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Oral history transcript, Kathy Teague and Weeze Pollei Shumate, interview 1 (I), 5/28/1987, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

: No, no way. T: I can hear Homer, turn around and said--and he would have asked Lady Bird--"Is there room for them to spend the night, so that we can take off early in the morning?" G: So there wasn't any conversation between LBJ and Mr. Teague? T: None

Oral history transcript, Sam Houston Johnson, interview 1 (I), 4/13/1976, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

to it that I know it." I'm not saying she did it or who did, but someone did. So Sunday night Lady Bird called me and said, "Sam Houston, Lyndon and I want you to come and be here and stay with us. II I sai d, "Oh, Bird, that's awful thoughtful and I

Oral history transcript, Morris Roberts, interview 1 (I), 1/13/1984, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

lawyers, we didn't know a damn thing. I didn't know anything that was going on. But after the vote was taken, then that broke that up, and I never shall forget, I walked over and spoke to Lyndon and he and Lady Bird. Lyndon said, "Now, damn it, you

Oral history transcript, Louis Shanks, interview 1 (I), 8/20/1987, by Gina Gianzero (Item)

. Johnson. You have to give Mrs. Johnson credit for the beautification of Town Lake. It's been my ambition to see that that lake is someday not named Town Lake but named Lake Lady Bird. LBJ is responsible for all the lakes--where the LCRA [Lower Colorado

Oral history transcript, Jane Engelhard, interview 1 (I), 2/19/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

educated really by him, having known our father He was extremely strict. day a different language at the table. He insisted that we speak every I went to a convent called the Convent of the Birds; it was called Les Oiseaux, which sounds funny in English

Oral history transcript, One More Story (group interview), 11/17/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

, 1977 INTERVIEWEES: Lady Bird Johnson [CTJ] , O. B. Hardeman [OBH], Ralph Huitt [RH], Lindy Boggs [LB], J. J. Pickle [JJP], Lynda Robb [LR], Luci Nugent [LN], Dean Reid [DR], Patsy Steves CPS], Carl Albert rCA], Beryl Pickle [BP], Richard Neustadt [RN
Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007

Oral history transcript, Roland Boyd, interview 1 (I), 6/4/1985, by Dave McNeely (Item)

for lunch, I went to the Adolphus Hotel. [Grover] Sellers from Sulphur Springs, ex-[Texas] attorney general, and I were standing on the ledge just before you go into the ballroom, and the lobby was full of Democratic women. Lyndon and Lady Bird were coming
nomination; Lady Bird Johnson being spat on at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas; the 1952 presidential campaign; LBJ's career in the 1950s; Allan Shivers and his relationship with Rayburn; Rayburn turning down the vice presidential nomination in 1944 and how

Oral history transcript, D.B. Hardeman, interview 3 (III), 4/22/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

://www.lbjlibrary.org ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT Lyndon B. Johnson Library Oral Histories [NAID 24617781] Lady Bird on a personal basis, a social basis. More on LBJ Library oral histories: http://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh It extended to the children; Lindy
1964, 1968; Lady Bird; LBJ as President

Oral history transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, interview 3 (III), 8/14/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

, 1977 INTERVIEWEE: LADY BIRD JOHNSON INTERVIEWER: MICHAEL L. GILLETTE PLACE: The LBJ Ranch, Stonewall, Texas Tape 1 of 3 G: When we stopped yesterday, I was going to ask you a little about your social life prior to going to St. Mary's. Would
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Lady Bird Johnson's social life in Marshall and Jefferson, Texas; Jay Gould's efforts to bring the railroad through Jefferson and Marshall; Mrs. Johnson's experience riding a bicycle; writing articles for the Marshall Parrot; the African-American
Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Oral history transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, interview 3 (III), 8/14/1977, by Michael L. Gillette
Lady Bird Johnson

Oral history transcript, W. Sherman Birdwell, Jr., interview 1 (I), April 1965, by Eric F. Goldman (Item)

Histories [NAID 24617781] More on LBJ Library oral histories: http://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh - 7 obably hij rnother or Lady Bird? I just don't rerniu.mber . What wa a his manner in day-4 ? thosift 'V'ery strict, very decisiv, very pointed

Oral history transcript, John W. Gardner, interview 1 (I), 12/20/1971, by David G. McComb (Item)

met Lady Bird, and she took to her very much, a very warm relationship. And then I didn't see him until I began to consult with him on the White House Conference and so forth. M: All right. Some place in here you were involved in the White House

Oral history transcript, H.A. (Tony) Ziegler and Charles K. Boatner, interview 4 (IV), 6/2/1976, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

; LBJ's relationship to his staff; LBJ's burial; Ziegler's function in the NYA; LBJ's interest in roadside parks; LBJ's admiration of FDR; relationship between LBJ and Alvin Wirtz; 1941 Senate campaign; Lady Bird as an asset to LBJ's political career; 1960

Oral history transcript, John L. Sweeney, interview 1 (I), 11/14/1968, by David G. McComb (Item)

