Unique archive of materials related to 'Machine Gun' Kelly and his nefarious wife, Kathryn Kelly (alias Dolores Whitney), highlighted by the fingerprint card from Kathryn Kelly's earliest known arrest (shoplifting, November 30, 1929), plus five original vintage press photos of the two criminals. The 8 x 8 arrest card is filled out in type with her identifying information, recognizing her as "Mrs. Geo. (Machine Gun) Kelly," and bears her authentic ink signature using an alias, "Dolores Whitney." The card bears Kathryn Kelly's ten individual fingerprints in ink, as well as full prints below (partially obscured by an affixed newspaper clipping about the arrest of 'Machine Gun' Kelly). Affixed to the opposite side is her original mug shot photograph and a continuation of the newspaper column. This arrest is listed as the sole entry in the criminal record reported on her Department of Justice 'Wanted' card, which used the same mug shot images.
The five original vintage press photographs from October 1933, all with captions affixed on the reverse. The images show: Kathryn and 'Machine Gun' Kelly in chains as they arrive at the municipal airport; the Kellys during their arraignment in federal court; Kathryn Kelly by herself in court; Kathryn and 'Machine Gun' Kelly leaving the federal building after their arraignment; and 'Machine Gun' Kelly wiping blood from his face after an altercation with a guard. In overall fine condition.
