E. P. Lamborn Papers, 1913-1970

Manuscript Collection No. 156

Introduction

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.”

Scope and Content

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.

Collection processed and finding aid prepared by:

Waldo Koop
Art DeBacker

E.P. Lamborn Papers

Box 1

 

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

 

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."

 

 

-Postmarked March 11, 1944, Alberquerque, NM.

 

Ackenhausen, Charles

-Mar. 30, 1939 - from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Says knew most of Wild Bunch, but knows of no photos.

 

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.

 

 

-Nov. 29, 1915 - Disclaims knowledge of Bass Gang.

 

Adams, Ramon F.

-Postmarked July 15, 1926 - Asks to buy books.

 

 

-Aug. 5, 1926 - Asks book information.

 

 

-Aug. 15, 1926 - Transmits 2 page list of books in his collection.

 

Adams, Ramon F.

-Aug. 30, 1926 - Discusses book availability.

 

 

-Sept. 20, 1926 - Discusses book "wants and haves."

 

 

-Sept. 26, 1926 - Book discussion.

 

 

-Oct. 17, 1926 - Tells Lamborn of transmission to him of book "The Twenty-Fifty Man."

 

Agee, G. W.

-Jan. 15, 1931 - Disclaims knowledge about unidentified book written by father.

 

Alabama, Birmingham

-Dec. 6, 1930 - Mr. Hogan of that city.

 

Alabama State Historian

-Aug. 14, 1947 - Disclaims possession of photo of Rube Burrow.

 

Alkire, Frank [?]

-Mar. 10, 1942 - Disclaims specific knowledge, generalities only.

 

Allen, Esther (Mrs.)

-Sept. 5, 1964 - Says "Mr. Allen passed away Sept. 29."

 

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.

 

American Express Agent Pay

-Feb. 2, 1925 - Disclaims agency possession of requested photos of Logan, Curry, or Carlisle.

 

American Railway Express, Agent Steve Roemer

-Apr. 1, 1925 - refers Lamborn to Jeff Milton at Fairbanks, AZ

 

Agent Applegate

-Apr. 8, 1925 - Disclaims agency possession of train bandit photos.

 

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.

 

Andrew, Nell (Miss)

-Dec. 21, 1925 - Discusses book availability and prices at her book shop.

 

Apache County, [AZ] Treasurer

-Oct. 30, 1943 - Disclaims knowledge about "Mr. Scarborough."

 

Arizona Pioneers Society

-Apr. 22, 1942 - Provides date and references to "Pay Shooting."

 

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.

 

Arizona State Historian,George Kelly

-Nov. 26, 1923 -Says no photos in possession.

   

-Dec. 28, 1931- Provides date of Gabriel-Pay Fight.

 

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.

   

-Nov. 13, 1925 - Says cannot transmit photos of former inmates.

 

*Scott White

-Feb. 24, 1928 - includes photos of prisoner George Edgar Scarborough, #4787 and escape and reward information.

 

 

-Feb. 24, 1931 - Asks Lamborn's reasons for desiring photos.

 

Arkansas, Fort Smith

-Dec. 12, 1928 - John Gannaway of that city.

 

Aten, Ira

-Sept. 22, [1939] - Disclaims recollection of specific dates. Includes letters from "Capt. Brooks" and "Capt. Hughes."

 

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.

 

Balch, Charles T.

-Feb. 6, 1931 - Describes his adventures briefly, said he was known as "The Kid Bushwacker" and "Cherokee Charley."

 

 

-Also see letter postmarked Feb. 2, 1931.

 

Baldwin, Lee

-Mar. 23, 1933 - Disclaims knowledge of photos.

 

Barnard, Mrs. E. G.

-May 22, 1940 - about husband's book and people he knew

 

Bartholomew, Ed

-Nov. 7, 1952 - Offers to buy books.

 

 

-Nov. 30, 1956 - Discusses possibilities for book on

 

 

J. Selman and J. Miller.

 

 

-June 1, 1959

 

 

-June 30, 1959 - Discusses Bronco Bill (Walters).

 

 

-Sept. 19, 1959 - More on Bronco Bill.

 

 

-Apr. 21, 1960 - Offers to buy books.

 

 

-May 22, 1960 - Mentions recent move to Ruidoso.

