[Report to W. P. Gannaway by P. M. Parks, February 4, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by P. M. Parks, February 4, 1964]

Photocopy of a report addressed to W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective P. M. Parks, is illegible. Documents from the United States Department of Justice are attached to the report.
Date: February 4, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. F. Dyson by W. S. Biggio, February 27, 1967 #1] (open access)

[Report to W. F. Dyson by W. S. Biggio, February 27, 1967 #1]

Criminal intelligence report which was written by detective W. S. Biggio of the Dallas Police Department. The report is followed by a document. This document describes the activities of George S. De Mohrenschildt from 1963 to 1967.
Date: February 27, 1967
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by F. A. Hellinghausen and P. M. Parks, February 10, 1964 #1] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by F. A. Hellinghausen and P. M. Parks, February 10, 1964 #1]

Criminal intelligence report regarding an interview with Thomas M. and Natalie Ray. The Rays were friends of Lee Harvey Oswald and allowed him to stay at their home a few days prior to the assassination of President Kennedy. They stated that they first met Oswald at a part given at Mr. Declan Ford's home.
Date: February 10, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by P. M. Parks and M. H. Brumley, February 17, 1964 #2] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by P. M. Parks and M. H. Brumley, February 17, 1964 #2]

Criminal intelligence report by P. M. Parks and M. H. Brumley regarding an interview with Eddie Piper. Piper, who worked at the Texas School Book Depository, stated that he saw Lee Harvey Oswald when he came in to work at 10 AM. He did not observe Oswald doing anything abnormal, nor was he aware of Jack Ruby's existence.
Date: February 17, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo to Henry Wafe from Everett, February 20, 1964] (open access)

[Memo to Henry Wafe from Everett, February 20, 1964]

Annotated carbon copy of a memo sent to Henry Wade by Everett. The memo presents a list of individuals who have firsthand knowledge of Jack Ruby's reputation for not being peaceful and law abiding. The list includes names, addresses, and short descriptions of the individuals' experiences with Ruby.
Date: February 20, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Vickie Adams, February 17, 1964] (open access)

[Statement of Vickie Adams, February 17, 1964]

Typed copy of a statement made by Vickie Adams on February 17th, 1964 regarding events which occurred on November 22nd, 1963.
Date: February 17, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Intelligence Report by R. W. Westphal and V. J. Brian] (open access)

[Intelligence Report by R. W. Westphal and V. J. Brian]

Intelligence report regarding the interview of a subject. The subject worked for MacMillan Publishing Company and was sitting on the steps of the Texas School Book Depository when the President was assassinated. She stated that she did not know Lee Harvey Oswald or Jack Ruby.
Date: February 18, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Travis R. Benkendorfer, February 5, 1964 #1] (open access)

[Statement of Travis R. Benkendorfer, February 5, 1964 #1]

Statement by Travis R. Benkendorfer given in the city of Houston, Texas. Berkendorger states that he spoke to a stripper named Pixie Lynn while working at the Midnight Lounge on November 23, 1963. Pixie Lynn said that she had attended some "gay" parties while in Dallas, but had never heard of Jack Ruby.
Date: February 5, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Interrogation of Curtis Leonard Warner, February 2, 1964] (open access)

[Interrogation of Curtis Leonard Warner, February 2, 1964]

Photocopy of statements made during an interrogation of Curtis Leonard Warner. Warner was the manager of the apartment building in which Jack Ruby lived. Warner stated that he never saw Jack Ruby carrying a pistol. Jack Ruby never spoke of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Date: February 2, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report from Patrick T. Dean to Chief J. E. Curry, February 18, 1964, Page 1] (open access)

[Report from Patrick T. Dean to Chief J. E. Curry, February 18, 1964, Page 1]

