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Oral history transcript, Betty Cason Hickman, interview 1 (I), 4/10/1984, by Michael L. Gillette

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hickmanb-19840410-1-85-63.pdf
Circumstances of joining LBJ’s staff; duties in the Texas office; Arthur Perry; Walter Jenkins; office operation; LBJ and the Texas office; Lady Bird; transfer to the Majority Leader’s office; office staff; traveling with the Johnson’s;…

Oral history transcript, Bourke B. Hickenlooper, interview 1 (I), 9/19/1968, by Paige E. Mulhollan

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hickenlooperb-19680919-1-74-59.pdf
LBJ as Senator; Atomic Energy Control Bill; LBJ and space program; LBJ and foreign policy during 1950s; LBJ and Foreign Relations Committee; LBJ’s foreign policy; Atomic Energy Policy; Test Ban Treaty; Lewis Strauss; LBJ and JFK people; Dominican…

Oral history transcript, Theodore Hesburgh, interview 1 (I), 2/1/1971, by Paige E. Mulhollan

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hesburght-19710201-1-73-19.pdf
Biographical information; received Medal of Freedom from LBJ; LBJ's use of Civil Rights Commission; JFK and civil rights; CRC's first meeting with LBJ; Commission hearings; John Gleason; LBJ's accomplishments in human opportunity/civil rights; White…

Oral history transcript, Lewis Blaine Hershey, interview 1 (I), 11/22/1968, by Paige E. Mulhollan

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hersheyl-19681122-1-74-128.pdf
Contacts with LBJ; LBJ’s role in Selective Service Acts in 1940-1950; Presidential cooperation; draft card burning; Burke Marshall Commission; Ramsey and Tom Clark; Ann Arbor sit-in; problem over prosecution; Professor Shea; Joe Califano; Sherman…

Oral history transcript, Charles F. Herring, interview 2 (II), 10/24/1968, by Paul Bolton

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-herringc-19681024-2-69-71.pdf
Biographical information; campaigning as a student for LBJ's unsuccessful 1937 bid; Hollers, Ed Clark and Everett Long lived in LBJ's attic while working for him; going to the Navy for two years; LBJ first to use helicopter in a campaign; first to…

Oral history transcript, Charles F. Herring, interview 1 (I), 10/4/1968, by Joe B. Frantz

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-herringc-19681004-1-74-127.pdf
Biographical information; 1937-1960 campaigns; Congressional secretary to LBJ; lived with the Johnsons; Hardy Hollers; waiting for election returns; appointment as U.S. District Attorney; Herbert Brownwell; Frankie Randolph; Los Angeles Democratic…

Oral history transcript, Felipe Herrera, interview 1 (I), 5/20/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-herreraf-19690520-1-78-17.pdf
Biographical information; served under Eisenhower, JFK and LBJ; major growth of bank under LBJ; Punta del Estes 1967; Lincoln Gordon and Sol Linowitz; Dominican problems; Peru balance of payment problems; Bank important element in Inter-American…

Oral history transcript, Richard M. Helms, interview 2 (II), 9/16/1981, by Ted Gittinger

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-helmsr-19810916-2-82-42.pdf
Biographical information; CIA in Vietnam and Indochina; structure of the CIA; Bay of Pigs; the “secret war” in Laos; disputes on the role of the CIA; Edward Lansdale; Taylor-Rostow mission to Vietnam; “How to Lose a War;” debate over Diem;…

Oral history transcript, Richard M. Helms, interview 1 (I), 4/4/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-helmsr-19690404-1-75-4.pdf
Director of Central Intelligence, wears two hats: Director of Central Intelligence and Chairman of the United States Intelligence Board; 1965 appointed by LBJ as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence under Admiral Raborn; June 1966 made Director;…

Oral history transcript, Walter W. Heller, interview 2 (II), 12/21/1971, by David G. McComb

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hellerw-19711221-2-83-10.pdf
Troika; Quadriad; Council of Economic Advisers; administration differences; details of tax cut; trade-offs with Congress on budget cuts; Wilbur Mills; Harry Byrd; origin of tax cut; Samuelson Task Force; “new economics;” tax increases;…

Oral history transcript, Walter W. Heller, interview 1 (I), 2/20/1970, by David G. McComb

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hellerw-19700220-1-83-9.pdf
JFK oral history project; first contact with LBJ; JFK press briefing breakfasts; biographical information; LBJ as VP; SST; 1961 Berlin Crisis; JFK assassination; transition; Eliot Janeway; poverty program; tax cut; Christmas meeting at the Ranch;…

Oral history transcript, Ben W. Heineman, interview 1 (I), 4/16/1970, by Joe B. Frantz

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-heinemanb-19700416-1-74-53.pdf
Illinois Central strike; National Independent Committee for Johnson-Humphrey; organizational task force for HUD; Robert Weaver; White House Civil Rights Conference; “Summit Conference” in Chicago; Cabinet posts offered; Demonstration Cities;…

Oral history transcript, John W. Hechinger, interview 1 (I), 3/5/1969, by David G. McComb

