RR Auction has yet
another surprise for collectors all over the world, especially
for those interested in American history and pop culture. This has the
potential to become one of the most outstanding memorabilia auctions to date,
as it includes rare and unique items win an immense historical value. As
opposed to other online collectible auctions, this one will be a live event on
June 24 at the Royal Sonesta in Boston, MA. Online pre bidding will be
available between June 16 and June 23. On top of that, the auction house will
also organize two previews of the items in this lot: one on June 22 at the RR
Auction gallery (North End Boston) and one on June 23 at the Royal Sonesta
Hotel in Boston.
One of the many reason
why this is thought to be one of the most amazing memorabilia auctions is the fact
that it features a lot of Bonnie and Clyde era items, most of which belonged to
the infamous couple. For instance, one of these unique items is the pair of glasses that Bonnie Parker wore at the time she and Clyde Barrow were ambushed
by the police and killed. The amazing thing about these glasses is the fact
that they come accompanied by several items that prove their provenance. These
items include an envelope, inscribed “Glasses worn by Bonnie Parker when killed near Arcadia, La.
Presented to Mr. A. O. Olson, by T. R. Hughes, sheriff of Caddo Parish,
Shreveport, La.” Additionally, Bonnie Parker’s glasses also come with a letter
from Cecil C. Harberson and a box inscribed by A. O . Olson.
One other
remarkable item in this lot is a typed letter signed by Clyde Barrow, that also carries his fingerprints. The one
page 8.5 x 11 inches letter is dated in 1934 nd it reads: "To Whom It May
Concern: I know Frank Hardy, having been with him on several occasions prior to
1930. Since I was paroled by Gov. Ross Sterling of Texas, Frank has not been
associated with me in any manner. He is not now nor has he ever been a member
of what is referred to by the news papers and public as 'The Barrow Gang.' I
have not seen Frank Hardy since leaving the Eastham Farm of the Texas Prison
System. That all may know that I have made this statement I am affixing here my
signature and fingerprints." This is a perfect example of the code of
honor that Clyde Barrow stuck to his entire life. The letter was meant to help
fellow Frank Hardy as he was trialed for murdering Doyle Johnson. However, he
was released in December 1933 and by 1934 all the chares against him were
dropped. This is the main reason why Clyde Barrow’s letter was not sent and
remained in the possesion of his family.
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