T06 Transcript of The State vs Ruby, Examination of Prospective Jurors, Volume 1

Object number2010.027.0646

Date02/17/1964 - 02/18/1964

ClassificationsDocuments

ObjectTranscript

Credit LineThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection/Estate of Melvin Belli

MediumPaper

Dimensions11 1/4 × 8 3/4 × 1 3/16 in. (28.6 × 22.2 × 3 cm)

Collections

DescriptionTranscript of The State of Texas vs. Jack Rubenstein alias Jack Ruby, Statement of Facts, Examination of Prospective Jurors, Volume 1. Melvin Belli, Joe Tonahill, Phil Burleson and Sam Brody spoke for Ruby; at the beginning of the proceedings, local lawyer Tom Howard withdraws from serving on Ruby's defense. Henry Wade, Dallas County District Attorney, was the prosecutor, assisted by Jim Bowie, Bill Alexander and Frank Watts. The presiding judge was Judge Joe B. Brown. Prospective jurors examined: Hilliard M. Stone, Mrs. C. C. Cherry, J. E. Saunders and Sherry G. Lundberg. None were selected. Transcribed by court reporters James J. Muleady and Shirley M. Stinebaugh as indicated in footnote on bottom of each page. Transcript retains original gray covers and is typed on 268 pages of thin onionskin paper. Typed text on the cover: "No. E. 4010-J In the Criminal District Court No. 3, of Dallas County, Texas. January Term, A. D. 1964. The State of Texas vs. Jack Rubenstein, alias Jack Ruby. Statement of Facts Examination of Prospective Jurors Volume One February 17 - 18, 1964 - Pages 1 - 268 Copy" Printed at the bottom of the cover: "James J. Muleady Official Court Reporter Phone Davis 1-5882 Dallas, Texas"

Curatorial Commentary

The Museum recorded oral histories with the following individuals named in this document: defense attorneys Joe Tonahill and Phil Burleson and Dallas County D.A. Henry Wade. - Stephen Fagin, Curator