Early association of Johnson and Clement families; the Johnsons' wedding reception for Bess and Tyler Abell; Tyler Abell joins Johnson campaign; work at the DNC; joining Mrs. Johnson's staff; LBJ as Vice President; Mrs. Johnson as a wife and mother; Lynda and Luci; attitude of former Kennedy staff; trips with the Johnons; luncheons during vice presidency; Mrs. Johnson's wardrobe; The Elms; preparations for arrival of Kennedys at the Ranch before the assassination; relationship of Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Kennedy; social secretary's duties; correspondence
Oral history transcript, Bess Abell, interview 1 (I), 5/28/1969, by T.H. Baker
Citation
Oral history transcript, Bess Abell, interview 1 (I), 5/28/1969, by T.H. Baker, LBJ Presidential Library, accessed August 31, 2025, https://discoverlbj.org/item/oh-abellb-19690528-1-84-28