Winter 2006 Catalog > Photo Collection > Crime
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Lot 1562: George "Machine Gun" Kelly Captured Photo (1936)
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In the early morning hours of September 26, 1933, one of the most notorious prohibition era gangsters was captured during a raid of his Memphis hideout. This photo ran shortly after with details of the event. Original press clipping. VG. 6.25x13.5"
This lot is from the legendary San Francisco Examiner Archive (SFXArchive).
This is one largest collections ever of historic vintage photos spanning the entire 20th century. The San Francisco Examiner was the first paper acquired by William Randolph Hearst and itself was the subject of the film classic Citizen Kane. The majority of the photographs are fully identified, and back-stamped with dates. Included throughout this auction is a diverse mix of subjects including sports, historical, political, transportation, Hollywood, and all facets of entertainment.
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