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John Dillinger - Handcuffs and Key, 1933

 File — Box: 11

Scope and Contents

One pair of metal handcuffs, detective model, produced by Tower Co. (circa 1920). Dayton Police Detective Sergeant Charles Gross used these handcuffs on John Dillinger during his arrest on September 22, 1933. The key to the handcuffs is also included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1933

Creator

Restrictions on Access

There are no donor-imposed restrictions on accessing materials in this collection.

However, for preservation reasons, users requesting access to the Notorious Criminal File must use the Reference Copies in Box 3ref as opposed to the originals in Box 3orig.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.94 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092