Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973

Scope and Contents Includes planning notes, press releases, and photographic materials related to homecoming and the LBJ visit. Press releases regard Johnson's visit homecoming visit, which included the rededication of Old Main and the unveiling of a plaque in the entryway honoring former Star editors. Johnson was one of 46 former Star editors who returned to campus to see the unveiling of a bronze plaque bearing their names. Photographic materials include negatives, photographs, and contact sheets showing...

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Clippings and photographs of Johnson's homecoming visit and the public reception at the Alumni House.

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Clippings, press release, schedules, and photographic materials (copywork).

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Clippings, handwritten transcript, White House press release with typescript of Johnson's remarks, photographs and contact sheets.

Scope and Contents Press release and cutlines about Johnson's attendance at the Bobcat Club banquet, where he awarded the first J.C. Kellam award to Jim Stienke, a NAIA All-American defensive back from Johnson City. The Kellam Award was an outgrowth of the 1971 Bobcat Club banquet, at which LBJ presented at $25,000 check to the club to start the scholarship. Josh Brown was named outstanding offensive player, Jimmy Jowers, was named outstanding defensive player, and Kyle Bolen was named outstanding...

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Press releases and photographs of Johnson's commencement visit, where he presented the LBJ award to Norman Alexander.

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Press invitations, correspondence, commencement programs, clippings, AP wire story, and photographs.

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series consists primarily of newspaper articles about Johnson’s political activities and campus visits during his presidency and vice-presidency. Johnson’s visits to campus are documented with articles, press releases, photographs, and occasional audio recordings (which are in a separate series). There are many materials related to his visit to sign the Higher Education Act of 1965.Timeline: Vice President, January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963 President (in office November...

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Clippings. Johnson spoke on the Quadrangle about his experiences and Professor Greene.

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This series consists of news and information related to former President Johnson's activies and visits to campus after his time in the White House. It also contains materials about his death on January 22, 1973.

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Press releases, contact sheets, and prints related to Johnson's final visit to campus with Dr. Walter Heller, former economic advisor to Johnson, who spoke to the campus and answered questions.

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Photographs and copywork negatives, many of which appear to be official press photos. Two images from the Associated Press (AP) document Johnson's honorary doctor of laws degree (May 1962) and the quad as it appeared when Johnson first took office (December 1963).

Of special note is one mounted photograph inscribed "To Dean Alfred H. Nolle - with highest esteem, Lyndon Johnson" (oversize).

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Photographs of Johnson and the crowd walking in the rain from the Main Building to the gymnasium.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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...

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Press releases and correspondence regarding the young Lyndon Baines Johnson statue, which was unveiled on the Quad in September 2006. Commissioned by the Associated Student Government, the statue was designed by sculptor Lawrence Ludtke. Includes letter from Ludtke from 1999.