Black and white photograph of a man with a movie camera at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The man is wearing sunglasses and squinting as he looks through the viewfinder. The date "Jun 5 1964" is stamped in red ink on the back of the photograph. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photograph of two unknown African American women participating in a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The women are standing in a line outside the cafeteria looking towards the viewer's left. The date "Jun 4 1964" is stamped in red ink on the back of the photograph. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of several people at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows an African American man named Egbert Theodore Adams in the center of the image. Behind him is a white man identified as George Cooper. An unknown white man, possibly Edward Delehant Mycue or Ted Armstrong, in the foreground stands slightly to the right of Adams. Several other unknown individuals are visible in the background. They are standing in a line outside the Piccadilly cafeteria. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 1 1964," and a handwritten note identifies the primary figures as "Edward Delehant Mycue," "Egbert Theodore Adams," and "@ Ted Armstrong (col man)." It is unclear who in the image is Edward Delehant Mycue. Additionally, while it is unknown who Ted Armstrong was, it is possible he was the photographer. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown white man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows a white man looking towards the ground standing in front of a plant outside the cafeteria. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 1 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photograph of Clarence Broadnax participating in a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows Broadnax wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a plaid suit. He is wearing a button that reads "Freedom Now CORE", which stood for Congress of Racial Equality. Broadnax is also wearing a ribbon (held on by the button) that reads "ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country, In Memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy". An unknown African American man stands next to him as they confront a white cafeteria employee, identified as a "Mr. Rainey", blocking their entrance. Stamped in red ink on back of photo the date "Jun 5 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Court transcription for a sanity hearing in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby. The proceedings include examination of several witnesses, submissions of evidence, and statements by the attorneys. Index to witnesses and exhibits is at the start of the document; certifications of the transcript are at the end of the document, signed by the court reporter, the assistant district attorney, and the judge.

Photocopy of a legal brief compiled for Jack Ruby and filed by his defense attoneys in preparation for hearings in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. It is split into two volumes: (1) excerpts of transcripts and exhibits from Ruby's previous trial, with legal analysis, citations for previous cases and Texas laws, and (2) exhibits A-D providing other documentation. An index to topical arguments and other information for the first volume is at the start of the document.

Court transcription documenting all proceedings in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby on the charge of "murder with malice." The proceedings include copies of all motions, statements, and other court filings made in the case after the first transcript and supplement were compiled. Index to filings and other information is at the start of the document.

Court transcription for a pretrial hearing in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby convened to discuss whether there will be a sanity trial for Ruby after the withdrawl of a previously-filed affidavit.

Court transcription for a hearing in the probate case regarding the estate of Jack L. Ruby (alias Jack Rubenstein). The hearing includes examinations of several witnesses and statements by the attorneys. Index to witnesses and arguments is at the start of the document.

Black and white negative image of Reverend Earl Allen taken inside a courthouse during a hearing related to a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The hearing was being held at the same time the civil rights protest was still ongoing. The image shows Allen, a local leader with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), smoking a pipe in a crowded hallway of the courthouse. Standing next to him is an unknown African American man who is turned away from the camera. Piccadilly Cafeteria management tried to stop the ongoing protest through legal action. Lawyers on both sides argued over a restraining order that forced protestors to stay fifty feet away from the cafeteria entrance. Over the course of twenty-eight days, a total of seventeen demonstrators were arrested, although all charges were dropped when the dispute was settled by an independent mediator out of court. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white negative image taken inside a courthouse during a hearing related to a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The hearing was being held at the same time the civil rights protest was still ongoing. The image shows an unknown African American man seated in a chair with his legs crossed and holding a cigarette. He appears to be in a hallway or small room of the courthouse. Above him posted on the wall are several identification cards and photos of unknown individuals. While the identity of the man is unknown, it is likely that he was one of the protestors. Piccadilly Cafeteria management tried to stop the ongoing protest through legal action. Lawyers on both sides argued over a restraining order that forced protestors to stay fifty feet away from the cafeteria entrance. Over the course of twenty-eight days, a total of seventeen demonstrators were arrested, although all charges were dropped when the dispute was settled by an independent mediator out of court. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in …

Black and white negative image taken inside a courthouse during a hearing related to a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The hearing was being held at the same time the civil rights protest was still ongoing. The image shows two employees of the Dallas County Jail, likely maintenance or custodial personnel. They are standing by a water fountain, and one man is leaning on a wooden table as they talk. The other man has the words "Dallas County Jail" embroidered on the back of his pants. Piccadilly Cafeteria management tried to stop the ongoing protest through legal action. Lawyers on both sides argued over a restraining order that forced protestors to stay fifty feet away from the cafeteria entrance. Over the course of twenty-eight days, a total of seventeen demonstrators were arrested, although all charges were dropped when the dispute was settled by an independent mediator out of court. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown white man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows a white man wearing sunglasses and looking towards the viewer's right. He is standing in line outside the cafeteria. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 4 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photograph of an unknown African American woman participating in a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The woman is looking towards the viewer's right. An unknown African American man wearing a hat is visible directly behind her. The date "Jun 3 1964" is stamped in red ink on the back of the photograph. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown white woman at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows the woman wearing sunglasses with a finger raised to her lips. Behind her is another partially obscured white woman and an African American woman. They are standing in a line outside the cafeteria, and part of a sign is visible in the window behind them. The sign reads "Spaghetti / .51" representing a daily changing sign highlighting the special for the day. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 4 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photograph of an unknown African American woman participating in a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The woman is facing the viewer and is standing in a line outside the cafeteria, looking towards the viewer's right. An unknown white man is visible directly behind her. The date "Jun 4 1964" is stamped in red ink on the back of the photograph. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of a white woman named Maya Alderson Schulze at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows Schulze wearing a headscarf and surrounded by a crowd of people. She is confronting a white cafeteria employee blocking the entrance to the cafeteria. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 1 1964", and a handwritten note identifies the woman as "Maya Alderson Schulze." This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown African American woman at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows the woman wearing sunglasses and surrounded by a crowd of people. She is confronting a white cafeteria employee blocking the entrance to the cafeteria. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 1 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown African American man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows the man wearing a hat and glasses, looking towards the viewer's right. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 3 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of several individuals at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows two African American men and one white man standing in line outside the cafeteria. The African American man in front, wearing a plaid jacket, is facing away from the viewer, confronting a white cafeteria employee blocking the entrance to the cafeteria. The African American man in the middle is turned towards the viewer and is wearing a hat and sunglasses. The white man at the right edge of the image is looking towards the viewer's left. The door to the cafeteria can be seen in the background. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 1 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown African American woman at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows the woman in profile at the center of the image. Behind her is a blurry figure of an African American man wearing a hat. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 3 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of a crowd of people at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows several white men standing on a sidewalk on Commerce Street. It is unclear whether these men are taking part in or simply observing the ongoing civil rights protest. A sign for "Ward's Drug - Liquor" store is above them, and an African- American man in a hat and glasses is visible in the background behind the other men. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 5 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown white man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows a white man wearing sunglasses and looking directly at the viewer. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 5 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.