T37 The State of Texas vs. Jack Ruby: Second Supplemental Transcript for Appeal

Object number1994.002.0012.0002

Date06/10/1966

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ObjectDocument

Credit LineDallas County District Clerk Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

MediumPaper

Dimensions14 × 8 1/2 × 5/16 in. (35.6 × 21.6 × 0.8 cm)

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DescriptionSecond Supplemental Transcript filed on June 10, 1966. This supplemental transcript summarizes all proceedings conducted against and for Jack Ruby by the State of Texas and his lawyers in the case titled No. E-4010-J, since September 1, 1964, the date his defense lawyers filed the appeal. Transcript retains original blue covers and is 47 photocopied pages. There is an original signature for Pat Dalton, Deputy, with notary seal on the last page. Typed text on cover: "Second Supplemental Transcript No. E-4010-J The State of Texas, Plaintiff vs. Jack Rubenstein alias Jack Ruby, Defendant In Criminal District Court No. 3 of Dallas County, Texas Before the Honorable Louis T. Holland, Judge Thereof Presiding Jack Rubenstein alias Jack Ruby, Appellant vs. The State of Texas, Appellee Appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas at Austin, Texas Hon. Phil Burleson 2420 LTV Tower Dallas, Texas Hon. Sol Dann 1820 David Stott Bldg Detroit, Michigan Joe Tonnahill [sic] Tonnahill [sic] Bldg Jasper, Texas Hon. William Khuntsler [sic] 511 Fifty Avenue New York City, New York Hon. Sam Houston Clinton 308 West 11th Street Austin, Texas Hon. Elmer Gertz 120 South La Salle Street Chicago, Illinois Attorneys for Defendant Offense: Murder with malice, as charged in the indictment."

Curatorial Commentary

The Museum recorded oral histories with Ruby defense attorneys Joe Tonahill and Phil Burleson. - Stephen Fagin, Curator