M. (cont.) |
-Nov. 24, 1920 - Describes photographs he has,
says "Sending You 2." |
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-Dec. 10, 1920 - Gives brief history of Black Jack
career with datesfor events. Some information on fates of others
of the gang. |
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Eklund, Carl |
-Aug. 20, 1924 - Says has track of pictures he
once had of Black Jack. |
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Elks Magazine |
-Apr. 29, 1931 - Transmits copy of magazine having
story of Butch Cassidy by Arthur Chapman. No photographs available. |
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Ellensburg, WA, Chamber of Commerce |
-July 28, 1939 - Transmits information that one
H. G. McNeil once County commissioner there. |
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Ellison, R. S. |
-Nov. 13, 1926 - Discusses book collections. |
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-Feb. 27, 1934 - Discusses book collections. |
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-Apr. 10, 1934 - Discusses books. |
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El Paso, TX, Chamber of Commerce |
-Dec. 12, 1944 - Mentions Ben Williams, Sr. as
deceased. |
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Evans, Chester |
-June 3, 1947 - Discusses early residence at Dodge
City. Tells a story about Ben Daniels killing several cowboys and
getting lobe of left ear shot off. |
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Evans, George L. |
-Nov. 4, 1924 - Says U. P. does not have pictures
of WilliamCarlisle in files. Same in regard to William Canada. |
| Folder 8 |
Finan, Tom - |
-Feb. 16, 1919 - Tells about Black Jack Gang robbery
at Folson, NM, posse chase and gun battle. Says Dan Ketchum wounded
in shoulder, walked 15 miles to ranch and died on his way to Santa
Fe. Capture of McGinnis. |
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Forman, Grant - |
-Mar. 6, 1934 - Says Lamborn's requests were about
subjects prior to his experiences. |
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Fornoff, Fred - |
-Sept. 24, 1922 - Introduces Lamborn to B. Williams
of El Paso and Charlie Ballard. |
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Postmark 1924 - Provides some information for tracing
to Lamborn. Suggests he can get photographs from N. M. Pen. |
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Forrest, Earle R. |
-June 9, 1936 - Says Dusha's big mouth was real
cause for Tom Graham's death in Tewksbury feud. |
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Fort Benton, MT, Chamber of Commerce |
-June 2, 1933 - Provided Lamborn with potential
sources of information. |
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Frans, W. H. |
-Oct. 10, 1924 - Says Clate Taylor killed in street
car hold-up in company with Pat Crow[e] at Aurora, IL. |
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Freeze, Alys |
-Sept. 19, 1959 - Includes list of books recommended
for Lamborn's request for information. |
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Frio, Co., TX, Sheriff |
-Oct. 12, 1939 - No records prior to 1900. |
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Fullen, L. O. |
-Apr. 5, 1923 - Disclaims possession of outlaw
pictures. Suggests C. Stewart of Carlesbad, NM. |
| Folder 9 |
Gale, John C. |
-Aug. 29, 1923 - Says U. P. Special Agents Office
does not have photographs of Lonnie Logan. |
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Gammels Book Store,Austin, TX |
-Jan. 20, 1924 - Offers photographs of J. W. Hardin. |
| |
Gannaway, J. M. |
-Mar. 11, 1932 - Disclaims possession of requested
photographs. |
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Gardner, John E. |
-Mar. 19, 1923 - Offers to sell requested photographs. |
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-Apr. 28, 1923 - Offers to send photographs of
Joe and Joel Collins, Sam Bass, identifies each. |
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Gardner, Mattie |
-Mar. 28, 1923 - Says John out at ranch, when home
he will send photographs and identify Bass and Collins boys. |
| |
Germain [unidentified] |
-Apr. 7, 1925 - Disclaims possession of outlaw
photographs after R. R. retirement. |
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Ganini, Charles |
-Apr. 24, 1933 - Says writes professionally on
occasion and discusses French book published by Stokes. |
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-Feb. 16, 1934 - Disclaims knowledge of whereabout
of "Capt. French"or his book. |
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Gianini, Mrs. Charles |
-July 6, 1936 - Offers to sell books by French
and James Cook. Includes list offered for sale. |
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Gildea, A. M. (Gus) |
-Oct. 20, 1923 - Has "bad nervous condition" but
responds to Lamborn's question about knowing certain badmen. Still
hoping to compile own book. does note in regard Ad to efforts to
sell land in NM, 320 acres with $1,000 in improvements. Overlooks
Deming and promises Lamborn commission if he finds a buyer. Jan.