 

 

-May 25, 1960 - Some data in reference Patano Train Robbery April 27, 1887.

 

 

-Feb. 24, 1963 - Promises Bronco Bill notes when located.

 

 

-Mar. 8, 1963 - Summarizes career of George Musgraves, et. al.

 

 

-Dec. 27, 1965 - Says has Oklahoma material on Black Jack Christian.

 

Bates, Joe W.

-Apr. 18, 1924 - Offers to sell or buy pictures.

 

 

-May 1, 1924 - Offers to buy pictures he wants to copy.

 

 

Includes assorted literature and notes (4 pieces).

 

 

-May 11, 1924 - Offers to sell unspecified pictures.

 

Beeson, Merritt

-May 21, 1933 - Lists available pictures and the studios that own them.

 

 

-Apr. 10, 1933 - Includes list of pictures in current possession. Includes"Spearville Bank Robbers #3" and "Prairie Dog Dave #27.

 

 

-Apr. 23, 1933 - Lists available pictures.

 

 

-May 1, 1933 - Offers various pictures including Belle Masterson, Bat's "wife" while he was in Dodge City.

 

 

-May 21, 1933 - Transmits pictures of Cowboy Band and identifies members (George Horder in 3 pictures).

 

 

-Nov. 13, 1933 - Lists available pictures.

 

 

-May 6, 1934 - Lists pictures in possession, including Billy Brooks. No numbers on list.

 

Bell, Ham

-Undated - Invitation to Boot Hill Round-Up Nov. 4 and unveiling of O. H. Simpson Cowboy Statue.

 

Belle Fourche, S. D., official

-July 17, 1933 - Promises information in short time.

 

 

-July 21, 1933 - Informs Lamborn about early sheriffs.

 

Bell Fourche, S. D., Chamber of Commerce

-Oct. 12, 1944 Refers Lamborn to local sources.

 

Berky, Mrs. George

-Aug. 12, 1933 - Disclaims knowledge of any photos of men captured by Sheriff Berky.

 

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.

 

Billings, Montana, Commercial Club

-July 15, 1933 - Transmits address of widow of former sheriff George Berky.

 

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.

 

Blish, M. S.

-Nov. 25, 1918 - Discusses Reno Brothers and locality.

 

Booher, O. R.

-Jan. 10, 1931 - Refers Lamborn to heirs of Railway Express superintendent G. W. Agee.

 

Breakenridge, W. M.

-Nov. 18, 1929 - Refers Lamborn to L. D. Walters for photos.

 

Breihan, Carl W.

-Aug. 21, 1964 - General comment about his publications.

 

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).

 

Brininstool, E. A.

-Mar. 22, 1924 - Letter refers to sell, buy, or trade books, photos - 3 inclusions from book trader.

 

 

 

 

-Mar. 31, 1924 - Letter offers to sell rare book, asks bid.

 

 

-Mar. 24, 1925 - Quotes price on a book on criminal cases.

 

 

-Sept. 25, 1926 - Offers to sell books.

 

 

-Oct. 4, 1926 - Letter offer to sell books.

 

 

-Oct. 6, 1926 - Postcard offer to sell book about Vasquez and his alleged bowie knife.

 

 

-Oct. 19, 1926 - Offers to sell books and photos.

 

 

-Oct. 19, 1926 - Two postcard offers to sell books.

 

 

-Oct. 27, 1926

 

 

-Sept. 1, 1928 - Offers to sell books.

 

 

-May 17, 1932 - Letter offer to sell books.

 

 

-Apr. 4, 1934 - Letter offer to sell books.

 

 

-Apr. 4, 1934 - Postcard offers to sell Brininstool publications.

 

 

-Apr. 13, 1934 - Letter offers "rare bargains" in books.

 

 

-Feb. 15, 1936 - Postcard offer to sell Siringo pictures.

-Feb. 16, 1936 - Letter responds to Lamborn. Appears to spurn photo collection Lamborn claims belonged to Siringo.

 

Britton, F. L.

-Nov. 11, 1924 - Writer was sheriff of Gaines Co., TX. Says Ross and Milt Goode still in jail in Dallas.

 

Bronaugh, W. C.

-Dec. 5, 1917 - Quotes price on Bronaugh book - 2 inclusions, includes envelope.

 

Brooks, B. B.

