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  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/24/1934?
  • 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.
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/27/1934?
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/27/1934? #2
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/29/1934?
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/29/1934? # 2
  • 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.
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/30/1934?
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Twelve hours after writing her last letter, Lady Bird writes that she is still feeling forlorn after re-reading LBJ's last letter. She anticipates seeing friends in Dallas at the Texas-OU football game, thanks LBJ for the NBC folders, and asks him
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/3/1934?
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird asks LBJ to not write letters like the last two she has received, and she describes portions of the letters that made her unhappy. She does not want anything to hurt their relationship. She then writes about setting out plants
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/4/1934?
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/4/1934? # 2
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird is disappointed she did not receive a letter today from LBJ. She took Isabel, Nig, Panky and Willy Floyd to the Fair and while they were there, she saw Somerset Maugham's Of Human Bondage. She tells LBJ the books arrived
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/5/1934
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird received two letters from LBJ today and says sending letters by special delivery makes no difference in the time of delivery. She comments on the clippings he sent, mentions the book she is reading, asks about the GE [General Electric
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 10/8/1934?
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 11/13/1934
  • 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.
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 11/8/1934 or 11/9/1934?
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird writes that she and Dorris [Powell] went to Shreveport for the day and that her Uncle Walter and Aunt Nettie came to supper. She can hear singing from the nearby Negro church and describes walks she would like to take with LBJ. She wants
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 9/14/1934?
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird comments that this time last week she and LBJ drove to Marshall and mentions that she is writing by candlelight because their "Delco" is "pfft." She describes finding and cleaning her mother's stone flower pots. She talks about LBJ's
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 9/17/1934?
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 9/20/1934?
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird writes about jobs she is doing around the house. She says she feels out of touch with what's happening in the world and comments on how LBJ is right in the middle of all the action. She expresses her love for LBJ and says "I'd rather see
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 9/21/1934?
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 9/24/1934?
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird writes that LBJ's letter yesterday "put me on the spot" and answers his questions about their relationship by saying she can't answer yet. She asks about apparent job offers to LBJ and asks about his law classes. She describes driving
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 9/26/1934?
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird expresses feelings of discontent and wanderlust. She mentions receiving the architect's sketches for renovations to the house and talks about books she has on her table. She asks LBJ to write her about the "Outside World" and about
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 9/27/1934?
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • Lady Bird comments on her phone conversation with LBJ earlier in the day, describes her visit today with relatives, and thanks LBJ for sending books. She writes about the pictures she has enclosed and describes the busy week she has ahead
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lady Bird Taylor to Lyndon Johnson, 9/30/1934?
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/20/1934
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor 10/2/1934
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/5/1934
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 11/8/1934
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 9/23/1934
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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
  • Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
  • Postcard, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/24/1934
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Lady Bird Johnson personal
  • 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?
  • 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
  • Telegram, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 2/14/1942
  • 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, 1942
  • 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
  • Note, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 1942
  • 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
  • Postcard, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 3/4/1942
  • 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, 1942
  • 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, 5/12/1942
  • 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, 5/18/1942
  • 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, 1942
  • 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, 1942
  • 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
  • Card, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 1942
  • 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
  • Telegram, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 12/16/1944
  • 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
  • Envelope, Lyndon B. Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson, 5/8/1947
  • Personal Papers of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson