"Literally it was like a Toys 'R' Us for historians, " Yockelson said of the massive number of documents in Landau's apartment.
WSJ: National Archives discusses stolen documents case
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Investigators took 7, 000 documents during that initial search, so many that they had to go to an office supply store across the street and buy more boxes, Yockelson said.
WSJ: National Archives discusses stolen documents case
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Mitchell Yockelson, a National Archives employee who helped the investigation, said those who went to search Landau's apartment didn't realize they were about to uncover one of the biggest thefts from historical institutions in years.
WSJ: National Archives discusses stolen documents case