Mr. Mckenzie.

Robert, when did you leave, or when did your mother sell the house on Victor Street in Dallas, Tex.. if you recall?

Mr. Oswald.

I believe she sold it at the time that they moved to Boston. Mass.

Mr. Mckenzie.

That was some time prior to Christmas of 1945, is that correct?

Mr. Oswald.

That is correct.
If I may ask this, sir: If someone would furnish me the date of the divorce. I believe this would help tie down some other dates.

Mr. Mckenzie.

Off the record. (Discussion off the record.)

Mr. Mckenzie.

I want to assure the Commission and counsel that the copy of the transcript of Robert Oswald's testimony will not be given to the press until such time as the Commission makes its final report--if at that time.

Representative Ford.

I think that is most important, that we don't indicate that they will never be given to the press.

Mr. Dulles.

No. That was made clear before you came in--that this would be available for use in connection with the report in any way that the Commission saw fit.

Mr. Jenner.

Is it all right to proceed, sir?

Mr. Dulles.

Yes. please. Mr. Jenner.

Mr. Jenner.

The second residence, then, was--I mean the second one during this particular period we were talking about, was in Benbrook, Tex.
How long, or over what period of time did your family reside in Benbrook, Tex.?

Mr. Oswald.

I would say at least approximately a year or a year and a half at that particular house.

Mr. Jenner.

You say in that particular house. Did they occupy another home in Benbrook. Tex.?

Mr. Oswald.

This was---on our return from military school. the last year we attended, when we returned, mother had purchased a small home there in Benbrook, a little bit closer in to Fort Worth.

Mr. Dulles.

This was after the divorce?

Mr. Oswald.

Yes, sir; this was after the divorce.

Representative Ford.

She owned the original house in Benbrook?

Mr. Oswald.

No, sir; not the stone house. I believe Mr. Ekdahl had rented that house, or leased it.

Representative Ford.

Then she purchased this second house?

Mr. Oswald.

That is right. After the divorce, she purchased this smaller home.

Mr. Jenner.

Until you boys returned from military academy. or at least until the time of the divorce of your mother and Mr. Ekdahl. she was not employed? She was home?

Mr. Oswald.

To my knowledge, that is correct. She was not employed at that time, or during the marriage to Mr. Ekdahl--she was not employed at any time I am aware of.

Mr. Jenner.

And able to give the normal and full time and attention of a mother to her son, Lee?

Mr. Oswald.

That is correct, to the best of my knowledge.

Mr. Jenner.

Well, during the summertime, when you did spend summer vacations back in Benbrook, Tex., you had an opportunity to observe personally on this subject, did you not?

Mr. Oswald.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Jenner.

That your mother was not employed. and she was caring for Lee during that period?

Mr. Oswald.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Jenner.

Did she have any assistance?

Mr. Oswald.

No, sir, she did not. None that I recall.

Mr. Jenner.

No household help?

Mr. Oswald.

No, sir; none that I recall.

Mr. Dulles.

Could I ask a question there? Maybe you are going to cover