[Envelope by O. T. Coley]

Envelope by O. T. Coley to the Dallas Chief of Police.
Date: February 29, 1964
Creator: Coley, O. T.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Attainment for Roscoe A. White] (open access)

[Certificate of Attainment for Roscoe A. White]

Certificate from the Dallas Police Academy which certifies that Roscoe A. White completed a course of 480 hours in General Police Science.
Date: February 28, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. T. Coley to Dallas Chief of Police, February 28, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from O. T. Coley to Dallas Chief of Police, February 28, 1964]

Letter from O. T. Coley to Dallas Chief of Police, requesting information regarding the gun used in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Date: February 28, 1964
Creator: Coley, O. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. T. Coley to the Chief of Police, February 28, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from O. T. Coley to the Chief of Police, February 28, 1964]

Letter from O. T. Coley of Coley's McRay Truck Stop and Cafe to the Chief of Police, requesting information regarding the gun that was used to kill President John. F. Kennedy.
Date: February 28, 1964
Creator: Coley, O. T.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum by Charles Batchelor for benefit sales for Dallas firemen, February 28, 1964] (open access)

[Memorandum by Charles Batchelor for benefit sales for Dallas firemen, February 28, 1964]

Memorandum by Charles Batchelor concerning benefit sales for the families of four Dallas firemen who lost their lives. A benefit was to be held at Ward's Drug Stores donating all of their sales to the Policemen's and Firemen's Welfare Fund.
Date: February 28, 1964
Creator: Batchelor, Charles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Chief J. E. Curry - Corsicana Daily Sun Clipping, February 19, 1964] (open access)

[Letter to Chief J. E. Curry - Corsicana Daily Sun Clipping, February 19, 1964]

Part of a 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. The document is a newspaper clipping from the Corsicana Daily Sun. A photograph shows Lee Harvey Oswald posing with his weapons.
Date: February 27, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Clipping
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 W. S. Biggio, February 27, 1964 #2] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by W. S. Biggio, February 27, 1964 #2]

Criminal intelligence report by detective W. S. Biggio which states that a 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
[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 by J. R. Leavelle] (open access)

[Supplementary Offense Report by J. R. Leavelle]

Photocopy of a 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 by J. R. Leavelle, concerning an interview with John Merrick #1] (open access)

[Supplementary Offense Report by J. R. Leavelle, concerning an interview with John Merrick #1]

Supplementary Offense Report by J. R. Leavelle, concerning an interview with John Merrick. 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 by J. R. Leavelle, concerning an interview with John Merrick #2] (open access)

[Supplementary Offense Report by J. R. Leavelle, concerning an interview with John Merrick #2]

Supplementary Offense Report by J. R. Leavelle, concerning an interview with John Merrick where he stated he believed Jack Ruby introduced him to Lee Harvey Oswald at a health club.
Date: February 27, 1964
Creator: Leavelle, J. R.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Supplementary Offense Report by J. R. Leavelle, concerning an interview with John Merrick #3] (open access)

[Supplementary Offense Report by J. R. Leavelle, concerning an interview with John Merrick #3]

Supplementary Offense Report by J. R. Leavelle, concerning an interview with John Merrick where he stated he believed Jack Ruby introduced him to Lee Harvey Oswald at a health club.
Date: February 27, 1964
Creator: Leavelle, J. R.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Supplementary Offense Report - John Merrick Interview, February 27, 1964] (open access)

[Supplementary Offense Report - John Merrick Interview, February 27, 1964]

Supplementary Offense Report concerning an interview with John Merrick where he states he believes 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
[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
[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
[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
[Report to W. P. Gannaway by L. D. Stringfellow, February 25, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by L. D. Stringfellow, February 25, 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 L. D. Stringfellow, regards an interview with Ray Brantley. Brantley, who owns a Ray's Hardware & Sporting Goods, stated that Jack Ruby ordered .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver on May 10th, 1963. A photocopy of the revolver's registration is attached to the report.
Date: February 25, 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 25, 1964] (open access)

[Report to W. P. Gannaway by R. W. Westphal, February 25, 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 James B. Cone is a supervisor for the City Transportation Company. Cone said that he did not know anything about Jack Ruby's personal life.
Date: February 25, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Gantry, February 24, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Gantry, February 24, 1964]

Threatening letter by Sam Gantry against President Johnson and his family. The letter was sent from Chicago, Illinois.
Date: February 24, 1964
Creator: Gantry, Sam
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History