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Oral history transcript, W. Sterling Cole, interview 1 (I), 2/5/1987, by Michael L. Gillette
May 1945 Special Committee to study naval properties in the British Isles; Europe and North Africa; meeting with Eisenhower at "Little Red Schoolhouse;" Marshall Plan; North Africa; Munich; Dachau and Berchesgaden; relationship with LBJ
Oral history transcript, Joseph W. Barr, interview 3 (III), 5/8/1986, by Michael L. Gillette
Congressional relations with the Department of the Treasury during the Kennedy administration; Charls Walker; Barr's duties under the Department of the Treasury; Larry O'Brien; conflict between the Department of the Treasury and other departments;…
Telegram, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/28/1934
LBJ wires Lady Bird that he will call her on Sunday evening.
Note, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/23/1934?
LBJ writes his tentative itinerary on an American Airlines schedule. He may have enclosed the schedule with his letter written on September 23 or a later letter. The schedule appears to have been tri-folded and mailed with a letter sent in a…
Telegram, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 11/7/1934?
In a telegram sent from Tyler, Texas, Lady Bird tells LBJ that she had a hectic day and is taking the 5:00 bus home.
Telegram, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/14/1934
LBJ wires that he arrived in Washington and will telephone Sunday night. He is protesting to the Post Office on delay of letters from Karnack.
Postcard, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/15/1934
LBJ apparently forwards a postcard to Lady Bird that he received from Gene Boehringer. Gene writes about the "Zephyr" train she is riding to Dallas and wishes LBJ could be in Dallas with Lady Bird and all their friends.
Postcard, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/22/1934
LBJ sends Lady Bird a picture postcard of Dodge Hotel and says he hopes the garden is not closed when she comes to visit him.
Postcard, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/24/1934
LBJ sends Lady Bird a picture postcard of the Lincoln Memorial with a note saying he is glad she took a day off and went to Dallas. He comments that he has had a very pleasant and useful week and that the President may call Congress back in…
Pamphlets, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/23/1934
LBJ sends Lady Bird pamphlets about motor trips they can take, the Franciscan Monastery, and the Dodge Hotel. He has annotated each one.
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/30/1934
LBJ tells Lady Bird about Marvin Jones' speech regarding the farm program and the Bankhead Bill. He discusses their phone call earlier that day, writes about his feelings for her, and says she has made a great difference in him.
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/29/1934
LBJ tells Lady Bird he received letters from her and Gene [Boehringer]; Gene expressed approval of LBJ's relationship with Lady Bird. LBJ mentions his long conversation with Helen Crouch and plans to have dinner with Bill and Irene White. LBJ…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/27/1934
LBJ says he has not received a letter from Lady Bird for two days. He describes letters he has received from his mother and Welly [Hopkins], says he is sending her NBC Music Appreciation Hour pamphlets, and tells Lady Bird he loves her. He says if…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/26/1934
LBJ writes that he has received two letters from Lady Bird and is happy. He describes friends, help he gave to the Customs Collector in Piedras Negras, a discussion about the Texas Club, and problems experienced by cotton farmers in storm-damaged…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/25/1934
LBJ expresses disappointment he has not gotten letters from Lady Bird for three days; he encloses a letter from his mother and asks her to destroy it.
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/23/1934
LBJ says he looks forward to Lady Bird's letters but wishes she would tell him how she feels. He says he has been very busy with law school, office work, and looking for an apartment. He discusses future job prospects, a possible trip to Texas for…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/18/1934
LBJ expresses disappointment he has not received Lady Bird's second letter. He describes his work and arranging jobs for Nettie Lee Kellam and Dan Quill's sister. He talks about starting law school, going to the circus, and going to a Negro church.…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/15/1934
LBJ writes that he fears that a lack of letters from Lady Bird shows her indifference toward him; he stresses that he needs to know how she feels. He asks her to send a letter a day to "drive some of the loneliness away."
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 11/9/1934
LBJ writes from the Nueces Hotel in Corpus Christi and discusses his upcoming schedule, plans for Thanksgiving and their trip to Mexico [for their honeymoon?]. He writes "the invitations should be ready by next week" and asks if Lady Bird has…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 11/8/1934
LBJ discusses the phone call from Lady Bird when she expressed her reticence to marry so soon. He closes with "I love you" and "thanks for the telephone call." He encloses a letter from his mother in which she offers advice about his career and…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 11/7/1934
LBJ writes from the Nueces Hotel in Corpus Christi and tells Lady Bird that he has been very busy since coming to Texas and mentions people he has seen and meetings attended. He briefly comments on plans for Thanksgiving.
