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  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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
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  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor 10/2/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • 1934-10-02
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • See all scanned items from file unit "November 22, 1963-January 20, 1969 Correspondence between Lady Bird and Lyndon Johnson"
  • Short note re: Lady Bird stopping by LBJ's door before she left
  • Note, Helen to Lyndon B. Johnson, 2/26/1965
  • Post-Courtship Letters
  • 1965-02-26
  • Presidential (Nov. 22, 1963-Jan. 20, 1969)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird thanks LBJ for the books that he sent her, including the book on Nazism. She comments on Roosevelt and His America by [Bernard] Faÿ. She expresses her love for LBJ, mentions his phone call Sunday, says her letter of Monday was not mailed
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  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/9/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird describes spending the morning with Mrs. Boehringer while the car is being readied for the Dallas trip. She says Gene [Boehringer] will take the "Zephyr" train to Dallas and will be there for the weekend. She tells LBJ about the death
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-11-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/11/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird expresses her concerns about LBJ's letter of Monday saying he begins to "speak of us in the past tense." She asks him to stop urging her to marry him until they see each other in January. She wishes he were on his way to Corpus but would
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-17-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/17/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird describes her day and says she is waiting for Dorris [Powell] to come by to take her to the Little Theatre in Shreveport and hopefully bring a letter from him. She talks about the books he has sent her, asks about law school
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-18-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/18/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird writes that she feels a little better after reading LBJ's most recent letter but "not much." She asks about LBJ's possible trip to Texas, says she would hate to see him lose a semester in law school, but if he is in Texas perhaps
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  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/4/1934? # 2
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird comments on LBJ's "lamb of a letter," and asks about his law school courses. She writes about how her work around the house is progressing, how she misses her friends in Austin and their good conversation. She mentions seeing the Dodge
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-9-20-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 9/20/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird writes that it has been several days since she has received a letter from LBJ. She describes a visit with an elderly neighbor; asks LBJ to recommend books on economics, government, or current affairs; mentions she is getting pictures
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-9-24-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 9/24/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-lbj-10-20-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/20/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-lbj-11-8-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 11/8/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-lbj-9-23-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/23/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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 legal
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-lbj-note-9-23-34
  • Precise date uncertain: extrapolated here by LBJ Library archives staff. LBJ may have mailed this American Airlines schedule to Lady Bird as early as 9/23/1934.
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Note, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/23/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • LBJ sends Lady Bird pamphlets about motor trips they can take, the Franciscan Monastery, and the Dodge Hotel. He has annotated each one.
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  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Pamphlets, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/23/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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.
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-telegram-11-7-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Telegram, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 11/7/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • LBJ wires Lady Bird that he will call her on Sunday evening.
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-lbj-telegram-9-28-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Telegram, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/28/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird comments on the possibility LBJ will change jobs and says whatever is best for him as far as his future, she is for. Even if they have to wait for years to marry she will continue to love him and must see him as soon as he gets to Texas
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  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/22/1934? # 2
  • Courtship Letters
  • 1934-10-22
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-lbjclippingspics-10-6-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Clippings and photos, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/6/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird tells LBJ that a friend from Cotulla has said everyone there likes him and that she is lucky. Lady Bird goes on to describe going to the Speyer Haggerty place with Dorris [Powell] in search of plants for the yard. She tells LBJ she
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-1-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/1/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-lbj-10-1-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/1/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-lbj-10-3-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/3/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-lbj-10-4-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/4/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • See all scanned items from the Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson, Box 2
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Forwarded letter and office work
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Johnson to Lyndon B. Johnson, 3/29/1942
  • Post-Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • See all scanned items from the Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson, Box 2
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 11/2/1939
  • Post-Courtship Letters
  • 1939-11-02
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • See all scanned items from the Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson, Box 2
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 2/6/1942
  • Post-Courtship Letters
  • 1942-02-06
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird received the pictures [proofs] LBJ sent and wants to keep them long enough to show him off to her friends in Dallas. She tells him about her upcoming holiday beginning with the circus followed by her trip to Dallas. She asks about the GE
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-10-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/10/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird describes seeing her friends [in Dallas] but says there is a place in her heart none fills except LBJ. She tells LBJ he was sweet to call her but not to call person-to-person anymore because it is too expensive. She says she will mail
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-13-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/13/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird writes LBJ from Tyler, Texas, on her way home from Dallas. She says her trip was delightful, she still has the picture proofs, and will write in more detail later when she arrives home.
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  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson 10/16/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird says she feels low after returning home from Dallas but goes on to tell him about her plans for the next day. She describes her trip to Dallas, including her dinner with Victor McCrea during which she told him she is in love with LBJ
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  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/16/1934? # 2
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird tells LBJ that if he comes to Texas she will be with him "all the time you can put up with." She asks about offers he has received from New York and South Texas. She comments on his low spirits and encourages him to have enthusiasm
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-19-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/19/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird explains that she did not write yesterday because she drove to Dallas with a good friend and spent the night there. She asks LBJ to tell her what is troubling him and tells him that she received a picture of him that he had sent. She
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-21-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/21/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird wishes LBJ was with her to enjoy walks and just talking; she describes her roses, the lawn, and the glorious Indian summer. She would like to have intriguing things to write but she can only tell him that she loves him.
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-23-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/23/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird says she was in Shreveport today and had her picture taken in a "little cotton dress"..."because you liked me in them." She will mail the proofs as soon as she gets them. She has hung his pictures on her bedroom wall. She comments
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-24-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/24/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird tells LBJ she is happy to hear that Welly [Hopkins] and Senator [Alvin] Wirtz have arranged a job for him [in Austin], and she is looking forward to seeing him more often when he returns to Texas.
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-27-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/27/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird thanks LBJ for the framed photograph he sent her and says she can't wait for everyone to see it. She writes that she declined an invitation from friends to go fishing and asks about LBJ's prospective employment and his plans for "coming
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  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/27/1934? #2
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird comments on the briefcase Bob [Jackson] and [Arthur] Perry gave LBJ as a gift and goes on to tell him about her busy day on Sunday, her dinner guests, and an upcoming trip to Alabama to get Aunt Effie. She closes by telling LBJ she adores
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-29-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/29/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird tells LBJ that she has mailed him the proofs of the pictures she had taken. She describes spending the day with her father and Dorris [Powell] in Shreveport and asks about Gene's [Boehringer] reaction to LBJ's plans to take a position
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-10-29-34pm
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/29/1934? # 2
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird discusses a possible trip to Washington in November, December, or January and the things she and LBJ will do. She mentions that her time could be limited by a trip she must make to Alabama and by work being done on the house.
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  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/30/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird writes from the Hotel Georgian Terrace in Atlanta about her visit with Aunt Effie who pleads with her to wait a few months to marry. She says that on her return trip, she hopes to stop in Montgomery to see her Uncle Claude about part
  • pp-ctjandlbj-letters-ctj-11-13-34
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 11/13/1934
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird writes on stationery from the New Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans saying she showed her father her ring when she returned from Austin, and they talked. Her father and other family and friends think she should wait before marrying.
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  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 11/8/1934 or 11/9/1934?
  • Courtship Letters
  • Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson