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LBJ - Signing of the Higher Education Act

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Remarks by the President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, on signing of the Higher Education Bill of 1965 at Southwest Texas State College, San Marcos, Texas, on November 8, 1965.

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"Avant- garde wacko,” pt 1

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This audiotape contains a conversation with Johnny, Sam and a friend about various and random topic such as their views on college and joining the military. They eventually bring out a guitar and write a song about an “avant- garde wacko.” Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"Avant- garde wacko,” pt 2

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This recording begins with Johnny, Sam and an unknown friend playing music on a piano, guitar and harmonica. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"Jazz"

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No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"Sam and John"

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No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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Unlabeled

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No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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Unlabeled

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No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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Unlabeled,

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Sam talks to Johnny about being flexible and being able to move and relocate. Sam also talks about trying to sell a horse that had bad tendons and using magnets for inflammation. During a second discussion, Sam and Johnny talk about a mutual acquaintance’s trip to Spain to meet up with her ex husband and the author Juan Rulfo. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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LBJ at San Marcos Exhibit

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Opening ceremony of an exhibit titled "LBJ at San Marcos" honoring President Johnson and commemorating the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. After an introduction by Representative Pickle, the President speaks on the importance of education, particularly for very young children, and points with pride to his Great Society's educational programs. He also reads from his presidential memoir, The Vantage Point.

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LBJ at Old Main Dedication

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LBJ and others speak on the occasion of the rededication of the Old Main building at Southwest Texas State University as part of the 1972 homecoming celebration. Speakers include President Lyndon B. Johnson, Dr. Billy Mac Jones (University President), student body president Dave Horton, and the winner of an essay on Old Main, Miss Symes or Sims.

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"Darin and Mercer"

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Johnny talks about an old girlfriend named Evelyn and the first time they met. He gives a description of her physical appearance and how they “made out” in a car. There are also various other things that are hard to hear or understand because of the low volume. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"John and Sam"

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No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"Sam and John"

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On this side of the tape, Sam and Johnny play guitar and sing songs. They discuss different places they have lived, how Los Angeles started out as a hacienda, how to become a “man with a mission”, how Sam’s first play had old men in it and how his plays have young men who turn old. They also discuss the racial tensions with Jazz music in the 1940’s and how they should make movies about it. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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"Women Swing"

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Johnny discusses the contents of a letter he received from a girlfriend about how she is not in love with him. Johnny goes on to talk about the break up and some of his past relationships. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

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“Iowa”

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No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.