Threshold of tomorrow, the Great Society: the inauguration of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States and Hubert Horatio Humphrey, 38th Vice President of the United States, January 20, 1965, 1965
Scope and Contents
This artificial collection, compiled by the University News Service circa 1960s-2000s, consists of materials about President Lyndon Baines Johnson and his relationship to his alma mater. The bulk of the collection documents Johnson’s many visits to campus. This collection also includes information about Johnson's early days, his time as a student in San Marcos, and his political career. Following his death in 1973, the News Service continued to gather general news about Johnson and documented campus events and memorials that honored the late president.
Dates
- 1965
Creator
- From the Collection: Texas State University. University News Service (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.17 Linear Feet (Nine Hollinger boxes, three oversize flat box, two negative boxes, 22 books.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Copy 3, gift of Dr. Denise M. Trauth. Items laid in: Photocopy of TLS from Denise M. Trauth, President, to Dr. Van Wyatt, August 14, 2013 (1 sheet); photocopy of TLS from Joan L. Heath, Associate Vice President and University Librarian, to Dr. Denise M. Trauth, August 30, 2013 (1 sheet); order form and owner notice (2 slips).
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
Alkek Library Room 204
601 University Drive
San Marcos Texas 78666 USA
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