U.S. Marshals Auction of Ted Kaczynski’s Personal Effects

Washington – The personal effects of Ted Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber, will be sold via an online auction by the U.S. Marshals beginning May 18, 2011. U.S. District Judge Garland Burrell of the Eastern District of California ordered the sale in August 2010. Proceeds from the auction will be used to compensate Kaczynski’s victims.

The auction will run from May 18 to June 2, 2011. The online catalog, which will include approximately 60 lots of property, will be on the Web at www.gsaauctions.gov beginning May 18. Items to be sold include personal documents, such as driver’s licenses, birth certificates, deeds, checks, academic transcripts, photos, and his handwritten codes; typewriters; tools; clothing; watches; several hundred books; and more than 20,000 pages of written documents, including the original handwritten and typewritten versions of the "Unabom Manifesto."

“The U.S. Marshals Service has been given a unique opportunity to help the victims of Theodore Kaczynski’s horrific crimes,” said U.S. Marshal Albert Nájera of the Eastern District of California. “We will use the technology that Kaczynski railed against in his various manifestos to sell artifacts of his life. The proceeds will go to his victims and, in a very small way, offset some of the hardships they have suffered.”

Photos of selected auction lots are available at www.flickr.com/photos/usmarshals/ (click on “Sets”). The catalog, photos and descriptions of all the lots will be available at www.gsaauctions.gov when the auction goes live on May 18.

These photos, released by the U.S. Marshals Service, display several of the lots being sold in an online auction of the personal effects of Ted Kaczynski, aka the “Unabomber.” The General Services Administration is conducting the sale on behalf of the U.S. Marshals from May 18 to June 2. Proceeds from the auction will be used to compensate Kaczynski’s victims. The auction will be online at www.gsaauctions.gov. (U.S. Marshals photo)

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1. Typed Version of Manifesto

This is Kaczynski's typed version of the "Unabom Manifesto," which was ultimately published in 1995 in the Washington Post and New York Times.

Final Bid: 5,016 USD

Bidders: 13

2. Handwritten Copy of Manifesto

This is Kaczynski's handwritten rough draft of the "Unabom Manifesto," which was ultimately published in 1995 in the Washington Post and New York Times.

Final Bid: 20,053 USD

Bidders: 11

3. 1979 Autobiography

Among all kinds of other observations about himself, in this document Kaczynski describes the circumstances, while he was a graduate student at the University of Michigan, he first realized that murdering others was at least a temporary cure for his general unhappiness. He shortly thereafter makes a considered decision to actually become a serial killer. He develops and implements a plan to learn necessary skills for both wilderness living and murder, culminating in the emergence of the "Unabomber" about 10 years later.

Final Bid: 17,780 USD

Bidders: 30

4. Personal Journals

One lot to consist of approximately 20 personal journals.

These handwritten notebooks describe in diary fashion Theodore Kaczynski's thoughts and feelings about himself, society and living in the wilderness. They include admissions to specific UNABOM and other crimes.

Final Bid: 40,676 USD

Bidders: 21

5. Birth Certificates and Licenses (and Uni. Applications[?])

One Lot to Consist of:

Birth Certificates
Montana driver’s license with photo
Illinois driver’s license with photo
Montana driver’s license without photo
Original Social Security Card with signature
Main Bank of Lombard Card with photo
State of Illinois Firearm Owner ID with photo
Selective Service Notice of Classification
Lewis and Clark Library card with signature
Driver’s license receipt Montana.

A main investigative theory of the UNABOM Task Force was that the UNABOM subject was a white male who spent his life until early adulthood in Illinois, followed by moves to Utah and California. This turned out to be exactly the pattern Kaczynski followed. The items listed in this lot confirms this information.

Kaczynski was not acquainted with any of his UNABOM victims. They were instead representational targets that personified some aspect of society he hated. Kaczynski identified them through news media reports and library research. Kaczynski held a Montana driver’s license with a photo, Montana driver’s license without a photo, a receipt for his Montana driver's license and a Lewis and Clark county library card, all of which confirmed his residence. Kaczynski's original plan upon deciding to become a serial killer, was to live "Off the grid" as much as possible in the wilderness of British Columbia, periodically venturing out to commit murders and then returning to lay low until it was time to kill again. In furtherance of this in 1969, he explored parts of British Columbia, and applied to the Canadian government for permission to live there. That permission was denied, however, probably in part because of the large number of young American men already living legally and illegally in Canada who were seeking to avoid the draft during the height of the Vietnam war.

Final Bid: 8,016 USD

Bidders: 18

6. TJK Code System and Definition

One lot to consist of TJK code system and definitions.

These coded documents and code keys produced by Kaczynski were decoded by the FBI and determined to contain many admissions and discussions of the UNABOM crimes.

A code sheet belonging to Ted Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber, is displayed as personal items of Kaczynski are auctioned off online with proceeds to benefit the victims' families Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Atlanta. The codes were decoded by the FBI and determined to contain many admissions and discussions of Kaczynski's crimes.

