The LBJ Museum in San Marcos, Texas is a place where one can go to see artifacts about and and belonging to the

late President Johnson. The artifacts and information focus on the life of President Johnson when he was a student at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. You will also

find other artifacts and information about President Johnson.

Lyndon Baines JohnsonMuseum of San Marco

131 N. GuadalupeSan Marcos, Texas

In this photo, Mrs. Sanchez and Bill Cunningham, Museum Curator

The museum sits quietly on a very busy street on the town square. They pay $1.00 for rent. The museum has been renovated and the artifacts will be moved to the

second floor. Currently the first floor is being used to exhibit the

Lyndon B Johnson artifacts.

In the Spring of 1927, Lyndon Johnson became a freshman at Southwest Texas State Teachers College (what is now Texas State University-San Marcos). Johnson’s field of study was history and he was active in various clubs and organizations, including the Harris-Blair Literary Society, the Schoolmaster's Club, and the Press Club. He was also a member of the debate team, wrote editorials for the College Star

This is a yearbook book from the San Marcos University during the time

during Lyndon Johnson’s time there.

SWTTC(Southwest Texas State Teachers College) debate team, 1928. Teammate Elmer Graham, debate coach Howard Greene,

and Lyndon B. Johnson.

Lyndon B. Johnson had to drop out of college because he did not have any money. He decided to take a position as a middle school teacher in

Cotulla, Texas. He became principal of that school. After he had saved enough money he went

back to finish college.

Other artifacts found in this museum.

This is the famous desk where President Johnson sign a very important educational bill. The Higher Education Act of 1965. President Johnson return to his beloved San Marco, Texas to sign the Higher Educational Act of 1965. This HEA provide federal money, low interest loan, scholarships for students who could not afford to go to college.

This hat was in a glass case. The Texas hat was made specifically for President Johnson while in office.

Here are some books that belonged to Lyndon B. Johnson’s.

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