Oral history transcript, Richard Spinn, interview 1 (I), 12/12/1979, by Michael L. Gillette

Title:

Oral history transcript, Richard Spinn, interview 1 (I), 12/12/1979, by Michael L. Gillette

Number of Pages:

18

Description:

Biographical information; early education; Spinn's experiences as a student at Southwest Texas State Teacher's College (SWTSTC) in San Marcos; LBJ's reputation on campus at SWTSTC; student organizations and dating; LBJ as a debater; the Black Stars; running for senior class president; LBJ's 1937 election to Congress and Spinn's support throughout LBJ's career; the Rural Electrification Administration Act and LBJ's support for it in Texas; LBJ as a congressman.

Contributor:

Spinn, Richard

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 Richard Spinn

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

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