Confession of Harry Orchard, 1906 [microform].

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Confession of Harry Orchard, 1906 [microform].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50436717

Microfilm copy of original confession taken by James McParland of Pinkerton National Detective Agency, January 27-31, 1906, at the Idaho State Penitentiary; draft prepared for use by Idaho state attorneys in the Steunenburg murder trial.

1 microfilm reel (183 p.)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7625593

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Western Federation of Miners

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Orchard, Harry, 1866-1954

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McParland, James P.

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Pinkerton's National Detective Agency

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