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Collection of eight items, six signed. Group consists of FDCs signed by Rufus Youngblood and Dallas Police Chief J. E. Curry; a color glossy 12 x 8 ph

Three color 5.5 x 3.5 postcards, one depicting the Dallas Morning News Building and the other two depicting the Triple Underpass from different angles

Original unsigned ticket, 4 x 2.5, to the State Democratic Executive Committee Texas Welcome Dinner in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice Pre

Scarce original gold-colored ticket, number D10710, 4 x 2.5, to the ‘Texas Welcome Dinner’ presented in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice Pr

Scarce original program for the ‘Texas Welcome Dinner’ which was to be held at the Municipal Auditorium in Austin at 7:30 on November 22, 1963, one pa

Five items: postally-used cover signed in black felt tip, “John B. Connally”; TLSs from Congressmen Olin E. Teague and Jim Wright, respectively dated

Texas senator who was in the Dallas motorcade, riding two cars behind Kennedy with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Green Senate Chamber pass, 4 x 2.

Chief of the Dallas Police Department at the time of Kennedy’s assassination (1913–1980). Unused invitation to the Dallas Trade Mart Luncheon schedule

Secret Service agent in Dallas who was commander of the follow-up car detail in Kennedy’s motorcade. Unused invitation to the Dallas Trade Mart Lunche

Unused invitation to the Dallas Trade Mart Luncheon scheduled for November 22, 1963, measuring 7 x 9.75 open, bearing JFK postage stamps affixed to th

Seven items: two satin-finish photos, 4 x 6 and 6 x 4, signed in black felt tip by James T. Tague; color glossy 10 x 8 photos, signed in blue felt tip

Collection of 11 items, consisting of various souvenir typescripts and statements, and two magazine photo, each signed by a member of the motorcade. S

Great collection of 19 commemorative covers or philatelic souvenir cards, most with cachets honoring John F. Kennedy, each signed in ink or ballpoint

Collection of 14 items, primarily consisting of signed photos of various sizes and finishes, along with a couple letters and typescripts, each signed

Amazing collection of 12 color 35mm slides inside 2 x 2 mounts with typed notations, originally taken by Phillip Willis at Dealey Plaza on November 22

Impressive display consisting of five items: a laminated registered letter envelope, 6 x 4.25, addressed by Lee Harvey Oswald to his mother, “U.S.A.,

Collection of 52 items, primarily consisting of ink signatures on off-white 3.5 x 2 cards, as well as a few letters, each signed by a figure associate

Collection of 18 items, consisting almost entirely of souvenir typescripts of firsthand accounts of the assassination and its aftermath by various wit

Souvenir typescript outlining and diagramming Hoffman’s experiences on November 22, seven pages, 8.5 x 11, signed at the top of the first page in blac

Two souvenir typescripts of Brandt’s experience as a witness of the assassination, each one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in black ballpoin

Collection of 20 color 35mm slides inside 2 x 2 mounts with typed notations, depicting Kennedy’s motorcade as well as a few other locations related to

Souvenir typescript of Nellie Connally’s chilling testimony before the Warren Commission, one page, 11 x 8.5, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoi

Souvenir typescript of an interview with Gonzalez from a 1988 interview with the Dallas Morning News, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in

Two identical souvenir typescripts of Secret Service agent Winston G. Lawson’s experience during the assassination, each two pages, 8.5 x 11, signed a

Souvenir typescript excerpted from William Manchester’s Death of a President, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint, “Robert

Handwritten firsthand account of Orr’s experience as a witness of the assassination, two pages, 8.5 x 11, signed at the top in black ballpoint, “Mauri

Souvenir typescript of Dr. Zedlitz’s recollection of the events of November 22 at Parkland Hospital, three pages, 8.5 x 11, initialed at the bottom of

Souvenir typescript of Rusk’s experience in the aftermath of the assassination, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint, “Dean

Handwritten firsthand account of Willmon’s experience as a witness to the assassination, two pages, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in black ballpo

Biographical sheets describing the activities of various reporters on the day of the assassination, three pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, signed on both s

Eyewitness to the Kennedy assassination, referred to as the ‘Lady in Red,’ who stated she witnessed a shooter on the grassy knoll. Color glossy 10 x 8

Witness to the assasination of John F. Kennedy, she was known as the ‘Lady in Red’ due to her long red raincoat she wore that day. Color 11 x 8.5 phot

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the motorcade just moments before the fatal shots rang out, signed in black ink, “Clint Hill” and “I took this photo on Novembe

Mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, bearing four Sam Houston commemorative postage stamps and a January 10, 1964, Houston, Texas, cancellation, signed in bla

Souvenir typescript of Cronkite's famous broadcast, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in ballpoint, "Walter Cronkite." In p...

