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President's Daily Diary entry, 11/11/1968 (Item)
  • VHITE HOUSE Date DENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON November DIARY th President began his day at (Place) Day Time Telephone •1 : 1 In Out Lo 8:50a t 9:14a t 10:21c t 10:26c t e White House Monday fort Activity LD (include visited by) Rostow - pl
Folder, "Young, Whitney M. (Jr.)," Name Files, WHCF, Box Y-041 (Item)
  • aet up a convenient time. • • i ~though the name of A. Phillip ~ndolph doe• not appear on the letter, &y ~illdna advi•e• me that Randolph ia now a member of the Council. and 'Thur ■dar -•tma• ., Mr. ~olph ~- ~r,iady qreed' to atte~ t· , ~m • l
Oral history transcript, Ashton Gonella, interview 3 (III), 11/21/1985, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)
  • ? AG: Yes. A lot of times we would go by her house and sit and have coffee and talk with her. them. They had a happy relationship between the two of She was his, quote, "Mama," and he respected her. He liked to tell people about her ability, her
Oral history transcript, Richard H. Nelson, interview 1 (I), 7/20/1978, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)
  • thesis. That \'1as turned in in April, and that was about it for my senior year, really, except waiting around to take final orals. I had become friendly with Bill. At that time Bill had left the Vice President's staff, Mr. Johnson's staff, and gone
Oral history transcript, John Henry Faulk, interview 1 (I), 12/15/1989, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)
  • he needs your input and he needs your connections here in New York. You've got the best connections in the world. You're well acquainted at the New York Times, well acquainted at the Herald Tribune; have good friends there.” See, I had never had had
Folder, "1961, HUA - HUG," Master File, VP Papers, Box 23 (Item)
  • paths may cross Vi th yours at this time. Until then, I rema1.n Sincerely, Lyndon B. Johnson Judge Sarah T. Hughes 3816 Normandy Dallas, Texas LBJ:LC:wlJ ... ... \ . ]eJ.i.ci:lai..ioM filMLB!) :[{fl· J You know .9 would doA.e 6ei.rig. in /J
President's Daily Diary entry, 4/26/1968 (Item)
  • VHITE HOUS E dat DENT LYNDO N B . JOHNSO N DIARY President bega n his day at (Place ) THE !1 Time Telephon ! 1 In Ou tL 12:11a t e APRI WHIT E HOUSE Da e fort Activit oL D Jo 9:00a Presiden t awak e 9;31a f Harr 10:12a. t Ji 10:15a t
Oral history transcript, Don Hummel, interview 1 (I), 10/22/1968, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)
  • . I was admitted in December, 1933, and then took the Arizona bar and was admitted there in March 1934. I joined my father in law practice in Tucson, Arizona and was practicing there. but no money. At the time there was plenty of business We were
Oral history transcript, Crawford Martin, interview 1 (I), 5/4/1971, by David G. McComb (Item)
  • Justice [Hugo] Black had stopped that and had issued an injunction or a stay order to Judge Ab/ell in Dallas and effectively stopped any further going into that. Judge Calvert at that time was state Democratic chairman, and he appointed a subcommittee
Oral history transcript, Jesse Kellam, interview 2 (II), 2/26/1970, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)
  • major campaigns were concerned. Now I realize that you were connected a good part of that time with the government and therefore could not take part in the campaigns, but you were a long-time friend, which Mr. [Eric] Goldman already has on record
President's Daily Diary entry, 3/16/1967 (Item)
  • ^Dallas, Texas x~ Mr. Balm Leavell r Chicago Crusader ^642 9 South Park Avenue Chicago, Illinois Mr. Frank Stanley [/Louisville Defender 1503 W. Broadway Louisville, Ky. Mr. Garth Reeves / Miami Times Miami, Florida Mr. Thomas Young ^ /Journal & Guide 719
Oral history transcript, Earl Warren, interview 1 (I), 9/21/1971, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)
  • of establishing goodwill between the nations. F: Let's come on up to the Johnson Administration per se. Of course there was the assassination in Dallas. Now then, what was your role in this? Where were you at the time of the assassination, were you here
  • decisions; conflict between Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; Court opinions reflection of the times; Chief Justice John Marshall; states’ rights; Warren Court; avoidance of decisions on hot issues; WWII and Four Freedoms; prisoners
President's Daily Diary entry, 5/22/1964 (Item)
  • Glynn to find out time of next appt Walter Jenkins fr mansion asks Dick Nelson bring 12 medallions fr mjdr's office for Mrs Johnson Walter Jenkins fr mansion Geo Reedy fr mansion Walter Jenkins fr mansion Geo Reedy fr mansion Harry McPherson Undersecy
Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 12/14/1967 (Item)
