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Williams, Franklin H. (Franklin Hall), 1917-1990 (Item)

Bio: Franklin Hall Williams (1917-1990) was an assistant special counsel for the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) from 1945 to 1950, and regional director with the NAACP from 1950 to 1959. He was a director

Folder, "Liaison - FBI - Miscellaneous Reports [Oct. - Dec. 1967]," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 3 (Item)

, Wisconsin, the Youth Council of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been conducting daily open-housing demonstrations in that city since August 28, 1967. The demonstrations continued during this past weekend. The n~ber
Records of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (Kerner Commission)

Published remarks, Remarks of Lyndon B. Johnson at the Civil Rights Symposium, 12/12/72 (Item)

District of Texas Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Director, Washington Bureau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Robin M. Williams, Jr. Professor of Sociology, Cornell University Vicente T. Ximenes Former Commissioner, Equal Employment

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Acceptance of Book, 'The Living White House,' the White House, Washington, DC, 11/28/1966" (Item)

of Ameri~ans everywhere, an exciting advance gUt. Tome personally, this is a very we lcome p!'esent., For this book, The Living White House, is the fulfillment of an idea that has long been close to my heart. Many millions of visitors have made the public

Folder, "[Project Cost Analyses]," Office Files of Yoichi Okamoto, Box 2 (Item)

appearance, for him. There is the further requirement of taking into account the work of Mr. Joe Scherschel on assignment from the National Geographic Society to make new pictures in color for the publication of the White House Historical Association

Taylor, Hobart, Jr., 1920-1981 (Item)

, Plans for Progress, which promoted equal employment opportunities for people of color among 300 firms. In 1965 President Lyndon Baines Johnson appointed him director of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (1965-1968). In this post he helped
LBJ Connection: Executive Vice Chairman, President's Commisson on Equal Employment Opportunity, 1962-1965; Special Assistant to the Vice President, 1963; Associate Counsel to the President, 1964-1965; Director, Export-Import Bank, 1965-1968

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 54, 1 February 1993," LBJ Library (Item)

on her time and her country. The event was Lady Bird Johnson's 80th birthday, celebrated at the LBJ Library on December 4-5 (three weeks before the actual date of December 22). Family members, friends, associates stretching deep into the past

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Opening of University of Texas Round-Up Showcase, 3/30/1966" (Item)

what I have observed universities all over our nation doing -- moving into a central, pivotal r ole i!l the life of the local community, the state, and the nation. Themas Jefferson, whose name is imperishably associated with the University of Virginia

Oral history transcript, James R. Jones, interview 1 (I), 11/26/1968, by Dorothy Pierce McSweeny (Item)

-- I -- 4 classmate of mine. Tommy knew Vice President Johnson. And he told me that the Vice President was trying to put together a group of young people who would primarily do advance work in 1964 in the campaign, and that this group would jell
LBJ’s decision not to run for re-election in 1968; Martin Luther King’s death and LBJ’s view of King; LBJ on civil rights; open housing bill; trip to Chicago 4/1/68; the idea of moving the Democratic National Convention from Chicago; Chicago’s Mayor

President's Daily Diary entry, 1/27/1966 (Item)

^ Marvi n Watson (pl) . National ) ^— Noigjrc -^ OFF RECORD: ^ !- 6:15pnL j Representative s of the MHHWaBa:! Newspaper Publishers Association }i (A predominantly Negro group--accompanied by B))H^]^MH^X^ _j ^ Cliff Alexander and later joined in the Oval

Folder, "Liaison - FBI - Miscellaneous Reports [Feb. - March 1968]," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 3 (Item)

of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; Roy Wilkins of the National Asssociation for the Advancement of Colored People; and Whitney Young of the National Urban League have been requested to visit three African countries during the period April 16-20, 1968
Records of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (Kerner Commission)

Folder, "Pamphlets Master File," Office Files of Yoichi Okamoto, Box 2 (Item)

few places, today it bums in many nations. In the oppressed country side and in the desperate slums, growing numbers of people know that far away in distant capitals-under different slogans and with varying success-their leaders are working

Folder, "Unidentified Flying Objects," Papers of Drew Pearson, Georgetown Files, Box G 300 [3 of 3] (Item)

was formerly bead of the wer_e disenchanted with th e to l>ast charges of bias was: American Association for the proiect. . Wait for the report. He argued Advancement of Science, the The d~cument, written befo_rethat the validity of his con American Physical

