News photographer cum photojournalist whose images of murder, mayhem and other dramatic events appeared regularly in the New York press during the thirties and forties. Although stories differ as to how he came to use the name "Weegee," the most colorful is based upon his claiming with varying degrees of seriousness that his "psychic powers" enabled him to be first at the scene of crimes, fires, accidents and the like. ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, Hotel La Louisiane letterhead, April 14. Letter to Wilma Wilcox. In part, 'I asked Jimmy to rush some stuff to me by air freight. Please ask him to include in the package pieces of plastic. They're about 4 x 6 inches...thick clear...like this one (he then goes on to add a sketch of the piece he needs)...Also not to forget...the gadget that I put in front of the camera, to hold my gadgets.' Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his hand, with his signature appearing in the return address area. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
