[Report concerning the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald] (open access)

[Report concerning the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald]

Report to Chief J. E. Curry by Lieutenant V. S. Smart concerning officer's assignment, the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, and familiarity with Jack Ruby. Smart describes his duties and observations on the day of the shooting.
Date: November 27, 1963
Creator: Smart, V. S.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report regarding the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald] (open access)

[Report regarding the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald]

Report to Chief J. E. Curry by C. G. Lewis regarding his assignment and the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald. Lewis states that he was assigned to operate the jail elevator and did not see the shooting. He further states the he had seen Jack Ruby nine years before but did not know him personally.
Date: November 27, 1963
Creator: Lewis, C. G.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report from V. C. Campbell to Chief J. E. Curry, November 27, 1963] (open access)

[Report from V. C. Campbell to Chief J. E. Curry, November 27, 1963]

Poor quality photocopy of a report from V. C. Campbell to Chief J. E. Curry, regarding officer's assignments and the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Date: November 27, 1963
Creator: Campbell, V. C.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for the Transfer of Oswald's Clothing Via REA Express #2] (open access)

[Receipt for the Transfer of Oswald's Clothing Via REA Express #2]

Receipts for the mailing of Lee Harvey Oswald's clothing via REA Express to the National Archives in Washington D. C.
Date: January 27, 1967
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by W. S. Biggio, February 27, 1964 #1] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by W. S. Biggio, February 27, 1964 #1]

Criminal intelligence report by detective W. S. Biggio which states that source thought that Mrs. Ruth Paine's maiden name was Hidell, a surname used as a cover-up by Lee Harvey Oswald. It was confirmed that Mrs. Ruth Paine's maiden name was, in fact, Hyde. A newspaper clipping from the Corsicana Daily Sun is also included. A photograph shows Lee Harvey Oswald posing with his weapons.
Date: February 27, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, January 27, 1964 #2] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, January 27, 1964 #2]

Photocopy of a report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Dallas Police Department. The report, which was submitted by R. W. Westphal, states that Norman Earl Wright was formerly employed at the Carousel Club.
Date: January 27, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Gordon Shanklin, April 27, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from J. Gordon Shanklin, April 27, 1964]

Letter from J. Gordon Shanklin regarding a translated letter written in Polish offering additional information on Jack Ruby and Lee Harvey Oswald for $1,000.
Date: April 27, 1964
Creator: Shanklin, J. Gordon
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo to J. W. Fritz from W. P. Gannaway, November 27, 1963] (open access)

[Memo to J. W. Fritz from W. P. Gannaway, November 27, 1963]

Photocopy of a letter written by E. E. Carlson of the Dallas Police Department. The letter is regarding an interrogation of Jack Ruby with the FBI.
Date: November 27, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, January 27, 1964 #1] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, January 27, 1964 #1]

Report to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Dallas Police Department. The report, which was submitted by R. W. Westphal, states that Pio Emil Bellocchio is a known associate of Jack Ruby. He was born in 1892 in Italy. A report from the Jewelers Board of trade is attached.
Date: January 27, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Supplementary Offense Report by J. R. Leavelle] (open access)

[Supplementary Offense Report by J. R. Leavelle]

Supplementary offense report by J. R. Leavelle, concerning an interview with John Merrick. Leavelle states that in the interview Merrick stated that he believed Jack Ruby introduced him to Lee Harvey Oswald at a club.
Date: February 27, 1964
Creator: Leavelle, J. R.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Supplementary Offense Report Concerning Evidence by J. C. Day #1] (open access)

[Supplementary Offense Report Concerning Evidence by J. C. Day #1]

Supplementary offense report by J. C. Day, concerning items removed from the body of Lee Harvey Oswald at Parkland Hospital on November 24, 1963, and sent to the National Archives. The items included a sweater, shirt, undershirt, trousers, socks, shoes, and a piece of paper found in the pocket of the trousers.
Date: January 27, 1967
Creator: Day, J. C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. F. Dyson by C. T. Burnley, February 27, 1967 #1] (open access)

[Report to W. F. Dyson by C. T. Burnley, February 27, 1967 #1]