-Apr. 2, 1931 - Disclaims photo possession.

 

Brooks, J. A.

-Jan. 1, 1936 - Short recap of law career.

 

Brown, George A.

-May 2, 1926 - Disclaims photo possession.

 

Burke, F. A.

-Feb. 17, 1925 - Disclaims photo possession by Railway Express Agency.

 

Burnett, J. H.

-Oct. 31, 1933 -Disclaims Railway Express agency possession of photos.

 

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.

 

Bursum, H. O.

-Apr. 12, 1933 - Discusses early (1890's) experience with Bronco Bill Walters and on "Kid" Johnson.

 

Bushick, Frank

-July 5, 1930 - Disclaims knowledge of Billy Thompson's fate.

 

 

-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.
  Caldwell, Frank -June 28, 1924 - Mentions photograph[s] of Wes Hardin in [Life of] Being photo of Joe.
    -July 28, 1924 - Offers photos.
    -Aug. 10, 1924 - Mentions account of Sam Bass death fight July 21, 1878,recently seen in Williamson County paper.
    -Sept. 6, 1925 - Says large photograph of Ben Thompson just bought by Gammel Book Store.
    -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.
    -Sept. 12, 1926 - Explains about cuts in Hardin autiobiography.
    -Oct. 10, 1926 - Says he will send Wes Hardin photograph extracted from his book.
    -Nov. 14, 1926 - Offers trades on books and Hardin and Thompson pictures.
    -Dec. 5, 1926 - Transmits photograph of Ben Thompson.
    -June 6, 1927 - Talks about "first flight" covers for stamp collection.
    -Aug. 1, 1927 - Asks for book wants. (2 inclusions)
    -Sept. 25, 1927 - Miscellaneous book data.
    -Mar. 24, 1928 - Says Frank Jackson has asked Governor of Texas for apardon.
    -Apr. 8, 1928 - Includes typed excerpt from Burnett paper in regard to death of outlaw Bill Whiteley.
    -Nov. 25, 1928 - Still wants Dodge City (Wright book).
    -Feb. 10, 1929 - Asks for Jennings Texas Rangers, one inclusion from Gammel Book Store.
    -May 27, 1929 - Offers to pick up material for E. P. Lamborn.
  Caldwell, Frank (cont.) -July 19, 1929 - Asks about progress on Lamborn's book.
    -Dec. 29, 1929 - Offers to send copy of clipping.
    -Nov. 25, 1931 - Transmits book wants.
    -Mar. 13, 1932 - Offers to buy books on B. Thompson and Clay Allison. Includes literature on book about A. S. Spradley.
  California State Library -Feb. 11, 1916 - Transmits known information in regard to Sontag-Evans Band.
    -July 7, 1930 - Encloses photostat news clipping on Gates Brothers capture and death Apr. 11, 1905, at Lordsburg, NM.
  California State Prison -Aug. 5, 1916 - Warden refuses request for photograph of George Sontag.
  Callahan, L. D. -May 23, 1925 - Writer and agent for C. F. Colcord, directs E. P.
    Lamborn to "That Man Stone Co.," Oklahoma City photographer.
  Campbell, W. P. -Nov. 12, 1919 - Postcard response to request.
  Carey, Henry -Oct. 12, 1939 - Writer, Dodge City publisher and distributor, offers to sell Earp book, Wright on "Dodge City" and "Last Battle" statuette.
  Casper, WY,Chamber of Commerce -May 5, 1932 - Provides addresses
  Chandler [OK] Editor -Oct. 25, 1915 - Provides address of Henry Starr's mother.
  Clark, L. G. -Oct. 25, 1927 - Writer in Cow Business since 1885 but disclaims direct knowledge of various outlaw bands.
  Clark, O. S. -Oct. 18, 1921 - Wants Wright's book on Dodge City.
    -Dec.24, 1921 - Says preparing to re-issue book on Clay Allison.
    -Jan. 5, 1922 - Discusses Wright's book on Dodge City and omissions.
    -Feb. 7, 1922 - Thanks Lamborn for loan of Wright's Dodge City;
    was disappointed in it. Comments that Wright omitted gunfights
    and gunfighters. One inclusion, a clipping calling attention to projected
    series to appear shortly in Attica, IN, Ledger-Tribune on "Scouts."
  Clark, O. S. (cont.) -Sept. 8, 1922 - Says mailed Lamborn a reprint of Clay Allison of the Washita.
    -Oct. 24, 1922 - Discusses background items on Clay Allison.
    Oct. 29, 1926 - Tells of "Croppy" Daniels killing Ed Julian at Dodge, called him cowardly. Says Dutch Henry was at battle of Adobe Walls.
    -Nov. 15, 1926 - Discusses tracking down old trail map, enclosures notfound.
    -Apr. 23, 1927 - Includes note on back of ledger explaining joshing of Will Roger's personal appearance at Lafayette, IN.
