Garrison, Jim, 1921-1992

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Jim Garrison (1921-1992) was born Earling Carothers Garrison. He was elected District Attorney of Orleans Parish, Louisiana, in 1961. Garrison investigated the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, eventually prosecuting New Orleans businessman Clay Shaw for his alleged role in a conspiracy.

From the description of Garrison, Jim, 1921-1992 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10582565

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referencedIn Records of the Assassination Records Review Board. 1992 - 1999. Sound Recordings Relating to John F. Kennedy Assassination Research National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Orleans Parish (La.). District Attorney's Office. Materials relating to the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the trial of Clay Shaw, and related matters, 1966-1973. New Orleans public library
creatorOf John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection. 12/28/1992 - 9/30/1998. Transcripts of the Special Investigation National Archives at College Park
creatorOf John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection. 12/28/1992 - 9/30/1998. Investigative Files National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Arnoni, M. S. (Menachem S.), 1922-1985. Menachem Arnoni collection, 1961-1968. Boston University. School of Medicine
creatorOf John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection. 12/28/1992 - 9/30/1998. Records from the Department of Justice Relating to the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy National Archives at College Park
referencedIn George Lardner Papers, 1923-1997, (bulk 1965-1995) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection. 12/28/1992 - 9/30/1998. Records of the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission National Archives at College Park
referencedIn John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection. 12/28/1992 - 9/30/1998. Papers of Clay L. Shaw National Archives at College Park
creatorOf John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection. 12/28/1992 - 9/30/1998. Papers of Jim Garrison National Archives at College Park
referencedIn McLendon, Gordon B., 1921-1986. Papers, 1917-1978, 1952-1978. Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library
referencedIn John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection. 12/28/1992 - 9/30/1998. Papers of Edward F. Wegmann National Archives at College Park
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correspondedWith Arnoni, M. S. (Menachem S.), 1922-1985. person
associatedWith Lardner, George. person
associatedWith Lardner, George. person
associatedWith McLendon, Gordon B., 1921-1986. person
associatedWith Orleans Parish (La.). District Attorney's Office. corporateBody
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Birth 1921-11-20

Death 1992-10-21

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