Final Bid: 5,053 USD

Bidders: 15

7. Academic Records

One lot to consist of copy of Harvard application for admission, transcript for high school, GRE report scores, dissertation letters from committee, correspondence with university of Montana, and grade reports.

Kaczynski was admitted as a freshman to Harvard university at the age of 16. A copy of his Harvard application for admission, application for freshman housing, and Harvard transcripts are included in this lot. Kaczynski a gifted student with a genius level IQ, was admitted as a freshman to Harvard university at the age of 16. Already socially isolated, his experience at Harvard only furthered this trend. Also at Harvard, Kaczynski had his first real encounter with the field of psychology, when he volunteered to participate in a study. This study subjected unwitting participants to withering attacks on their beliefs and value systems, to see how they would react. This experience helped place psychology and psychiatry high on the list of scientific disciplines Kaczynski hated most. Kaczynski was an avid researcher and writer. He corresponded with a wide range of institutions. This lot includes correspondence with the university of Montana. Kaczynski maintained copies of his grades and academic records such as his grade reports.

Final Bid: 1,009 USD

Bidders: 11

8. Smith Corona portable typewriter

One Smith-Corona portable manual typewriter (black in color).

This is the L3 Smith-Corona portable manual typewriter that Kaczynski used to type most of his UNABOM documents, including the "UNABOM Manifesto." This typewriter was seized by the FBI during the search of his cabin in April 1996.

Final Bid: 22,003 USD

Bidders: 24

9. Property Deeds and Letters

One lot to consist of the following:

Deed to Montana property: This is the deed to Kaczynski’s Montana property.

When Kaczynski's original plan to live in the British Columbia wilderness didn't work out, he turned to Alaska as his "Plan B". He traveled there but was unable to secure land in a suitable location. He therefore turned to his third choice: Montana. Scouting western Montana in 1970, he found and purchased a plot of land just outside the town of Lincoln. There, he built what would later become known as the UNABOM cabin, from which Kaczynski would plan and carry out all his UNABOM attacks staring in 1978. The UNABOM cabin is currently on display at the Newseum in Washington D.C.

This lot will also include handwritten letters to county assessor’s office.

These are Kaczynski's handwritten letters to the County Assessor's Office in Montana pertaining to his Montana property.

Final Bid: 1,013 USD

Bidders: 15

10. Mental Health Records

Despite his hatred of psychologists and psychiatrists, Kaczynski was acutely aware of his own unhappiness and on at least a couple of occasions sought professional assistance to deal with it. Much of his unhappiness he attributed to his social ineptness, especially regarding women and his lifelong inability to achieve a satisfying romantic relationship. This lot includes letters written by Theodore Kaczynski in regards to seeing a therapist and treating his anxiety and other issues.

Final Bid: 2,006 USD

Bidders: 15

11. Medical Documents

One lot to consist of medical documents. As Kaczynski grew older, he visited numerous medical specialists with questions about his health. This lot includes copies of letters he wrote to various medical specialists.

Final Bid: 425 USD

Bidders: 5

12. Five books from Ted's Cabin Library

Kaczynski had a rather extensive collection of books in his Montana cabin. The books included these titles, which had special relevance to the UNABOM investigation and federal search warrant to enter Kaczynski's Montana cabin:

Chinese Political Thought in the Twentieth Century by Chester C. Tan
The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul
The True Believer by Eric Hoffer
Violence in America
The Ancient Engineers by L. Sprague De Camp.

Final Bid: 2,528 USD

Bidders: 7

13. Bank Statements

One lot to consist of checks, and statements from western federal savings bank.

Once he moved to Montana, Kaczynski subsisted "off the grid" as much as possible. His expenses sometimes amounted to no more than a few hundred dollars per year. For needs he couldn't provide himself, Kaczynski bartered vegetables he grew, occasionally took odd jobs for short periods, and accepted birthday money from his mother and brother. Funds to sustain his UNABOM activities (mainly supplies and travel) were a constant drain on Kaczynski's meager resources. Kaczynski supplemented his UNABOM funds by extracting money from his mother and brother for help with fictitious problems such as medical expenses. The Western Federal Savings Bank documents in this lot illustrate how Kaczynski managed his finances. A section of the UNABOM search warrant affidavit discussed how much money Kaczynski lived off of through the years.

Final Bid: 803 USD

Bidders: 11

14. Typed and Handwritten Letters

Letters about the unmarked spraying of pesticides

Suggestions for Earth First!

One lot to consist of typed and handwritten letters, some signed by "FC". "FC", allegedly standing for "Freedom Club," was the name Kaczynski invented for a purported group of people responsible for the UNABOM bombings. Letters Kaczynski wrote to news media organizations and some individuals, taking credit for UNABOM attacks, were signed "FC."