    -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.
    -Sept. 28, 1933 - Refers to "Croppy" Daniels as part of Dodge City crowd; provides many other details on Clay Allison.
  Clary, R. F. -June 30, 1933 - Disclaims knowledge in regard to photograph of Lonnie Curry.
  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).
  Colcord, C. F. -Apr. 29, 1930 - Disclaims knowledge of photographs.
  Coleman, Max -Sept. 3, 1931 - Writer claims to have written, cited magazine article about Clay Allison.
  Colliers Magazine -Feb. 26, 1926 - Cites several articles by Owen P. White appearing in the magazine in 1925.
  Colorado State Prison Warden Official -Jan. 19, 1915 - says Henry Starr did not write autobiography in Colorado State Prison.
    -Oct. 4, 1923 - Refuses to provide copies of photographs of former inmates.
  Colorado State Historical Society -Sept. 22, 1917 - Provides some information about outlaws in Colorado in 1839-1840.
    -Sept. 17, 1930 - Refers Lamborn to Clark's book on Clay Allison for material.
  Connelly, W. E. -May 12, 1926 - Thanks for loan of book on life of Ben Thompson.
    -Sept. 24, 1926 - Discusses work in progress on Wild Bill. Asks information on book about Hardin.
  Cosner, Harry -Aug. 30, 1943 - Reports unable to find trace of Landusky Family.
  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.
  Cooper, Gerald -Nov. 25, 1916 - Transmits some Doc. Middleton information.
  Cooper, Perry -Jan. 13, 1919 - Transmits current address of Joe LaFors.
  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.
    -June 18,1943 - Gives whereabouts of Walt Puteney. Some comments about Lay (Leay) family.
    July 23, 1943 - Says Leay known in Wyoming as Maginnis. Makes some pithy comments in regard toWyoming outlawry.
    -Mar. 9, 1945 - Transmits some data in regard to Elza Lay (Leay). Crabb's evaluation of existing literature.
  Crane, R. C. -June 16, 1927 - Wants photograph of Butch Cassiday.
    -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.
    -July 1, 1927 - Describes Ben Thompson photograph offered.
  Crane, R. C. (cont.) July 2, 1927 - Postcard passes on to Lamborn existence of "Harry Logan" story in June issue of Frontier Times.
    -Sept. 10, 1927 - Unable to obtain photographs of Hardin or J. Selman, encloses letters from W. Burges and J. Hughes on similar efforts.
    -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.
  Creede, Colorado, Mayor -June 22, 1945 - Encloses postcard pictures of Bob Ford funeral at Creede. (2 inclusions).
  Crouch, Carrie -Oct. 31, 1927 - Encloses two page sketch of Marlow Brothers. Indicates that Clay Allison's widow is refusing information to Lamborn.
    -Jan. 22, 1930 - Transmits a copy of National Republic with an article written by Mrs. Crouch.
    -Nov. 25, 1930 - Asks for data on female outlaws and characters for projected story.
  Cunningham, Eugene -Sept. 27, 1927 - Comments on Owen White history in regard to Bass outlaw (not Sam Bass) by John Selman.
    -Sept. 2, 1929 - Comments on magazine articlesrecently published.
    -Feb. 12, 1936 - Transmits information in regard to killing of Barney Mason by son-in-law in Pecos.
Folder 4   Courts and Clerks
  Arkansas State Prison Warden -Nov. 5, 1924 - No early photographs.
  Austin, TX, Court of Criminal Appeals -June 30, 1951 - Disclaims records prior to 1919.
  Chaves Co., NM, Court Clerk -Jan. 29, 1924 - Transmits trial data in regard to Geo. Musgraves.
  Cheyenne, WY, Court Clerk -Mar. 6, 1918 - Transmits trial data on Robert E. Lee.
  Frio Co., TX -May 25, 1935 - Transmits trial data on Alfred Allee.
  Grant Co., NM, J. P. -Sept. 27, 1929 - Relates no data available on death of Gates Brothers in c.1905.
  Grant Co., NM, Court Clerk -June 15, 1942 - Says no data available on of Charles Brown, William Walters, Bronco Bill, or William Cheney.
  Humboldt Co., NV -May 7, 1942 - Relates trial data on Charles Barr, alleged killer of William Stiles.
  Lawrence Co., SD -Oct. 4, 1955 - Returns letters requesting information about a bank robbery at Spearfish, S. D., no date available.
  McCulloch Co., TX -June 12, 1951 - Clerk says no record of trial for-James B. Miller.