Report from Patrick T. Dean to Chief J. E. Curry, concerning an interrogation of Jack Ruby by Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent Forrest V. Sorrells. Dean describes the questions asked in the interrogation and includes statements from Ruby.
Date: February 18, 1964
Creator: Dean, Patrick T.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. F. Dyson by C. T. Burnley, February 23, 1967 #1] (open access)

[Report to W. F. Dyson by C. T. Burnley, February 23, 1967 #1]

Criminal intelligence report which was written by detective C. T. Burnley of the Dallas Police Department. The report states that news articles from the Dallas Morning News are attached. These articles are titled "Probe Figure Found Dead," "Investigation Called Big Joke by Ferrie," and "Exhuming of Body Requested."
Date: February 23, 1967
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report regarding the interrogation of Jack Ruby] (open access)

[Report regarding the interrogation of Jack Ruby]

Report to Chief J. E. Curry by P. T. Dean concerning the interrogation of Jack Ruby by Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent Forrest V. Sorrells. The interrogation occurred approximately five to ten minutes after Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald. Dean states that he was present throughout the interview and summarizes the questions Sorrells asked and the answers that Ruby gave. Ruby stated that there was no connection between him and Oswald, and that he shot him because he knew Oswald would get the death penalty anyway. He also stated that he and his sister were very emotional people and were taking the assassination of the President very hard. Dean notes that the answers appeared rational throughout the interview, except that Ruby's eyes teared up when he referred to President Kennedy.
Date: February 18, 1964
Creator: Dean, Patrick T.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by L. D. Stringfellow, February 13, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by L. D. Stringfellow, February 13, 1964]

Photocopy of a report addressed to Chief Jesse E. Curry of the Dallas Police Department. The report, which was submitted by detective L. D. Stringfellow, states that Claude Hallmark made a statement regarding Jack Ruby's presence at the Allright Parking Garage on November 23, 1963. Ruby was said to have asked a person named Ken when Lee Harvey Oswald was going to be transferred to the county jail.
Date: February 13, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by F. A. Hellinghausen and P. M. Parks, February 17, 1964 #2] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by F. A. Hellinghausen and P. M. Parks, February 17, 1964 #2]

Criminal intelligence report regarding an interview with John Hall. Hall stated that he and his wife met Marina Oswald through George Bouhe. They visited them at their home on Easter Sunday. Oswald became agitated when the topics of religion or the free enterprise system came up in conversation.
Date: February 17, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo to Henry Wade from Everett, February 24, 1964] (open access)

[Memo to Henry Wade from Everett, February 24, 1964]

Annotated carbon copy of a memo sent to Henry Wade by Zimmerman. The memo presents a list of individuals who have firsthand knowledge of Jack Ruby's good character. The list includes names and short descriptions of the individuals' experiences with Ruby.
Date: February 24, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by O. J. Tarver and L. D. Stringfellow, February 17, 1964 #6] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by O. J. Tarver and L. D. Stringfellow, February 17, 1964 #6]

Intelligence Report by O. J. Tarver to Captain W. P. Gannaway concerning an interview with Madie Bell Reese, an employee of the Texas School Book Depository. The interview was regarding gunshots heard during the Presidential motorcade.
Date: February 17, 1964
Creator: Tarver, O. J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by F. A. Hellinghausen and P. M. Parks, February 13, 1964 #2] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by F. A. Hellinghausen and P. M. Parks, February 13, 1964 #2]

Criminal intelligence report regarding George Bouhe, a native born Russian who was acquainted with Lee Harvey and Marina Oswald. Bouhe stated that Oswald appeared withdrawn.
Date: February 13, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report from Patrick T. Dean to Chief J. E. Curry, February 18, 1964, Page 2] (open access)

[Report from Patrick T. Dean to Chief J. E. Curry, February 18, 1964, Page 2]

Page two of a report from Patrick T. Dean to Chief J. E. Curry, concerning Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent Forrest V. Sorrells and Jack Ruby.
Date: February 18, 1964
Creator: Dean, Patrick T.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History