  • THE WHITE HOUSE MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON, Daily Diary WASHINGTON Mrs. Johnson began her day at (Place) Entry No. The LBJ Ranch Date Activity Time Thursday, December 14, 1967 Dictated December 23-25, 1967 1. 9:13 Left for Shreveport
Oral history transcript, Fred Schmidt, interview 1 (I), 2/24/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)
  • that Rayburn and Johnson kept people like Hubert Humphrey from coming down to make political speeches and to lend some encouragement to the troops. I can remember the one time that Hubert Humphrey came to Dallas, when I was working there, it was under
Oral history transcript, Mary Rather, interview 7 (VII), 9/8/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)
  • to support price control, and he would vote against it. You know, there were times when a barrel of oil sold for thirty cents a barrel or even less, and my goodness, when it became five dollars a barrel it was amazing. It probably sells for thirty-five
Oral history transcript, Walter Jenkins, interview 8 (VIII), 7/22/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)
  • , and that if he had any chance he had to spend his time in the run-off in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin, where votes to make a difference. He did not go back he could switch enough to the little towns in the run-off. G: Did he ever
President's Daily Diary entry, 6/22/1967 (Item)
  • James F . Chamber s - Publisher , Dalla s Time s Heral d - fo r congrat s r e Ltr t o George Jessel - fo r congrat s o n Luci baby . Ltr t o Amb . Si r Joh n Carte r o f Guyana - fo r congrat s o n Luci baby . Ltr t o Mik e Manner s - fo r congrat s o n
Folder, "Luci's Parties," Bess Abell Files, White House Social Files, Box 32 (Item)
  • Miller's it some time Inc!iawntally, schedule, just but said the in .future, sh,:? told same. before, o. nativ?, spe -~dwriting but can be a ~irl 3he is a junior has never guide or hostess at Beorgetown for Liz, if you could
Oral history transcript, Melvin C. Winters, interview 1 (I), 2/18/1987, by Ted Gittinger (Item)
  • brought me one at the same time. [He] gave us a gun apiece, gave me a rifle and gave her a shotgun, I believe it was. And then he went on to Dallas that night, and the next day, that's when be became president. G: Right. Did you have any organizing
  • ; Sam Houston and Josefa Johnson; LBJ paying off his father's debts; Winters' contact with LBJ at the time of the JFK assassination; the Association of General Contractors' pressure on LBJ to sign highway legislation; LBJ's involvement in roadside park
Oral history transcript, Drew Pearson, interview 1 (I), 4/10/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)
  • planes it was--I was in Dallas I think probably at the time of the assassination, but I was at the airport and I didn't know about it. I caught my plane on and when I got into Austin I was notified of it. My speaking engagement, naturally, was cancelled
Oral history transcript, Lester D. Johnson, interview 1 (I), 10/16/1968, by David G. McComb (Item)
  • confirmation; it's what is known as a Schedule C appointment. M: Have you had any connection with Lyndon Johnson--any personal connection? J: Well, I have met him on several occasions. in Rome in the latter part of 1961. The first time I met him was He
Oral history transcript, John V. Singleton, Jr., interview 2 (II), 7/15/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)
  • was that? S: I don't know. I can't remember. cannot remember. I'm sure I knew at the time, but I But I do remember that that was a fact and that was a very bitter issue. But he wanted to wait until the September con- vention in Dallas [Fort Worth]. G
Oral history transcript, Edgar L. Ball, interview 1 (I), 1/29/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)
  • , and this is statewide. We had the founding convention of the Harris County Democrats in March, as I remember, in 1953. set of bylaws. Set it up on a permanent basis with a At the same time, they were doing similar type things in Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio
President's Daily Diary entry, 3/28/1968 (Item)
  • The £ A. W. Moursund, Round Mountain , Texas -- and Mr. John Hill of Dallas, Texas - both or second George Burkley floor w/ the President 8:50a • 9:45a f White House ^ Hon. Under talked to William Sherrill , Member Boar d of Governors, Fed Res Syste m
President's Daily Diary entry, 10/10/1968 (Item)
  • promise to bring it up when get back; discussed time for making statement. Discussed nominations. Billy Graham, Rochester. Minn, (filed w/ b. 1 of yesterday ) -- just a friendl y call to wish him well. Ligh t conversation. Dr G getting along fine Maguir e
Oral history transcript, Henry Hall Wilson, interview 1 (I), 4/11/1973, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)
