Poster, Karpis/Barker Reward

 
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Karpis/Barker Reward Poster
Poster, Karpis/Barker Reward
Karpis/Barker Reward Poster
Karpis/Barker Reward Poster

Poster, Karpis/Barker Reward

Object number2008.199.01
Date1931
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions18 x 12 in. (45.7 x 30.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Description$1200.00 reward poster for the arrest of Alvin Karpis and Fred Barker (members of the Kimes-Inman Gang of Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Texas) for the murder of Sheriff CR Kelly of West Plains, Missouri, on December 19, 1931. Included on the poster, is a detailed physical description of each man.
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