Notorious criminal (1890–1963) who, while imprisoned, became a self-educated authority on birds and earned the nickname ‘The Birdman of Alcatraz.’ ALS signed “Bob, Robert stroud 594,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 10, January 23, 1955. Letter to his half-sister Mamie, in part: “When I was a child, he [his father] and I never did get along. Mother, because of her maternal jealousy had taught me to hate him…I heard he was broke, I wrote to him and we became good friends…Of course he was probably a little crazy, but it is a funny thing, I’ve always got on rather well with crazy people. Maybe it is a recognition of kindred spirits.” Also signed by Stroud at the top of the first page in the address field. The letter bears several red pencil notations in another hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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