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[Memo to J. E. Curry from W. P. Gannaway, May 6, 1964] (open access)

[Memo to J. E. Curry from W. P. Gannaway, May 6, 1964]

Memorandum to Chief J. E. Curry from W. P. Gannaway. Gannaway states that Mrs. Mary Jane Robertson, an employee of the Special Service Bureau, will contact Leon D. Hubert, Jr. at the United States Attorney's Office.
Date: May 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. E. Curry from Toto Lorenzo with Translation] (open access)

[Letter to J. E. Curry from Toto Lorenzo with Translation]

Letter from Toto' Lorenzo, the proprietor of a restaurant in Italy, to Chief J. E. Curry. The letter is accompanied by a translation by T. Ingargiola. Lorenzo stated his desire to serve as a juror during Jack Ruby's trial.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by Bob K. Carroll, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by Bob K. Carroll, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective Bob K. Carroll, states that Howard W. Leatherwood was arrested at the Carousel Club on January 13, 1962 on charges of Investigative Theft. Leatherwood stated that he after a night of drinking, he exited the restroom and accidentally stepped into living quarters. He was held and then arrested.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note by 'A Friend of Oswald'] (open access)

[Note by 'A Friend of Oswald']

A handwritten note which reads: "Chief of Police, Dallas, Texas. The Warren Report is wrong 4 people were used to eliminte [sic] Kennedy 1 is dead - 3 live - Johnson knows 3 more 1eft to go. - A friend of Lee Oswald."
Date: October 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective R. W. Westphal, states that Hubert Clyde Savage, Jr. is a self-employed painting contractor aged 37 years. On April 2, 1955, Savage and several others were celebrating a birthday at the Silver Spur when Savage's wife accidentally broke a glass. In response, Jack Ruby cursed and brandished a weapon. A tussle ensued and the police arrived soon after.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective R. W. Westphal, states that William Stokes was involved in a police accident with Jack Hudson at the Silver Spur in 1953. The Silver Spur was operated by Jack Ruby at the time.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Lee Rankin to J. E. Curry] (open access)

[Letter from J. Lee Rankin to J. E. Curry]

Letter from J. Lee Rankin to Chief J. E. Curry. Rankin attached a list of staff members to be interviewed by the Warren Commission and thanked Curry for his cooperation.
Date: May 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective R. W. Westphal, states that Joseph Edwin Power, Jr. was arrested on October 22nd, 1961 after he and Jack Ruby got into a fight.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective R. W. Westphal, states that Victor B. Nelms is a self-employed painting contractor. He was arrested for being drunk and disorderly at the Silver Spur in 1953.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 26, 1964]

Criminal intelligence report addressed to Captain W. P. Gannaway of the Special Service Bureau in Dallas, Texas. The report, which was submitted by detective R. W. Westphal, states that Harold W. Hodges is a self-employed painting contractor aged 39 years. On April 3, 1955, Hodges and four others were celebrating at the Silver Spur after curfew. When Jack Ruby told them to leave, he began to use abusive language and brandish a pistol. A tussle ensued and the police arrived soon after.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Carrollton Chronicle (Carrollton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 26, 1964 (open access)

The Carrollton Chronicle (Carrollton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 26, 1964

Weekly newspaper from Carrollton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 26, 1964
Creator: Sindik, Nicholas J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Carrollton Chronicle (Carrollton, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 26, 1964 (open access)

The Carrollton Chronicle (Carrollton, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 26, 1964

Weekly newspaper from Carrollton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: Sindik, Nicholas J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Insurance swindle] (open access)

[News Script: Insurance swindle]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about events at the Dallas seminar of the National Association of Claimants' Counsel of America, including honoring Federal Judge T. Whitfield Davidson of Dallas, and speaker Jacob D. Fuchsberg, attorney in New York and president of NACCA.
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Hospital dedication] (open access)

[News Script: Hospital dedication]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the dedication of the new wing of the East Town Osteopathic Hospital in Dallas.
Date: January 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Circus] (open access)

[News Script: Circus]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the opening performance of the Hamid-Morton Circus, sponsored by the Dallas Police and Firefighters Association, including midget clowns and lion and tiger taming acts.
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Social science group] (open access)

[News Script: Social science group]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Joe B. Frantz, head of the University of Texas history department talking about Dallas and the sociology of reactions to Dallas and the assassination of President Kennedy, including people refusing to take jobs in Dallas, or wanting to come to Dallas, as well as a feeling of guilt for Dallas.
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Bowling] (open access)

[News Script: Bowling]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the National All Star Bowling Championships in Dallas.
Date: January 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Swimming] (open access)

[News Script: Swimming]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the Dallas YMCA's Olympic-themed membership drive.
Date: January 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Globe] (open access)

[News Script: Globe]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a 17th century globe at the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest in Dallas.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Ruby trial] (open access)

[News Script: Ruby trial]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about three jurors being selected for Jack Ruby's trial in Dallas.
Date: February 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 183 tunnel] (open access)

[News Script: 183 tunnel]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the construction of the tunnel on Highway 183 serving the southern entrance to the Greater Southwest Airport in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Date: May 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Mrs. Rogers] (open access)

[News Script: Mrs. Rogers]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the mother of Ginger Rogers visiting Dallas, Texas.
Date: May 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Ruby] (open access)

[News Script: Ruby]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, Jack Ruby slamming his head into the wall of his cell.
Date: April 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Boots] (open access)

[News Script: Boots]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Market Hall in Dallas exhibiting the Southwestern Men's and Boy's Apparel Club items.
Date: April 26, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library