Witness Statement regarding the George Duncan Shooting, 1955
Scope and Contents
L-46 "Witness Statement regarding the George Duncan Shooting," of 1952 in Prospect, Oregon. The affidavit like statement by RRNF fire control officer Lowell Ash, who witnessed the Elk Creek shooting death of Oregon State Police Officer Phil Lowd by the "hermit trapper" George Duncan. The shooting resulted in a lengthy manhunt. A portrayal of the incident appeared on the "Gangbusters" television show. [RR-SNF/SOU-HL]
Dates
- 1955
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright and any related rights protect materials in this collection. Researchers are free to use these materials for any purpose permitted by the copyright and any rights legislation that applies. For other uses, researchers need to obtain permission from the rightsholder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: Courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.5 Linear Feet (12 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Series: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (Agency : U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library Repository