Collection of NYPD reports and documents from Canevari’s time on the bomb squad, many related to bomb investigations, dated from throughout the 1930s. Consists of over 40 pieces (many carbon copies), including typed police reports and witness testimony. One testimonial, in part: “I could see sticks of dynamite…the end not connected with the wires was up against the east rail on three, and two wires coming out of the other end of the bomb were laying in the dynamite box.” Another report, in part: “Investigation shows…hand grenade was empty and harmless apparently a war relic.” Another, in part: “I accompanied Detective Eugene S. Canevari…while making a confidential investigation relative to the making and selling of Bombs at Somerville, N. J.” In overall fine condition, with expected document wear. Provenance: Eugene Canevari Collection. RR Auction COA.
