Frank Wilson papers, 1873-1971.

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Frank Wilson papers, 1873-1971.

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A large portion of the collection consists of articles, radio scripts, and other manuscripts written by Frank John Wilson relating to his career as a Secret Service agent, and based off many of his and his colleagues' cases. Also present are many files relating directly to his civil service career (both as an agent with the U.S. Treasury Department and the Secret Service), including case files, correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports, scrapbooks, and photographs. Much of the correspondence and case files pertain to his anti-counterfeiting campaign and his protection of the President and other dignitaries. There are also files on the Lindbergh kidnapping case, Al Capone, and Huey Long. Some personal files are also present, including correspondence, diaries, and other ephemeral materials.

19.96 cubic ft. (22 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7295455

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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