Malcolm X to Elijah Muhammad: "...the main source of our trouble was based on SEX..."

497. MALCOLM X (1925 - 1965) American civil rights and Muslim leader, a brilliant orator who preached black separatism and nationalism, assassinated while giving a speech in Harlem. A superb, very rare, fine content T.L.S. "Malcolm X" 4pp. 4to., New York, Mar. 25, 1959, in which X writes to Elijah Muhammad about his failing relationship with his wife, Betty. At the time of this letter, X was involved in a heavy speaking schedule which brought him to such diverse places as New York, the United Arab Republic, Sudan and Uganda. He had married Betty Jean Sanders on Feb, 21, 1958, whereupon Betty immediately became pregnant with the first of X's daughters, Atallah, born in November 1958. Very likely worn down by the crush of publicity which began to surround him following the Jan. 1959 airing of a week-long television special with Mike Wallace titled "The Hate That Hate Produced", X writes to his mentor in painful, intimate detail about his anguished home life. In small part: "...I do not like to burden you with personal troubles of my own, but I feel obligated to you to enclose the facts that are contained in this letter. It is to you (thanks to ALLAH) who made me what I am today, and I owe my life and my entire being to you...I did not give you all the facts on my domestic affairs...Thinking that as a man, a Muslim, and as a minister what I was automatically responsible and to blame for whatever condition my domestic affairs had fallen to I in no way said anything at any time to make my wife look bad or to make her look to blame...I have never made love to Sister Lucille nor to Minister Robert's Sister (Betty Sue). I did propose marriage to Sister Betty Sue, but never made love to her, nor do I think that I ever even told her that I loved her. My proposal was governed by a suggestion to me, but when I learned it to be only a suggestion I quickly tried to get out of it, for which I recognize my error (in building her hopes). Of the above Sisters, Sister Evelyn is the only one who had a legitimate beef against me...Most brothers who follow are slow to get married...This creates a situation where the Sisters are more forward and aggressive in seeking husbands than the brothers are in seeking wives. I mention this not out of argument, disrespect, disagreement....I am not without blame or fault; and have many weaknesses...I stayed single a long time because I knew my own weaknesses and shortcomings, and felt that marriage would blunt my affectiveness [sic]. I just could not see where I could devote the time to a sister that is demanded by the women of today...When I did marry it was at a time of great mental and spiritual weakness...Despite that I didn't marry on the spur of the moment...I deliberated long, and selected carefully. I chose Betty over the others for many reasons (and even right now I think she beats all of them). She was physically strong, near my height, looked something like me, and seemed to be able to produce children that would be strong and resemble such. Plus she seemed intelligent, and had training qualifications that could be helpful to me in my work; and she was the darkest of the three...What then started our down hill marriage? Betty had some debts...I didn't want to her to think she had married a `good thing' so I let her of her own free will continue to work and pay them off. That was one of my main mistakes, because she soon wanted me to chauffeur her to work at 6 A.M. every morning, which I outright refused to do. She had other luxurious tastes which I immediately began to curb...But the main source of our trouble was based on SEX. She placed a great deal more stress upon it than I was physically capable of doing...At a time when I was going all out to try and keep her satisfied (sexually), one day she told me that we were incompatible sexually because I had never given her any real satisfaction. From then on, try as I may I began to become very cool toward her. I didn't ever again feel right (free) with her in that sense...She began to sense that she was losing her hold over me, which by nature made her then begin to resort to various female tricks to try and get around the barrier that was becoming between us...Its [sic] easier for a woman to pretend than a man. She stayed miserable during her expectancy, and those were nine of the most miserable months of my life too...She cursed the day she married and of being pregnant, and she cursed me too...Many a night she screamed and hollered until 5 o'clock in the morning, and I know the neighbors and other Muslims in the house must know it...One of the things that made it worse was my not intending to be ruled by a woman...Things got so bad between us that I stopped sleeping in the same bed with her the last three months of her pregnancy until 3 months after her pregnancy...She would always talk of packing her bag and leave, until I started agreeing with her that I think it best, too, then she'd change...She was always talking about getting a divorce...Whenever she is leaving for a vacation somewhere...then she gets lovey dovey, confessing all her faults and promising to do better when she returns...and I think she always really means it. I had stopped all sexual relations with her. Shortly after her return from Chicago, she said to me that if I didn't watch out she was going to embarrass me and herself...So I renewed relations with her (after six months of abstenance [sic]). Again she this time outright told me that I was impotent...and even tho I could father a child I was like an old man (not engage in the act long enough to satisfy her). I had a frank discussion with her, and told her for the first time that this was the source of all our troubles. Her remarks like this were very heartbreaking to me (and would be to any other man). I explained that if a woman thinks a man is not a man sexually, she should never tell him that, especially her husband, because from then on he will always think she is pretending no matter how she acts...By you being a man I think you can understand what I mean. Bro Secretary John and his family share this apartment with me and his wife and mine treat each other with intense hostility. They can be in the same kitchen, cooking on the same stove, and never speak. Because I won't side with my wife when these little `cat' actions come up, this also causes her upset. But I think the reason the two sisters don't get along is they both want their husbands...to go to great expense (and debt) to get them separate [sic] homes...As a man, a Muslim, and a minister my home life has been so far from Muslim like that I have had difficulty for some time getting the spirit to teach when I'm in New York...I wasn't complaining to your wife because I wanted my business in the street, but I even told her that I was telling you so she could tell you at a time when you were relaxed and free from the pressure of some of your other problems...In closing, I'd like to point out that I'm not finding fault with Betty, for I think she's only doing what all other Sisters would do and the way they'd react under the same circumstances. In fact, I think she has stood up longer and better with me than most...Betty is the only Muslim that I've ever been very very mean to, and she is my wife, which makes it all the more hurting to me. My marriage life has made me feel so bad (and at times guilty) that I've stayed out there on the highway in rain and snow going from temple to temple, rather than face the things here at home. Please forgive the language and topic of this letter. I write it out of all due love and respect for you, as Our Beloved Leader and Teacher from the Lord of the Worlds...I write meekly, humbly, and respectfully to you hoping the knowledge of this will enable you to speak to my wife from any angle...[in holograph] I humbly and sincerely submit to Allah and His Messenger...". With several holograph emendations in the text. A bit of marginal tearing to top, else very good condition. The best Malcolm X piece we've had the privilege of handling!$15,000-20,000

498. REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING (1929 - 1968) Clergyman and civil rights leader who advocated non-violent but active and massive confrontation in order to obtain rights for blacks. Rare S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a composite photograph with a profile portrait of King at upper-left, with portraits of various gospel singing groups and preachers, including The Mighty Clouds of Joy and Rev. Claude A. Jetter. At the top white margin, King signs: "Martin Luther King, Jr.", and at left margin he adds: "This brotherhood can be a reality". A couple of negligible wrinkles, otherwise very good condition. A fine association, and undoubtedly a better King inscription would be impossible to find! $3,000-5,000

"...Your religion has thru ignorance and prejudice, been most grossly misrepresented..."

499. JOSEPH PRIESTLEY (1733 - 1804) British clergyman and chemist who discovered oxygen. Very rare, fine content A.L.S. "J. Priestley" 1p. 4to. with address leaf, Northumberland, Jan. 9, 1800, to an "Aaron Levi" in Pennsylvania, most probably Aaron Levy, the Jewish founder of Aaronsburg. In part: "...I have at length compiled the work in the success of which you were pleased to interest yourself. The copies will be sold by Mr. Campbell, and your kind services in the disposal of them among your countrymen and friends will be thankfully received. I hope the work will be of some service to the cause of revelation, which we both have at heart. Your religion has thru ignorance and prejudice, been most grossly misrepresented, and abused, but I hope the evidence I have produced of its infinite superiority to all other religions of equal antiquity, will be its abundant vindication...". At the time of this letter, Priestley, who had emigrated to the U.S. in 1794, had recently published his influential religious volume Comparison of the Institutions of Moses with those of the Hindoos and other Nations. Foldtears expertly silked for preservation, in overall very good condition. Scarce. $1,000-1,500

500. JOHN PAUL I (1912 - 1978) Pope elected Supreme Pontiff on the second day of the conclave, died only 33 days after assuming the role. Excessively rare D.S. "+A. Luciani" as Patriarch of Venice, 2pp. 8vo., [Venice, n.d.], a greeting card picturing a mosaic of St. Mark on the front, with gospel quotation Mark 16, 9-14 printed within. Nicely signed at the bottom of the quote. Very good. John Paul I is one of the rarest of modern popes! $600-800

