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Arson investigation.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Pinkerton's National Detective Agency - Danbury "Firebug" Investigation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 020
Abstract

The Pinkerton Detective Agency was hired by the City of Danbury to help solve a rash of arson cases that had begun in 1888. There are 18 written reports from the Pinkerton Operative and statements the were taken by the operative from firemen, citizens, witnesses and suspects.

Dates: 1891