Finding Aid for the Leon Hoage Collection of Material about the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case LSC.1066
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Title: Leon Hoage collection of material about the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
Creator:
Hoage, Leon
Identifier/Call Number: LSC.1066
Physical Description:
2.0 Linear Feet
(4 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1932-1950
Abstract: Leon Hoage was hired by New Jersey Governor Harold Hoffman to help investigate the 1932 kidnapping of the Charles A. Lindbergh,
Jr. Collection consists of photographs, clippings, and Photostats of evidence used in Bruno Richard Hauptmann's trial, and
correspondence between Hoffman and Hoage regarding the case.
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Language of Material: Materials are in English.
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[Identification of item], Leon Hoage collection of material about the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case (Collection 1066). UCLA Library
Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Gift of Lyra Hoage, 1963.
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Biography
Leon Hoage was hired by New Jersey Governor Harold Hoffman to help investigate the 1932 kidnapping of Charles Augustus Lindbergh,
Jr. His examination of evidence and testimonies led him to claim that the Lindbergh kidnapping was an "inside job" and that
Bruno Richard Hauptmann was innocent of the crime for which he was convicted and executed.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of photographs, clippings, and Photostats of evidence used in Bruno Richard Hauptmann's trial, typescript
drafts of analyses, as well as correspondence between New Jersey Governor Harold Hoffman and crime analyst Hoage regarding
the case.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Trials (Kidnapping) -- New Jersey -- Archives.
Hauptmann, Bruno Richard
Hoage, Leon--Archives.
Linbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus)
box 1, folder 1
Police investigation files
1932.
Scope and Contents note
Statements, reports including major initial report, telegrams, letters concerning evidence, notes from a meeting profiling
the kidnapper (Photostats).
box 1, folder 2
Police investigation files
1932-1934.
Scope and Contents note
Investigations of Carl Oswin Giessler, Therese and Wilhelm Krippendorf, and Bruno Richard Hauptmann (Photostats). Includes
information on Hauptmann's financial accounts, Hauptmann's fishing and hunting license, and a statement from Harry Eberhardt.
box 1, folder 3
Police investigation files
1936.
Scope and Contents note
Letters, reports and affidavits (primarily Photostats). Includes letters received from "JD" concerning Reverend Michael Kallok,
letters regarding suggestion that Lindbergh ransom money appeared in Cuba, affidavits of Frederick and Anna Klein, and a claim
that baby was seen in New Hampshire.
box 1, folder 4
Police investigation files
undated.
Scope and Contents note
Reports, jury information (Photostats).
box 1, folder 5
Handwriting files
ca. 1932-1934.
Scope and Contents note
Handwriting analysis reports (Photostats).
box 1, folder 6
Correspondence and investigation notes
1935-1938.
Scope and Contents note
Photostats, copies and typescript.
box 1, folder 7
Letters and case reports sent to Governor Hoffman
1935-1936.
box 1, folder 8
Bruno Richard Hauptmann notes
ca. 1937.
Scope and Contents note
Typed notes on Hauptmann's background, testimony related to investigation.
box 1, folder 9
Ransom notes, originals
1932.
Scope and Contents note
Some of the original ransom notes received by Charles Lindbergh.
box 1, folder 10
Ransom notes, Photostats
1932.
Scope and Contents note
Copies of ransom notes received by Charles Lindbergh from police files.
box 1, folder 11
Letters and notes
ca. 1936-1937.
Scope and Contents note
Analysis regarding "faked" postcard ransom note (typescript).
box 2, folder 1
Paul Wendel statements
1936.
Scope and Contents note
Statements by Wendel Sr., Dr. Carroll Jones (typescript).
box 2, folder 2
Paul Wendel clippings
1936-1937.
Scope and Contents note
Press clippings.
box 2, folder 3
Hoffman investigation clippings
1936-1937.
Scope and Contents note
Clippings about Harold G. Hoffman's investigation into Hauptmann's case and aftermath, includes clippings about Bruno Richard
Hauptmann and his wife Anna.
box 2, folder 4
Hoffman investigation clippings
1935-1940.
Scope and Contents note
Press clippings about Harold G. Hoffman's investigation into Hauptmann's case and aftermath.
box 2, folder 5
Amandus Hochmuth testimony and clippings
ca. 1938.
Scope and Contents note
Clippings, testimony and draft letter to the editor from Hoage related to Amandus Hochmuth's testimony against Hauptmann.
box 2, folder 6
Hoage investigation clippings
1938-1961.
Scope and Contents note
Clippings. Includes maps and a plan of Hauptmann's attic.
box 2, folder 7
Correspondence with Hoffman
1941-1950.
Scope and Contents note
Letters exchanged between Leon Hoage and Harold Hoffman.
box 2, folder 8
Letters to Kerry Shaw
1948.
Scope and Contents note
Information sent to Kerry Shaw for an article, includes letter of rejection from
Coronet Magazine.
box 2, folder 9
Drafts of letters
1949-1950.
General Physical Description note: Typescript.
box 2, folder 10
Articles and stories by Hoage
ca. 1941-1947.
General Physical Description note: Annotated typescript drafts.
box 2, folder 11
Analysis by Hoage regarding handwriting and ladder
ca. 1939.
General Physical Description note: Typescript drafts.
box 2, folder 12
Report to Hoffman on John Condon
1936.
General Physical Description note: Typescript drafts.
box 3, folder 1
Index of police files
1937.
Scope and Contents note
Alphabetical listings and descriptions of evidence and witnesses.
box 3, folder 2
Notes on testimony and evidence
ca. 1932-1937.
General Physical Description note: Typed notes.
box 3, folder 3
Investigation photographs
1932-1937.
Scope and Contents note
Includes photograph of Charles Augustus Lindbergh, suspects, Hauptmann's attic, ladder found at crime site, cemetery where
ransom drop occurred, shipyard where baby was said to be held, Lindbergh employees including Violet Sharpe, ransom notes,
investigators and consultants.
box 3, folder 4
Hoage report to Mark Kimberling
undated.
General Physical Description note: Annotated typescript draft, 41 pages (folder 1 of 2).
box 3, folder 5
Hoage report to Mark Kimberling
undated.
General Physical Description note: Annotated typescript draft, 267 pages (folder 2 of 2).
box 3, folder 6
Notes for Hoage's analysis
ca. 1932-1940.
General Physical Description note: Annotated typed notes and press clippings.
box 4, folder 1
Under the Lens of Truth: The Concealed Facts of the Lindbergh Case Laid Bare, analysis of Lindbergh case
undated.
General Physical Description note: Annotated typescript draft, 174 pages.
box 4, folder 2
Brief Partial Analysis of the Lindbergh Case, Part I
undated.
General Physical Description note: Annotated typescript draft, 79 pages.
box 4, folder 3
Copy of second installment "sent to Ken"
1938.
Scope and Contents note
Analysis of Hauptmann attic and nails, typescript draft, 22 pages.
box 4, folder 4
What 50 Million Americans Failed to See, Part I: Analysis of Evidence existing March 1932
undated.
Scope and Contents note
Notes and research material, two annotated typescript drafts.
box 4, folder 5
What 50 Million Americans Failed to See, Part II: The Hauptmann Angle
ca. 1944.
General Physical Description note: Two annotated typescript drafts.
box 4, folder 6
Scapegoat, by Anthony Scaduto
1976.
Scope and Contents note
Book
Scapegoat : the lonesome death of Bruno Richard Hauptmann by Anthony Scaduto. New York: Putnam, 1976