501. CLARA BARTON (1821 - 1912) American nurse who tended the wounded in the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross. Excellent, rare S.P. signed on front and with lengthy signed inscription on verso, 5" x 7" cabinet photo showing a contented Barton three-quarter length and seated in an ornately-carved chair. Boldly signed "Clara Barton" on bottom mount. On the verso, Barton adds: "To my beloved cousin `Lon' with the treasured affection of a life of tender memories. Clara Barton And so the hearts keep warm & young, And so the years go by". Some faults: mount of photo abraded in places with a very small ding at upper-left edge of albumen and an ink blot, but signature is unaffected. Verso is damped affecting some text and three letters in signature, yet all remains easily and clearly legible. $600-800

502. CLARA BARTON Rare early S.P. 4 1/4" x 6 1/2", a cabinet photograph ca. 1870 showing Barton in a chest, up profile, signed on verso in pencil: "To dear cousin Leander with the best love of Clara Barton Washington D.C. Write me sometime dear cousin Len. I want to hear from you. C.B.". Backstamp by W.L. Spedden, Washington. Light toning to image, else very good. rare in this format! $500-700

"...I am worn out and disgusted with this kind of life..."

503. FRANK JAMES (1843 - 1915) American desperado and older brother of Jesse James. James rode with William Quantrill and his raiders, participating in the destruction of Lawrence, Kansas in 1863. After the war, James teamed with brother Jesse on a 16-year run of bank and stage robberies. Following Jesse's murder, Frank surrendered to authorities, was tried for murder, and eventually acquitted. Fine content A.L.S. "Frank James", 2pp. 8vo., "In Jail at Gallatin, Mo.", July 17, 1883 to his close friend, Charles Fletcher. While awaiting trial for murders committed while on his 16-year crime spree with brother Jesse, James writes in part: "...I wrote you sometime ago and sent to Joplin and as I received no reply I thought perhaps you had gone West. I am getting along as well as could be expected circumstanced as I am. The Sheriff treats me kind and my imprisonment is the only thing I complain of. I am worn out and disgusted with this kind of life...I hope to get a trial. I hope you will be in Mo. at that time and attend. I should love to see the `Old Guard' well represented upon that day. My family are all well, are at Independence...[I'm] hoping to hear from you...". A one-inch tear from right margin, light soiling, otherwise very good. $4,000-6,000

A rare letter from Jesse James' mother!

504. (JESSE JAMES) (1847 - 1882) American outlaw, a raider with Quantrill during the Civil War, remembered for his bank and train robberies with his gang which included brother Frank and the Younger brothers. Murdered by a band member for the reward on his head. ZERELDA MIMMS JAMES. Mrs. Jesse James, wife of the famous outlaw. Exceptionally rare A.L.S. "Mother" to her son, Jesse James Jr. who was using the alias Robert Mimms, 2pp. 8vo., Excelsior Springs, Mar 3, 1899 in pencil with holograph transmittal envelope. In part: "...I have bought a couch and I want you to come after me in the big wagon so that we can take it home...Have you heard from Lattie, I am going to write her tonight. How are you getting along. I am very well satisfied that Alice and Bess are well...Cousin Annie is going to move and keep house for Mr. Ralston's brother in law...I am not worrying at all but come after me...Your loving Mother...". A few large chips in left margin costing about ten letters of text, expertly repaired with tissue, encapsulated. At the time James, Jr. was about to be acquitted of train robbery. Zerelda "Zee" Mimms married Jesse James on April 24, 1874 and bore him a son and daughter while the couple was in hiding near Nashville. $1,500-2,500

505. JOHN WESLEY HARDIN (1853 - 1895) Western frontier gunman said to have gunned-down over thirty men, including several sheriffs along the Chisholm Trail. Finally captured by Texas Rangers, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison and spent much of his time learning law and managing the prison Sunday school. However, shortly after his release he returned to his old ways, holding up a faro game and soon thereafter was shot in the back of the head by gunslinger John Selman. A great D.S. "J. W. Hardin", 2pp. legal folio, [Texas, ca. 1872], a page from a cattle brand book listing several dozen brands, the age of the steer so branded, with the owner's signature beside each entry, in Hardin's case, he was owner of record of a three-year-old steer. In October, 1872 Hardin broke jail after his arrest for various murders, and tried his hand at stock raising, with little success. The document is additionally signed "M. Clements" ten times; most likely by Hardin's relative and later Pecos City deputy, with additional signatures of cattleman JOSEPH MCCOY. Some glue remnants along left margin, some soiling yet overall very good. A great association piece from the bloodiest time of Hardin's career. $3,000-4,000

