Oral history transcript, Harold J. Russell, interview 1 (I), 12/5/1968, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny)

Title:

Oral history transcript, Harold J. Russell, interview 1 (I), 12/5/1968, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny)

Number of Pages:

44

Description:

Biographical information; first association with LBJ; present relationship with LBJ; interest and work with handicap people; summary of advances in field of the handicapped; role of advisory committee and its effectiveness; assistance from Senator Wirtz; Mrs. Wirtz; help from John Macy; contributions of JFK and LBJ; vocational rehabilitation programs; Mrs. Mary Switzer; responsibility of federal government to be model employer; suggested improvements; appearances before Congress; comparison of state programs; business and industry opportunities; effects of increasing automation; placement of handicapped in agricultural environments; inner city target; LBJ administration’s attitude toward program expansion; children rehabilitation; Dr. Howard Rusk; communication efforts; travels; foreign programs; Dr. Soharso, Henry Kessler and Douglas Toffelmier; World’s Veteran Federation; appearances before the U.N.

Contributor:

Russell, Harold J.

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 Harold J. Russell

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

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