Final Bid: 4,453 USD

Bidders: 14

15. A manual for wilderness survival and Ted's notes

One lot to consist of manual titled "Your chance to live". Kaczynski did extensive research on how to survive in the wilderness, and collected pamphlets such as these: "Stalking the wild asparagus" by Euell Gibbons and the U.S. Government National Defense Civil Prepardness Agency’s "Your chance to live." Kaczynski acquired Gibbon’s book shortly after leaving Harvard, and used it to practice gathering wild edible plants in forests around Chicago.

Final Bid: 3,103 USD

Bidders: 9

16. List of Names

One Lot to Consist of a List of Names. Kaczynski Was an Avid Researcher, Planner and Note Taker. This is One of Kaczynski’s Handwritten Research Papers With a List of Names of Individuals.

Final Bid: 1,119 Usd

Bidders: 14

17. Official Maps From Various Cities

Kaczynski meticulously planned his UNABOM attacks, which for his security always occurred in cities outside Montana. Sometimes he placed bombs by hand, and sometimes he mailed them. Even the mailed bombs, though, were always placed into the mail stream in states other than Montana. Whether placed or mailed, Kaczynski would carry bombs for hundred of miles, mainly using public transportation such as trailways and greyhoung buses. Kaczynski mapped out his UNABOM travels in advance, using gas station-type paper maps like these found in his cabin. This lot includes his notes.

Final Bid: 463 USD

Bidders: 11

18. Letters to and From Parents

One lot to consist of letters to and from parents (mostly mother). These approximately 155 letters illustrate the complicated relationship between Kaczynski and his parents. These letters were important to both the prosecution and defense in establishing Kaczynski's emotional history in preparation for trial.

Final Bid: 2,103 USD

Bidders: 12

19. Letters to and From Brother Dave

These letters were important in establishing Kaczynski's whereabouts during different UNABOM events between 1978-1995. They were used in the development of an investigative timeline and information derived from them was used in the UNABOM search warrant affidavit.

Final Bid: 3,553 USD

Bidders: 22

20. Letters to and From Aunt Freda

One lot to consist of letters to and from aunt Frieda. These four letters contain detailed information about the family of Kaczynski’s mother, Wanda.

Final Bid: 901 USD

Bidders: 12

21. Letters to and From Juan Sanchez

One lot to consist of letters to and from Juan Sanchez. Kaczynski kept detailed written accounts of his UNABOM and other criminal activities. They were stored in handwritten journals in his Montana cabin. To reduce the chance his identity as the Unabomber might be discovered by a burgular who read the journals, Kaczynski taught himself Spanish and wrote much of his most incriminating journal entries in that language. Juan Sanchez brother David. David was aware of Kaczynski’s interest in learning Spanish, though not the reason. Kaczynski arranged through David to correspond with Sanchez, so Kaczynski could practice his Spanish with a native speaker. Kaczynski kept around 60 of the letters.

Final Bid: 1,008 USD

Bidders: 13

22. Stamps and Office Supplies

One lot to consist of stamps and supplies. Kaczynski segregated his UNABOM supplies from his other belongings and handled them so as to minimize his risk of being identified and apprehended. For example he purchased postage stamps from cities outside Lincoln, Montana, wore disguises while buying the stamps, and always handled the stamps with gloves or tools so as to leave no fingerprints. Once inside his cabin Kaczynski kept the stamps in envelopes with notations as to their origins and measure taken to keep them safe for UNABOM use.

Final Bid: 1,699 USD

Bidders: 8

23. Hoodie and Sunglasses

Kaczynski used different methods to disguise his identity when he traveled to commit UNABOM crimes. He maintained several different pairs of sunglasses. Included among the sunglasses were these, strongly resembling those believed to have been worn by Kaczynski when he was seen in February of 1987 in Salt Lake City as he committed a UNABOM crime. A subsequent artist drawing based on the memory of the witness resulted in the infamous sketch of the mysterious Unabomber wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and aviator sunglasses. This was the only time during all of the UNABOM crimes that the subject was ever seen. The artist drawing became a universal symbol of the hunt for the UNABOMBER and has been circulated worldwide.

Final Bid: 20,025 USD

Bidders: 19

24. Bible (King James Version)

A Medium-sized Blue Bible (King James Version). This King James Version of the Holy Bible Contains Passages Underlined With Blue Pen.

25. Various Newspapers and Clippings

One lot to consist of various newspapers and clippings. A main theme in Kaczynski’s UNABOM writings was his disdain for scientific and technological progress and its negative impact on human society and the natural world. This variety of articles reflecting Kaczynski’s research appears to focus on such themes.

Final Bid: 453 USD

Bidders: 6

26. Personal Notes

One lot to consist of the following:

Spanish notes on note cards:

Kaczynski maintained note cards on a variety of topics. Some of his note cards were written in English and some were written in Spanish. These note cards are in Kaczynski’s handwritting.

Handwritten list of wild foods he ate and various notes on food he ate:

Kaczynski survived in the wilderness by enhancing his knowledge of the plants and animals surrounding him. These original handwritten lists of wild foods he ate and various notes he maintained on that food reflect his wilderness survival skills and interests.

Drawings of animals and people:

These drawings of animals and people were among items taken during the search of Kaczynski’s Montana cabin.

Final Bid: 5,873 USD

Bidders: 10

27. Yearbooks From Harvard

These Harvard yearbooks are reflective of Kaczynski’s attendance at Harvard University.

Final Bid: 3,753 Usd

Bidders: 9

28. Brown Leather Empty Portfolio

One lot to consist of brown leather empty portfolio. This brown leather portfolio found in Kaczynski’s cabin during the search was empty.

Final Bid: 533 Usd

Bidders: 13

29. Various Academic Research Articles

One lot to consist of various academic research articles. These academic research articles, some with notes handwritten by Kaczynski, concern mathematical calculations and bomb shelter construction. Included are notebooks found in Kaczynski’s cabin which also discussed experiments he conducted to build functioning bombs. The pages showing how bombs can be made were redacted.

Final Bid: 2,004 USD

Bidders: 12

30. Coin Medallion

This coin medallion was found during the search of Kaczynski’s Montana cabin.

Final Bid: 1,293 USD

Bidders: 11

31. Black and White Passport Photo

These black and white photos are dated March 27, 1971.

Final Bid: 703 USD

Bidders: 12

32. Miscellaneous Photos of Kaczynski

One lot to consist the following:

Color photos: these are personal photos of Kaczynski from Chicago and Montana dated 1968, 1970, and 1976.

One full length black and white photo: this is a photo of Kaczynski reading a newspaper during Christmas.

Final Bid: 1,203 Usd

Bidders: 14

33. Black and White Photos of TJK

These are two identical pictures of Kaczynski standing.

34. Color Photos

These photos are of Theodore Kaczynski in 1982 and his brother David.

Final Bid: 553 USD

Bidders: 10

35. Color Photos

These pictures are of David Kaczynski’s cabin at Terlingua ranch in Texas in 1987. David always looked up to his older brother, they were close as children. They lived in Montana together in the early 1970’s, visited each other after that, and corresponded into the late 1980’s. Like Theodore Kaczynski, David acquired a remote cabin, though David’s cabin was in Texas and he lived in it only sporadically.

Final Bid: 403 USD

Bidders: 7

36. Color Photos Dated 1976 and 1978

An individual picture of Theodore Kaczynski and another with Theodore, his brother David and their father.

Final Bid: 952 USD

Bidders: 15

37. Various Newspaper Clippings

Various newspaper clippings discussing Unabomber activities.

Final Bid: 725 USD

Bidders: 4

38. Tax Forms and Receipts

Tax forms, receipts and documents. Included in this lot is correspondence between Kaczynski and the Lewis and Clark county treasurer’s office.

Final Bid: 438 USD

Bidders: 8

39. Mathematical Journals

Mathematical journals and two newspaper letters to the editor all written by Kaczynski. This lot contains two letters, one concerns "Runaway technology," a theme which would become prominent in later UNABOM writings. The other discusses land development and human societal impact on Alaska.

Final Bid: 1,231 USD

Bidders: 13

40. Letters to and From TJK

Letters to and from TJK and professors at university of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, university of California-Santa Barbara, and Michigan state university: this lot includes Kaczynski’s handwritten notes and translations, as well correspondence between Kaczynski and various university professors. Translated stories from Spanish writer Juan Davalos, Horacio Quiroga, Javier de Viana and story titled "The addict" unknown author in personal handwriting.

Final Bid: 1,263 USD

Bidders: 15

41. Academic Journals

One lot to consist of the following academic journals. "Boundary functions for functions defined in a disk"; this is an article published by Kaczynski in the journal of mathematics and mecahics vol 14, no 4, July 1965. "The set of curvilinear convergence of a continuous function defined in the interior of a cube": this is an article published by Kaczynski in the American mathematical society vol. 23, no 2, November 1969. "The set of curvilinear convergence of a continuous function defined in the interior of a cube": this is an article published by Kaczynski in the American mathematical society vol. 23, no 2, November 1969. "On a boundary property of continuous functions": this is an article published by Kaczynski in the Michigan mathematical journal vol. 13, 1969. "Boundary functions for bounded harmonic functions: this is an article published by Kaczynski in transactions of the American mathematical society volume 137 march, 1969. "Boundary functions and sets of curvilinear convergence for continuous functions": this is an article published by Kaczynski in transactions of the American mathematical society volume 137 March, 1969.

Final Bid: 1,302 USD

Bidders: 11

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One lot to consist of measuring instrument, small hand tools and miscellaneous metal parts to include screws and bolts.

These small hand tools were removed from Kaczynski’s cabin during the search.

This was one of Kaczynski's home-made "tool kits." Kaczynski kept small tools in several make-shift containers, including tools in the Tide box.

