T10 Transcript of The State vs Ruby, Examination of Prospective Jurors, Volume 5

Object number2010.027.0798

Date02/24/1964

ClassificationsDocuments

ObjectTranscript

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

MediumPaper

Dimensions11 1/8 × 8 9/16 × 15/16 in. (28.3 × 21.7 × 2.4 cm)

Collections

DescriptionTranscript of The State of Texas vs. Jack Rubenstein alias Jack Ruby, Statement of Facts, Examination of Prospective Jurors, Volume 5. 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: Mrs. Mildred McCollum, Steve Mueck, Mrs. Maria Springgob, George W. Roberts Jr., A. E. Parrott, Lee Oscar Elder, A. C. Phillips, A. B. Garza, M. C. David, Robert J. McCrary, Harry E. Smith, H. L. Eckert and R. S. McKeever. Mildred McCollum was selected to the jury. Transcript retains original thick gray covers; pages are numbered 1014 - 1205, 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 Five February 24, 1964 - Pages 1014 - 1205 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