Five items: two souvenir typescripts describing events at Parkland, one signed by Henry B. Gonzalez and the other signed by Dr. Malcolm O. Perry; an A

Original White House envelope, 8.25 x 5.5, postmarked on the day of the assassination, November 22, 1963. Includes the original promotional materials

Oswald’s personally-owned and -worn ‘sailor suit’ suspenders outfit from when he was a toddler, consisting of buttoning navy cloth with anchor-shaped

Oswald’s personally-owned and -worn necktie. Beige necktie bears a small embroidered crest with no maker’s labels. Accompanied by a letter of authenti

Lee Harvey Oswald’s blue and white bead baby necklace, worn by Oswald as a new born at the French Hospital in New Orleans. The intact necklace measure

ALS signed “Love xxx, Lee,” on a colorful 5.75 x 4.25 nuclear-themed May Day postcard, May 10, 1962. Postcard to his mother reads, in full (with gramm

ALS signed “Your brother, Lee,” two pages, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8, October 22, 1961. Letter to his brother Robert. In full (with grammar and spelling

ALS signed “Love Lee,” three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7.75, January 2, [1962]. Letter to his mother. In full (with grammar

DS, signed “Lee H. Oswald,” one page, 8 x 10.5, September 2, 1959. Reassignment order issued to “Private First Class (E-2) Lee H. Oswald 1653230/6741

Original 1957 Arlington Heights High School ‘Yellow Jacket’ yearbook, 8.25 x 10.75, 151 pages, depicting Oswald in his 10th grade biology class on pag

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6 x 4.25, addressed by Oswald to his mother, “U. S. A., Box 982, Vernon Texas, Mrs. M. Oswald.” Envelope bears a Mins

Hand-addressed air mail envelope, 8.5 x 3.75, addressed by Oswald to, “U. S. A. / To: Washington D. C. / Texas Senator John G. Tower / c/o Senate Buil

Lee Harvey Oswald’s personally-owned and -used child’s organ. The Magnus electric organ measures 11 x 7 x 6, with 15 white keys and 10 black keys. Org

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Lee H. Oswald,” on an off-white slip clipped from a larger document. Matted with a color magazine image of Oswald’s mug

Semi-glossy 14 x 11 photo of Oswald’s family surrounding his casket, signed in the lower right in silver ink by the photographer, Gene Gordon. In fine

Oswald: Self-Portrait in Red album signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Thumbs up! Ed Butler.” In fine condition, with trivial edge wear. The rec

Three pamphlets published by the Cuban Student Directorate of New Orleans during the 1960s, 3.25 x 8.5, entitled “Visit Cuba This Year,” “Cuba Betraye

Collection of 13 items consisting primarily of souvenir typescripts, letters, and photos, each signed by someone associated with the capture of Lee Ha

President of the Tampa chapter of the Fair Play for Cuba Committee who corresponded with Lee Harvey Oswald and later testified before the Warren Commi

Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by R. Kay Anderson, payable to Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald for $10, December 20, 1963, endorsed on the r

Blank black-bordered mourning card, 6 x 3.5, reading, “Thank you, Mrs. Marina N. Oswald and children.” Includes the original mailing envelope, address

Vintage certified mail postal reply card, number 413432, one page both sides, 4.25 x 3, August 18, 1967, signed by Marina Oswald as the recipient usin

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, dated August 14, 1976. Agreement between Oswald and ABC for her to appear on the program Good Night America, with Oswald givin

Oswald’s personal Texas driver’s license, 3.25 x 2, with an expiration date of July 19, 1972, featuring her personal details, photo, and facsimile sig

Two original vintage glossy press photos of the rifle believed to be the assassination weapon, 7 x 9 and 9 x 7, both with inherent captions to the bor

Original pass for admission to “Penney’s Movie Party” at the Texas Theatre, 6 x 4, where they were screening “Twilight on the Rio Grand ,” featur

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a newspaper photo of McDonald holding Oswald’s revolver, signed in blue felt tip, “Officer M. ‘Nick’ McDonald, Captor of Oswald

Official certified copy of the affidavit charging Lee Harvey Oswald with the murder of Officer J. D. Tippit, one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, signed in

Souvenir typescript of the statement made by the arresting officers of Lee Harvey Oswald and submitted to Police Chief J. E. Curry, two pages, 8.5 x 1

Handcuff key used to unlock Lee Harvey Oswald’s cuffs at the Dallas City Jail on November 22, 1963. Key measures 1.5? long and was used by Dallas Poli

Official Dallas Police Department cadet hat of jailer Henry L. Ellison. Hat was manufactured by Midway Cap Co. of Chicago, size 7 1/4, and features a

Jail key used to open Cell Block F on the fifth floor of the Dallas City Jail, including Cell F-2, which first housed Lee Harvey Oswald and later Jack

