[CRIME - CHICAGO]. Two Dossiers on Organized Crime. Chicago Police Department, 1970s-80s. Two volumes, blue vinyl and pressboard with printed or paper labels to spine and covers. 4to (11 1/2 x 9"). Illustrated throughout with photos of suspects, copied from mugshots or surveillance photographs, along with vital information, aliases, criminal activity, areas frequented, etc.

These binders include profiles of key Chicago Outfit figures, notably Anthony John Spilotro ("Tony the Ant"), Leonard "Needles" Gianola, Anthony Accardo, Joseph Aiuppa, and scores of mid- or lower-level leaders and associates. In addition to individual profiles, reports on mob involvement in gambling, juice, business, narcotis, prostitution, and racketeering operations are also included, illustrated with a hierarchy chart, a map denoting gang territories, images of seized wire room equipment, and flow charts. 

Ownership signatures and annotations of Deputy Chief C. Pepp of the 1st Area Patrol Division (includes his notations of suspects who were "murdered," "diseased," or "assassinated"). One binder includes several typed police memos signed by investigating officers. 

A fascinating and extensive documentary record of organized crime in Chicago.

Clean and square; minor wear to covers.