Small numbers of women joined the police ranks in the 1920s. Shown here is Chicago policewoman Anna Sheridan, with pistol, in 1928. Want a copy of this photo?  > Visit our Rights and Reproductions Department and give them this number: DN-0084697. Want to buy a book?> Purchase Historic Photos of Chicago Crime: The Capone Era Connect with the Museum

Small numbers of women joined the police ranks in the 1920s. Shown here is Chicago policewoman Anna Sheridan, with pistol, in 1928.

Want a copy of this photo?  
> Visit our Rights and Reproductions Department and give them this number: DN-0084697.

Want to buy a book?
> Purchase Historic Photos of Chicago Crime: The Capone Era

Connect with the Museum

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