A bullet shot by the actual .38 caliber Colt Cobra revolver, Serial #2744 LW, used by Jack Ruby to shoot Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963, in th

Two items: autograph statement on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed “JRL.” In full: “I first saw Oswald when I began questioning him regarding the shoot

Two items: paperstock 8.5 x 11 book photo of a close-up of Leavelle’s reaction as Oswald was shot, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To: Larry

Souvenir typescript of Leavelle’s report in regards to Lee Harvey Oswald’s death, two pages, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint, “J

Silver Spur business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruby, “Jack L. Ruby,” payable to Collector of Internal Revenue for $512.02

Jack Ruby’s personally-owned and -worn outfit. Outfit consists of: a pair of black slacks, with two May 1961 stamp dates on the inside lining of a poc

Original vintage signed pencil sketch of Jacqueline Kennedy on the reverse of an 8.5 x 11 letter he received while in jail, signed in the lower right,

Ruby’s personally-owned softcover Holy Bible presented to him while in prison, 5.25 x 7.75, inscribed to him in another hand on the partly-printed fir

Three Western Union telegrams, all 8.25 x 5.5, all dated November 24, 1963, all sent to Ruby at the Dallas Police Department and Jail. One reads, “Jac

Collection of 11 items: a Vegas Club business check, filled out and signed by Ruby, payable to the Texas State Comptroller for $12.71, dated October 3

Collection of 18 items, consisting mainly of souvenir typescripts with a few photos and letters, each signed by one of Ruby’s associates or witness to

Seven commemorative covers or philatelic autograph souvenir cards, most with cachets honoring John F. Kennedy, each signed in ink or ballpoint by one

DS, one page, 8.25 x 11, May 21, 1956. Document between Jack Ruby and S. D. Ruby (represented by Harold B. Berman) in which Jack confirms that he owes

Dallas Morning News photographer who fortuitously photographed Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963. Rare FDC with a cachet honor

Federal judge (1896–1985) who swore in Lyndon B. Johnson as President of the United States on Air Force One after JFK’s assassination. Commemorative c

Conclusion of a typed eyewitness account of Hughes after the swearing in of Lyndon B. Johnson, one page, 7 x 5. Account reads, in part, “He kissed his

Ballpoint signature, “Sarah T. Hughes,” on an off-white 4 x 2 card, affixed behind a souvenir typescript that describes her swearing-in of Lyndon B. J

Ink signature on a 3.75 x 4.75 LBJ bookplate with a gold-stamped American eagle, to which was later added the presidential Oath of Office and “Air For

Original Associated Press teletype regarding the return of President Kennedy’s body to Washington, D. C., one page, 8.25 x 14.5. Bi-line reads, “Presi

Nine items, consisting of souvenir typescripts and photos related to Air Force One or Johnson’s Oath of Office, each signed in ink by a participant. S

Swatch of black cambric fabric used to drape the East Room of the White House during funeral ceremonies following Kennedy’s assassination, affixed to

Eleven removed book pages featuring various somber mourning cartoons, 7 x 10, each signed in ink by the artist, many inscribed. Signers are: Edmund Va

Three original and rare Associated Press wire service 'FLASH' bulletins reporting the shooting of President Kennedy, as torn off a newsroom ...

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Johnson taking the Oath of Office aboard Air Force One, signed in the upper right in black felt tip by the White House photogra

Priest who accompanied Father Oscar Huber to Parkland Hospital to administer the last rites to Kennedy. Pamphlet entitled ‘Around One O’Clock,’ four p

White House News Photographer John F. Kennedy Memorial edition pamphlet, 8.5 x 11, 12 pages. First page bears a memorial written by Senator Mike Mansf

ALS signed “Fr. Casey, S.J.,” one page, 6 x 6.25, Holy Trinity Church letterhead, January 5, 1962. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I hasten to assure

Signed book: Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy. [Washington: Government Printing Office, 1963.] Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 10, 8 pages. Signed an

Otis Air Force Base partly-printed hospital document, one page, 8 x 5.25, August 7, 1963. A “Report of Seriously Ill” for a patient identified as “Ken

Color 5 x 7 cardstock photo of Ted, John, and Robert Kennedy posing together outdoors, signed in blue felt tip by Ted Kennedy. In fine condition.

Patriarch of the fabled family of American politicians (1888–1969) who served as American ambassador to Great Britain from 1938 to 1940. Vintage ink s

Collection of 14 items, primarily consisting of souvenir typescripts, each signed by a Kennedy advisor. Signers are: Richard Helms, Robert S. McNamara

Fantastic collection of 37 commemorative covers, most with cachets honoring John F. Kennedy, each signed in ink or ballpoint by an ambassador from dur