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hechingerj-19690305-1-74-20.pdf
Biographical information; Chairman of Medal Committee for LBJ’s inaugural; Felix DeWaldin; appointment to Redevelopment Land Agency; Marvin Watson; Neville Miller; appointment to Chairmanship of District Council; Steve Pollack; Max Kampelman;…

Oral history transcript, William W. Heath, interview 2 (II), 5/25/1970, by Joe B. Frantz

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-heathw-19700525-2-74-281-b.pdf
Building of LBJ Library; Heath named Swedish Ambassador in March, confirmed April 1967; Russell Tribunal; three groups in Sweden: hard-core ant-Americans, Communists, pro-Americans; race and Vietnam both issues in Sweden; experiences of Tanzanian…

Oral history transcript, William W. Heath, interview 1 (I), 5/20/1970, by Joe B. Frantz

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-heathw-19700520-1-74-281-a.pdf
Biographical information; met LBJ in 1937 through Baines family tree research with LBJ’s mother; LBJ’s six years as Democratic Majority leader in Senate; JFK nomination; LBJ as VP; Heath as Ambassador to Sweden; as Chairman of UT Board of…

Oral history transcript, Calvin Hazlewood, interview 1 (I), 2/14/1979, by Michael L. Gillette

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hazlewoodc-19790214-1-81-93.pdf
Biographical information; NYA; day-to-day operations, projects; political support

Oral history transcript, Brooks Hays, interview 1 (I), 10/5/1971, by Joe B. Frantz

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-haysb-19711005-1-79-10.pdf
Biographical information; LBJ’s philosophy on leaks; Sam Rayburn; John Rankin insulting to all; Eisenhower appointed Hays to TVA in 1959; Fair Employment Practices Commission; Fulbright; Faubus and Arkansas Central High School fiasco; "Southern…

Oral history transcript, Wayne L. Hays, interview 1 (I), 3/11/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-haysw-19690311-1-74-126.pdf
Biographical information; contact with LBJ; NATO Parliamentarians Committee; LBJ’s praise of Hays; collaboration of Rayburn and LBJ in shaping legislation in the House; committed JFK delegate in 1960; LBJ as VP; friendship with President a…

Oral history transcript, Carl Hayden, interview 1 (I), 10/28/1968, by Joe B. Frantz

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-haydenc-19681028-1-73-18.pdf
Biographical information; candidacy for Congress; Senate Committee assignment; first contact with LBJ; longest record of service in the Senate; Reclamation Act of 1902; Colorado River Commission; Boulder Canyon Project; Udall family; Central Arizona…

Oral history transcript, Albert C. Harzke, interview 1 (I), 11/27/1979, by Michael L. Gillette

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-harzkea-19791127-1-83-14.pdf
Biographical information; housing; meeting LBJ; general impressions; school and social activities; campus politics; Alpha and Omega; Professor Greene

Oral history transcript, George Hartzog, Jr., interview 1 (I), 12/20/1968, by Joe B. Frantz

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hartzogg-19681220-1-74-125.pdf
Biographical information; National Park System; Robert C. Horn; National Capital Planning Commission; Preservation Commission; Grand Teton National Park; recreation; 1968 Land & Water Conservation Fund Act; Yellowstone National Park; tradition of…

Oral history transcript, Houston Harte, interview 1 (I), 9/27/1968, by Paul Bolton

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-harteh-19680927-1-72-38.pdf
Career in publishing/TV; first meeting with LBJ as secretary to Kleberg; congressional campaign of 1937; Corpus Christi Naval Base; ship canal from Arkansas Pass to Corpus Christi; Goodfellow AFB; 1957 civil rights bill; 1941, 1948 Senate campaigns;…

Oral history transcript, Oren Harris, interview 1 (I), 9/3/1973, by Paige E. Mulhollan

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-harriso-19730903-1-74-124.pdf
Biographical information; first association with LBJ in Congress; LBJ’s chief motivation and goals; 1943 and 1948 elections; Sam Rayburn; Charlie Murphy; oil/gas industry; Bob Kerr; Natural Gas Act of 1938; Senator Francis Case; Area Basin…

Oral history transcript, Patricia Roberts Harris, interview 1 (I), 5/19/1969, by Stephen Goodell

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-harrisp-19690519-1-74-282.pdf
Biographical information; JFK’s civil rights legislation appointments under LBJ; first meetings with LBJ; candidates for 1960; LBJ’s politics; civil rights: past and present; appointment to Puerto Rico Commission; Dominican Republic issue;…

Oral history transcript, W. Averell Harriman, interview 1 (I), 6/16/1969, by Paige E. Mulhollan

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-harrimanw-19690616-1-74-123.pdf
Biographical information; Advisory Council to the National Committee; LBJ and foreign affairs; role in peace negotiations; Poland/Yugoslavia visit; India and Pakistan; Soviet Union prevented bombing halt in Vietnam; trip with HHH; Manila Conference;…

Oral history transcript, Bryce N. Harlow, interview 2 (II), 5/6/1979, by Michael L. Gillette

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-harlowb-19790506-2-80-27.pdf
[For interviews 1 and 2] LBJ’s role as member of House Armed Services Committee; LBJ’s role as Democratic leader in the Senate; LBJ’s qualities of leadership; LBJ’s relationship with Eisenhower; White House-Congressional relations.

