American Roman Catholic priest (1886-1948) best known for founding Boys Town, where he espoused an education-based approach to reforming 'wayward' youths. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To my dear friend Sheriff Schmid, With my best wish, Father Flanagan, Boys Town, Neb. Ap. '40.” In fine condition. From the collection of Dallas County Sheriff 'Smoot' Schmid, who participated in the manhunt for notorious gangsters Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
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