Charles Tessmer Oral History

Object number2000.020.0003

Date03/13/2000

ClassificationsOral Histories

Oral history interview subject Charles Tessmer

Oral history interviewer Bob Porter

ObjectOral history

Credit LineOral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

MediumHi-8 videotape

DimensionsDuration: 73 Minutes

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DescriptionVideotaped oral history interview with Charles Tessmer. A notable criminal defense lawyer in Dallas for more than fifty years, Tessmer was friends with Jack Ruby at the time of the Kennedy assassination. Following Ruby's arrest, Tessmer recalled being offered the opportunity to join Ruby's defense team, which he declined. Interview conducted at Mr. Tessmer's office on March 13, 2000 by Bob Porter. The interview is one hour and thirteen minutes long.

Curatorial Commentary

Charles William Tessmer passed away on July 3, 2003. -- Stephen Fagin, Curator