Oral history transcript, Lera Thomas, interview 1 (I), 10/11/1968, by David G. McComb

Title:

Oral history transcript, Lera Thomas, interview 1 (I), 10/11/1968, by David G. McComb

Number of Pages:

32

Description:

Biographical information about Albert Thomas; Thomas’ race for Congress in 1936; appointment to House Appropriations Committee; Thomas’ contributions to Houston and Harris County; First acquaintance with LBJ; role of a politician’s wife; Lady Bird’s influence on her husband; Beautification; First Ladies; LBJ’s close relationship with FDR; LBJ’s working relationship with Thomas; November 1963 Testimonial Dinner for Thomas in Houston; events after JFK assassination; transition; Thomas’ illness; Vietnam; special election after Thomas’ death; AID program; National Space Hall of Fame.

Contributor:

Thomas, Lera

Collection:

LBJ Library Oral Histories

Collection Description:

Go to List of Holdings

Series:

Transcripts of LBJ Library Oral Histories

See Also:

manual edit 2-11, removed "Mrs. Albert"; See all online interviews with Lera Thomas

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

Possibly copyright restricted: see deed at end of transcript for details