Book
Detroit's infamous Purple Gang
Record details
- ISBN: 9780738552385
- ISBN: 0738552380
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Physical Description:
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127 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Publisher: Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., ©2008.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 126) and index. |
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| Subject: | Purple Gang Pictorial works Purple Gang History Gangs Michigan Detroit History 20th century Organized crime Michigan Detroit History 20th century |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 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 | - |
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.