  Missouri State Prison -Oct. 15, 1923 - Transmits photographs of numbered prisoners and recorded fates of various individuals.
  Oregon State Prison -Nov. 15, 1924 - Transmits photographs of Harry Tracy and David Merrill.
  Reeves Co., TX, Court -May 14, 1928 - Transmits information on death of Clay Allison.
    -June 19, 1951 - Transmits docket data in regard to Barney Riggs.
  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.
  South Dakota State Prison -Apr. 15, 1928 - Warden refuses photograph request.
  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.
    -Nov. 19, 1917 - Discusses availability of book.
    -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.
    -Feb. 15, 1920 - Passes on some Dalton information.
    -Feb. 20, 1920 - Tells of pneumonia illness, includes highly illegible attachments.
    -Feb. 21, 1920 - Transmits photographs [unidentified].
    -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.
    -Dec. 19, 1928 - More Doc. Middleton information.
  Dealey, E. M.- -Apr. 12, 1922 - Offers trade of books and photographs.
    -May 27, 1922 - Offers trade of books and photographs.
  Deming, NM, - Chamber of Commerce -Jan. 25, 1923 - Response to Lamborn inquiry about photographs.
  Denver Post official - -Jan. 13, 1917 - Transmits train hold-up data.
  Derr, Mrs. Frank -Feb. 1, 1944 - Expresses desire not to break up collection of apparently deceased husband.
  Detective Publishing Co. -Feb. 11, 1920 - Offers to extract specified photographs from files.
    -July 19, 1921 - Offers to sell Oct., 1899 issue (Ketchum photographs) for $1.00.
  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.
    -Aug. 31, 1923 - Says all broken files of detective magazine sold but offers to sell complete files.
    -Sept. 21, 1923 - Says back files 1885-1901 not available.
    -Apr. 8, 1924 - Quotes ad cost.
    -May 5, 1942 - Says no photographs of George Musgrave available.
  Devine, Henry -July 12, 1943 - Cannot recall details of incident requested.
  Dibell, Hohn -Apr. 2, 1934 - Transmits general data in regard to Texas incident and characters.
  Dixon, Olive K. -June 12, 1923 - Regarding Billy Dixon book.
    -June 24, 1923 - Regarding Billy Dixon book.
  Dodge, F. J. -Dec. 2, 1924 - Indicates he intends to use photographs and material himself.
    -Mar. 14, 1925 - Says he has 42 year daily diary and must reserve for his own plans.
  Duke, Ella -July 13, 1930 - Says husband Thomas died 11 years previous and she cannot help.
  Duke, Thomas -Aug. 8, 1916 - Disclaims knowledge of whereabouts of Sontag.
  Dunlap School of Finger Prints -Jan. 15, 1924 - Inquiry regarding lessons on finger prints.
Folder 7 East, James -Jan. 5, 1920
  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.
  Edington, J. M. (cont.) -Nov. 24, 1920 - Describes photographs he has, says "Sending You 2."
    -Dec. 10, 1920 - Gives brief history of Black Jack career with datesfor events. Some information on fates of others of the gang.
  Eklund, Carl -Aug. 20, 1924 - Says has track of pictures he once had of Black Jack.
  Elks Magazine -Apr. 29, 1931 - Transmits copy of magazine having story of Butch Cassidy by Arthur Chapman. No photographs available.
  Ellensburg, WA, Chamber of Commerce -July 28, 1939 - Transmits information that one H. G. McNeil once County commissioner there.
  Ellison, R. S. -Nov. 13, 1926 - Discusses book collections.
    -Feb. 27, 1934 - Discusses book collections.
    -Apr. 10, 1934 - Discusses books.
  El Paso, TX, Chamber of Commerce -Dec. 12, 1944 - Mentions Ben Williams, Sr. as deceased.
  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.
  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.
  Forman, Grant - -Mar. 6, 1934 - Says Lamborn's requests were about subjects prior to his experiences.
  Fornoff, Fred - -Sept. 24, 1922 - Introduces Lamborn to B. Williams of El Paso and Charlie Ballard.
    Postmark 1924 - Provides some information for tracing to Lamborn. Suggests he can get photographs from N. M. Pen.
  Forrest, Earle R. -June 9, 1936 - Says Dusha's big mouth was real cause for Tom Graham's death in Tewksbury feud.
  Fort Benton, MT, Chamber of Commerce -June 2, 1933 - Provided Lamborn with potential sources of information.
