The partner of Richard Loeb, Leopold (1904-1971) was one half of the notorious gay Jewish ‘thrill-killing’ couple whose trial for the kidnapping and murder of Chicago fourteen-year-old Bobby Franks was one of the most sensational news events of the 1920s. ALS in pencil, signed “Nathan,” one page on the reverse of a 5.75 x 4 postcard of Florence, Italy, June 15, 1963. Letter to Carl Haverlin, in full: "Marvelous trip so far. France, Switzerland and Italy are each charming in its way. But the high point, I think, was meeting you and talking to Ralph that noon that seems months ago. Trudi joins in sending love." In fine condition. Haverlin, a pioneer in radio broadcasting and the longtime president of Broadcast Music Inc., was among many who pleaded for the parole of Leopold while he was incarcerated at Stateville Penitentiary. The first handwritten letter from Leopold that we have ever offered.
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