Robert Denson Oral History

Object number2008.001.0031

Date04/24/2008

ClassificationsOral Histories

Oral history interview subject Robert B. Denson

Oral history interviewer Stephen Fagin

Oral history interviewer C. Dealey Campbell

ObjectOral history

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

MediumBorn digital (.m2ts file)

Dimensions128 Minutes

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DescriptionVideotaped oral history interview with Robert Denson. As chief investigator for the Jack Ruby defense team from December 1963 to March 1964, Denson interviewed more than 100 acquaintances of Ruby. Denson was heavily involved with defense preparations and sat behind Ruby during the course of the trial. Shortly after the trial, Denson wrote the book Destiny in Dallas (1964). Interview conducted at Mr. Denson's home on April 24, 2008 by Stephen Fagin, Associate Curator, and C. Dealey Campbell of the Dallas Historical Society. The interview is two hours and eight minutes long.

Curatorial Commentary

Mr. Denson passed away on December 18, 2010. - Stephen Fagin, Associate Curator