Ben Wacker Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0021
Scope and Contents
This collection contains numerous letters written to Ben Wacker from Texas political figures. These letters generally contain information on the recipients views concerning anti-communism, international relations and Texas water policy. Little can be determined from this collection about the life of Ben Wacker himself.
Dates
- July 1948 to June 1965
- Majority of material found within 1950 - 1959
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from MSS 0021 Ben Wacker Papers must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 document box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by document type. The first series contains correspondence from Price Daniel, Lyndon B. Johnson, W.R. Pogue, Allan Shivers, and others. The second series contains newsletters relating the candidacy and appointment of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson.
Missing Title
- Series 1: Correspondence
- Series 2: Newsletters
Acquisition Information
Donated by Ben Wacker, September 13, 1976.
Processing Information
Processed by Charles Stephenson, completed June 2, 2006.
- Daniel, Price Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Jones, Jesse H. (Jesse Holman), 1874-1956 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pogue, William R. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Political parties Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Politics & international relations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Shivers, Allan, 1907- Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World affairs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Ben Wacker Papers: An Inventory of his Records at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center Repository
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