Oral history transcript, Adrian A. Spears, interview 1 (I), 6/11/1971, by David G. McComb

Title:

Oral history transcript, Adrian A. Spears, interview 1 (I), 6/11/1971, by David G. McComb

Number of Pages:

33

Description:

Spears’ youth; Spears’ entry into politics; getting to know LBJ; Spears role in the 1948 and 1954 elections; LBJ becoming favorite son in 1956; Spears’ relationship with Allan Shivers; Shivers becoming a Republican; 1960 Los Angeles convention; Spears’ support for LBJ as Vice-President; the relationship between LBJ and John F. Kennedy; Spears’ appointment as a federal judge; Johnson’s relationship with Ralph Yarborough; removing himself from politics as a judge; asking LBJ for favors; Mrs. Johnson; LBJ’s good qualities.

Contributor:

Spears, Adrian Anthony, 1910-1991

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 Adrian A. Spears

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

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