From the Archives – Detective Jack Donihoo

Here is another find from Elden’s archives. This 1960’s era photo and letter from Dallas Police Department Detective Jack Donihoo was found at the bottom of a box where it had been for over 50 years.

The letter reads as follows:

Dear Elden,

This picture was taken in the squad room before I had aquired my 45 Colt Commander. The Smith & Wesson sighted 1911 45ACP wore more comfortably cross draw in hot weather with leather extending under the pistol to protect both the piece and my clothing