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Lot #2223
NYPD: Eugene Canevari

Enormous archive from decades as an NYPD detective

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Enormous archive from decades as an NYPD detective

Impressive archive of Canevari’s papers, consisting of well over 80 pieces dated between the 1930s and 1950s, primarily typed reports, handwritten notes, letters, newspapers related to his investigations, and his 1937 Long Island Railroad Company identification card, listing him as “Shield No. 1338, Hom[icide] Sqd.” Also includes a few early police manuals that offer insight into the procedures and methods of the NYPD in the 1930s. In overall very good to fine condition. Provenance: Eugene Canevari Collection. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #410 - Ended June 19, 2013