9, 1924 - Mentions photographs of several he says is saving for
his own manuscript. |
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Gillette, J. B. |
-May 18, 1923 - Reviews career of Sam Bass. |
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-June 25, 1923 - Comments on books "wants and haves." |
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-Aug. 11, 1923 - Encloses pay for McIntire book. |
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-Oct. 19, 1923 - Includes sales pamphlet on Jim Cook's
book. |
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-Oct. 14, 1924 - Disclaims existence of photographs
of Bass and Barnes. |
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-Sept. 15, 1933 - Requests stamps for replies.
Comments on son's marriage at Kansas City, MO. Suggests swap of
books to read. Says Barney killed by son-in-law, Billy Chadbourn.
Comments in regard to Stuart Lake and Wyatt Earp. |
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Glynn, John T. |
-June 9, 1922 - Solicits Lamborn's assistance in
Republican nomination for sheriff at Leavenworth. Reverse side of
stationery carries reproductions of clips on Glynn's career. |
| |
Glynn's Detective Service |
-Mar. 28, 1924 - Offers single issues or bound
book of Detective magazines. |
| |
Gordon, Mary E. |
-Oct. 28, 1915 - [Henry Starr's mother] offers to
sell Stock of his book. |
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-Oct. 30, 1915 - Sends two books to Lamborn. Offers
to provide more on consignment. Says Henry Starr's photograph taken
one year ago last May. |
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Griffith, W. J. |
-Feb. 21, 1925 - Suggests several potential photograph
sources. |
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Guyer, George W. |
-June 2, 1921 - Writer is abstracter in Clayton.
Comments on evidence at trial and echoes opinions of John Guyer
about trial. Strong comments in regard to "social system." |
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Guyer, John R. |
-Mar. 10, 1917 - Says he was Tom Ketchum's lawyer
at Clayton, NM, trial. Gives some details about gang and family. |
| Folder 10 |
Hadsell, Kleber H. |
-Aug. 15, 1947 - Is son of Hadsell and involved
in capture of Bill Carlisle. Has no objection to inclusion of father's
name in Lamborn's book if treated fairly but not in the way he was
included in book on Carlisle. |
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Hancock, J. C. |
-June 6, 1935 - Comments in regard to train hold-up
by Grant Wheeler and others near Wilcox, AZ. Also comments in regard
to Phy. Gabriel Duel. Was in Galeyville in 1881 and Burns-Lake writing
all bunk. Comments on Earp-Behan Feud. Good comments in regard to
Johnny behind the Deuce Lynch trial. Says Earp story was bunk. |
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-Aug. 23, 1936 - Comments on Burt Alvord and others.
Says he has names of all in Adobe Walls fight in 1874. Comments
on Earp, Lake, and Burns. Comments about Fred Sutton. |
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Harlan, J. G. |
-Jan. 31, 1944 - Disclaims knowledge of event at
"Prison Mine." |
| |
Harlow Publishing Co. |
-July 12, 1932 - Describes their book Outlaw Days
In Oklahoma as coming from records of Bill Tilghman. |
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-July 20, 1932 - Transmits copy of book Outlaw Days
in Oklahoma. |
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Hathaway, D. E. |
-Jan. 18, 1923 - Comments on efforts to get photograph
for Lamborn. |
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-Aug. 27, 1923 - Was with Billy Dixon for some
trips out of Ft. Elliott. |
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Hiestand, Margaret |
-July 21, 1942 - Says husband Oscar had photographs
Lamborn requested, but had given them to "the library" from whence
they later disappeared. |
| |
Hinkle, Milt |
-Nov. 7, 1961 - Discusses his father and wives.
Includes Rodeo clips and other Hinkle publicity. |
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Homsher, Lola |
-Apr. 14, 1947 - Directs Lamborn to Rosenstock Book
Store for copy |
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of Malcolm Campbell, Sheriff. |
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-July 16, 1945 - Disclaims knowledge in reference
to Lamborn's requests. |
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Horna, James |
-Jan. 5, 1953 - Offers to buy Lamborn's collection. |
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-Sept. 23, 1953 - Offers to buy pictures. |
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Hoy, J. S. |
-July 21, 1915 - Tells of death of brother, Valentine
S. Hoy Mar. 1, 1898, at hand of Harry Tracy. |
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Hoyt, F. A. |
-May 20, 1929 - Refers Lamborn to Jim Cook of Agate,
NE. |
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Huffman, Ruth Scott |
-Nov. 13, 1925 - Encloses circular of L. A. Huffman's
collection of photographs. |
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Hughes, John R. |
-May 28, 1918 - Informs Lamborn in regard to Dan
Roberts, N. A. Jennings, and other Rangers publications. |
| |
Hunter, J. Marvin |
-Nov. 5, 1923 - Transmits copy of Frontier Times. |
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-Apr. 4, 1924 - Quotes ad costs. |
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-Dec. 24, 1925 - Discusses plans to republish 1878
book on Sam Bass. |
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-Feb. 12, 1926 - Asks Lamborn for publication dates
of books on Bass. |
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-June 21, 1927 - Discusses relationship to George
Scarborough and data relative to obtaining photograph of George
Scarborough. |
| |
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-Dec. 9, 1929 - Asks for date of Bud Newman's jail
escape at Coleman, TX. |
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-Dec. 4, 1930 - Tells of efforts to locate newspaper
files at Sonora. |
| |
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-Mar. 11, 1937 - Disclaims knowledge about Brock
Connett, Jim Miller, and Al Allee. Includes photograph of Hunter
Museum. |
| |
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-Dec. 6, 1943 - Describes Hendrick's book, contents,
and recommendations. |
| |
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-July 6, 1954 - Explains delay of Frontier Times
issue. |
| |
Hutchins, J. R. |
-Feb. 15, 1924 - Comments in regard to planned publication
of book by himself. |
| Folder 11 |
Idaho State Historical Society |
-May 14, 1920 - Disclaims knowledge in reference
to Teton outlaws. |
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Indiana State Library |
-Mar. 6, 1917 - Disclaims knowledge of Reno Brothers. |
| |
|
-Jan. 24, 1919 - Transmits typed transcript of
Reno news story, Indianapolis News, Dec. 14, 1868. |
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Indiana State Prison |
-Jan. 22, 1924 - Disclaims prison possession
of photographs. |
| Folder 12 |
Jenkins, R. C. |
-Oct. 22, 1943 - Says he has bought gun collection
of Fred Sutton. |
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Jones, Thomas R. |
-June 14, 1943 - Directs Lamborn to source of information
on Malta hold-up Nov. 29, 1892. |
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|
-Aug. 17, 1943 - Was engineer on train held up
by Butch Cassidy July 3, 1903. Tells story of hold-up (3 page report). |
| Folder 13 |
Kansas Farmer |
-Dec. 10, 1940 - Transmits reward for Coen thief
apprehension. |
| |
Kansas State Prison |
-Aug. 11, 1925 - Transmits photographs of Eddie
Estell, Eddie Adams, Ben Cravens, and Emmett Dalton. |
| |
Kansas State Historical Society |
-Sept. 20, 1915 - Informs Lamborn that he (Connelly)
has secured book Lamborn wanted. |
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-Oct. 16, 1916 - Connelly disclaims knowledge in
reference to Medicine Lodge bank robbery. |
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-June 9, 1923 - Connelly acknowledges receipt of
book list. |
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-Apr. 30, 1926 - Connelly asks to borrow book on
Ben Thompson. |
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-Feb. 3, 1927 - Connelly returns borrowed book. |
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-May 2, 1933 - George Root invites Lamborn to visit-Kansas
State Historical Society facilities. |
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-Apr. 16, 1942 - H. McFarland informs Lamborn in
regard to library facilities and book and newspaper holdings. |
