Investigations
Each investigation represents a distinct case from the Pinkerton Detective Agency’s records. Select a case below to read the narrative, explore the map, or analyze the data.
El Paso Smelter Fraud
El Paso, Texas
Narrative
Surveillance operations in a key border city focused on labor disputes, border crossings, and investigations into suspected radicals.
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Map
Explore the locations of surveillance activities on an interactive map.
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Dashboard
Filter and explore patterns in the investigation data.
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Robbery of the Corn Exchange Bank
New York City
Murder of William Hobart
New Jersey
Atlanta Laundry Thefts
Atlanta, Georgia