Barrow, Clyde, 1909-1934

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Dates:
Birth 1909
Death 1934
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Biographical notes:

Clyde Barrow was the male half of the notorious criminal duo "Bonnie and Clyde." He was born outside of Telico, Texas in 1909. In 1932 he, Bonnie Parker, and bank robber Raymond Hamilton began the series of crimes that made them national celebrities. Hamilton, who had escaped prison with the help of Barrow and Parker, left the gang in 1934 and was captured by police and convicted of murder. He was executed in 1935. Barrow and Parker were killed by law officials in 1934.

From the description of Barrow, Clyde, papers, 1934. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 70142204

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Subjects:

  • Criminals
  • Murderers
  • Outlaws

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Places:

  • Grayson COunty (Tex.) (as recorded)
  • Texas (as recorded)

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