Kaczynski's construction of UNABOM explosive devices was all done by hand, without assistance of power tools, and using where possible wood and metal scraps obtained from trash. He went to great lengths to create necessary parts himself, with the general exception of screws and nails. He cast some metal parts (including aluminum) by melting metal scraps on his cabin's wood burning stove. Parts he had to purchase, Kaczynski took pains to buy far away from home, sometimes while wearing disguises. He also made some of his own hand tools. These efforts were detailed in his writings.

Final Bid: 2,603 USD

Bidders: 12

48. Hatchet and Small Handheld Knives

One lot to consist of hatchet, small handheld knives, blades, scissors, wooden handle hammer, one long handled knife, saw blades, hand drill, pair of pliers, wood shaver, pipes and cordage, tools in tide box, "Great neck #50" hacksaw, clamp. Metal file, and red vice.

These items supported Kaczynski’s daily life in the wilderness cabin. Many of the internal parts and containers for UNABOM explosive devices were constructed from wood. Considerable effort was expended by the UNABOM task force to determine if the types of wood could point toward the unabomber’s location or if there were some behavioral significance to his choice of wood used in his devices.

Final Bid: 1,662 USD

Bidders: 19

49. Miscellaneous Clothing

One lot to consist of blue zippered sweatshirt, poncho, hats and sweaters, blue hood, and old towel. Kaczynski maintained a variety of clothing items that supported his life in the Montana wilderness. Most were very functional, warm and durable and perfect for the rugged mountainous surrounding, the clothing items could also be used as disguises on kacsynski’s travels to deliver his deadly bombs.

Final Bid: 408 USD

Bidders: 9

50. Bows and Arrows in Sears Box

One lot to consist of bows and arrows in "Sears box."

Kaczynski hunted animals for food in the mountain wilderness. This collection of bows and arrows was his lifeline if he was to stay fit and fed.

Final Bid: 810 USD

Bidders: 12

51. Books From Private Library

One lot to consist of books from Kaczynski’s private library. Kaczynski had a vast library in his cabin. World history, nature, mathematics and science, languages and works of fiction accounted for many of the titles. Included was a copy of joseph conrad’s the secret agent", a fictional story of a serial bomber.

For a full list of the books found in his cabin see here: Ted's Reading Interests & Influences

Final Bid: 3,001 USD

Bidders: 7

52. Hanson Model 1509 Scale

Kaczynski’s construction of UNABOM explosive devices was all done by hand, without assistance of power tools, and using where possible wood and metal scraps obtained from trash. He went to great lengths to create necessary parts himself, with the general exception of screws and nails. He cast some metal parts (including aluminum) by melting metal scraps on his cabin’s wood burning stove. Parts he had to purchase, Kaczynski took pains to buy far away from home, sometimes while wearing disguises. He also made some of his own hand tools. These efforts were detailed in his writings.

Final Bid: 550 USD

Bidders: 10

53. Typewriters

Typewriter with brown case and typewriter in Gray case. These typewriters were found during the search of Kaczynski’s Montana cabin. They were not used to type the UNABOM manifesto.

Final Bid: 3,603 USD

Bidders: 17

54. Long Black Knife

This long black knife was one of several Kaczynski had in his cabin. Kaczynski’s construction of UNABOM explosive devices was all done by hand, without assistance of power tools, and using where possible wood and metal scraps obtained from trash. He went to great lengths to create necessary parts himself, with the general exception of screws and nails. He cast some metal parts (including aluminum) by melting metal scraps on his cabin’s wood burning stove. Parts he had to purchase, Kaczynski took pains to buy far away from home, sometimes while wearing disguises. He also made some of his own hand tools. These efforts were detailed in his writings.

Final Bid: 3,060 USD

Bidders: 11

55. Silvertone Watch, Radio, Glasses

The watch radio, and safety glasses found during the search illustrated Kaczynski’s only technological contact with the outside world-a watch that told time and a radio that brought the news. The safety glasses were as close a thing to health insurance as Kaczynski had to prevent him from injuring his eyes during his construction work.

Final Bid: 3,503 Usd

Bidders: 12

56. Hand Bowed Wood Saw

The hand bowed saw was among kaczynki’s collection of saws found during the cabin search. Kaczynski’s construction of UNABOM explosive devices was all done by hand, without assistance of power tools, and using where possible wood and metal scraps obtained from trash. He went to great length to create ncessary parts himself, with the general exception of screws and nails. He cast some metal parts (including aluminum) by melting metal scraps on his cabin’s wood burning stove. Parts he had to purchase, Kaczynski took pains to buy far away from home, sometimes while wearing disguises. He also made some of his own hand tools. These efforts were detailed in his writings.

Final Bid: 513 USD

Bidders: 11

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One lot to consist of navy blue jacket, pants, green hooded jacket, black jacket, pair of brown/green hiking shoes, green jacket, and gloves.

Kaczynski’s clothing collection was somewhat limited and very functional, chosen to protect him from the elements of the Montana wilderness.

