Papers of Byron Skelton, ca. 1948-ca. 1967. Personal and Office Files.

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Papers of Byron Skelton, ca. 1948-ca. 1967. Personal and Office Files.

ca.1948-ca.1967

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This series contains materials collected by Byron Skelton reflecting his role in the Democratic Party in Texas. The collection includes applications, correspondence, speeches, press releases, lists, form letters, and clippings concerning state and national political campaigns, campaign fundraising, appointments to federal offices, arrangements for the 1960 and 1964 Democratic National Conventions, and for the 1961 presidential inauguration. There is also material related to state inaugurations and state and national elections. There is correspondence regarding President John F. Kennedy's 1963 trip to Texas and clippings following the assassination of President Kennedy. The series also contains materials referring to the Young Democratic Clubs, the Texas Democratic Party, the Democratic Advisory Council, Governor Price Daniel, Governor John Connally, and President Lyndon B. Johnson.

9 linear feet, 8 linear inches

eng, Latn

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library

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Lyndon Baines Johnson Library

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