I wanted to take a moment here to thank those below for their valuable assistance over the last year with regard to multiple subject matters in this site. Whether contributing a picture or answering a small question or even giving an opinion, their time is most appreciated. And a special thanks to Dr.John Fox. Listing them doesn't mean they agree or endorse my own opinions. There is no significance to the order in which all are listed.
Law Enforcement
- Retired Deputy Director of the FBI & Hoover's #3 Man, Cartha "Deke" Deloach. Author of "Hoover's FBI; The Inside Story."
- Former FBI Special Agent, Don Omodt, Who Retired As Hennepin County Sheriff, For His Continuous Research Efforts.
- The many members of the Society Of Former FBI Agents who periodically provide me with their recollections of various men and incidents, in addition to information on their 1930's fathers, some of whom appear on this site.
Historians:
John Fox, Current FBI Historian - See The FBI's Website For More History.
Dr. Fox's finding of the Dillinger gun
Ms. Susan Rosenfeld, prior FBI Historian
Retired FBI Special Agent, Brian Holstein, FBI Oral History Project
Researchers/Authors:
Sandy Jones:
Mr. Sandy Jones has been an avid collector of 1930s outlaw memorabilia for almost 40 years. As a researcher & historian, Mr. Jones has c ompiled quite an extensive data base on the subject. Mr. Jones owns a private museum called The John Dillinger Historical Society and Outlaw Museum containing such items as John Dillinger’s car, handwritten poems by Bonnie Parker, artwork by Machine Gun Kelly and much more.
Bill Helmer
Brian Burrough - Author of "Public Enemies" one of the most thorough books about the Gmen and gangsters of the 30's. And, from my home state of New Jersey.
Ron Morgan - Author of "The Tri State Terror" The Life & Crimes Of Wilbur Underhill in addition to others; well recognized historian of Southwest Law Enforcement.
Ms. Ellen Poulsen - Author of "Don't Call Us Molls - Women Of The John Dillinger Gang. "
Experts In Historical Weapons:
Dave Ballantyne
Gordon Herigstad
Recommended For Accurate Reading & Information. No significance to the order listed.
"The FBI; A Comprehensive Reference Guide" Oryx Press, 1999, Edited by Athan G. Theoharis with Tony G. Poveda, Susan Rosenfeld, and Richard Gid Powers
"Society Of Former Special Agents Of The FBI" by Turner Publishing
"The Real J. Edgar Hoover - For The Record" by Retired Special Agent, Ray Wannall
"Public Enemies" by Bryan Burrough
"Hoover's FBI; The Inside Story." by Cartha "Deke" Deloach, Hoover's #3 Man
"The Tri State Terror" The Life & Crimes Of Wilbur Underhill by Ron Morgan
Dillinger: The Untold Story by Russ Giardin and Bill Helmer
"The Complete Public Enemy Almanac" by Rick Mattix and Bill Helmer.
"Don't Call Us Molls: Women Of The John Dillinger Gang" by Ellen Poulsen