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-Sept. 29, 1943 - Responds to Lamborn's requests
for newspaper items. |
| |
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-Nov. 12, 1946 - Root invites Lamborn to visit
Kansas State Historical Society facilities for research. |
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Kelly, Charles |
-Feb. 3, 1934 - Discusses possibility Butch Cassiday
still living. |
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-Sept. 30, 1940 - Comments about Matt Warner's
anger at Kellybook publication. |
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-Nov. 3, 1940 - comments in reference to Lamborn's
collection of photographs in Rose collection. Acknowledges Lamborn's
suggestions of fact corrections. |
| |
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-May 22, 1948 - Says Elza Lay's widow had threatened
to sue him and discusses possession of Lay's own manuscript in Lay
family. |
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-Dec. 4, 1949 - Postcard thanks Lamborn for clippings. |
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Kemper, Charles T. |
-Jan. 26, 1942 postmark - Discusses mutual acquaintance
Matt Kenney; death of Lonnie Logan; Pike Landusky says knew many
of the "Wild Bunch," later life of Harvey Logan. |
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|
-Apr. 21, 1947 - Discusses fates of "Hole in the
Wall" gang, many with whom Kemper claimed acquaintance. Also death
of Jack Kennedy. Writer says he is Deputy County Clerk in Independence,
MO (Jackson Co.). |
| |
Kennedy, Irene |
-Oct. 12, 1938 - Disclaims knowledge of father,
J. C. Hancock's early life. |
| |
Kershner, W. D. |
-Nov. 10, 1924 - Sends photograph of King Fisher
of "San Antone, TX," and Bill Kershner, under sheriff of Colfax
Co., NM , in 1890 and 1891. |
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Kinney, J. |
-May 18, 1925 - Responds to Lamborn's request in
reference to book owned by father J. J. Kinney. |
| |
Kipling, Mrs. J. B. |
-Apr. 9, 1930 - Disclaims knowledge in reference
to husband J. B.; tells of his death Sept. 20, 1928, at Roswell,
NM. |
| |
Knox, W. T. |
-Nov. 10, 1928 - Tells story of Coleman, TX train
robbery and his pursuit of one. Has photographs of Newman, Pearce
Keeton, and Bill Taylor. |
| |
|
-Jan. 28, 1929 - Has good photographs of Bud Newman
and Pierce Keeton. |
| |
|
-Mar. 22, 1929 - Sends photographs of bandits who
held up train at Coleman Junction, TX, on June 8, 1898. |
| |
Knoxville Sentinel, Editor |
-Feb. 13, 1917 - Transmits details in reference
to capture of Harvey Logan near Knoxville Jan. 13, 1901. |
| |
Koller, Joe |
-May 13, 1953 - Discusses Belle Fourche robbery
June 27, 1897, and capture of his gang. Includes postcard response
to Lamborn by Frank Thomson. |
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Kosterlitsky, Emilio - |
-Nov. 14, 1926 - Says knew all of Black Jack
gang and Hole in Wall gang, but no longer has photo- graphs or relic
collection. Lost in looting of home in Sonora. |
| Folder 14 |
"Labor Dept." |
-Location of mine's in Leavenworth County. |
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Lake, Stuart |
-Aug. 13, 1931 - Say L. D. Walters has "set down
too much legend as fact!!!" |
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Lambert, Chas. F. |
-Nov. 22, 1922 - Says just released book to publishers,
encloses publicity circular. |
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|
-Sept. 25, 1929 - Tells of capture of Sam Ketchum.
Tells of knowing many other early characters,. Chas. Siringo, etc. |
| |
Laramie, WY Chamber of Commerce |
-Aug. 8, 1934 - Directs Lamborn to former sheriff
of Albany Co., now residing in Pueblo, CO. |
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Leavenworth, KS Chamber of Commerce |
-Apr. 16, 1933 - Has written to Casper, WY,
on behalf of Lamborn's efforts to obtain photos. |
| |
Leavenworth, KS,County Attorney |
-Nov. 9, 1937 - Encloses two photos obtained
from Wyoming State Prison. |
| |
Lefors, Joe |
-Oct. 19, 1928 - Writing from Palms, CA. Disclaims
knowledge of whereabouts regarding early photos. |
| |
Leftwich, Bill |
-(no date) - Gathering material for book on Jim Miller. |
| |
Levi County |
-Postmark June 16, 1942 - Sends promotional literature. |
| |
Library of Congress |
-June 22, 1922 - Response to Lamborn's request. |
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|
-July 12, 1922 - Says holdings of books not available
for loan. |
| |
Library of Congress |
-Dec. 15, 1923 - Quotes cost for photostat of
Bass book. |
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-Sept. 21, 1925 - Response to Lamborn. |
| |
Lillie, A. F. |
-Feb. 19, 1942 - Transmits information on disposition
of Lillie Collection. |
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|