Kaczynski utilized gloves for a variety of purposes. He used gloves, sanding and chemical treatments to remove and avoid leaving fingerprints on his bomb components. He also wore clothes so as to not leave his fingerprints at the scene of acts of vandalism he committed throughout the years in various wilderness locations.

Final Bid: 6,503 USD

Bidders: 14

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This lot contains a device dropped from an airplane to measure weather. Kaczynski apparently found it while hiking.

Final Bid: 333 USD

Bidders: 9

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One lot to consist of tan duffel, black duffel, green canvas U.S. Army backpack, and blue backpack. These items were removed from Kaczynski’s cabin during the search. The green canvas U.S. Backpack was frequently carried by Kaczynski on hikes in the mountains of Montana.

Final Bid: 607 USD

Bidders: 6

71. Letter to and From Various Groups

One lot to consist of various letters to and from various groups. Kaczynski actively corresponded with government agencies such as FEMA and nuclear regulatory agencies and advocacy groups regarding issues of concern to him, such as radiation exposure. This lot contains some of those handwritten and typed letters from Kaczynski.

Final Bid: 3,013 USD

Bidders: 9

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74. 75. Samsonite Briefcase and Research

A black samsonite briefcase and copies of published research by Kaczynski. This black samsonite briefcase stored copies of Kaczynski’s publications.

Final Bid: 825 Usd

Bidders: 6

76. Michigan and Harvard Diploma

One lot to consist of university of Michigan diploma doctor of philosophy in the name of TJK and university of Michigan diploma master of arts in the name of TJK. This was Kaczynski’s doctor of philosophy diploma from the university of michigan. Years later, Kaczynski would send a mailed bomb to a university of michigan professor. This lot also includes one Harvard diploma.

Final Bid: 7,503 USD

Bidders: 22

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79. 80. Welding Mask and Deerskin Scabbard

One lot to consist of welding mask and deerskin scabbard. Kaczynski cast many of his own metal parts used in UNABOM explosive devices. To do this he melted scrap metal pieces on his cabin’s wood burning stove. Included in such metals was aluminum, an extremely dangerous metal to work with in such a manner because of the high heat required and the risk of explosion. The deerskin scabbard, a fitting illustration of life in the wilderness, was removed from Kaczynski’s cabin during the search.

Final Bid: 1,553 USD

Bidders: 12

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This photo, released by the U.S. Marshals Service, displays one of the lots being sold in an online auction of the personal effects of Ted Kaczynski, aka the “Unabomber.” The U.S. Marshals auction will run from May 18 through June 2. Proceeds from the auction will be used to compensate Kaczynski’s victims. For more information, see the U.S. Marshals news release at www.usmarshals.gov/news/chron/2011/051211.htm.(U.S. Marshals photo)

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This is Kaczynski's typed version of the "Unabom Manifesto," which was ultimately published in 1995 in the Washington Post and New York Times.

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This is Kaczynski's handwritten rough draft of the "Unabom Manifesto," which was ultimately published in 1995 in the Washington Post and New York Times.

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These 20 handwritten notebooks describe in diary fashion Theodore Kaczynski's thoughts and feelings about himself, society and living in the wilderness. They include admissions to specific UNABOM and other crimes.

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A main investigative theory of the UNABOM Task Force was that the UNABOM subject was a white male who spent his life until early adulthood in Illinois, followed by moves to Utah and California. This turned out to be exactly the pattern Kaczynski followed. This copy of his birth certificate partially adhered to the original evidence bag helps confirm this theory.

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These coded documents and code keys produced by Kaczynski were decoded by the FBI and determined to contain many admissions and discussions of the UNABOM crimes.

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This lot contains an individual picture of Theodore Kaczynski and another with Theodore, his brother David and their father.

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Kaczynski's clothing collection was somewhat limited and very functional, chosen to protect him from the elements of the Montana wilderness.

These small hand tools were removed from Kaczynski's cabin during the search. Kaczynski's construction of UNABOM explosive devices was all done by hand, without assistance of power tools, and using where possible wood and metal scraps obtained from trash. He went to great lengths to create necessary parts himself, with the general exception of screws and nails. He cast some metal parts (including aluminum) by melting metal scraps on his cabin's wood burning stove. Parts he had to purchase, Kaczynski took pains to buy far away from home, sometimes while wearing disguises. He also made some of his own hand tools. These efforts were detailed in his writings.

Kaczynski hunted animals for food in the mountain wilderness. This collection of bows and arrows was his lifeline if he was to stay fit and fed.

These are Kaczynski's handwritten letters to the County Assessor's Office in Montana pertaining to his Montana property. When Kaczynski's original plan to live in the British Columbia wilderness didn't work out, he turned to Alaska as his "Plan B" He traveled there but was unable to secure land in a suitable location. He therefore turned to his third choice: Montana. Scouting western Montana in 1970, he found and purchased a plot of land just outside the town of Lincoln. There, he built what would later become known as the UNABOM cabin, from which Kaczynski would plan and carry out all his UNABOM attacks staring in 1978. The UNABOM cabin is currently on display at the Newseum in Washington D.C.

