Bigfoot Burglar

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20058803

Description

A robber who has broken into multiple homes in Rendon, Texas, during the last week has been given the moniker the "Bigfoot Burglar." Mrs Rosie Grimsley is reenacting the events from a week earlier when the burglar attempted to enter her home. With a pistol in her right hand, she threatened to kill the man if he came any further. Mrs. Grimsley is standing in front of a wall covered with photographs and calendars. She is wearing a button-up dress.

Archival Date

1943-08-28

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1803

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Grimsley, Rosie (Mrs.); Burglars; pistols; Firearms; Dresses; Picture Frames; Calendars