  Frans, W. H. -Oct. 10, 1924 - Says Clate Taylor killed in street car hold-up in company with Pat Crow[e] at Aurora, IL.
  Freeze, Alys -Sept. 19, 1959 - Includes list of books recommended for Lamborn's request for information.
  Frio, Co., TX, Sheriff -Oct. 12, 1939 - No records prior to 1900.
  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.
  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.
  Gardner, John E. -Mar. 19, 1923 - Offers to sell requested photographs.
    -Apr. 28, 1923 - Offers to send photographs of Joe and Joel Collins, Sam Bass, identifies each.
  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.
  Ganini, Charles -Apr. 24, 1933 - Says writes professionally on occasion and discusses French book published by Stokes.
    -Feb. 16, 1934 - Disclaims knowledge of whereabout of "Capt. French"or his book.
  Gianini, Mrs. Charles -July 6, 1936 - Offers to sell books by French and James Cook. Includes list offered for sale.
  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.
  Gillette, J. B. -May 18, 1923 - Reviews career of Sam Bass.
    -June 25, 1923 - Comments on books "wants and haves."
    -Aug. 11, 1923 - Encloses pay for McIntire book.
    -Oct. 19, 1923 - Includes sales pamphlet on Jim Cook's book.
    -Oct. 14, 1924 - Disclaims existence of photographs of Bass and Barnes.
    -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.
  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.
    -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.
  Griffith, W. J. -Feb. 21, 1925 - Suggests several potential photograph sources.
  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."
  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.
  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.
    -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.
  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.
    -July 20, 1932 - Transmits copy of book Outlaw Days in Oklahoma.
  Hathaway, D. E. -Jan. 18, 1923 - Comments on efforts to get photograph for Lamborn.
    -Aug. 27, 1923 - Was with Billy Dixon for some trips out of Ft. Elliott.
  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.
  Homsher, Lola -Apr. 14, 1947 - Directs Lamborn to Rosenstock Book Store for copy
    of Malcolm Campbell, Sheriff.
    -July 16, 1945 - Disclaims knowledge in reference to Lamborn's requests.
  Horna, James -Jan. 5, 1953 - Offers to buy Lamborn's collection.
    -Sept. 23, 1953 - Offers to buy pictures.
  Hoy, J. S. -July 21, 1915 - Tells of death of brother, Valentine S. Hoy Mar. 1, 1898, at hand of Harry Tracy.
  Hoyt, F. A. -May 20, 1929 - Refers Lamborn to Jim Cook of Agate, NE.
  Huffman, Ruth Scott -Nov. 13, 1925 - Encloses circular of L. A. Huffman's collection of photographs.
  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.
    -Apr. 4, 1924 - Quotes ad costs.
    -Dec. 24, 1925 - Discusses plans to republish 1878 book on Sam Bass.
    -Feb. 12, 1926 - Asks Lamborn for publication dates of books on Bass.
    -June 21, 1927 - Discusses relationship to George Scarborough and data relative to obtaining photograph of George Scarborough.
    -Dec. 9, 1929 - Asks for date of Bud Newman's jail escape at Coleman, TX.
    -Dec. 4, 1930 - Tells of efforts to locate newspaper files at Sonora.
    -Mar. 11, 1937 - Disclaims knowledge about Brock Connett, Jim Miller, and Al Allee. Includes photograph of Hunter Museum.
    -Dec. 6, 1943 - Describes Hendrick's book, contents, and recommendations.
    -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.
  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.
  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.
  Jones, Thomas R. -June 14, 1943 - Directs Lamborn to source of information on Malta hold-up Nov. 29, 1892.
    -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.
    -Oct. 16, 1916 - Connelly disclaims knowledge in reference to Medicine Lodge bank robbery.
    -June 9, 1923 - Connelly acknowledges receipt of book list.
    -Apr. 30, 1926 - Connelly asks to borrow book on Ben Thompson.
    -Feb. 3, 1927 - Connelly returns borrowed book.
    -May 2, 1933 - George Root invites Lamborn to visit-Kansas State Historical Society facilities.