-Mar. 26, 1947 - Transmits information on whereabouts
of Gordon Lillie photo collection. |
| |
Lillie, Gordon W. |
-Oct. 16, 1928 - Informs Lamborn of photographers
having requested photos. |
| |
Louisville, KY, Bd. of Trade |
-Feb. 23, 1944 - Disclaims knowledge of whereabouts
of W. O. McIntosh. |
| |
Love, Robertus |
-June 21, 1926 - Disclaims knowledge of photo locations;
encloses promotional circular for own book. |
| |
Luning, Ernest C. |
-Nov. 11, 1923 - Has 11 original negatives taken
of Black Jack hanging taken at Clayton, NM. Offers to sell. |
| |
|
-Dec. 1, 1923 - Transmits 11 prints of Black Jack
hanging. |
| |
Luttrell, Laura |
-May 18, 1920 - Directs Lamborn to others holding
informationon Harvey Logan; includes her summation of Knoxville,
TN, newspaper accounts in regard to Logan's experiences in that
area. |
| Folder 15 |
Lemmon, G. E. |
-May 27, 1935 - Tells his history of cattle working
from fall of 1870 to 1923. |
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|
-May 30, 1935 - Information on Collins Brothers,
hold-up of stage, death of Johnny Slaughter, Big Springs, NE, train
robbery. Tells of 7th man in train robbery, never suspected but
who later was well to do rancher in Texas. |
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|
-June 4, 1935 - Details early information on Doc
Middleton. Tells of Bat Masterson's rescue of Bill Thompson and
origin of Bill Thompson's trouble at Ogallah, NE. |
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|
-June 5, 1935 - Tells of boyhood acquaintance with
Sheriff Malcolm Campbell. |
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|
-June 13, 1935 - Corrects birthdate on May 23, 1857.
Parents kept Liberty Farm Station, NE, on Ben Holiday Stage Line
from 1859 - 1866. Knew Joe Slade. Recalls that Bill Tucker and Bill
Thompson had their "shooting match" - Nov. - Dec., 1879. |
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-June 21, 1935 - Says quite sure John Gardner was
7th man in Big Springs train robbery. Says Gardner had ranch in
Big Bend, TX, in 1919. Tells of early acquaintances in cattle business.
Says Major Frank North really killed Tall Bullat Battle of Summit
Springs, CO. Says Captain Willard killed Billy The Kid of Montana. |
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Lemmon, G. E. |
-July 12, 1935 - Discusses grazing conditions "then
and now." Slaughter family history. Some details on Bear River Riot.
Says New York publisher looking over "his stuff." Met Tom Smith
in Abilene in 1870. |
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|
-Aug. 1935 - Says Brazil Brothers, Wayne and [?]
running horse ranch near Nampa, ID. Tells details about Bear River
Riots. |
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|
-Oct. 28, 1935 (Postmark) - Has written to John
Gardner but has received no response. Mentions Axelby Gang and Billy
The Kid (but not Bonny) who led the "Staceyville" fight on the Little
Missouri River. Tells of CaptainWillard telling him he and brother
Fred Willard killed Billy The Kid of Montana on bank of Yellowstone
River and left their bodies for the wolves and vultures. Says Calamity
Jane came to the Hills [Black?] as a government mule skinner but
was discharged as soon as her sex was discovered. Said she was not
what could be termed a prostitute but that she usually had a companion
on her hands that she kept instead of the reverse. Tells of naming
of town of Lemmon, S. D. Tells of personal records in cattle business. |
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-May 5, 1936 - Suggests Lamborn look up William
Bradford Grimes of Leavenworht, old cattleman. Tells his experiences
fighting a prairie fire near Perkins, S. D. says postmaster at El
PasoInformed him John Gardner dead many years. |
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Lemmon, G. E |
-May 14, 1936 - Repeats story of Bill Thompson
- Bill Tucker shooting. Tucker was saloon operator in Ogallah. Thompson
"received a double barrel load of goose shot" then taken to Gass
Hotel, carried from hotel to depot by Birdie Gass and Bat Masterson,
thence to North Platt, where Cody met him with buggy team, thence
to Dodge City. Says the William Bradford Grimes of Leavenworth is
son of old trail driver of early days who had ranch at Tres Palacios,
TX. Tells of Bill Tucker's exploits. |
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-Oct. 1, 1936 - Tells of Jeff Carr's current location. |
| Box 3 |
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| Folder 1 |
Marble, A. H. |
-Sept. 8, 1938 - Disclaims knowledge of early outlaws
or photos. |
| |
Marble, L. A. |
-July 25, 1915 - Refers Lamborn to one James Clauson,
of Craig, CO. |
| |
Masterson, Tom |