  • to the Senate. And Senator Byrd,at that time chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, chose to stall. hearings on it. He wouldn't even start Now after Dallas, President Johnson called in Byrd and made a deal with him that he would limit the budget
Folder title list, Personal Papers, Papers of Wright Patman (Item)
  • ." October 22, 1945, "Insurance In War-Time - …" November 12, 1945, "Government Life Insurance One of Veterans' Greatest Benefits" March 22, 1944, "The Truth About International Monetary Stabilization" May 9, 1944, "The Montgomery Ward Case…" June 8, 1944
Folder, "Writings, Speeches [1941] [2 of 2]," Papers of Charles Marsh, Box 16 (Item)
  • in leases which made it possible for drafted men to terminate a lease without loss. 4. Establishment of voluntary associations &n local community of the men who were going to be called up at about the same time, to constitute groups of men with common
Oral history transcript, Horace Busby, interview 2 (II), 3/4/1982, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)
  • start with this, that at the time that I was presented with the decision or the opportunity to come with him, I was told then by Paul Bolton--I think this may be in the script--that he had not made up his mind about continuing in politics, not just
President's Daily Diary entry, 3/28/1967 (Item)
  • T. Wallace, Dallas, Tex --Chairman of Cancer Society Board When the President enter ed the room he was greeted by Clifton R. Read, Vice President of the Cancer Society --greeted the seven cured cancer patients. Miss Turnipseed then presented
Oral history transcript, Billy Graham, interview 1 (I), 10/12/1983, by Monroe Billington (Item)
  • 12, 1983 INTERVIEWEE: BILLY GRAHAM INTERVIEWER: Monroe Billington PLACE: Interview was conducted over the telephone Tape 1 of 1 B: Why don't you just talk a little bit about the time you first had contact with President Johnson? G: Well
President's Daily Diary entry, 8/23/1967 (Item)
  • / RECORD: Robert Baskin of the Dallas Morning News (Bob) Johns on \; jflHH^ Appointment 2 . -i requested by Mr. Baskin--interested in doing birthday story VHITE House Date August DENT LYNDON B . JOHNSON MARY President began his day at(Place) Time
President's Daily Diary entry, 10/3/1968 (Item)
  • Vietnam 10:35a f Walt Rostow speech 10:38a t Walt Rostow 10:39a f DeVier 10:40a t Hon. Pierson Charles Zwick. Director. BOB HITE HOUSE Date ENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON October >IARY the , • • i resident began his day at. /-p., (Place)v Day Time
President's Daily Diary entry, 11/23/1968 (Item)
  • Expend! Activit oL D Cod Margare y y y (includ e visite d by ) tur t Mayer , correspondenc e w / th e Dalla s Time s Heral d -the Presiden t aske d als o fo r M r an d Mrs Emme t Riorda n -- n o answe r a t thei r hom e 7: 22p Th 7: 26p f 7:40p
Oral history transcript, Chester R. Huntley, interview 1 (I), 5/12/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)
  • , one of those grey silk tuxedos with black lapels. F: What was the occasion, a party? H: It was a radio/television correspondents dinner. something about, I~very Senator Anderson said damned time you bring one of these rich Texans up here
Oral history transcript, Raymond E. Buck, interview 1 (I), 5/27/1969, by David G. McComb (Item)
  • of Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio . You notice I said Fort Worth first . down here and make a speech to us,which he did . prominent speaker we'd had up to that time . much . In 1949--or 1948--they passed a bill I asked him to come He
Folder, "Political - 1940 Miscellaneous," Papers of Charles Marsh, Box 11 (Item)
  • tr-ontime has passed when a man can bo o. o-ompromise 0ta.ndid.o.to in this oountry•­ tho sort of oa.ndida.te picked by the section bou ea to cnrr-y out their pe r• eonal and private promises. Tho time tor
Oral history transcript, Brooks Hays, interview 2 (II), 10/6/1971, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)
  • came close to passing word over to the White House that I thought that the President should reconsider his plans because at that time there were certain evidences there of a strong feeling. I don't mean that Dallas had any appreciable number
  • Premonitions about the Dallas trip of November, 1963, and the JFK assassination; the transition from JFK to LBJ; Hays-Moyers relationship; LBJ story of internal revenue and a contribution to a Baptist Church; anecdote on admission of Outer Mongolia
President's Daily Diary entry, 2/23/1968 (Item)
  • Fr resident began his day at (Place) Time Telephon 1 : Out L Fe " ~~ ; e President t o his , bedroo m - _, _ d t o th e rubbin g table - -._ , ___________«____ .—_—_____„_____________ _. _. . I Treatmen t o f mino r ey e proble m jb y Dr