/internal/media/dispatcher/72282/fullJohn A. "Jack" Crichton Oral History07/06/2001Duration: 61 MinutesHi-8 videotapeOral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza2001.001.00090Videotaped oral history interview with John A. "Jack" Crichton -- An oil and gas company executive and longtime chairman of the board of Arabian American Development Co., Mr. Crichton was working with Dallas Civil Defense in 1963 and obtained a translator for Marina Oswald after her husband's arrest. Mr. Crichton was also a friend of George DeMohrenschildt, an acquaintance of Lee Harvey Oswald. In 1964, he unsuccessfully ran for Texas governor against incumbent John Connally. Recorded 7/6/2001.
Videotaped oral history interview with John A. "Jack" Crichton. An oil and gas company executive and longtime chairman of the board of Arabian American Development Co., Crichton worked for Dallas Civil Defense in 1963 and obtained a translator for Marina Oswald after her husband's arrest. Crichton was also a friend of George DeMohrenschildt, an acquaintance of Lee Harvey Oswald. In 1964, he unsuccessfully ran for Texas governor against incumbent John Connally.
Interview recorded at Mr. Crichton's office on July 6, 2001 by Bob Porter and Stephen Fagin. The interview is one hour and one minute long.Oral Histories6495321282Oral historyVideotaped oral history interview with John A. "Jack" Crichton. An oil and gas company executive and longtime chairman of the board of Arabian American Development Co., Crichton worked for Dallas Civil Defense in 1963 and obtained a translator for Marina Oswald after her husband's arrest. Crichton was also a friend of George DeMohrenschildt, an acquaintance of Lee Harvey Oswald. In 1964, he unsuccessfully ran for Texas governor against incumbent John Connally.
Interview recorded at Mr. Crichton's office on July 6, 2001 by Bob Porter and Stephen Fagin. The interview is one hour and one minute long.Oral historiesInterviewsArrestConnally, JohnOswald, Lee HarveyOswald, Marinade Mohrenschildt, GeorgeCrichton, JackDallasLee Harvey Oswald (OHC)Dallas and 1960s History and Culture (OHC)Community Leaders (OHC)Because of the late Mr. Crichton's ties to the intelligence community, relationship with George de Mohrenschildt, political background, and connections within the Dallas Police Department and other entities, he has been mentioned in a number of assassination-related books over the years. As a result, his oral history has generated some interest and is among those most frequently requested for research. Mr. Crichton passed away on December 10, 2007. -- Stephen Fagin, Curator