-Nov. 3, 1933 - Says all copies of Human Life family
had were destroyed. |
| |
|
-Nov. 20, 1933 - Has photos of brothers Jim and
Ed. Says books Hands Up and Wyatt Earp, Frontier Marshal ridiculous
and impossible of belief. Says Sutton never knew Bat and Bat never
had gun with notches nor any respect for anyone who carried such. |
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|
-Apr. 9, 1934 - Says recent article in Kansas
City Star interview by A. B. McDonald was a bad misrepresentation,
actually taken from Stuart Lake's book on Earp. Says newspaper clips
not to be relied upon, "regardless of who wrote the stuff." Says
Jim Masterson arrested Clay Allison at Dodge City and Allison paid
a fine for carrying concealed weapons. Says Bat rescued Bill Thompson
in Aug. or late summer. Goes on to rate gunfighters he knew. |
| |
Mathews, E. M. |
-Oct. 21, 1924 - Thinks he can get photos of Taylor
brothers and Pat Crowe in Omaha. Says last heard of Pat Crowe, he
was an evangelist living in Washington, D. C. |
| |
Mayes, Will H. |
-Sept. 23, 1936 - Refers Lamborn to J. M. Hunter
and F.T. magazine. Includes "History Question and Answer" column
he writes for some Austin paper. |
| |
Mayes, Mrs. Will H. |
-July 10, 1951 - Informs Lamborn that husband
died "several years ago." |
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Meadows, J. P. |
-Jan. 30, 1927 - Tells what he knew about John
Selman and son and death of Clay Allison. describes John Selman
"cold gray eyes" and"no soul whatsoever." |
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Meadows, John P. |
-no date - Includes some information on TomKetchum. |
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Mesco Picture Corp., K.C., MO |
-May 18, 1921 - Offers to sell photo of Jesse
James, Jr. |
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Miller, Glen |
-July 6, 1928 - Letter to George Storrs asks George
to provide information on Butch Cassidy to Lamborn. |
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Miller, Mrs. Sallie |
-Oct. 16, 1933 - Says she married Mr. Miller [James]
in 1888; moved to Pecos a few years later. Said widow of Clay Allison
married a Lee Johnson, says Lee, Jr . a very successful lawyer at
Ft. Worth and daughters prominent in society. Believes Lee Johnson,
Sr. is a banker. |
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Mississippi State Prison |
-Mar. 12, 1924 - No pictures of Rube Burrows
Gang members available. |
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Missouri State Historical Society |
-Oct. 12, 1917 - Provides book data on James
Gang and Jim Cummings. |
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-July 21, 1955 - Provides Lamborn with references
for research on George Taylor; "Meeks Family Tragedy." Includes
typescript in reference to above. |
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Missouri State Penitentiary |
-Sept. 13, 1923 - Transmits copy of Bertillon
photograph of John F. Kennedy 2798, also known # as "Quail Hunter."
Says no photographs available before 1908. |
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-Sept. 21, 1923 - Provides prison records of various
outlaws. |
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Mokler, Alfred J. |
-Sept. 26, 1931 - Offers to sell copies of History
of Natrona County, Wyoming. |
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Monaghan, Jay |
-June 5, 1947 - Includes typescript material on Walter
Mayo. |
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Montana State Historical Society |
-Nov. 23, 1916 - Directs Lamborn to available
copies of Dimsdale's Vigilantes. |
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Montana State Historical Society |
-July 19, 1934 - Includes known material in
reference to Curry and others of "Hole-In-Wall" gang. Includes "River
Press" news item in typescript (Jan. 9, 1895) death of Pike Landusky.
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-Aug. 8, 1934 - Corrects mistaken assumption by
Lamborn. |
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-Oct. 28, 1940 - Disclaims published data on outlaws. |
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Moore, W. S. |
-July 9, 1943 - Left Pecos in 1887, intimates knew
many Texas bad men and shootists but tells little. |
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Moos, H. A. |
-Sept. 28, 1926 - Book dealer (Texas), includes typed
list of books available. |
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Morweiser, M. |
-Dec. 19, 1924 - Writer, Chief Special Agent for
Rock Island Railroad, says Mr. Germain no longer with railroad and
he has passed Lamborn's request on to him. |
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Murphy, Miss Leslie |
-May 16, 1942 - Wri |