[Dallas Sheriff Bill Decker outside of the sheriff's office after Oswald was shot]

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. The image shows Dallas Sheriff Bill Decker outside the Dallas County Sheriff's Department offices on Sunday morning, November 24, 1963, speaking to reporters after receiving news that suspect Lee Harvey Oswald had been shot. Oswald was to be transferred from the city jail on the east side of downtown Dallas, to the county jail, which is located on the west side, bordering Dealey Plaza. As he was being escorted to the transport vehicle, Oswald was shot by Jack Ruby. First man from left: Deputy Sheriff Eugene Boone. Second man from left : Deputy Sheriff Eddie Walthers.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas Times Herald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Sheriff Bill Decker outside of the sheriff's office]

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. The image shows Dallas Sheriff Bill Decker outside the Dallas County Sheriff's Department offices on Sunday morning, November 24, 1963, speaking to reporters after receiving news that suspected assassin Lee Harvey Oswald had been shot. Oswald was to be transferred from the city jail on the east side of downtown Dallas, to the county jail, which is located on the west side, bordering Dealey Plaza. As he was being escorted to the transport vehicle, Oswald was shot by Jack Ruby.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas Times Herald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Robert Oswald and Marina Oswald leaving Parkland Hospital]

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer, possibly Eamon Kennedy. This image shows Lee Harvey Oswald's brother Robert Oswald (in the right forefront) and Marina Oswald (holding her daughter June) as they leave Parkland Hospital on Sunday, November 24, 1963, after the death of suspected assassin Lee Harvey Oswald.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas Times Herald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marina and June Oswald leaving Parkland Hospital]

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer, possibly Eamon Kennedy. The image shows Marina Oswald, holding her daughter June, leaving Parkland Hospital on Sunday, November 24, 1963, after the death of her husband, suspected assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. His mother, Marguerite Oswald, is partially visible behind the child on Marina's shoulder.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas Times Herald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Robert Oswald leaving Parkland Hospital on November 24, 1963]

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer, possibly Eamon Kennedy. This image shows Lee Harvey Oswald's brother, Robert Oswald (in the grey suit), and a security escort (possibly Secret Service) leaving Parkland Hospital on Sunday, November 24, 1963, after the death of suspected assassin Lee Harvey Oswald.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas Times Herald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Airport worker searching luggage on the tarmac at Love Field]

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. The image shows an airport worker and a Dallas Police officer searching luggage on the tarmac at Love Field after a bomb threat on the afternoon of November 24, 1963. A woman watches them search her bag.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas Times Herald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[An airport worker putting cases in the luggage compartment of a plane]

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. The image shows an airport worker putting cases back into the luggage compartment of an aircraft at Love Field after a bomb threat on the afternoon of November 24, 1963. In the background on the other side of the plane passengers' feet can be seen as they board the plane via staircase.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas Times Herald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[An airport worker putting cases in the luggage compartment of a plane]

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. The image shows an airport worker putting cases back into the luggage compartment of an aircraft at Love Field after a bomb threat on the afternoon of November 24, 1963. In the background on the other side of the plane passengers can be seen boarding the plane via staircase.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas Times Herald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald]

Photograph of the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald by Jack Ruby. Oswald and several men around him react to the shot. Ruby's back is to the camera, but the gun is visible.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to J. E. Curry by W. J. Cutchshaw, November 24, 1963 #4] (open access)

[Report to J. E. Curry by W. J. Cutchshaw, November 24, 1963 #4]

Report from W. J. Cutchshaw to Chief J. E. Curry regarding officer's assignments and the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Cutchshaw, W. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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 W. J. Harrison regarding his assignment and the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald. Harrison states that as the detectives were bringing Oswald out, Jack Ruby came by him from his left side and shot at Oswald. Harrison then tried to grab the pistol from Ruby and fell on the floor with him. He states that Ruby made a comment about hoping he killed Oswald as the officers were taking him into the Jail Office.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Harrison, W. J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to J. E. Curry by W. J. Cutchshaw, November 24, 1963 #3] (open access)

[Report to J. E. Curry by W. J. Cutchshaw, November 24, 1963 #3]

