Lindy Boggs letters, 1974-1978.

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Lindy Boggs letters, 1974-1978.

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These five letters by Lindy Boggs recount her memories of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Speaker of the House John W. McCormack. A short note from Russell B. Long is also included. All six letters are addressed to Jakie Lee Pruett, a principal in Clute, Tex., who requested information on the two statesmen.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Boggs, Lindy, 1916-2013

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Long, Russell B.

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McCormack, John W. (John William), 1891-1980

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Pruett, Jakie Lee,

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