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NYPD Bomb Squad: Franklin D. Roosevelt

NYPD Bomb Squad: Franklin D. Roosevelt

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NYPD Bomb Squad: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Typed police report signed “Eugene S. Canevari,” one page, 8 x 10.5, January 17, 1933.” Canveri reports on a bomb scare involving Franklin D. Roosevelt. In part: “Two suspicious packages had been received…addressed to President-Elect Franklyn [sic] D. Roosevelt…the undersigned…examined the two packages in question…Nothing suspicious.” Canevari found that one package contained “two books,” and the other contained “numerous letters addressed to the President-Elect.” In fine condition, with expected document wear. Provenance: Eugene Canevari Collection. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

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