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

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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.

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College Star articles regarding Johnson's career path.

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College Star articles detailing Johnson's role in getting PWA funding for the campus ALS (Auditorium-Laboratory School) building. This building served as the campus elementary school; when the campus schools ended in the 1960s it was renamed the Evans Liberal Arts building.

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Clippings from the College Star related to Johnson's relationship with the college.

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Clippings related to Johnson's family life.

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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.

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Clippings related to politics and Johnson's relationship to SWT.

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Clippings related to Johnson's visit on November 8, 1965, and his signing of the Higher Education Act.

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Clippings dated 1965 on topics other than the Higher Education Act. Includes Johnson's inauguration, Congress, and Johnson being chosen as "newsmaker of the year."

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Clippings related to Johnson's politics and his 1955 heart attack.

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College Star clipping and photographic materials. Includes contact sheet and two negative frames of Johnson speaking to the Texas House of Representatives on Monday, April 6, 1959.

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Clippings related to the presidential campaign.

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Clippings include reports of Johnson's letter to Dr. Flowers stating he was proud to have the SWT band at the inaugural parade.

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Clippings primarily related to Johnson's transition from vice president to president.

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Clippings related to Johnson's transition to president.

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Clippings related to Johnson's life and accomplishments. Includes news-print scripts from San Marcos radio station KCNY.

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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Article about and reprints of Johnson’s editorials when he served as the editor of the student newspaper, the College Star.

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...

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...