These letters illustrate the complicated relationship between Kaczynski and his parents. These letters were important to both the prosecution and defense in establishing Kaczynski's emotional history in preparation for trial.

This lot contains a device dropped from an airplane to measure weather. Kaczynski apparently found it while hiking.

This was one of Kaczynski's home-made "tool kits." Kaczynski kept small tools in several make-shift containers, including tools in the Tide box. Kaczynski's construction of UNABOM explosive devices was all done by hand, without assistance of power tools, and using where possible wood and metal scraps obtained from trash. He went to great lengths to create necessary parts himself, with the general exception of screws and nails. He cast some metal parts (including aluminum) by melting metal scraps on his cabin's wood burning stove. Parts he had to purchase, Kaczynski took pains to buy far away from home, sometimes while wearing disguises. He also made some of his own hand tools. These efforts were detailed in his writings.

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Personal Journals

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PERSONAL JOURNALS

Sale-Lot Number: 41QSCI11279004

City, State: Atlanta, GA

Current Bid: 40,676 USD

Bidders: 21

Close Time: 06/02 03:25 PM CT (Closed)

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Description

One lot to consist of approximately 20 personal journals. These handwritten notebooks describe in diary fashion Theodore Kaczynski's thoughts and feelings about himself, society and living in the wilderness. They include admissions to specific Unabom and other crimes.

**** This item will be sold "as is, where is" with no attestation as to the accuracy of the description and the condition. No refunds will be issued. The successful bidder agrees to forfeit his or her bid deposit for failing to complete the sale. Any forfeited deposits in excess of liquidated damages, shall be deposited into the U.S. District Courts restitution account. In addition, any and all claims regarding the subject property are to be submitted to the U.S. Marshals Service.

**** These provision supersede the online sale terms and conditions in which you accepted when you first registered. By submission of your bid on this auction, you hereby agree to the terms and conditions of this sale including these amended provisions.

This item is being sold "As Is, Where Is" with no attestation as to the accuracy of the description and the condition. No refunds will be issued. This provision supersedes the Sale of Government Property, Online Sale Terms and Conditions, Description Warranty and Refund section which you accepted when you first registered. By submission of your bid on this auction, you hereby agree to the terms and conditions of this auction including this amended provision.

Read Terms and Conditions. Inspect before bidding. CONDITION IS NOT WARRANTED. Defects may exist and repairs may be needed. Buyer must pack, load, and remove. Inspection/removal by appt only.

The successful bidder of this lot will be required to sign a Buyers Information Sheet for the US Marshal service. This form must be signed before full payment can be processed.

Inspection and Removal Information:

Property Location Information:

INSPECTION WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011

FROM 9 AM UNTIL 5 PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CONTACT TONYA

DILLARD TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW THE LISTED PROPERTY.

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You must contact the custodian before inspecting property or removing property after award. You must comply with all building rules and policies during inspection and removal. Access to some federal facilities may require a Real I.D. Please refer to www.dhs.gov/real-id-public-faqs for more information on the Real ID Act.

Successful bidders are cautioned that they will be responsible for loading, packing and removal of any and all property awarded to them from the exact place where the property is located, as indicated below.

Property Location and inquiries/questions regarding property inspection and/or removal:

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For inquiries/questions regarding payments ONLY, see the Payment and Removal section of the FAQ's located at the top right of this page OR refer to the contact information provided on your notice of award email.

(*) Possible Extension. See Bidding Rules.

Autobiography

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Sale-Lot Number: 41QSCI11279003

City, State: Atlanta, GA

Current Bid: 17,780 USD

Bidders: 30

Close Time: 06/02 04:41 PM CT (Closed)

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One each autobiography. Among all kinds of other observations about himself, in this document Kaczynski describes the circumstances, while he was a graduate student at the university of Michigan, he first realized that murdering others was at least a temporary cure for his general unhappiness. He shortly thereafter makes a considered decision to actually become a serial killer. He develops and implements a plan to learn necessary skills for both wilderness living and murder, culminating in the emergence of the "Unabomber" about 10 years later.

Hoodie and Sunglasses

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Sale-Lot Number: 41QSCI11279023

City, State: Atlanta, GA

Current Bid: 20,025 USD

Bidders: 19

Close Time: 06/02 12:40 PM CT (Closed)

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One lot to consist of hoodie and sunglasses. Kaczynski used different methods to disguise his identity when he traveled to commit Unabom crimes. He maintained several different pairs of sunglasses. Included among the sunglasses were these, strongly resembling those believed to have been worn by Kaczynski when he was seen in February of 1987 in salt lake city as he committed yet another Unabom crime. A subsequent artist drawing based on the memory of the witness resulted in the infamous sketch the mysterious Unabomber wearing a Gray hooded sweatshirt and aviator sunglasses. This was the only time during all of the Unabom crimes that the subject was ever seen. The artist drawing became a universal symbol of the hunt for the Unabomber and has been circulated worldwide.

