I was trying to tell a friend about all the great historical photographs in the Denver Public Library’s collection a while back and not doing a very good job. I know I’ve posted some of the photographs before, but thought I’d start doing so again, as it gives me an excuse to browse through them, which is one of my favorite pastimes. I’ll probably repeat some of my favorites, so you’ll have to excuse me.
So, anyway . . .
Taken from the The Denver Public Library’s Digital Image Collection.
The summary reads:
Heilman, recaptured after the 1947 escape from the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado, has a rifle aimed at his blood spattered, half shaved head. His hand, wounded by gunshot, is wrapped in bloody rags; he sits holding it. The guard holding the gun wears mittens. A trash can and dresser flank the convict. Heilman was convicted of kidnapping Deputy District Attorney Fred Pferdesteller in Denver, 4/24/45.