506. CHARLES E. "BLACK BART" BOLES (1829 - ?) American stagecoach bandit, a dapper and polite man who successfully robbed dozens of stagecoaches, leaving the passengers alone and making off with the Wells Fargo shipments of gold, silver, cash and coin. On some occasions he would leave behind poems taunting those who sought to capture him. "Bart" was finally captured in 1883 after detectives traced to him a laundry mark on his handkerchief. After serving five years in San Quentin, he was released and was never heard from again. Excessively rare signature "Charles E. Boles" on a narrow, closely-cut slip of paper. The signature was removed from a September, 1864 receipt of military stores roll of Co. B, 116th Illinois Infantry, signed by Boles as First Sergeant, witnessing the signatures of the soldiers thereon. Very good condition. $1,000-1,500

507. FRANK CANTON (1849 - 1927) Born "Joe Horner", Canton was a frontier bank robber-turned-lawman and the top enforcer of the Wyoming Stock Grower's Association. Later, he became Sheriff of Johnson County and was used by the cattlemen to wipe out settlers during the "Johnson County War". Finally, Canton's nerves wrecked, and he served as a Deputy U.S. Marshall under Judge Isaac Parker before going to Alaska to tame the "gold town" of Dawson. Rare partly-printed D.S. "Frank Canton" [Oklahoma], April 17, 1895, an expense voucher submitted by Canton seeking reimbursement of expenses. In part: "...I certify that from April 14 to April 17 1895, I used my own team for the purpose of apprehending Jeff & Bill Schwach...I also certify that my team consists of tack and two horses as good or better than the average livery team, that I kept this team for the sole purpose of enabling me to perform my official duties and that it would otherwise be impossible to serve processes, as teams to go into the Indian country for any length of time can not be hired...". Boldly accomplished and signed, a small cancellation punch in upper left corner, otherwise very good. $750-1,000

508. FRANK CANTON Fine D.S. "F. M. Canton" as Deputy U.S. Marshal, filled-out and signed by Canton at bottom, 1p. 12mo., "Territory of Oklahoma", Apr. 3, 1895, Canton's certification that he had furnished Indian prisoner "Apa-she-ah" with food and lodging during his transportation to face criminal charges. Tiny pinhole in blank left margin, overall near fine.$750-1,000

John Gotti claims: "...I'm not `the guy that the media has portrayed'..."

509. JOHN GOTTI Exceptionally rare good content A.L.S. "John Gotti" penned on the inside covers of a greeting card reading "THINK BIG", 9 1/2" x 7", [Marion Federal Penitentiary, ca. 1998] to a lady, in full: "Aneisha, I hope this finds you, Caleb and Jazzrusha in good health and happy. As you can see I received your letter. Judging from your letter you have lots of energy, lots of ambition, and are a very caring mother - very unique these days. I'm sure your projects will be super successful one day soon - at least I wish it so. By the by, your [sic] right, I'm not `the guy that the media has portrayed', and I want to compliment you for keeping an open mind and being able to see through their hype! I also want to thank you for your concern, I am fine, take care, and stay strong! Sincerely, John Gotti". One thumbtack hole in blank area, else fine condition. This letter was prominently featured, photographed and described in a lengthy article published in The New York Times on June 15, 2002 and was obtained directly from the recipient.$3,000-4,000

510. JOHN GOTTI A pair of excellent signed Gotti items, includes: a well-used Louisville Slugger baseball bat with black barrel and taped handle, signed "John Gotti" at the base of the handle. The bat also bears a clumsily burned-in address "247 MULBERRY" which is the street address of Gotti's hang-out and offices, the Ravenite Social Club; sold with a light green cotton sleeveless men's shirt signed "John Gotti" upon a pocket flap. These items are accompanied by the original owner's letter of provenance, 1p. 4to., Dec. 16, 1999, in which a New York native describes his visit with his son to the Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy, there encountering Gotti who was himself observing the festivities outside the Ravenite, and Gotti's signing of the shirt, and signing and gift of the bat to the father and son. One can only wonder for what purpose the bat was originally used. A rare pair of relics! $3,000-5,000

