

S. Paul O’Hara
Associate Professor of History at Xavier University
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May 29, 2024 • 41min
The Pinkerton Detective Agency | Behind The Brand | 4
Professor S. Paul O'Hara discusses Allan Pinkerton's journey founding the Pinkerton Detective Agency, balancing their heroic image with controversial strike-breaking work. The podcast explores Pinkerton's branding strategies, rivalry with Jesse James, and evolution from respected detectives to criticized security guards during the Gilded Age.