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Wilford Swinney oral history interview

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Captain Wilford Swinney talks about his upbringing and how he began working for the Austin Police Department. He shares some of his past experiences as an officer, recapping his responsibilities and past duties. Captain Swinney outlines the changes he has seen in the department's organization and resources over the years, especially as related to Austin's growth. Discussed topics include gang activity, the Ut-Austin shooting in 1966, changing uniforms and police cars, and women working in the police force.

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Photocopies of 3 letters from David Koresh during standoff at Mount Carmel

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Photocopies of letters from David Koresh from inside Mount Carmel Center during the siege: two from "Yahweh Koresh" to people outside; one from David Koresh to Dick DeGuerin. Also contains a list of the contents on the computer disk smuggled out by Ruth Riddle on April 19, 1993, containing Koresh's essay on the First Seal.