Harry Warner signed FBI fingerprint card. ...

Description

Harry Warner signed FBI fingerprint card. (1937) Formal FBI identification card measures 8 x 8 in. with the actual inked fingerprints of Warner Bros. Studio exec. Harry Warner as well as his signature ("Harry M. Warner"). Additionally stamped by Burbank Police Dept. on verso and with Warner's personal description, Place of birth, date of birth, height, weight etc. In the wake of Nazi Germany's rise to power, Warner became a key proponent of US intervention in Europe and most likely this fingerprint card was obtained by the FBI as part of their investigation. With minor edge toning, in vintage fine condition.

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