Crime
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Asa J. Smith oral history
Collection
Identifier: OH018
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a transcript and a reel-to-reel audiotape of an oral history interview with Asa J. Smith conducted by Thomas Krasean on March 20, 1969. During the interview, Smith discusses his experiences as a Marine during World War I, Indiana political campaigns, the League of Nations, Harry S. New, Tom Taggart, George Coffin, James E. Watson, and Sherman Minton. He also discusses his association with the Oberholtzer family, including his representation of the family during the D. C....
Dates:
1969/03/20
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Asa J. Smith oral history
Bernard C. Gavit collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: L752
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence and papers from Bernard C. Gavit in Indiana from 1935 to 1941, regarding legal proceedings for the state of Indiana, correspondence with justices of the peace around the state, and maps and statistics on crime in different parts of the state.
Dates:
1935-1941
Crime and law photograph collection
Collection — Folder SP120
Identifier: SP120
Scope and Contents
This collection includes black-and-white photographs from Indiana and the United States, related to various crimes, criminals, and legal cases, such as a lawsuits between demolition companies and various criminal trials, ranging from 1921 to 1980 and undated. There are images of 3 members of the Reno Gang, Bonnie and Clyde, and several Hoosier criminals from the 20th century, as well as an FBI criminal "wanted notice" of car thief Fred Bowen (1938) sent to ...
Dates:
1921-1980, undated
James A. Collins speeches and articles
Collection — Folder S0284
Identifier: S0284
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a typescript of an article by James Collins on the origin of the Indianapolis Juvenile Court as well as a number of printed pamphlets of speeches and articles by Collins. All the materials deal with the justice system, primarily the probation system that Collins first instituted in the Indianapolis city court.
Dates:
1909-1931, undated
James W. Bordon and Epy Dettrow petition
Collection — Folder S2783
Identifier: S2783
Scope and Contents
This collection includes one undated petition to Governor Joseph A. Wright with 22 signees for the release of William Dettrow, a prisoner at the Indiana State Prison. The document includes two notes, one from the presiding judge of the case, James W. Bordon, and the other from Epy Dettrow, wife of the prisoner, both suggesting that Dettrow deserved earn his freedom. Among the signees are judges and jurors from Dettrow’s case, as well as John Studebaker, the father of the co-founder of the...
Dates:
circa 1849-1857
John Brown Dillon collection
Collection
Identifier: L377
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of John B. Dillon’s historical notes on people and events relating to the early exploration and settlement of Indiana and the Old Northwest. Also included is a scrapbook of Dillon’s letters published in newspapers on the U.S. Civil War, the Republican Party, and Indiana history (1861–1876); letters to Dillon regarding the Historical Society, the Indiana Sanitary Fair (1864), and Dillon’s historical work; and a memorial by John Coburn on the life of John Brown...
Dates:
1859-1886
Joseph Beeler collection
Collection
Identifier: L014
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of family letters of the Beeler family ranging from 1823 to 1850. The letters relate to family activities, description of Illinois legislature, and general correspondence. The collection also contains two letters from a World War I soldier. Also included in the collection are several volumes: diaries of George M. Beeler (Joseph's son), Joseph Beeler's account book (1836–1849), Fielding Beeler's account books (1847–1879), records of the Northport and Mars Hill Gravel Road...
Dates:
1778-1890s
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Joseph Beeler collection
Karl W. Fischer papers
Collection — Folder S463
Identifier: S0463
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a typed carbon copy of a document from Karl W. Fischer regarding the murder of Thurza Oyler Hinshaw in 1895 and subsequent trial of her husband, William E. Hinshaw, dated 1946/08/01. Also included is a newspaper clipping from the [New York] Sunday News, 1946/09/01.
Dates:
1895, 1946
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Karl W. Fischer papers
Leonard G. Jaqua collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2270
Scope and Contents
This collection includes several items from Leonard G. Jaqua's family, including a letter sent to John Jaqua from his brother Richard dated August 18, 1855(?); a "Tribute of Gratitude" given to John Jaqua and his scholars from the trustees of Pleasant Township dated February 24, 1859; John Jaqua's pocket-size memoranda book with entries ranging from 1873 to 1889 regarding farm accounts, family genealogy, the Universalist faith, and a sermon by Rev. E. C. Sweetser; an August 29, 1895 letter sent...
Dates:
circa 1855-1932
Madison County Native American murders statement of expenditures
Collection — Folder OB022
Identifier: OB022
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a December 21, 1824 statement of expenditures written and signed by Indian Agent John Johnston regarding the costs "arising out of the murder of nine friendly Indians in Madison County Indiana by sundry Citizens of the United States in March 1823." This opening statement on the document uses the incorrect date of 1823 instead of 1824. The document is an itemization of a number of different expenses, including the coroner's inquest fees; the cost of guarding the...
Dates:
1824, 1873
