Lyndon Johnson Day and Homecoming speech, 1955-11-19
Scope and Contents
This series contains audio and visual materials related to Johnson. They consists of speeches he gave while on campus, and recordings related to Johnson’s life, interviews, and the Higher Education Act of 1965. There are also 35mm slides and LBJ figurines.
Dates
- 1955-11-19
Creator
- From the Collection: Texas State University. University News Service (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Historical Note
Recorded program introducing Lyndon Johnson at Homecoming 1955. Bernice Soyars, daughter of president C.E. Evans, presents a picture of LBJ to the college. Dr. Flowers introduces specials guests in the audience and then introduces Senator Johnson, who reminisces about his time on the Hill in San Marcos. He then talks about foreign policy in relation to the growing troubles in the world and how knowledge -- education -- is required to find solutions.
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
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
Alkek Library Room 204
601 University Drive
San Marcos Texas 78666 USA
https://askalibrarian.library.txstate.edu/form?queue_id=6934
