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Lot #126
Kennedy Assassination: Jack Ruby and James Leavelle Telegram and Signed Photo

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Description

Two items: an original Western Union telegram sent to Ruby after he shot Lee Harvey Oswald, addressed to "Jack Rubin [sic]" at the "Dallas Jail Dal," November 24, 1963, in full: "Congratulations you deserve a medal not a jail cell, Dorothy Fazzino"; and a modern satin-finish color 6.5 x 4 photo of James Leavelle, the sheriff escorting Oswald at the time he was shot by Ruby, signed in black felt tip, "James R. Leavelle." In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a modern glossy 10 x 8 photo of Ruby shooting Oswald, the surprised Leavelle seen on the left.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #512 - Ended November 08, 2017