J. Edgar Hoover to Shep Hurd, Bangor, October 29, 1937

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F.B.I. Director J. Edgar Hoover wrote to Everett S. "Shep" Hurd on October 29, 1937, regarding Hurd's inquiry about a reward for having notified law enforcement authorities about the presence of the Brady Gang.

The tip resulted in the apprehension of the Brady Gang on Central Street in Bangor on October 12, 1937 at about 8:30 a.m. In a subsequent letter Mr. Hoover notified Mr. Hurd that he would receive the reward.

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Title: J. Edgar Hoover to Shep Hurd, Bangor, October 29, 1937
Creator: Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Creation Date: 1937-10-29
Subject Date: 1937-10-29
Locations:
- Bangor, Penobscot County, ME
- Washington, DC
Media: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 26.5 cm x 20.5 cm
Local Code: 2009.004.0030
Collection: Brady Gang Collection
Object Type: Text

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Bangor Historical Society
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