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/8/1934
LBJ describes his dinner with Maury [Maverick], George Green, and Ralph Cameron. He comments on the sweetest letter Lady Bird has ever written, his mother's letter about choosing a wife, and a letter from "Mr. Dick" [Congressman Kleberg] saying he…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/5/1934
LBJ writes that he is getting behind on his "lessons." He tells Lady Bird the proofs should be ready in a week, and he is having Kodak pictures developed. He mentions a trip he and Welly [Hopkins] have planned to Mexico City during Christmas. The…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/4/1934
LBJ describes his busy days. He is meeting with Mr. Adams at General Electric about future plans (a job offer for LBJ?). Friday, he will have dinner with Bill and Irene White. He says he is lonesome and acknowledges praise from Lady Bird's friend…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/3/1934
LBJ writes that he has not received mail for two days; he is sending Lady Bird a book on the National Capitol and a congressional cookbook; he also plans to send copies of the books to Gene [Boehringer] and Gene's mother. He tells Lady Bird he is…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/27/1934
LBJ discusses employment in Austin, his possible transfer to the University of Texas law school, and his future finances. He knows he can't provide Lady Bird with the comforts to which she is accustomed. He describes his mother's recent letter,…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/26/1934
LBJ expresses his feelings about their continued relationship and tells Lady Bird about his mother's letter about her. He writes that the GE [General Electric] plans in New York are "out of the picture." He has caught another cold but will go to…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/24/1934
LBJ thanks Lady Bird for her Friday letter and Sunday "Special" and says he was happy all day Tuesday. He tells her that he received a briefcase from Arthur Perry and Robert Jackson. He is going to see a play with Helen [Crouch] and take a drive on…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor 10/2/1934
LBJ tells Lady Bird two friends came by to talk to him about her, notes he is being teased about being in love, says he has had an upset feeling since they talked on Sunday. LBJ writes that he might be coming to Corpus Christi if he doesn't get more…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/23/1934
LBJ tells Lady Bird how wonderful he feels and how madly in love he is with her. He describes his other mail and asks her to write him about her Austin school days.
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/22/1934
LBJ describes a call from Senator [Alvin] Wirtz offering him employment in Austin, Texas. He had to say yes or no, and he said yes. He will let Lady Bird know details later.
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/21/1934
Again responding to Lady Bird's October 17 letter, LBJ repeats the question Lady Bird is "prone to repeat," "Must you have all or nothing?" LBJ answers the question, "yes." LBJ describes seeing Will Rogers in Judge Priest. LBJ says he received a…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/20/1934
LBJ writes in response to Lady Bird's October 17 letter to him, reassuring her of his love for her. He discusses plans for their future together, including a possible new job. He descibes seeing the play Jayhawker and his plans to go dancing…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/19/1934
LBJ comments on Lady Bird's letter to him describing her conversation with Victor [McCrea] while she was in Dallas. He also comments on letters from his mother and from "Mr. Dick" [Congressman Kleberg] and mentions again the letter he wrote Lady…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/17/1934
LBJ tells Lady Bird he is very unhappy and says that he will be faced with challenges in a few days that will either result in cheer and happiness again or challenge whatever talents he may possess. If he may still write to her, she will see the…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/14/1934
LBJ expresses disappointment after his phone conversation with Lady Bird a day earlier. He says he wrote Lady Bird a long letter but decided not to mail it. He describes going out with friends despite still being sick and says Gene [Latimer] now…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/1/1934
LBJ writes that "he has just about lost his ambition" although their phone call last night "gave me new strength." He is discouraged by Lady Bird's indecision, says Maury Maverick has offered to lend them his house for a honeymoon. LBJ says he is…
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/11/1934
LBJ writes that he is still sick and if he isn't better by afternoon will call a doctor. He thanks Lady Bird for her letter and wire.
Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/10/1934
LBJ writes that he has the flu and wishes Lady Bird were there to nurse him.
Postcard, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/4/1934
LBJ sends Lady Bird a picture postcard of the Hotel Occidental dining room and thanks her for the pictures she sent him that get kissed "almost a million times a day." He writes that he had lunch at the hotel and plans to take Lady Bird there when…