/internal/media/dispatcher/73760/fullCharles Tessmer Oral History03/13/2000Duration: 73 MinutesHi-8 videotapeOral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza2000.020.00030Videotaped oral history interview with Charles Tessmer -- A notable criminal lawyer in 1963, Mr. Tessmer was a friend of Jack Ruby's and turned down the opportunity to represent him at his trial.Oral Histories635166.350000000010.160000000020483Oral history1.9050038100Videotaped 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.Oral historiesJack Ruby trialAttorneyRuby, JackTessmer, CharlesDallasDallas and 1960s History and Culture (OHC)Jack Ruby (OHC)Charles William Tessmer passed away on July 3, 2003. -- Stephen Fagin, Curator