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Detroit's infamous Purple Gang  Cover Image Book Book

Detroit's infamous Purple Gang / Paul R. Kavieff.

Kavieff, Paul R. (Author).

Summary:

Chronicles "the Purples from their days as a juvenile street gang through their rise to power and eventual self-destruction. Using rare police department mug shots and group photographs, the book transports readers through the dark side of Prohibition-era Detroit history. Detroit had a gold rush atmosphere and a thriving black market during the 1920's that attracted gangsters and unsavory characters from all over the country"--P. [4] of cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780738552385
  • ISBN: 0738552380
  • Physical Description: 127 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., ©2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 126) and index.
Subject: Purple Gang > Pictorial works.
Purple Gang > History.
Gangs > Michigan > Detroit > History > 20th century.
Organized crime > Michigan > Detroit > History > 20th century.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Kirtland Community College Library HV 6439 .U5 K38 2008 30775305517493 General Collection Available -


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