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

a lot of wonderful changes. P: Since 1948 besides serving on this committee, you have served in the American Veterans' Association, on committees and as national commander. You were one of the founders of the World Veterans Federation, and LBJ
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

President's Daily Diary entry, 9/5/1966 (Item)

Association) Mrs. Margaret Price (Vice-Chmn, National Demo Committee and formerly of Michigan). Mr. Bob Perrin (Ass't Dir OEO and former AA to Senator McNamara) Juanita Roberts. Marvin Watson, Jake Jacobsen, Charles Roche. Mike Manatos. Sherwin Markman

Folder, "Roy Wilkins (NAACP)," Name Files, WHCF, Box W-312 (Item)

Whitney M. Young,Jr. StephenR.Currier Co-chairmen November 26, 1963 PAITIOPATINGOIGANIZATIONS National Association for the Advancement of Colored People National Urban League National Council of NegroWomen N.A.A.C.P.LegalDefenseand Educational Fund,Inc

Folder, "March 13, 1965, #38, Backup Material For the President’s Press Conferences, Press Office Files, Box 71 (Item)

on the President' s Press Confer ences March 13, 1965 #38 RESTR ICTION CODES (Al Closed by Executive Order 12356 governing access to national security information. (6) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document. (Cl Closed in accordance

Oral history transcript, Tyler Abell, interview 1 (I), 5/8/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

://discoverlbj.org/exhibits/show/loh/oh Abell -- I -- 2 with many other dignitaries. I stood in the receiving line next to Mrs. Johnson and was impressed then, as I have been ever since, with her talent for making people feel at home, and her congeniality and her
Meeting LBJ in 1955; the 1956 Democratic National Convention; Abell's father-in-law Senator Earle Clement's career; LBJ trying to do favors for his colleagues; adjourning Congress for the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles

Oral history transcript, Charles Diggs, interview 1 (I), 3/13/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

in the capital for civil rights legislation, generally under the leadership of Clarence Mitchell, who is the Washington representative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Of course they had their direct contacts, so it wasn't

Folder, "Ex PU 1 / FG 731 [Publications / President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity]," WHCF PU Subject Files, Box 23 (Item)

for outstanding contributions in the field of human relations and betterment. Mr. Taylor was cited by the National Association of Colored Wom en's Clubs at their annual convention in Denver. He was also honored by. the National Business League during its

Folder, "Beautification Summary - The Committee for a More Beautiful Capital, 1965 - 1968," White House Social Files, Beautification Files, Box 22 (Item)

, philanthropist from New York Walker Stone, editor in chief of the Scripps Howard Newspaper Alliance Bernard Boutin, Executive Vice President of the National Association of Homebuilders Adam Rumoshosky, Marketing Director of the American Petroleum Institute

President's Daily Diary entry, 10/23/1966 (Item)

national flower. At the foot of the airplane steps, President and Mrs. Ferdinand Marcos awaited to greet the President. — also a WELCOMING COMMITTEE Note: The President, inspite of published advance text, made no arrival statement, here in Manila

Folder, "Photo Personnel - Office and Lab - 1968-," Office Files of Yoichi Okamoto, Box 2 (Item)

1968 -" Box Number 2 Restriction Codes (A) Closed by Executive Order 13292 governing access to national security Information. (B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document. (C) Closed In accordance with restrictions contained

Oral history transcript, Joseph M. Barr, interview 1 (I), 6/10/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan (Item)

to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Then in 1960, early in the year, I got a call from him one day, and he said he was going to be some place in Ohio, nearby, Would 1 have was going to come into Pittsburgh and stay all night

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 14, 10 November 1978," LBJ Library (Item)

power, or little prestige, or little influence, and he aroused the conscience of a great nation. "He pointed out to us our failures and our defects. And through his concerted and effective work, did not only arouse the American people, but arou ed

Folder, "Liaison - FBI - Miscellaneous Reports [Jan. 1968]," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 3 (Item)

.'' The Chicago Pol ice Department has established extra patrols in the vicinity of the school. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People branch at Kankakee, Illinois, met with the St. Anne, Illinois, School Board on the night of January 29
A (National Security)
Records of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (Kerner Commission)

