Box 6

This series consists of information collected by the University News Service about former President Johnson and his family, especially those that relate to his relationship with the university. Contents include news clippings about LBJ's legacy, reviews of books published about LBJ, and campus events that celebrate the memory of LBJ.

Press releases; one announced that SWT offices closed on August 27, 1973 in honor of Johnson's birthday, one announced that a gold engraved album containing Lyndon Baines Johnson commemorative postage stamps was presented to SWT by the LBJ Library.

Press releases, notes, and photographs related to the presentation of the Lyndon Baines Johnson portrait by artist Elizabeth Shoumatoff. The oil painting was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Rockefeller of New York City and will hang in the LBJ Student Center.

Clippings related to Luis Salas' allegations of election fraud in the 1948 runoff between Stevenson and Johnson. Also includes call for information from Robert A. Caro, author, who was researching Johnson.

Photocopy of dedication brochure and original sketch of the LBJ portrait used for the cover.

Design layout and photographs for the Program for Excellence in Teaching booklet, which refers to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Center for Teaching, Education and American Values. Also includes a completed brochure titled Pacesetters at Southwest Texas State University.

Correspondence, clippings, notes, and photographs related to materials provided by the University to Philip R. Rulon, author of the book Compassionat Samaritan: The Life of Lyndon B. Johnson.

Press release, historical background, and event program related to the first Lyndon B. Johnson Distinguished Lecture.

Clippings related to Ronnie Dugger's book, The Politician: the Life and Times of Lyndon Johnson. Dugger was the publisher of the Texas Observer.

Memos, press releases, and notes regarding the first LBJ Birthday Celebration. University president Bob Hardesty combined the traditional new faculty and staff reception with President Johnson's birthday.

One inauguration program for Robert Hardesty, which also includes a narrative of Mr. Hardesty's connection with Lyndon Johnson. Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson gave the address at the inauguration.

Clippings related to Lyndon Johnson, his family, and his legacy.

Three copies of The LbJ the Nation Seldom Saw, by Robert L. Hardesty. Published to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the birthdate of Lyndon Baines Johnson.

Clippings and photographs of the spring graduation ceremony where Lady Bird Johnson was awarded the an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. Hers was the second honorary degree awarded, the first was awarded to Lyndon Johnson in 1962.

Clippings related to Lyndon Johnson, his family, and his legacy. Includes copy of newsletter titled "Among Friends of LBJ" from the LBJ Presidental Library dated 1983 January 1.

Clippings related to Billie Sol Estes and his claims against LBJ.

Press releases related to the 20th anniversary commemoration.

Clippings related to Lyndon Johnson, his family, and his legacy.

Clipping related to the sale of KLBJ AM-FM (formerly KTBC-AM 590).

Clipping related to Robert Caro, author.