Finding Aid for the Leon Hoage Collection of Material about the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case LSC.1066

Finding aid prepared by Yasmin Damshenas with assistance from Megan Hahn Fraser in the Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT), August 2011; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé and edited by Josh Fiala.
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Contributing Institution: UCLA Library Special Collections
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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Preferred Citation

[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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UCLA Catalog Record ID

UCLA Catalog Record ID: 9942331533606533 

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