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- [Letter from McCarty Moore to John E. Surratt, December 31, 1925]
- Letter from W. McCarty Moore to John E. Surratt at the Kessler Plan Association congratulating the Association on the success of the Kessler Plan. The letter included a check for $50 for a membership subscription.
- [Letter from Captain D. E. Walsh of Dallas, Texas Identification and Records to Spokane, Washington Sergeant of Police Walter A. Hogan - 1937/12/03]
- Letter from Captain D. E. Walsh of Identification and Records in Dallas, Texas to Sergeant Walter A. Hogan of the Spokane, Washington Police Department letting him know that he is enclosing a photograph and criminal record of Harvey Bailey. He also provides the city police numbers where information can be obtained regarding Albert Bates and George Kelley.
- A Master Plan for Dallas, Texas, Report 10: Housing
- Report providing information about the ongoing city planning for Dallas, Texas that started with the Kessler Plan in 1911. This report includes findings on the existing housing in Dallas, the minimum standards for the housing, and a "Proposed Comprehensive Housing Plan for Dallas." Also included are maps and tables exhibiting the housing areas and population statistics in certain housing areas.
- [Sunset Pumping Station Equipment]
- Photograph of equipment for Sunset Pumping Station. A handwritten note on the reverse reads: "Part of new equip. & piping going into Sunset pump stn addtn."
- [Aerial View of Crawford Park and Surrounding Area]
- Photograph of Crawford Park and its surrounding area in Dallas, Texas. The park, which contains a portion of Prairie Creek, sits directly below Elam Road and Freddie Street and to the right of what appears to be a railroad. Subdivisions containing houses are visible along the top of the photograph.
- [Aerial View of Crawford Park and Surrounding Area]
- Photograph of Crawford Park and its surrounding area in Dallas, Texas. The park, which contains a portion of Prairie Creek, sits below Freddie Street and Elam Road, and to the right of what appears to be a railroad. Subdivisions containing houses are visible along the top of the picture.
- [Mugshots of Jack Ruby #3]
- Mugshots taken of Jack Ruby on December 5, 1954.. In the first photograph, Ruby is faced so that his left profile visible. Ruby looks into the camera in the second photograph. His hair is slicked back and he wears a white collared shirt.
- [Case Report by D. L. Blankenship, December 8, 1954]
- Case report by D. L. Blankenship regarding the arrest of Jack Leon Ruby for "permitting consumption during forbidden hours on Sunday."
- [Case Report for Prior Arrest of Jack Ruby]
- Case report on a prior arrest of Jack Ruby. Ruby was arrested for allowing two patrons to consume alcohol during forbidden hours.
- [Kidd Springs Park, December 1959]
- Photograph of Kidd Springs Park with trees scattered in clusters throughout the park. A small man-made pond is surrounded by a walking path that is partially obscured by deep green trees. Streets separate the Kidd Springs Park from the neighboring suburban residential area. Additional park features include: a pool, two (2) parking lots, and a baseball field.
- [Giraffe Exhibit at Marsalis Zoo]
- Photograph of two fully grown giraffes and a younger one in the giraffe exhibit.
- [Pair of Elephants at Marsalis Zoo]
- Photograph of two adult elephants in a large exhibit. The two are gathered close to a far corner, away from the fence where visitors line up to see them.
- [Photograph of a Park in Dallas]
- Photograph of a city park and playground in Dallas. A slide is in the foreground, a mary-go-round, two seesaws and a swing set are further back in the playground. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
- [Photograph of a Playground]
- Photograph of a city park and playground in Dallas. A slide is in the foreground, a mary-go-round, two seesaws and a swing set are further back in the playground. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
- [Letter from Bob Chester to Lee Harvey Oswald, December 9, 1962]
- Photocopy of a letter from Bob Chester to Lee Harvey Oswald, on December 9, 1962, attempting to figure out if Oswald's photography could be of any use to the Socialist Worker Party.
- [Letter to Lee Harvey Oswald from Bob Chester, December 9, 1962]
- Letter addressed to Lee Harvey Oswald. The letter, which was written by Bob Chester, regards reproductions which Oswald has offered to make for his company.
- [Letter from James J. Tormey to Lee Harvey Oswald, December 13, 1962]
- Photocopy of a letter from James J. Tormey to Lee Harvey Oswald, on December 13, 1962, telling him they have received photographs he has sent them, and that they will keep them on file until they need them.
- [Letter from Louis Weinstock to Lee Harvey Oswald, December 19, 1962]
- Photocopy of a letter from Louis Weinstock to Lee Harvey Oswald, on December 19, 1962, thanking him for sending enlarged pictures that will help make it known that The Worker is available.