Media Advisory

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May 12, 2011

Contact:
Lynzey Donahue
202-307-9075 (office), 571-289-5678 (mobile),
202-307-9065 (Public Affairs main number)
Lynne.Donahue@usdoj.gov

Tonya Dillard, General Services Administration
404-331-0535
tonyar.dillard@gsa.gov

Media Availability Scheduled for Auction of Unabomber’s Personal Effects

WASHINGTON - The personal effects of Ted Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber, will be sold via an online auction by the U.S. Marshals beginning May 18. Proceeds from the auction will be used to compensate Kaczynski’s victims.

WHAT: Media availability of Kaczynski’s personal effects up for auction. Stand-ups will be available with Terry Turchie, the FBI Inspector who led the federal task force that captured the Unabomber in 1996, and retired FBI agent Dr. Kathleen Puckett, the behavioral expert on the case. The U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of California, Albert Najera, will also be available for interviews.

WHERE: Peachtree Summit Federal Building, 401 W. Peachtree St., 1^st Floor, Atlanta, GA 30308

WHEN: Wednesday, 10 a.m. - noon EDT (It is suggested to arrive as early as 8 a.m. to get through federal security requirements, including magnetometers and X-rays of property.)

TO REGISTER: E-mail Tonya Dillard of the General Services Administration at tonyar.dillard@gsa.gov. Include name, news agency or affiliation, and the names of persons accompanying you.

PARKING: Available across the street

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS: Limited number available. Your own source of power supply is recommended. Bring surge protectors and extension cords.

SECURITY PROCEDURES: Federal building security procedures in place. A government-issued ID card is required for entry. Bring your media credentials.

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The Unabomber's Books

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May 19, 2011

By court order, the U.S. government has to sell off Theodore "Unabomber" Kaczynski's stuff. Intrepid and well-funded buyers can bid on such things as the sunglasses and sweatshirt made famous in the forensic sketch, various tools and personal items, numerous manuscripts, and a few typewriters, including the one he used to write his manifesto. All good fun for the memento-seeker, and the proceeds go toward restitution to his victims' families.

I was curious to see what books he had. Lot 12 consists of 5 paperbacks the FBI thought were particularly important: Chinese Political Thought in the Twentieth Century by Chester C. Tan, The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul, The True Believer by Eric Hoffer, Violence in America, and The Ancient Engineers by L. Sprague De Camp.

Other lots include a well-worn Bible, a manual for wilderness survival, and various battered paperbacks mostly concerned with history and science, though there's also a collection of O. Henry stories, a copy of The Last of the Mohicans, and The Elizabethan World Picture.

Bid now on your favorite terrorist relics!

(discovered via Talking Points Memo)

Most expensive items from the Unabomber auction

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May 25, 2011 / 3:04 PM / CBS NEWS

Per a court order, the U.S. Marshals Service is holding an online auction of items owned by Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated anarchist whose mail-bomb spree claimed three lives and injured 23. Proceeds from the auction will be used to pay off a $15 million restitution order to the victims and their families. Here are the ten most expensive items available. The auction ends on June 2.

Currently priced at over $20,000, lot 41QSCI11279023 includes a hoodie and sunglasses owned by Kaczynski - possibly the items he wore as a disguise, which were eventually captured in the famous Unabomber suspect sketch.

Lot 41QSCI11279076 features Kaczynski's University of Michigan PhD diploma and his Harvard undergrad diploma. It currently costs $5000.

Lot 41QSCI11279002, currently priced at over $17,000, is a handwritten rough draft of Kaczynski's manifesto, which was eventually published in the Washington Post.

This manual - "Your Chance to Live" - was one of the books Kaczynski apparently studied to learn about wilderness survival. It's listed as lot 41QSCI11279015 and currently costs over $2000.

This Smith Corona portable typewriter - lot 41QSCI11279008 - was used by Kaczynski to type many documents, including letters and his manifesto. It's price is over $11,000.

Currently at over $3000, this long black knife, lot 41QSCI11279054, was found in Kaczynski's cabin.

Lot 41QSCI11279003 is a copy of Kaczynski's autobiography, where, according to the auction description, he details his decision to become a serial killer. It is bidding at over $2000.

This lot - 41QSCI11279005 - of personal documents including Kaczynski's driver's license and birth certificate is currently at $3500.

Lot 41QSCI11279004, bidding at over $4000, is made up of personal journals composed by Kaczynski. According to the site, they feature descriptions of his time in the wilderness and admissions related to the Unabomber crime spree.

This lot of books from Kaczynski's personal library - 41QSCI11279051 - includes texts on history, mathematics and science. The current bid is over $1000.

Unabomber auction

Ted Kaczynski's, also known as the Unabomber, personal items are displayed for an online auction with proceeds to benefit the victims' families Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Atlanta. The items include handwritten letters, typewriters, tools, clothing and several hundred books.

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Wed., May 18, 2011