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Charles Tessmer Oral History

Videotaped oral history interview with Charles Tessmer. A notable criminal defense lawyer in Dallas for more than fifty years, Tessmer was friends with Jack Ruby at the time of the Kennedy assassination. Following Ruby's arrest, Tessmer recalled being offered the opportunity to join Ruby's defense team, which he declined. Interview conducted at Mr. Tessmer's office on March 13, 2000 by Bob Porter. The interview is one hour and thirteen minutes long.

Object Details
Object title:

Charles Tessmer Oral History

Date:

03/13/2000

Medium:

Hi-8 videotape

Dimensions:

Duration: 73 Minutes

Credit line:

Oral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2000.020.0003

Curatorial Note:

Charles William Tessmer passed away on July 3, 2003. -- Stephen Fagin, Curator

Charles Tessmer Oral History

Videotaped oral history interview with Charles Tessmer. A notable criminal defense lawyer in Dallas for more than fifty years, Tessmer was friends with Jack Ruby at the time of the Kennedy assassination. Following Ruby's arrest, Tessmer recalled being offered the opportunity to join Ruby's defense team, which he declined. Interview conducted at Mr. Tessmer's office on March 13, 2000 by Bob Porter. The interview is one hour and thirteen minutes long.

Object Details
Object title:

Charles Tessmer Oral History

Date:

03/13/2000

Terms:

Oral histories

Jack Ruby trial

Attorney

Ruby, Jack

Tessmer, Charles

Dallas

Dallas and 1960s History and Culture (OHC)

Jack Ruby (OHC)

Medium:

Hi-8 videotape

Dimensions:

Duration: 73 Minutes

Credit line:

Oral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2000.020.0003

Curatorial Note:

Charles William Tessmer passed away on July 3, 2003. -- Stephen Fagin, Curator