An original signed drawing

511. JOHN GOTTI Exceptional, rare original signed drawing executed by Gotti while in prison. The circular ink drawing measures 4 1/2" diameter, and is at the center of an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of white paper. The drawing depicts a scene reminiscent of a Middle Ages woodblock print: an alchemist with castles in the background, a lion, and a tree in full bloom. At top, Gotti writes: "Bill - Get well!" and adds a perfect, dark 4 1/2" signature at bottom. Fine condition, simply framed. $1,500-2,000

512. ALPHONSE CAPONE (1899 - 1947) American gangster and Chicago mob giant, he orchestrated the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, wiping-out Bugs Moran's gang and ruled over the nation's largest criminal enterprise. Capone was eventually nabbed on tax evasion charges and passed a comfortable eight years in prison. Rare signature "Al Capone" in green ink hastily written at the upper-left hand corner of a pale yellow album page. At bottom is a date stamp "FEB 15 1931". The signature originated from a Florida newspaperman's autograph book, obtained by the journalist when he encountered Capone at a restaurant. An unidentified signature appears on verso in the same ink and of the same date, "Sincerely yours Johnny Risko". Very good condition, suitable for framing. $3,000-5,000

Bonnie & Clyde Gang .38 bullets!

513. BONNIE & CLYDE GANG CAPTURED AMMUNITION BONNIE PARKER AND CLYDE BARROW (d. 1934) American outlaw lovers, robbers and murderers who terrorized the Southwest for two years before meeting their end in a hail of bullets at a Louisiana roadside ambush. An outstanding find, two .38 caliber bullets and the original Peters Cartridge Co. box which were seized from the gang in a police raid in Dallas County, Texas in 1933. The rounds are "live", with brass casings and soft lead bullets. The box in which they are contained is marked "50 .38 S. & W. Special Central Fire Cartridges", and indicates they were manufactured by the Peters Cartridge Company in Cincinnati. These fine relics were recovered from the attic of the former home of Dallas Co. Chief Criminal Deputy Allan L. Sweatt (d. 1971), where they had been "lost" for over thirty years. Sweatt's father was Dep. Millard E. Sweatt who pursued the Barrow Gang under the direction of Dallas Co. Sheriff R. A. Schmid. The bullets passed to Sweatt's son, Allan, and were rediscovered in the attic by a retired Massachusetts police officer who in turn sold them to our consignor. A trove of other Barrow Gang items were found with this ammunition, including additional ammunition of other calibers, two hand guns, and Sweatt's personal photographic file with images of the gang members, given to Sweatt for identification purposes. Intensive investigation and in-depth interviews with Sweatt family members confirm that these bullets were seized from the Barrow gang, and indeed the lot is accompanied by an authentication information package bearing photographic images, text, testimony and career histories obtained from the Sweatt family and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department. Finer Bonnie and Clyde relics with this caliber of provenance would be nearly impossible to find! $1,000-2,000

514. LIZZIE BORDEN'S "FAVORITE" CLOTHES DRYER! LIZZIE BORDEN (1860 - 1927) American schoolteacher accused of the 1892 axe murders of her parents, acquitted after a hugely-publicized sensational trial. A fine and interesting Borden relic, a foldable, wall-mounted wooden Favorite Clothes Dryer measuring 30" tall, with eight wooden "arms" measuring 27" long and 3/4" wide which fold out from the top of the device to receive the wet clothing or linens. This item was in Borden's home from 1897-1927, and was previously prominently displayed at the Lizzie Borden Museum in Fall River, Ma. from 1995-1999. Sold with a signed certificate of provenance from George E. Quigley, former curator of the Lizzie Borden Museum and Maplecroft Museum. In very good, working order, with little wear. A truly unusual find!$600-800 X

"...The conditions...subject me to cruel and unusual punishment..."