Report to Chief J. E. Curry by W. J. Cutchshaw regarding his assignments and the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald. Cutchshaw states that he was stationed near the door leading to the jail office at the time that Oswald was being brought down from the jail. He describes seeing three men pushing a T. V. camera into the basement and jumping onto one of the men after hearing the gunshot.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Cutchshaw, W. J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Any Fact - Statement by Billy Joe Willis, November 24, 1963 #1] (open access)

[Affidavit in Any Fact - Statement by Billy Joe Willis, November 24, 1963 #1]

Transcription of a statement by Billy Joe Willis in which he describes his friendship with Jack Ruby.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Snyder, George F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Any Fact by V. S. Smart #1] (open access)

[Affidavit in Any Fact by V. S. Smart #1]

Affidavit in Any Fact handwritten by V. S. Smart, concerning officer's position at the time of the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to Chief J. E. Curry by R. C. Wagner, regarding officer's assignments #2] (open access)

[Report to Chief J. E. Curry by R. C. Wagner, regarding officer's assignments #2]

Report to Chief J. E. Curry by R. C. Wagner regarding officer's assignments and the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald. Wagner describes his duties, actions, and observations during the transfer of Oswald from City Hall to the County Jail.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Wagner, R. C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report on the investigation of operational security] (open access)

[Report on the investigation of operational security]

Report to Chief J. E. Curry by O. A. Jones regarding reports collected on the investigation of operational security during the transfer of Lee Harvey Oswald from City Hall to the County Jail.
Date: December 24, 1963
Creator: Jones, O. A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo to Capt. Fritz from J. R. Leavelle #2] (open access)

[Memo to Capt. Fritz from J. R. Leavelle #2]

Memo to Captain Fritz from J. R. Leavelle concerning Jack Ruby. The memo is regarding various sources to be questioned about Jack Ruby.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum by H. L. McGee concerning officer's assignments #1] (open access)

[Memorandum by H. L. McGee concerning officer's assignments #1]

Memorandum by H. L. McGee to Captain J. W. Fritz, concerning officer's assignments during the transfer of Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963. McGee describes his duties, actions, and observations during Oswald's transfer.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: McGee, H. L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Gantry to President Johnson and family, February 24, 1964 #2] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Gantry to President Johnson and family, February 24, 1964 #2]

Letter from Sam Gantry to President Johnson and his family. Gantry threatens the lives of the President and his wife and children.
Date: February 24, 1964
Creator: Gantry, Sam
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. W. Fritz by J. D. Chastain, January 24, 1964] (open access)

[Letter to J. W. Fritz by J. D. Chastain, January 24, 1964]

Letter addressed to Captain Will Fritz of the Dallas Police Department. In the letter, J. D. Chastain states that bullets and a revolver were submitted to the laboratory.
Date: January 24, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report on Officer's Duties by M. G. Hall in regards to Lee Harvey Oswald's death #2] (open access)

[Report on Officer's Duties by M. G. Hall in regards to Lee Harvey Oswald's death #2]

Report on Officer's duties by M. G. Hall, in regards to Lee Harvey Oswald's murder. Hall states that he went into the office on Sunday, November 24, 1963, when he learned of Oswald's death. He assisted in routine office work and spoke to Jack Ruby, along with F. B. I. Agent Hall.
Date: 1963-11-24~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to Chief J. E. Curry by W. E. Chambers, regarding the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald #3] (open access)

[Report to Chief J. E. Curry by W. E. Chambers, regarding the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald #3]

Report to Chief J. E. Curry by W. E. Chambers regarding officer's assignment and the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald. Chambers describes his duties, actions, and observations as a security guard during the transfer of Oswald to the County Jail.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Chambers, W. E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Death for J.D. Tippett] (open access)

[Certificate of Death for J.D. Tippett]

Certificate of Death for Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippett, signed by Joe B. Brown, Jr.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, May 24, 1966 #1] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, May 24, 1966 #1]

Criminal intelligence report written by R. W. Westphal. Westphal states Ruth Paine and her husband sold their home and moved to a different address.
Date: May 24, 1966
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History