Oral history transcript, Pat Adelman, interview 1 (I), 7/10/1971, by David G. McComb (Item)

on salary and so forth. So he just picked up the phone and called Mrs. Johnson in Washington and said, "Lady Bird, this is Pat Adelman. I want you to meet 8 LBJ Presidential Library http://www.lbjlibrary.org ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT More on LBJ Library

Oral history transcript, J. Waddy Bullion, interview 1 (I), 5/28/1969, by David G. McComb (Item)

gentle in making suggestions to him. Is that correct? B: Yes, sir. M: And that he on his part would respond to her and seemed to take great stock in her counsel? B: Yes. M: Do you think that Mrs. Johnson played her role as first lady as it should
properly; rumors that LBJ acquired his wealth unethically in the 1940s; Jesse Kellam's work for the Johnsons' radio station, KTBC; Lady Bird Johnson's business and financial skills; ownership of KTBC; execution of a trust instrument for LBJ immediately

Oral history transcript, Cecil Stoughton, interview 2 (II), 3/2/1971, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

to Knudsen and I, and Abbie Rowe as the case may be, we went back into our usual routine of coverage. Bob continued to cover the ladies, Luci and Lynda and Lady Bird, and I would cover the Office of the President. it went, back to normal. And that's the way

Oral history transcript, James R. Ketchum, interview 1 (I), 7/26/1978, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

and some of the other porcelain birds. I just assumed the way people had given them to Mrs. Johnson left and right that these were her favorite things. Because they were birds for a woman named Lady Bird, to me it just all was part of a fanciful picture. I
impressions of Eartha Kitt; Mrs. Johnson and porcelain Dorothy Doughty birds given to her as gifts; automobile privileges; Mrs. Kennedy taking a presidential desk; establishment of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House and Office of the White

Oral history transcript, Russell M. Brown, interview 1 (I), 1/10/1978, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

Pearson . many others, but I don't have their names in mind . Tom was There were I would say that those two were our most frequent callers and the ones we knew best . Talking about the newspapermen though, shortly after Lyndon and Bird. got married I
training for government service; Lady Bird's studies of historical places and events in the DC area; Gene Latimer's letter writing for LBJ (to LBJ's mother); Texas State Society; Governor Jimmy Allred and LBJ

Oral history transcript, Ashton Gonella, interview 1 (I), 2/19/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

period, she always had a smile and did what had to be done and enjoyed doing it. M: During this period of '64 and '65 and part of '66, did you do any traveling with Mrs. Johnson? G: Yes. I went with her on the Lady Bird Whistlestop, and made a good
Becoming personal secretary; LBJ’s personal interest in employees; Bobby Baker; characterizing Johnson family members; 1960 Democratic Convention; LBJ’s acceptance as VP; campaign; LBJ as VP; duties as Lady Bird’s secretary; traveling with Lady Bird

Oral history transcript, Anthony Buford, interview 1 (I), 6/20/1985, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

of 1948--was it?--the Vice President (?), Mr. Busch and I went down to see him. We went--Mr. Busch had a private car at that time, and we went down to Austin. He and Lady Bird came and had dinner with us. Then we went back. It was just a visit--we had

Oral history transcript, Gordon Fulcher, interview 1 (I), 11/22/1968, by Paul Bolton (Item)

. There've been his wife, Lady Bird, and John Connally, about both of whom I will have more to say later on in this interview. But to name a few of my contemporaries--Jesse Kellam, Willard Deason, Jake Pickle, Mary Rather, Walter Jenkins, Ray Lee
LBJ as NYA state director; the Great Depression; the 1937, 1941 and 1944 campaigns of LBJ; rural electrification and LCRA; characterization of LBJ; Mayor Tom Miller of Austin; John Connally; Lady Bird

Oral history transcript, Nelson Rockefeller, interview 1 (I), 2/21/1974, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

Connally as very bright, more interested in politics than government; relationship between LBJ and the Rockefellers; trips to the Ranch; watching the Super Bowl during LBJ’s last weekend in the White House; thoughtfulness of LBJ and Lady Bird; mutual

Oral history transcript, Polk Shelton and Nell Shelton, interview 1 (I), 3/2/1968, by Paul Bolton (Item)

of them, their thoughtfulness in so many things, like Polk mentioned earlier, the fact that he sent flowers to him when he was in the hospital. he's a busy person. I know He also sent him a telegram and I talked to Lady Bird by telephone, and she wrote

Oral history transcript, Milton R. Young, interview 1 (I), 7/18/1978, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

around me. He just I believe he really did like me. That was the last time I ever saw him. I got a wonderful letter from Lady Bird afterwards, mentioning some of our associations together and especially how much Lyndon thought of me. G: Do you

Oral history transcript, H.A. (Tony) Ziegler, interview 2 (II), 2/14/1979, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

, let's say, in this connection? Z: Well, I don't know how you would express it, but Catherine had that feeling--I think I told you--the first time she ever met him and we went down to San Antonio with Lyndon and Lady Bird for dinner. Lyndon and I went

Oral history transcript, Joseph A. Califano, interview 33 (XXXIII), 6/13/1988, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

