Oral history transcript, W. Ervin James, interview 1 (I), 2/17/1978, by Michael L. Gillette

Title:

Oral history transcript, W. Ervin James, interview 1 (I), 2/17/1978, by Michael L. Gillette

Number of Pages:

62

Description:

Biographical information; Roy Hofheinz; FCC and radio/television station franchises; 1948 senatorial campaign; Hofheinz’ activities in 1948 campaign; investigation of FCC proposed by Congressman Eugene E. Cox; Cliff Durr as Chairman of FCC; LBJ’s temper and tactics; 1960 Kennedy/Johnson campaign; Hofheinz’ private bill regarding Yorktown Corporation; LBJ’s jokes; 1960 Democratic Convention and LBJ’s acceptance of the vice-presidential nomination; assignments LBJ offered James.

Contributor:

James, W. Ervin

Collection:

LBJ Library Oral Histories

Collection Description:

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Series:

Transcripts of LBJ Library Oral Histories

See Also:

See all online interviews with W. Ervin James

Subject:

1948 campaign

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

Possibly copyright restricted: see deed at end of transcript for details