The vantage point: perspectives of the Presidency, 1963-1969 by Lyndon Baines Johnson, 1971
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
- 1971
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 4, SWTSU Library bookplate: Donated by Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson. Lady Bird Johnson's signed presentation copy for the students of Southwest Texas State University. With dust jacket. Relocated from Southwestern Writers Collection to University Archives on 5/2/11 at request of Curator and Archivist.
Copy 5, gift of James Persyn (class of 1961), 2014. Author's autographed bookplate mounted on half title. With covered dust jacket.
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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