Name/Title
Side view of Rod and Gun Club fireEntry/Object ID
IMG2023.009.003Description
Color photo showing angled view of the fire at the Blue Ridge Rod & Gun Club. In the foreground, individuals can be seen spraying water at the burning roof in an attempt to put out the fire.Context
In Purcellville, VA just over the Jefferson County border. This club was famous for hosting high profile FBI employees. As an investigation was about to begin before the fire, many rumors popped up that the fire was set deliberately. See FBI: Hoover's Political Spying for Presidents Monday, Dec. 15, 1975 article in TIME Magazine,Acquisition
Accession
2023.009Source or Donor
Harpers Ferry Brewing Co.Acquisition Method
Gift