- [Letter to Lee Harvey Oswald from James J. Tormey, December 13, 1962]
- Letter addressed to Lee Harvey Oswald. The letter, which was written by James J. Tormey of the Gus Hall - Benjamin J. Davis Defense Committee, regards Oswald's production of photographic reproductions.
- [Aerial View of Arcadia Park and Surrounding Area]
- Photograph of Arcadia Park and its surrounding area located in Dallas, Texas. The park is located by the center of the photograph, and is surrounded by empty land to the left and a residential area to the right.
- [Aerial View of Bonnie View Park and Surrounding Area]
- Photograph of Bonnie View Park and its surrounding area in Dallas, Texas. The park, which contains a pool and parking lot, is visible near the center of the picture. It is mostly surrounded by residential suburbs with some larger buildings sitting near the top of the photo.
- [Affidavit In Any Fact by Kenneth Hudson Croy]
- Affidavit In Any Fact by Kenneth H. Croy concerning his duties and witness to the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald. Croy describes the events of the morning of November 24, 1963 and his assignments. He states that he was positioned at the foot of the ramp in the basement of City Hall observing the reporters. He describes seeing a man run into the crowd and shoot Oswald.
- [Affidavit in Any Fact by Kenneth Hudson Croy]
- Affidavit in any fact by Kenneth Hudson Croy, who describes his duties and witness to the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald.
- [Confidential Report of Long Distance Calls from Jack Ruby's Residence]
- Carbon copy of a confidential list of long distance phone calls made from Jack Ruby's home telephone from October 19th to November 20th, 1963.
- [Correspondence Between Donald T. Appell and J. E. Curry]
- Correspondence between Donald T. Appell and J. E. Curry. Appell requested that the Dallas Police Department forward a list of items recovered at Oswald's residence. Curry's response stated that the delay was due to increased business and that a list was enclosed.
- [The Dan Smoot Report, Volume 9, December 1963 #1]
- Two issues of The Dan Smoot Report which were published in December of 1963. These newsletters are devoted to a discussion of the Kennedy assassination, particularly Lee Harvey Oswald's motivations and childhood.
- [The Dan Smoot Report, Volume 9, December 1963 #2]
- Issue of The Dan Smoot Report published in December of 1963. The newsletter is devoted to a discussion of the Kennedy assassination, particularly Lee Harvey Oswald's motivations and childhood.
- [Elm Fork Park South Highway 114, December 1963]
- Photograph of an aerial overview of the Elm Fork Park region with South Highway 114. Barren land covers large portions of photograph with trees sporadically covering sections of the landscape.
- [Envelope from J. J. Barnes to Dallas Police Department]
- Envelope from J. J. Barnes to the Chief of Detectives of the Dallas, Texas Police Department.
- [Inquiries from Citizens]
- Letters addressed to the Dallas Police Department from citizens. The writer of the first letter requests information regarding the funeral of Lee Harvey Oswald. This is followed by a carbon copy of a response from Chief Curry, who states he knows no more than the fact that the service took place in Fort Worth, Texas. The last two letters are of an inflammatory nature. A newspaper clipping is titled "Dallas Chief Tells Inquiry of Security" and states that Chief Curry spoke for three hours on the security role of the police force.
- [Interrogation of Karen Lynn Bennett]
- Photocopy of a typed interrogation of Karen Lynn Bennett, also known as Little Lynn, who worked as a stripper at the Carousel Club. In the interrogation, she answers questions regarding Jack Ruby's sexual encounters, Jack Ruby's friends, and her relationship with Jack Ruby.
- [Letter by J. J. Barnes to Chief of Detectives]
- Letter from J. J. Barnes, Chief of Police of Douglas, Georgia, to the Chief of Detectives of the Dallas, Texas Police Department. Barnes asks whether Ingram G. Oswald is related to Lee Harvey Oswald.
- [Letter to J. J. Barnes from M. W. Stevenson #1]
- Carbon copy of a letter from M. W. Stevenson, Deputy Chief of Police, to J. J. Barnes, the Chief of Police of Douglas, Georgia. The letter is responding to an inquiry by J. J. Barnes. Barnes asked whether Ingram G. Oswald could be related to Lee Harvey Oswald. The Deputy Chief of Police responds that to his knowledge there is no relation.
- [Letter to J. J. Barnes from M. W. Stevenson #2]
- Carbon copy of a letter from M. W. Stevenson, Deputy Chief of Police, to J. J. Barnes, the Chief of Police of Douglas, Georgia. The letter is responding to an inquiry by J. J. Barnes, who asked whether Ingram G. Oswald could be related to Lee Harvey Oswald. The Deputy Chief of Police responds that to his knowledge there is no relation.