Criminal intelligence report which was written by detective C. T. Burnley. The report describes occurrences at the home of Cuban refugee Sergio Arcacha, a desired witness of Jim Garrison. Arcacha received a phone call from Jim Alcock. Officers questioned William A. Gurovich and James Alcock. A newspaper clipping titled "New Orleans DA Rejects FBI Aid in JFK Plot Probe" is attached.
Date: February 27, 1967
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Task to Lee Harvey Oswald, March 27, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Task to Lee Harvey Oswald, March 27, 1963]

Photocopy of a letter from Joseph Task to Lee Harvey Oswald, on March 27, 1963, thanking him for a letter and informing him that his name has been sent to the Young Socialist Alliance due to his age.
Date: March 27, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about Lyndon B. Johnson] (open access)

[Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about Lyndon B. Johnson]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date: November 27, 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report concerning an interview with B. L. Beaty] (open access)

[Report concerning an interview with B. L. Beaty]

Report to Chief J. E. Curry by Jack Revill concerning an interview with B. L. Beaty. Revill states that Beaty was interviewed about information that was not covered in his original report.
Date: November 27, 1963
Creator: Revill, Jack R.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by V. J. Brian, January 27, 1963] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by V. J. Brian, January 27, 1963]

Photocopy of a criminal intelligence addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective V. J. Brian, states that Doris Fay Warner is an association of Jack Ruby and a possible witness for his defense.
Date: January 27, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena Summoning J. W. Fritz] (open access)

[Subpoena Summoning J. W. Fritz]

Subpoena from Bill Shaw, summoning J. W. Fritz to appear before the Criminal Court No. 3 of Dallas County, on April 29, 1964.
Date: April 27, 1964
Creator: Shaw, Bill
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report of Tip by R. W. Walker] (open access)

[Report of Tip by R. W. Walker]

Typed report by R. W. Walker regarding a tip by Mrs. Sudie Reynolds. Reynolds was driving on the 22nd of November when a blue and white Ford overtook her with excessive speed. When she stopped at a stop light, one of the Ford's occupants exited and started toward her, at which time she drove around the Ford and through the red light.
Date: November 27, 1963, 1:30 p.m.
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Crime Scene Section Form concerning hulls found at the Texas School Book Depository] (open access)

[Crime Scene Section Form concerning hulls found at the Texas School Book Depository]

Illegible photocopy of a Crime Scene Section Form by J. C. Day, concerning hulls found on the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository.
Date: November 27, 1963
Creator: Day, J. C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Magazine article by Harold Feldman] (open access)

[Magazine article by Harold Feldman]

Magazine article by Harold Feldman from "The Nation", entitled "Oswald and the FBI".
Date: January 27, 1964
Creator: Feldman, Harold
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Regarding Meeting With a Friend of Jack Ruby's] (open access)

[Note Regarding Meeting With a Friend of Jack Ruby's]

Note regarding a meeting with Nolan Ray Shafer, a friend of Jack Ruby, who knew nothing to connect Ruby with Oswald. Shafer said that Ken Leaster knew Jack Ruby better than he did.
Date: November 27, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report from Willie B. Slack to Chief J. E. Curry, November 27, 1963] (open access)

[Report from Willie B. Slack to Chief J. E. Curry, November 27, 1963]

Report from Willie B. Slack to Chief J. E. Curry, concerning officer's assignments, the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, and familiarity with Jack Ruby.
Date: November 27, 1963
Creator: Slack, Willie B.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Page 3 of Report, January 27, 1964] (open access)

[Page 3 of Report, January 27, 1964]

Page three of a report regarding Jack Ruby. The page lists names, phone numbers, and professions.
Date: January 27, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Supplementary Offense Report Concerning Evidence by J. C. Day #2] (open access)

[Supplementary Offense Report Concerning Evidence by J. C. Day #2]

Photocopy of a supplementary offense report by J. C. Day, concerning items removed from the body of Lee Harvey Oswald at Parkland Hospital on November 24, 1963, and sent to the National Archives. The items included a sweater, shirt, undershirt, trousers, socks, shoes, and a piece of paper found in the pocket of the trousers.
Date: January 27, 1967
Creator: Day, J. C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History