Oral history transcript, Bryce N. Harlow, interview 1 (I), 2/28/1979, by Michael L. Gillette

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-harlowb-19790228-1-80-26.pdf
[For interviews 1 and 2] LBJ’s role as member of House Armed Services Committee; LBJ’s role as Democratic leader in the Senate; LBJ’s qualities of leadership; LBJ’s relationship with Eisenhower; White House-Congressional relations.

Oral history transcript, John Harllee, interview 1 (I), 3/24/1969, by David G. McComb

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-harlleej-19690324-1-75-13.pdf
Biographical information; selection of JFK for PT boat duty; influence of LBJ; FMC Chairman; contact with LBJ; John S. Patterson; LBJ’s awareness of the work of the FMC; Thor Tollefson; problems of American Merchant Marine; political power of…

Oral history transcript, Paul D. Harkins, interview 1 (I), 11/10/1981, by Ted Gittinger

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-harkinsp-19811110-1-83-48.pdf
Biographical information; impressions of Vietnam; reform programs; infiltration; intelligence; Ap Bac; Diem Laos; country team in Saigon; Buddhists; Diem

Oral history transcript, Bertrand Harding, interview 2 (II), 11/25/1968, by Stephen Goodell

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hardingb-19681125-2-72-37-b.pdf
Relationship with Shriver; Shriver leaving OEO; charge that OEO indulged in illegal lobbying practices; Shriver-Adam Clayton Powell relationship; opposition to the program; MLK; Poor People’s Campaign; program for auditing grantees; influence of…

Oral history transcript, Bertrand Harding, interview 1 (I), 11/20/1968, by Stephen Goodell

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hardingb-19681120-1-72-37-a.pdf
First acquaintance with LBJ; appointment as Deputy Director to Shriver; reasons Boutin left; management survey; meeting with President; Community Action; criticism of 1967 bill; Shriver’s perception of role of OEO; opposition to Dominick amendment;…

Oral history transcript, Robert L. Hardesty, interview 1 (I), 3/26/1969, by Joe B. Frantz

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hardestyr-19690326-1-74-122.pdf
Biographical information; John Gronouski 1964, Post Master General, called Hardesty to be speech writer; Jack Valenti chief editor; first session, 89th Congress; LBJ and production of bill signing: two or three a day; Indian affairs speech; Bob…

Oral history transcript, D.B. Hardeman, interview 4 (IV), 1/19/1977, by Michael L. Gillette

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hardemand-19770119-4-89-5.pdf
LBJ and the NYA in 1935; LBJ-Sam Rayburn relationship; political philosophies; Griffin-Landrum Bill; Ralph Yarborough; Allan Shivers; LBJ & JFK; Rayburn and the Kennedys

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

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hardemand-19690422-3-89-4.pdf
JFK presidency; House Rules Committee 1961; Bobby Baker scandal; JFK legislative program; LBJ and John Connally; patronage appointments; Hale Boggs; agriculture bill; “Five O’clock Club;” Walter Jenkins; Bill Moyers; Democratic National…

Oral history transcript, D.B. Hardeman, interview 2 (II), 3/12/1969, by T.H. Baker

27500879-oh-hardemand-19690312-2-89-3.pdf
Sam Rayburn; LBJ and Rayburn; "Board of Education;" U.S. Congress; Landrum-Griffin Labor Reform Bill; 1960 election

Oral history transcript, D.B. Hardeman, interview 1 (I), 2/26/1969, by T.H. Baker

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hardemand-19690226-1-89-2.pdf
Biographical information; birth; education; legislative service and experience; military service; writing and editorship; political activities (Adlai Stevenson campaign); Sam Rayburn; Hale Boggs; biography of Sam Rayburn; teaching; relationship with…

Oral history transcript, Estelle Harbin, interview 1 (I), 11/10/1977, by Michael L. Gillette

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-harbine-19771110-1-81-100.pdf
Biographical information; Roy Miller; Richard Kleberg; Little Congress; congressional duties; Bonus March; Al Smith; LBJ as Kleberg’s secretary; LBJ as president.

Oral history transcript, John A. Hannah, interview 1 (I), undated, by Paige E. Mulhollan

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hannahj-xxxxxxxx-1-74-121.pdf
Biographical information; Civil Rights Commission; contact with LBJ while in Senate; Title VI of 1964 Civil Rights law; Equal Employment Opportunity Program; Lady Bird.

Oral history transcript, Mack H. Hannah, Jr., interview 1 (I), 3/26/1982, by Michael L. Gillette

http://www.lbjf.org/txt/oh/oh-lbj/27500879-oh-hannahm-19820326-1-83-27.pdf
Biographical information; 1948 Senate campaign; organizing political support; the “one hundred executives” meeting at the White House; impressions of LBJ; civil rights; Barbara Jordan; football recruiting for the University of Texas.