515. THEODORE "TED" BUNDY (1946 - 1989) American mass murderer who left up to 28 women dead across the states of Washington, Utah, Colorado, and finally Florida where he was convicted of double murder in the notorious "Chi Omega" sorority murders. Despite having twice escaped jail, Bundy was finally unable to escape conviction and the Florida electric chair. Excessively rare and important A.D.S. signed three times "Theodore Robert Bundy", 4pp. legal folio, Leon Co. Jail, July, 1979, a manuscript legal motion in which Bundy seeks for himself better treatment while in jail awaiting trial. He complains: "...I have not been allowed to use the law library in the jail...I have not been allowed to use the exercise facilities...I have not [been] allowed any exposure to fresh air or sunlight...The facilities provided for conferring with counsel are totally inadequate...my counsel are becoming increasingly reluctant to counsel with me...The behavior of uniformed officers guarding me in the courtroom constitutes a gross interference with my ability to consult with counsel...confidential conversation is impossible...The conditions referred to above and in other motions subject me to cruel and unusual punishment...". Most ironic content, in very good to fine condition. $1,000-1,500

516. ALBERT DE SALVO (1931 - 1967) "The Boston Strangler", serial rapist and murderer who claimed 13 victims. De Salvo would pose as an official, enter his victim's home, and commit the assault and murder. After a two-year spree, DeSalvo was arrested for rape and immediately confessed to the killings. Murdered while incarcerated. Rare A.L.S. signed in full at top and as "Al" at conclusion, 2pp. 4to., Walpole Prison, Dec. 25, 1967 to friends. In part: "...Russ, the contractor...whom I worked for...was up here today visiting me...I have been writing to him ever since this all came about...time to me is flying by...This is my forth Xmas with out seeing or hearing a word from my Judy & Michael how Irmgard [his wife?] can be so heartless...She came back and is living in Colorado with children...I've received all kinds of nice Xmas cards from all over the United States...Which proves people are wonderful at times...". A few light stains, else very good. With holograph transmittal envelope. $500-700

517. J. LYLE MENENDEZ (b. 1968) Infamous older brother who along with his younger brother Erik, murdered their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, on August 20, 1989 to inherit their wealth. Scarce and important D.S. "J. L. Menendez" 22p. 4to., [New Jersey], Jan. 19, 1990. Scarcely four months after murdering his parents, Menendez signs a contract with John Argyris to purchase a snack shop called "Chuck's Spring Street Café" in Princeton with his dead parents' money! Having accomplished the murder with Erik, Lyle quit college during the fall of 1989 to pursue his life-long dream of opening a restaurant. This contract outlines all the specifics of the $550,000 restaurant purchase, in very small part: "...Seller agrees to sell, convey, transfer, assign and deliver to Buyer...the following described property all equipment, furniture and furnishings...all interior and exterior leasehold improvements...all food and beverages...all intangibles...". The contract details the payment installments, and other particulars of the transaction, as well as a non-competition clause with the seller. Signed by Menendez on the last page, and initialed thirty-one times throughout. Ironically, about ninety days after this contract was signed, Lyle was arrested with his brother for the murder of their parents, and did not succeed in fulfilling his dream of the restaurant. A rare, ironic document, particularly interesting as it represents a motive for murder!$800-1,200

518. ATTICA PRISON RIOT MUG SHOTS On Thursday, September 9, 1971 at 8:50 AM, more than 1,200 inmates at the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York gained control of the facility in a well-planned, savage attack. During the initial violence, 50 correctional officers and civilian employees were brutally beaten and taken hostage. Using their hostages as leverage, the inmates listed 28 demands they wanted met, including better treatment of prisoners, improved prison facilities and amnesty for the crimes committed when they took over the prison. Finally, after four days of fruitless negotiations, the prison was stormed by 200 New York State police officers. The entire operation lasted just several minutes, but it was filled with terror and bloodshed, and when it was over, ten hostages were dead, along with 32 inmates. We offer here a very rare grouping of 12 mug shots of various prisoners who participated in the riot, each about 3" x 4" b/w showing the prisoner in front and profile views. All of the prisoners are identified by their last name, and seven of the photographs bear a stamp on verso "PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT" showing their use in a trial. Indeed, following the riot, many inmates were indicted for their participation in the uprising. Interestingly, in 2001 riot veterans were awarded eight million dollars for injuries sustained at the hands of vengeful guards and policemen. Photo condition varies, about half bearing streaking or stains, overall good to very good. Sold with six additional evidentiary photos, each 8" x 10" b/w, showing views both inside and outside the prison walls, a state police tent, a ransacked cell, and a murdered guard or prisoner. 18 pieces in all.
$1,000-1,500