Warren Commission (06 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)United States. Warren Commission
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Warren Commission (06 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)
United States. Warren Commission
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 -- Assassination; Oswald, Lee Harvey
Mr. CRAWFORD. I don't think so. I think I was so amazed that I could
walk across the street and walk up to this building that was supposedly
under surveillance and the man had not been--I say "the man"--there had
not been anyone apprehended.
Mr. BALL. How long was it after you heard the shots that you walked up
to Allen Swett and talked to him?
Mr. CRAWFORD. My guess is it could have been anywhere from 10-20
minutes. My guess would be around 15-20 minutes.
Mr. BALL. In the statement you made to the FBI agent, he reports you
said you walked to the Texas School Book Depository where you contacted
Deputy Sheriff Allen Swett and advised him of the movement you had seen
in the sixth floor window?
Mr. CRAWFORD. I must have said something about the movement. I did tell
him to search those windows, I think.
Mr. BALL. Could you in your own words give us your memory of what you
told Allen Swett?
Mr. CRAWFORD. I would probably have said, as I remember it, that to
have the men search--have someone search the boxes directly behind that
window. I had seen some movement directly after the shots. That was,
I think, all I said. I did not--there was no conversation and at the
conclusion of my statement, he directed several men up there.
Mr. BALL. Did you ever go in the building yourself?
Mr. CRAWFORD. I did not and I still have not been in there.
Mr. BALL. I think that's all, Mr. Crawford. Thanks very much.
Mr. CRAWFORD. Thank you, Mr. Ball.
Mr. BALL. Incidentally, will you waive signature on this?
Mr. CRAWFORD. Yes; I will.
TESTIMONY OF MARY ANN MITCHELL
The testimony of Mary Ann Mitchell was taken at 2:30 p.m., on April 1,
1964, in the office of the U.S. attorney, 301 Post Office Building,
Bryan and Ervay Streets, Dallas, Tex., by Mr. Joseph A. Ball, assistant
counsel of the President's Commission.
Mr. BALL. Miss Mitchell, will you stand up, please, and be sworn; hold
up your right hand.
(Complying.)
Mr. BALL. Do you solemnly swear the testimony you will be giving before
this Commission will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, so help you God?
Miss MITCHELL. Yes; I do.
Mr. BALL. Will you state your name, please?
Miss MITCHELL. Mary Ann Mitchell.
Mr. BALL. What is your occupation?
Miss MITCHELL. I am a deputy district clerk.
Mr. BALL. For Dallas County?
Miss MITCHELL. For the county of Dallas.
Mr. BALL. What kind of work is that; do you work in the court?
Miss MITCHELL. No; I work in the main office of the clerk of the
district courts.
Mr. BALL. Tell me something about your background--where were you born,
where were you raised, what schools did you go to?
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