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[Emancipation Claim for Slaves of James Buchanan]

Description: Legal document from James Buchanan expressing a claim for Emancipation of his slaves. The following sections of text include the dealings within the county courts of Mercer and April within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, where his claim for emancipation was acknowledged and ordered to be recorded.
Date: November 29, 1834
Creator: Buchanan, James M.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Legal Document for the Sale of Two Slaves]

Description: Legal document certifying that James L. Dickson received two negro boys from his mother's estate, though they are "in possession of his Brother David C. Dickson." According to the document David owes James a total of $148 for the slaves "due from David on final settlement."
Date: August 7, 1841
Creator: Massie, J. C.
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Jury Trial: Volume 1, March 1964

Description: First volume of court transcription documenting the trial in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby. The proceedings include examination of several witnesses, submissions of evidence, and statements by the attorneys on March 4, 1964. Index to witnesses, exhibits, and other information is at the start of the document.
Date: March 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Jury Trial: Volume 4, March 1964

Description: Fourth volume of court transcription documenting the trial in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby. The proceedings include examination of several witnesses, submissions of evidence, and statements by the attorneys on March 9, 1964. Index to witnesses and exhibits is at the start of the document.
Date: March 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Sanity Hearing, June 1966

Description: Court transcription for a sanity hearing in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby. The proceedings include examination of several witnesses, submissions of evidence, and statements by the attorneys. Index to witnesses and exhibits is at the start of the document; certifications of the transcript are at the end of the document, signed by the court reporter, the assistant district attorney, and the judge.
Date: June 21, 1966
Creator: Kinsey, E. B.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Examination of Prospective Jurors: Volume 7, February 1964

Description: Seventh volume of court transcription documenting voir dire proceedings in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby to choose a jury. The hearing includes examination of several potential jurors and statements by the attorneys on February 26, 1964. Index to prospective jurors is at the start of the document.
Date: February 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number 39,613. Brief for Appellee, The State of Texas

Description: Legal brief compiled by the district attorneys for the State of Texas in preparation for hearings in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals regarding the decision of Texas v. Jack Ruby. It includes excerpts of transcripts and exhibits from Ruby's previous trial, with legal analysis, and citations for previous cases and Texas laws.
Date: May 1966
Creator: Douglas, Leon; Wade, Henry; Alexander, William F.; Watts, Frank W.; Alsup, Al & Williamson, James M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Jury Trial: Volume 7, March 1964

Description: Seventh volume of court transcription documenting the trial in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby. The proceedings include examination of several witnesses, submissions of evidence, and statements by the attorneys on March 12, 1964. Index to witnesses, exhibits, and other information is at the start of the document.
Date: March 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Examination of Prospective Jurors: Volume 1, February 1964

Description: First volume of court transcription documenting voir dire proceedings in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby to choose a jury. The hearing includes examination of several potential jurors and statements by the attorneys February 17-18, 1964. Index to prospective jurors and other information is at the start of the document.
Date: February 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Writ of Habeas Corpus Number 1193. Bail Hearing [Part 2], January 1964

Description: Court transcription documenting the continuation of a bail hearing for Jack Ruby, including the examination of several witnesses and statements by the attorneys January 20-21, 1964. Index to witnesses and exhibits is at the start of the document.
Date: January 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Examination of Prospective Jurors: Volume 4, February 1964

Description: Fourth volume of court transcription documenting voir dire proceedings in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby to choose a jury. The hearing includes examination of several potential jurors and statements by the attorneys February 21-22, 1964. Index to prospective jurors and oexhibits is at the start of the document.
Date: February 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number 39,613. Per Curiam Opinion

Description: Statement made by Judge Louis T. Holland documenting his decision regarding a habeas corpus proceeding. Holland's opinion indicates that a sanity hearing will be impaneled for Jack Ruby immediately, ahead of hearings related to Ruby's appeal (Cause No. 37,900).
Date: May 18, 1966
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Jury Trial: Volume 6, March 1964

Description: Sixth volume of court transcription documenting the trial in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby. The proceedings include examination of several witnesses, submissions of evidence, and statements by the attorneys on March 11, 1964. Index to witnesses, exhibits, and other information is at the start of the document.
Date: March 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Hearing on Defendant's Motion for a Change of Venue: Volume 3, February 1964

Description: Third volume of court transcription documenting a hearing in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby on the defendant's motion for a change of venue. The hearing includes examination of several witnesses and statements by the attorneys February 12-14, 1964 with closing statements. Index to witnesses, exhibits, and other information is at the start of the document.
Date: February 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

[Cause Number 39,613]. Amicus Curiae Brief for Jack Ruby

Description: Legal brief compiled for Jack Ruby in preparation for hearings in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. It includes excerpts of transcripts and exhibits from Ruby's previous trial, with legal analysis, and citations for previous cases and Texas laws. Indexes to topical analysis, case authorities, statutes, and other authorities is at the start of the document.
Date: February 28, 1965
Creator: Belli, Melvin M., 1907-1996
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Examination of Prospective Jurors: Volume 6, February 1964

Description: Sixth volume of court transcription documenting voir dire proceedings in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby to choose a jury. The hearing includes examination of several potential jurors and statements by the attorneys on February 25, 1964. Index to prospective jurors is at the start of the document.
Date: February 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Full Proceedings, 1963-1964

Description: Court transcription documenting all proceedings in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby on the charge of "murder with malice" before Ruby's appeal. The proceedings include copies of all motions, statements, and other court filings made in the case, starting with the grand jury indictment until the adjournment of the trial. Index to filings and other information is at the start of the document.
Date: September 1, 1964
Creator: Shaw, Bill
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Examination of Prospective Jurors: Volume 3, February 1964

Description: Third volume of court transcription documenting voir dire proceedings in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby to choose a jury. The hearing includes examination of several potential jurors and statements by the attorneys on February 20, 1964. Index to prospective jurors is at the start of the document.
Date: February 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number 37,900. Amicus Curiae Brief for Appellant, Jack Ruby

Description: Photocopy of a legal brief compiled for Jack Ruby and filed by his defense attoneys in preparation for hearings in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. It is split into two volumes: (1) excerpts of transcripts and exhibits from Ruby's previous trial, with legal analysis, citations for previous cases and Texas laws, and (2) exhibits A-D providing other documentation. An index to topical arguments and other information for the first volume is at the start of the document.
Date: June 15, 1966
Creator: Tonahill, Joe H. & Colvin, Emmett, Jr.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Jury Trial: Volume 3, March 1964

Description: Third volume of court transcription documenting the trial in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby. The proceedings include examination of several witnesses, submissions of evidence, and statements by the attorneys on March 6, 1964. Index to witnesses, exhibits, and other information is at the start of the document.
Date: March 1964
Creator: Muleady, James J. & Stinebaugh, Shirley M.
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number 2076. Proceedings on Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1965-1966

Description: Reproductions of court transcription documenting all proceedings related to a writ of habeas corpus filed during summer 1965 when a new judge was assigned for all further proceedings in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby. The proceedings include copies of all motions, statements, and other court filings made in the case. Index to filings and other information is at the start of the document.
Date: March 18, 1966
Creator: Shaw, Bill
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Cause Number E. 4010-J. Full Proceedings, 1963-1964, Second Supplemental Transcript

Description: Court transcription documenting all proceedings in the case of Texas v. Jack Ruby on the charge of "murder with malice." The proceedings include copies of all motions, statements, and other court filings made in the case after the first transcript and supplement were compiled. Index to filings and other information is at the start of the document.
Date: June 24, 1966
Creator: Shaw, Bill
Partner: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
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