- [Letter to J. J. Barnes from M. W. Stevenson #3]
- Carbon copy of a letter from M. W. Stevenson, Deputy Chief of Police, to J. J. Barnes, the Chief of Police of Douglas, Georgia. The letter is responding to an inquiry by J. J. Barnes, who asked whether Ingram G. Oswald could be related to Lee Harvey Oswald. The Deputy Chief of Police responds that to his knowledge there is no relation.
- [Letter to J. J. Barnes from M. W. Stevenson #4]
- Carbon copy of a letter from M. W. Stevenson, Deputy Chief of Police, to J. J. Barnes, the Chief of Police of Douglas, Georgia. The letter is responding to an inquiry by J. J. Barnes, who asked whether Ingram G. Oswald could be related to Lee Harvey Oswald. The Deputy Chief of Police responds that to his knowledge there is no relation.
- [Letters from Citizens]
- A collection of letters received from citizens. The letters' subjects range from appreciation of Chief Curry, requests to forward presents to Marina Oswald's children, to circulating rumors regarding the applause of schoolchildren at President Kennedy's death.
- [Letters Regarding Christmas Presents for the Oswald Children]
- Letters regarding the mailing of Christmas presents to Marina Oswald for her children. Chief Curry stated that the presents would be sent through the Secret Service. In addition, Mr. Renwick Bell requested that he be sent a copy of the speech President Kennedy was unable to give. Chief Curry responded that he did not have a copy, but that the speech had been read over the television and published in many papers.
- [List of long distance telephone calls made by Jack Ruby]
- List of long distance telephone calls made by Jack Ruby from October 19, 1963, to November 20, 1963, from his residence telephone.
- [Report by K. L. Anderton]
- Handwritten report by K. L. Anderton, concerning narcotics involvement of Jack Ruby.
- [Report concerning an interview with B. S. Clardy]
- Report to Chief J. E. Curry by C. C. Wallace concerning an interview with B. S. Clardy. Wallace states Clardy was interviewed regarding additional information not included in his original report. Clardy described his activities after Oswald was shot and stated that he was interviewed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- [Report concerning an interview with D. R. Archer]
- Report to Chief J. E. Curry by C. C. Wallace concerning an interview with D. R. Archer. Wallace states that he interviewed D. R. Archer, who claimed he did not know Jack Ruby.
- [Report concerning an interview with H. G. Reynolds]
- Report to Chief J. E. Curry by C. C. Wallace concerning an interview with H. B. Reynolds. Wallace states that Reynolds' interview was essentially the same as his original report, but he added that he did not know Jack Ruby.
- [Report concerning an interview with Howard Holly]
- Report to Chief J. E. Curry by Jack Revill concerning an interview with Harold Holly. Revill states that Holly was interviewed as to any information he might have concerning the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald. Holly stated that he was assigned to work traffic the morning of the shooting, and that while there that an unknown reserve police officer said he passed Jack Ruby into the basement of City Hall after Ruby presented press credentials.
- [Report concerning an interview with James C. McCain]
- Report to Chief J. E. Curry by F. I. Cornwall concerning an interview with Reserve Officer Sergeant James C. McCain. Cornwall states that McCain was interviewed as to any information he might have had concerning the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald which was not covered in his original report. McCain stated that he had nothing of significance to add and that he had not been contacted by a federal agency at that time.
- [Report concerning an interview with R. L. Lowery]
- Report to Chief J. E. Curry by P. G. McCaghren concerning an interview with R. L. Lowery. McCaghren states that Lowery's interview was essentially the same as his original report, but he added details regarding the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald. Lowery also stated that he had been interviewed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation about the incident.
- [Report concerning an interview with W. E. Chambers]
- Report to Chief J. E. Curry by C. C. Wallace concerning an interview with W. E. Chambers. Wallace states that Chambers was interviewed regarding additional information not included in his original report. Chambers added that he did not know Jack Ruby prior to the shooting.
- [Report concerning an interview with William J. Newman]
- Report to Chief J. E. Curry by Jack Revill concerning an interview with William J. Newman. In the interview Newman stated that he saw an unknown white male run down the Main Street ramp into the basement of the City Hall approximately one minute prior to the shooting of Oswald.
- [Report concerning distance to the City Hall basement]
- Report to Chief J. E. Curry by C. C. Wallace concerning clocking the time and distance between the Western Union Telegraph building and the City Hall basement.
- [Report concerning the activities of Wilford Ray Jones]
- Report to Chief J. E. Curry by P. G. McCaghren concerning the activities and observations of Wilford Ray Jones. McCaghren describes Jones' observations on the morning of the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald, and states that they were not able to ascertain that Jones saw anyone entering the basement of the City Hall.