Folder, "Canadian National Film Grand Members, September 24, 1968," Papers of Bertrand Harding, Box 42 (Item)

production as well as other audio-visual materials as the basis for developing a national program in this area; and to produce a 30-minute 16nnn, color, sound film as a training tool on community economic development • u ~ l: ~ .Without limiting
Folder, "Canadian National Film Grand Members, September 24, 1968," Papers of Bertrand Harding, Box 42

Oral history transcript, Nash Castro, interview 1 (I), 2/25/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

make this arrangement possible. I suggested at that time that we form a non-profit corporation, as we have in the case of other national parks. I wrote a memo that went to Mrs. Kennedy from the Associate Director of the Park Service proposing
Natural resources and national parks
Biographical information; National Park Service

Folder, "Special Picture Orders," Office Files of Yoichi Okamoto, Box 2 (Item)

. Most recent honors: Winner of "America's Highest Speaker's Award" voted at 57th National Convention, International Platform Association ... "Annual Amer icanism Award" from Daughters of the American Revolution ... the "Los Angeles City Council Award

Oral history transcript, George L. Mehren, interview 1 (I), 2/18/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

surplus of beef in this country, with drastic price breaks, was simultaneously associated with rising prices and short supply in Europe. So that he, on a matter of about thirty-six hours notice, required us to get a half-dozen major people from the meat

Oral history transcript, Everett McKinley Dirksen, interview 3 (III), 7/30/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

that are interested in civil rights. That's not limited to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or the Urban League who are identified essentially with the color, but from organizations like the League of Women Voters, as an example. They've

Folder title list, Douglass Cater Aides Files (Item)

, at the National Medical Association meeting, August 2-6, 1964; Memorandum on "The New Educational and Training Concept" by Thomas Cronin. [WHCF 1677; Opened 8/15/74, Douglass Cater/C] [Personal Correspondence]/Contributions Two items. [WHCF 1677; Opened 8/15/74

President's Daily Diary entry, 10/7/1964 (Item)

Harold Hughes and Mrs. Hughes. Mayor of Des Moines. Charles Iles and Mrs. Iles, and a reception committee of Congressional Candidates, State Candidates, and State Officials. Local color was provided bv a group of 20 ladies dressed i n navy and white

Folder, "Wallace, Henry A. (The Vice President) [1942]," Papers of Charles Marsh, Box 21 (Item)

'in the galaxy of New _Deal personalities. -One need only read his speech to · the Free World, Association, extracts from w.hich ap pear on page 725, to understand his profound concep tion of the humanitarian advances and reforms which can be forged out

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 15, 15 February 1979," LBJ Library (Item)

Force Base jet·, a 21-gun alute, a pre entation the colors by II the service orgamza tions, as well as coffee and donuts served by members of the local American Red Cross chapter. The ~eremony paid special tribute to the veter n of World W r I

Oral history transcript, Chris Dixie, interview 1 (I), 3/23/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

and people of that kind. G: D: Did the CIO play a role? It played a role, but it wasn't a very popular associate to have around in those times. G: It seems to me that there was in that group a component of traditional liberals like J. R. Parten, Byron

Folder, "Lynch, Connie Charles," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 10 (Item)

the National Convention of the NSRP held at Carpenter's Hall, 920 Main Street, Jacksonville, Florida. LYNCH spoke in opposition to integration and called upon all white people to organize to stop the Federal government from continuing to support Negroes
Records of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (Kerner Commission)

Folder, "King, Martin Luther, 1966-67 [2 of 2]," Aides Files of Mildred Stegall, Box 32 (Item)

Levison then advised King to state in his press conference in Los Angeles, California, on April 12, 1967, that the allegation by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People claiming King advocated the fusion of the civil rights

Oral history transcript, Joseph A. Califano, interview 51 (LI), 8/14/1989, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

here for blacks and that they wanted to race through and get out there and that we were really in a race with that, with expectations, more than we were in a race with whether the NAACP [National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Oral history transcript, James R. Jones, interview 2 (II), 6/28/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny) (Item)

in for the President's night reading. Of course, these FBI full field examinations were primarily complete reports on people who were being considered for appointments to jobs. You had other FBI reports on national situations or possible subversive groups or what have
Career history; early advance work; meeting W. Marvin Watson; meeting LBJ and getting advice on how to be a good employee; working on the Whistle Stop Tour; LBJ’s ability to size people up and communicate effectively; LBJ staffs’ youth; LBJ staff

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