This collection consists mainly of photographs, and negatives taken by R. W. Madison, a Los Angeles Record reporter, documenting the efforts of law enforcement and a local posse to capture Willie Boy, a Paiute Indian wanted for murder and kidnapping in San Bernardino County in 1909. The collection also includes Madison's account of finding Willie Boy's body, and a Newspaper Enterprise Association booklet.

Randolph (R.W.) Madison was a reporter and photographer for the Los Angeles Record, who was sent to accompany the posse hunting Willie Boy, and took the photographs of the manhunt and Willie Boy’s body.

0.42 Linear Feet (1 Box )

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