/exhibits/show/loh/oh Califano -- XXXIII -- 2 G: The Outdoor Advertisers Association? Phil Tocker and . . . C: Well, I don't remember the people anymore, but they were very effective. But he wanted that bill, and he wanted that for Lady Bird

Oral history transcript, J. Roy White, interview 1 (I), 2/24/1971, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

with the Johnsons? W: I don't know whether that's an untellable story or not. F: There are no untellable stories. W: The first time I had ever met Lady Bird and the President, the thenSenator, was out at the Ranch when we were building the first guest house. F

Oral history transcript, George E. Reedy, interview 10 (X), 10/14/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

Reedy -:.. X . :. .:. 28 R: About the same way he always was about KTBC~ There would be periods of tremendous activity which would last for maybe a couple of days or a week, and then he'd get tired of it and Lady Bird would step in and patch up

Oral history transcript, Sid Davis, interview 5 (V), 11/28/1990, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

by talking about going upstairs in the White House and finding Laurance Rockefeller, who was involved in Lady Bird's beautification project. And LBJ 2 LBJ Presidential Library http://www.lbjlibrary.org ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT Lyndon B. Johnson Library
LBJ's efforts to get legislation passed in 1965; Lady Bird Johnson's interest in beautification; LBJ's interest in the environment; LBJ's awareness of the value of media, especially television and photography; LBJ's efforts to understand what to do

Oral history transcript, Lew Wasserman, interview 1 (I), 12/21/1973, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

upstairs and spent some time after dinner with Lady Bird and Lyndon, you . . . I have yet to enter the White House where I don't tear up. So I'm 16 LBJ Presidential Library http://www.lbjlibrary.org ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT Lyndon B. Johnson Library Oral

Oral history transcript, Melvin C. Winters, interview 4 (IV), 3/12/1987, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

remember when you first met Jack Valenti? W: Lady Bird--after he went to work for him, I know. Got a long story on him. G: What's that? W: It's a pretty long story on him. G: Well, tell me that. 17 LBJ Presidential Library http

Oral history transcript, George Mahon, interview 1 (I), 8/16/1972, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

and exchange ideas and think a little. F: Deliberate. ?!I: And deliberate. Ue don't have the time now for deliberation that we used to have. F: In that brief period when Johnson was in the Navy, di~ you get any opportunity to observe Lady Bird running

Oral history transcript, Edith H. Parker, interview 1 (I), 8/27/1979, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

. Again, it has been so long. Then Lyndon took me to the bank so I could get checks cashed. Lady Bird took me to lunch so that I could meet some of the women with the NYA. Then they had an evening party for the NYA people, and I believe

Oral history transcript, Edwin W. Pauley, interview 1 (I), 2/19/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh 6 much after 12:00-- So I got hold of Lady Bird on the phone and asked her if I could see Lyndon, and she said, "Yes, but you have to hurry, because he just took a sleeping pill. asleep in just a few minutes." He's going

Oral history transcript, Annette Ludeman, interview 1 (I), 2/19/1986, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh Ludeman -- I -- 10 I L: Some ofmy cousiils, Johnson City relatives, were here and then, ofcourse, some ofher husband's people live in Crystal City and they were here. And that was all, and, ofcourse, Lyndon and Lady Bird

Oral history transcript, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, interview 1 (I), 1/11/1974, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

she was, how she tried to make you feel at home . the house well . room . I can remember I think Lynda Bird was there ; we went up to her There were about maybe twelve Senate wives . food we had . I remember the I know a really nice black lady
from VP's office; 1964 campaign; first meeting Lady Bird; JFK's 1956 VP race; 1960 election; LBJ visiting Hyannis; returning to White House for the presentation of portraits; contact with the Johnsons after 1963; warmth and generosity of spirit of LBJ

Oral history transcript, Carroll Kilpatrick, interview 2 (II), 5/24/1982, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

had a very strange name, Lady Bird Johnson, and she said that her husband, who was a representative, was ill and couldn't come that day. This was a Sunday or a Saturday. The only thing I remember in the conversation was she said, "He's just been

Oral history transcript, Thomas O. Paine, interview 2 (II), 4/10/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

birth place, and chase the deer. bit on a personal basis. You could get to know him there a little Also, of course, Mrs. Paine and I were thrown in with Lady Bird on these occasions, and when Lady Bird visited the Cape, as you recall. We had
; ceremony and party plans after the mission; LBJ’s interest in the technical details of space flight; LBJ never attended a launch; Lady Bird’s concerns for benefits of space program to man on the street; relationship with HHH; consultant to HUD; The Space

Oral history transcript, William R. (Bob) Poage, interview 2 (II), 6/20/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

in the new coliseum at Waco. he didn't stay. §ery~d Lyndon came up to it and spoke, but He went on back to Austin that night. No, I didn't see a great deal of him. I did get Lyndon and Lady Bird interested in a pet scheme of mine that I have been

Oral history transcript, Hugh Sidey, interview 1 (I), 7/22/1971, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

been with Lyndon Johnson. I'd come in at nine o'clock or so just paralyzed. But by and large I got tremendous insights into how he worked, his personality, and I got to know Lady Bird through this process. Met Bill Moyers one day. I walked

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