Robert Stroud \"The Birdman of Alcatraz\" Signed 1947 Letter Sent from Alcatraz For Sale
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Robert Stroud \"The Birdman of Alcatraz\" Signed 1947 Letter Sent from Alcatraz:
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JG Autographs | | Robert Stroud "The Birdman of Alcatraz" Your Passion Is Our Promise… Authentic Autographs, Fine Art & Antiquities Robert Stroud "The Birdman of Alcatraz" Autographed Letter (JG Autographs watermark does not appear on the actual item, only our online scan)
About this Item:Robert Franklin Stroud(January 28, 1890 – November 21, 1963), more famously and affectionatelyknown as the "Birdman of Alcatraz," federalAmericanprisoner, cited as one of the most notorious and dangerous criminals in American history. Authentic, autographed, handwritten letter (ALS) addressed to "Miss Mamie E. Stroud" dated May 6th, 1947 and sent from Alcatraz Prison in CA.
Imprisoned for manslaughter in 1909, Robert Stroud committed several violent offenses behind bars (including the murder of a guard) and was eventually transferred to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. He began serving a 17-year term there on December 19, 1942, and became inmate #594. In 1943, he was assessed bypsychiatristRomney M. Ritchey, who diagnosed him as apsychopath, with anI.Q.of 134. His famous bird-keeping and ornithological research had taken place at Leavenworth Prison, but with such activities prohibited at Alcatraz, Stroud instead occupied himself with writing manuscripts, studying law andpetitioning for his release.
Measuring approximately 8 x 10.5, this letter is in fine condition, with light toning and the expected mailing folds.
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