My Account Log in

1 option

Five Points gang / produced by Tim Evans.

Academic Video Online: Premium - United States Available online

View online
Format:
Video
Contributor:
Ackroyd, David.
Benger, Tracey.
Evans, Tim.
Fuchs, Thomas.
Lutz, Susan.
Rods, Brian.
A & E Home Video (Firm)
Arts and Entertainment Network.
History Channel (Television network)
New Video Group.
Series:
Academic Video Online
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Capone, Al, 1899-1947.
Capone, Al.
Eastman, Edward, 1873-1920.
Eastman, Edward.
Fein, Benjamin, b. 1889.
Fein, Benjamin.
Kelly, Paul A., 1871-1927.
Kelly, Paul A.
Sullivan, Timothy Daniel, 1862-1913.
Sullivan, Timothy Daniel.
Yale, Frank, 1885-1927.
Yale, Frank.
Gangs--New York (State)--New York--History.
Gangs.
Irish American criminals--New York (State)--New York--History.
Irish American criminals.
Italian American criminals--New York (State)--New York--History.
Italian American criminals.
Jewish criminals--New York (State)--New York--History.
Jewish criminals.
Organized crime--New York (State)--New York--History.
Organized crime.
Five Points (New York, N.Y.).
Genre:
Nonfiction television programs.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (41 min.).
Place of Publication:
New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 1997.
Language Note:
In English.
Original language in English.
Summary:
Examines the Five Points area of Manhattan, NY, which in the 1840's became the birthplace of American gang activity. Looks at the rise of organized crime from its humble beginnings with the Irish, Jewish and Italian immigrants. Important personalities that are covered include "Big Tim" Sullivan, Paul Kelly, "Monk" Eastman, "Dopey Benny" Fein, Frankie Yale, and Al Capone.
Notes:
Originally broadcast as an episode of the television program In search of history.
Original package art and design 2008.
OCLC:
812277424

The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.

My Account

Shelf Request an item Bookmarks Fines and fees Settings

Guides

Using the Library Catalog Using Articles+ Library Account