St. Paul: Gangster Haven
St. Paul had a widespread – if inglorious – reputation as a criminal safe haven during the Gangster Era of the 1930s. In this episode, Government Records Specialist Charles Rodgers shares several items from the Society’s collection associated with that colorful age.
Learn More:
- “Gangsters in St. Paul” History Topic Page
- John Dillinger Slept Here
- Guide to Public Safety Department, Criminal Apprehension Bureau records
- Guide to Paul Maccabee’s research materials
January 10th, 2011 at 8:46 am
The BCA criminal history files featured in the podcast have been scanned, and are now available on the Society’s web site at: http://www.mnhs.org/library/findaids/pubsaf08.xml
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