Oral history transcript, Cecil D. Redford, interview 1 (I), 7/8/1969, by David G. McComb

Title:

Oral history transcript, Cecil D. Redford, interview 1 (I), 7/8/1969, by David G. McComb

Number of Pages:

13

Description:

Biographical information; the 1914 Texas governor's race; Sam Ealy Johnson's support for James "Pa" Ferguson; Sam Ealy Johnson's appointment to supervise the upkeep of Blanco County roads; going to school with LBJ; a play LBJ's mother wrote for the Johnson City high school's graduation the year Redford graduated; the Johnsons' financial status in LBJ's youth; LBJ's affinity for people; childhood activities in Johnson City; LBJ's involvement in school sports and his sense of humor; what drove LBJ to work hard and become a leader in college; Redford's support for LBJ in his political career.

Contributor:

Redford, Cecil D.

Collection:

LBJ Library Oral Histories

Collection Description:

Go to List of Holdings

Series:

Transcripts of LBJ Library Oral Histories

See Also:

See all online interviews with Cecil D. Redford

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

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