VCU Libraries' Special Collections and Archives department in the James
Branch Cabell Library has a new online exhibit entitled: "Burglars,
Gamblers, Bootleggers, Safe Men, Prostitutes, & Dope Fiends: Crime in
Richmond, Virginia in the 1940s"
See the online exhibit here:
http://www.library.vcu.edu/jbc/speccoll/exhibit/lawler/index.html
This online exhibit explores crime in Richmond in the 1940s using the
papers of FBI agent John E. Lawler which are housed in Special
Collections and Archives. This site includes information on known
criminals in the Richmond area, murder and prostitution in Richmond, a
guide to the Lawler Papers, and links to relevant sites.
Appointed a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in
1935, John Edward Lawler (1908-1982) headed the Richmond field office
from 1939 until 1950. He then worked as a lawyer, business consultant,
and member of the Richmond City Council from 1956-1960. On December 30,
1982, Lawler was found bludgeoned to death in his home in Richmond. He
was 74-years-old. An inquiry into his death revealed his alleged
involvement with underage prostitution.
Several months before his murder, Lawler donated his personal papers to
Special Collections and Archives. Lawler had collected numerous FBI
documents during the 1940s to use for training purposes. He later
acquired other materials relating to his work after his years as an FBI
agent. The collection includes materials relating to Richmond crime
during the 1940s, FBI training, anti-communist FBI activities in
Virginia, his involvement with the CIA in the 1950s, his run for
political office in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and other materials.
Our other online exhibits can be accessed here:
http://www.library.vcu.edu/exhibits/
And our Digital Collections here:
http://dig.library.vcu.edu/cdm/
- Ray
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Ray Bonis
Archives Coordinator
Special Collections and Archives
James Branch Cabell Library
VCU Libraries
901 Park Avenue
P.O. Box 842033
Richmond, VA 23284-2033
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(804)828-1108
www.library.vcu.edu/jbc/speccoll/
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