    -Apr. 16, 1942 - H. McFarland informs Lamborn in regard to library facilities and book and newspaper holdings.
    -Sept. 29, 1943 - Responds to Lamborn's requests for newspaper items.
    -Nov. 12, 1946 - Root invites Lamborn to visit Kansas State Historical Society facilities for research.
  Kelly, Charles -Feb. 3, 1934 - Discusses possibility Butch Cassiday still living.
    -Sept. 30, 1940 - Comments about Matt Warner's anger at Kellybook publication.
    -Nov. 3, 1940 - comments in reference to Lamborn's collection of photographs in Rose collection. Acknowledges Lamborn's suggestions of fact corrections.
    -May 22, 1948 - Says Elza Lay's widow had threatened to sue him and discusses possession of Lay's own manuscript in Lay family.
    -Dec. 4, 1949 - Postcard thanks Lamborn for clippings.
  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.
    -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.
  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.
  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.
  Lake, Stuart -Aug. 13, 1931 - Say L. D. Walters has "set down too much legend as fact!!!"
  Lambert, Chas. F. -Nov. 22, 1922 - Says just released book to publishers, encloses publicity circular.
    -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.
  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.
    -July 12, 1922 - Says holdings of books not available for loan.
  Library of Congress -Dec. 15, 1923 - Quotes cost for photostat of Bass book.
    -Sept. 21, 1925 - Response to Lamborn.
  Lillie, A. F. -Feb. 19, 1942 - Transmits information on disposition of Lillie Collection.
    -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.
    -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.
    -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.
    -June 5, 1935 - Tells of boyhood acquaintance with Sheriff Malcolm Campbell.
    -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.
    -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.
  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.
    -Aug. 1935 - Says Brazil Brothers, Wayne and [?] running horse ranch near Nampa, ID. Tells details about Bear River Riots.
    -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.
    -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.
  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.
    -Oct. 1, 1936 - Tells of Jeff Carr's current location.
Box 3    
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.
    -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."
  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."
  Meadows, John P. -no date - Includes some information on TomKetchum.
  Mesco Picture Corp., K.C., MO -May 18, 1921 - Offers to sell photo of Jesse James, Jr.
  Miller, Glen -July 6, 1928 - Letter to George Storrs asks George to provide information on Butch Cassidy to Lamborn.
  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.
  Mississippi State Prison -Mar. 12, 1924 - No pictures of Rube Burrows Gang members available.
  Missouri State Historical Society -Oct. 12, 1917 - Provides book data on James Gang and Jim Cummings.
    -July 21, 1955 - Provides Lamborn with references for research on George Taylor; "Meeks Family Tragedy." Includes typescript in reference to above.
  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.
    -Sept. 21, 1923 - Provides prison records of various outlaws.
  Mokler, Alfred J. -Sept. 26, 1931 - Offers to sell copies of History of Natrona County, Wyoming.
  Monaghan, Jay -June 5, 1947 - Includes typescript material on Walter Mayo.
  Montana State Historical Society -Nov. 23, 1916 - Directs Lamborn to available copies of Dimsdale's Vigilantes.
  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.
    -Aug. 8, 1934 - Corrects mistaken assumption by Lamborn.
    -Oct. 28, 1940 - Disclaims published data on outlaws.
  Moore, W. S. -July 9, 1943 - Left Pecos in 1887, intimates knew many Texas bad men and shootists but tells little.
  Moos, H. A. -Sept. 28, 1926 - Book dealer (Texas), includes typed list of books available.
  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.
  Murphy, Miss Leslie -May 16, 1942 - Wri