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T09 Transcript of The State vs Ruby, Examination of Prospective Jurors, Volume 4
T09 Transcript of The State vs Ruby, Examination of Prospective Jurors, Volume 4

T09 Transcript of The State vs Ruby, Examination of Prospective Jurors, Volume 4

Object number2010.027.0650
Date02/21/1964 - 02/22/1964
ClassificationsDocuments
ObjectTranscript
Credit LineThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection/Estate of Melvin Belli
MediumPaper
Dimensions11 3/16 × 8 5/8 × 1 in. (28.4 × 21.9 × 2.5 cm)
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DescriptionTranscript of The State of Texas vs. Jack Rubenstein alias Jack Ruby, Statement of Facts, Examination of Prospective Jurors, Volume 4. Melvin Belli, Joe Tonahill, Phil Burleson and Sam Brody spoke for Ruby; 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: Bill Bohannan (continued), James C. Bland, Herbert Goellner, Mrs. Frank R. Nelson, Mildred M. Nance, Harry L. Eldredge, Allen W. McCoy, E. D. Spence, Helen B. Platt, Mrs. Louise Richardson, John A. House, Mrs. Novlyn T. Ohlson, Mrs. Josephine R. Lee, Mrs. Joy Parker and Leon Cook. Allen McCoy was selected to the jury. Transcribed by court reporters James J. Muleady and Shirley M. Stinebaugh as indicated in footnote on bottom of each page. Transcript retains original covers of thick gray paper; pages are numbered 782 - 1013, typed on 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 Four February 21 - 22, 1964 - Pages 782 - 1013 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. In addition, June McCoy, widow of juror Allen McCoy, recorded an oral history with the Museum. - Stephen Fagin, Curator
The late Allen McCoy was one of only three jurors known to have kept notes or a diary during the Jack Ruby trial. Unlike jury foreman Max E. Causey and juror J. Waymon Rose, both of whom wrote complete narratives of their trial experiences, Mr. McCoy only documented the jury selection process across eighteen double-sided pages of handwritten notes. Unfortunately, he ran out of paper before the trial began. His complete collection of notes can be read in our online collection (2002.050.0005). These notes were donated to the Museum in 2002 by McCoy's widow, the late June McCoy. - Stephen Fagin, Curator