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Lloyd Sealy Library
John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Organized Crime, Mafia and Gangsters: Home

Guide for Library Research on Crime, Mafia, and Gangsters; Now Including Crime Fiction

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Members of Detroit's Purple Gang Hide Their Faces After Arrest

Members of Detroit's Purple Gang Hide Their Faces After Arrest

Welcome to the Lloyd Sealy Library subject guide on the topic of Gangsters. Organized crime and gangsters have had a long history in the United States.  If you are interested in learning more about this era, the library has a variety of resources available.

(NOTE: This guide will cover some of the more famous gangs, gangsters, and organized crime rather than all gangs and gangsters in American history.)  

New York City: Research and History Research Guide

New York City: Research and History Subject Guide

The Lloyd Sealy Library has a subject guide on the Neighborhoods of New York City.

Crime Fiction Exhibit

 

Crime Fiction Exhibit

 

In April 2013 the Library put together an exhibit focusing on Crime Fiction. Click the link below to take a look at some photos!

Gun Issues Research Guide

The Second Amendment

The Lloyd Sealy Library has a subject guide on Gun Issues.

Reference and Instruction Librarian

Mark Zubarev
 

Contact Info
Lloyd Sealy Library
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
899 10th Ave
New York, New York 10019

Subjects:
Reference and Instruction, Information Literacy, Graphic Novels, History, Literature
 

Exhibits:
(LINK) Fire Science Exhibit, Graphic Novels Exhibit, Crime Fiction Exhibit, Poetry Exhibit, World War One Exhibit, Shakespeare Exhibit