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Penciled note from RAL to Clara, 1924

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents

This note must have been written from jail in 1924, as he mentions lawyer Clarence Darrow, and says he will be able to write after the trial ends. Note also asks Clara to tell “Doodle” he will write soon. 1 leaf.

Dates: 1924
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Penciled letter from RAL to “Doodle”, 1924 (Thursday evening)

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents

3 leaves. Written in 1924 from jail, before the trial. "Doodle" appears to be an affectionate nickname used both by Richard's brother Ernest in writing to his wife (Richard's sister-in-law) Adele Fies Loeb, and in this case by Richard to a woman with whom he had a romantic involvement (suggested by another letter to be Helen C. Wollenberger).

Dates: 1924 (Thursday evening)
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Letter from Adele Fies Loeb to her parents Eugene and Gabriella Fies, 1924 May 31

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents

1 leaf.

Dates: 1924 May 31
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Letter from Ernest Loeb to “Doodle” (envelope addressed to his wife "Mrs. Ernest G. Loeb," a.k.a. Adele Fies Loeb), 1924 June 4 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents

4 leaves, with accompanying envelope. Letter dated "Tuesday noon." On printed stationery of Mrs. Albert H. Loeb. Letter bemoans the tragic crime.

Dates: 1924 June 4 (postmark)
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Typed letter from Anna Loeb to Thomas "Tommy" Henry Loeb, 1924 June 13

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents

Two copies, one signed, one unsigned, 1 leaf each. She talks about RAL’s recent crime/arrest.

Dates: 1924 June 13
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Letter from George Pick to Albert Loeb, 1924 June 25

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

3 leaves, with accompanying postmarked envelope. On stationery of The Ambassador Hotel in NYC. Pick writes to Albert as a friend, telling him he has been in his friends' thoughts and sharing his theory of the case.

Dates: 1924 June 25
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Letter from RAL to his parents, 1924 July 28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents

5 leaves. Sent from jail. Expresses remorse for the crime and hopes that he will be able to do good in the future.

Dates: 1924 July 28
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Penciled letter from RAL to Clarence Darrow, circa 1924 August 22

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents

1 leaf. Written from jail. Praises and thanks lawyer Clarence Darrow for his work in the trial.

Dates: circa 1924 August 22
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Penciled letter from RAL to his parents, circa 1924 August 25

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents

1 leaf. Written from jail. Praises lawyer Clarence Darrow and expresses his determination to accept whatever punishment he receives.

Dates: circa 1924 August 25
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Letter (unsigned, attributed to Ernest Loeb) to “Doodle”, 1924 October 1

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents

2 leaves. According to accompanying note from donors, the letter is by Ernest Loeb and the recipient, nicknamed “Doodle,” is Adele Loeb. Letter ends abruptly and is not signed. Discusses poor health of father and other family news. On the letterhead stationery of Allan M. Loeb.

Dates: 1924 October 1
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Penciled letter from RAL to “Doodle”, 1925 February 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents

1 leaf, with accompanying typed envelope addressed to Mrs. Albert Loeb. Helen Wollenberger of Greenwood Ave is the listed addressee. Sent from Joliet Prison. RAL encourages her to find someone else to love and hopes that she can forgive him.

Dates: 1925 February 15
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Letter (photocopy) from Anna Loeb to "Trina" [Trine Handahl], 1925 February 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents

3 leaves. According to family, “Trina” was an employee at the Charlevoix estate. Observation by researcher Erik Rebain: "'Trina' is Trine Handahl, a servant of the Loeb's. She remained a friend of Anna's after she left the Loeb's service."

Dates: 1925 February 15
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Letter from RAL to his mother Anna Loeb, 1927 February 20

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents

1 leaf, with accompanying envelope postmarked Feb 22, 1927. Sent from Joliet Prison. He congratulates his mother on her forthcoming trip to Europe and asks for flower-growing advice.

Dates: 1927 February 20
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Correspondence

Photo of young Ernest Loeb, undated [circa 1908]

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 74
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Richard Loeb Papers consist of 1 box and 1 oversize folder of correspondence, photographs, and miscellaneous biographical information dating 1886 to 1956 related to the Loeb family and the prosecution and incarceration of Richard Loeb and his friend Nathan Leopold following their May 1924 murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks. The first series, Correspondence, 1915-1950, spans 1 folder and includes letters (originals and copies) from Richard Loeb to his family, a romantic...
Dates: undated [circa 1908]
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Photographs

Photo of Ernest Loeb on horseback, undated [circa 1920]

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 75
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Richard Loeb Papers consist of 1 box and 1 oversize folder of correspondence, photographs, and miscellaneous biographical information dating 1886 to 1956 related to the Loeb family and the prosecution and incarceration of Richard Loeb and his friend Nathan Leopold following their May 1924 murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks. The first series, Correspondence, 1915-1950, spans 1 folder and includes letters (originals and copies) from Richard Loeb to his family, a romantic...
Dates: undated [circa 1920]
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Photographs

Vintage photo of Albert H. Loeb on Boardwalk, Atlantic City, undated [circa 1910]

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 76
Scope and Contents

Stamped on verso “Peoples Studio/2613 Boardwalk.”

Dates: undated [circa 1910]
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Photographs

Computer printouts of two Sears, Roebuck Catalog 117 pages, circa 1908

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 77
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Richard Loeb Papers consist of 1 box and 1 oversize folder of correspondence, photographs, and miscellaneous biographical information dating 1886 to 1956 related to the Loeb family and the prosecution and incarceration of Richard Loeb and his friend Nathan Leopold following their May 1924 murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks. The first series, Correspondence, 1915-1950, spans 1 folder and includes letters (originals and copies) from Richard Loeb to his family, a romantic...
Dates: circa 1908
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Biographical documents and clippings

Vintage carbon copy of autopsy report of Albert H. Loeb, 1924 October 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 78
Scope and Contents

4 leaves.

Dates: 1924 October 27
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Biographical documents and clippings

Computer printouts of biographical information about Loeb family members, the Charlevoix estate, and Julius Rosenwald, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 79
Scope and Contents

26 pages.

Dates: undated
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Biographical documents and clippings

"Descendants of Albert Henry Loeb" family tree created by Ernest Nathan, 2022 December 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 80
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Richard Loeb Papers consist of 1 box and 1 oversize folder of correspondence, photographs, and miscellaneous biographical information dating 1886 to 1956 related to the Loeb family and the prosecution and incarceration of Richard Loeb and his friend Nathan Leopold following their May 1924 murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks. The first series, Correspondence, 1915-1950, spans 1 folder and includes letters (originals and copies) from Richard Loeb to his family, a romantic...
Dates: 2022 December 9
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / MS204, Richard Loeb Papers / Biographical documents and clippings