The Allan Pinkerton Collection

Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) was a Scottish-American detective and spy, best known for creating the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Pinkerton immigrated to the United States in 1842, where he initially started a cooper's trade. His path took a decisive turn when he inadvertently stumbled upon a band of counterfeiters, leading to their arrest. This event catalyzed his...