Arnold Rothstein was the kingpin of organized crime in New York City during the early portion of the 20^th century. A shrewd businessman and a prodigious gambler, Rothstein amassed a monumental fortune from his interests, which included a casino, a horse racing outfit, and bootlegging liquor during Prohibition. Rothstein’s criminal empire included many underlings who would later make their own mark on organized crime in the United States, including Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, and Legs Diamond. Allegedly, Rothstein was also involved in fixing the infamous 1919 World Series, although he was never indicted or charged with any crimes. In 1928, Rothstein was murdered in retaliation for racking up a large gambling debt in a three-day poker game, which he refused to pay as he believed the game was fixed.

Presented here is an expansive collection of paper articles, records, and documents pertaining to business transactions between Arnold Rothstein and his business associate Abram Libman. The two men founded an insurance company together, called A.L. Libman Inc., and were involved in many other business ventures in the New York area together. The items in this collection include stock certificates to A.L. Libman Inc., as well as other documents signed by Libman relating to his business ventures. Several of these documents have also been signed by Rothstein’s brother, Arnold. This collection is truly unique glimpse into the legitimate business dealings of one of America’s most notorious criminals. 

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