Texas Office of the Lieutenant Governor: An Inventory of Records of Ben F. Barnes at the Texas State Archives, 1943-1972 (bulk 1968-1972)


Overview
	Creator:	Texas. Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
	Title:	Records of Ben F. Barnes
	Dates:	1943-1972
	Dates:	(bulk 1968-1972)
	Abstract:	Types of records present include correspondence, memoranda, minutes, photographs, audio tapes, film, clippings, speeches, press releases, invitations, telegrams, surveys, schedules, guest registers, statements, legal and legislative records, books, journals, postcards, petitions, periodicals, brochures, studies, opinion surveys, itineraries, calendars, reports, publications, artifacts, and some of Ben Barnes' college papers. These records date from 1943 to 1972 (bulk 1968-1972) and document Ben Barnes' entire tenure with the Texas legislature, though the bulk of the records date from his term as Lieutenant Governor from 1968 to 1972.
	Quantity:	230.8 cubic ft.
	Location:	Please note that these records are stored at the State Records Center. Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under the Public Information Act exceptions, these records must be reviewed by an archivist before they can be accessed for research. Records requested before 10:00 a.m. will usually be available for review by an archivist by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Records requested after 10:00 a.m. and before 3:00 p.m will usually be available for review by an archivist by noon the next day. See the statement in this document for further information.
	Repository:	Texas State Archives

Ben F. Barnes Biographical Sketch

Ben Frank Barnes served Texas as lieutenant governor, Speaker of the House, and state representative. In his first political campaign, Barnes was elected in 1960 at the age of 22 as state representative for Brown, Coleman, Comanche and Runnels counties in West-Central Texas. He was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives by his colleagues in 1965 and became the youngest Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1968, a position he held until 1972 when he lost a race for governor. Ben Barnes was born April 17, 1938 at Gorman, Texas and grew up on his father's peanut farm at Comyn, between DeLeon and Dublin. Barnes enrolled in Texas Christian University in Fort Worth in 1955, later transferred to John Tarleton College, and finally to the University of Texas at Austin where he graduated in 1960 with a degree in business administration. Barnes also attended the University of Texas Law School.

While a representative, Barnes served as chairman of the House Rules Committee and as vice-chairman of the Banks and Banking Committee. As Speaker, Barnes supported passage of the Consumer Credit Code, clean-air and water-quality legislation, legislation establishing programs for the elderly and legislation in behalf of the mentally ill and handicapped. During his first term as Speaker, Barnes led in the passage of legislation which created the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. He was instrumental in creating the Coordinating Board for the Texas College and University System and the Governor's Committee on Aging, in revising and codifying the Uniform Commercial Code, in raising teachers' pay, and in revising the Code of Criminal Procedure. Some of the major issues faced during his terms as speaker were redistricting, improvement of higher education, the promotion of tourism in Texas, and efforts to attract new industry to the state.

As Lieutenant Governor, Barnes witnessed the creation of two nursing schools, a dental school, three medical schools, and four senior colleges; an increase in the minimum wage; and the adoption of the Liquor Reform Bill. He backed legislation in the area of mass transportation, and legislation creating the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Throughout his four terms in the two offices, Barnes was also interested in the issue of higher education.

President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Barnes to his Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations in 1965. In 1968, Barnes represented the U.S. Department of State at the Committee on Agriculture of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Barnes represented this Department again in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Civil Defense Committee Conference in Brussels.

One of the overriding concerns of the 1972 elections was the Sharpstown stock-fraud scandal in which charges of fraud involving stock purchases were leveled against nearly two dozen state officials and former state officials. Though never directly implicated, Barnes' reputation was tainted by the scandal which caused him to lose his bid for the governor's office in 1972. Barnes retired from politics and became president of the Bennett-Barnes Development Company in Brownwood which was primarily involved in construction and real estate development. He also entered into partnerships and various business ventures, some with former governor John Connally.

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Agency History

The office of lieutenant governor is extremely powerful and influential in Texas state government. The Texas Constitution (Article IV, sections 1 and 16) gives the lieutenant governor power to act as governor in the event of the governor's absence from the state, or his/her death, resignation, impeachment, or inability or refusal to serve. The Constitution has also designated the lieutenant governor to serve as president of the Texas Senate. The current Rules of the Senate give the lieutenant governor authority to appoint all senate committees and their chairs, to decide all questions of order, to supervise all senate employees, and to determine the order of senate business. Texas statutes have made the lieutenant governor chairman of the Legislative Budget Board (which drafts the state budget) and the Texas Legislative Council (which is the legislature's main source for drafting bills); chair or vice-chair of the Legislative Audit Board (which appoints the state auditor) and the Legislative Education Board (which oversees state education policy); and member of the Legislative Redistricting Board (which redistricts house and senate seats after each decennial census).

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Scope and Contents of the Records

Types of records present include correspondence, memoranda, some minutes, photographs, audio tapes, film, news clippings, speeches, press releases, invitations, telegrams, surveys, schedules, guest registers, statements, evidence, copies of bills, legal briefs, resolutions, books, journals, postcards, petitions, periodicals, brochures, studies, opinion surveys, itineraries, calendars, reports, publications, artifacts, and some of Ben Barnes' college papers. These records date from 1943-1972 (bulk 1968-1972) and cover Ben Barnes' entire tenure with the Texas legislature, though the bulk of the records date from his term as lieutenant governor from 1968-1972. Correspondence is with other legislators, constituents, officials, and with members of state or federal boards, agencies, and commissions. Records largely relate to pending or proposed legislation. Some records and news clippings relating to the Sharpstown banking scandal are present.

To prepare this inventory, the described materials were cursorily reviewed to delineate series, to confirm the accuracy of contents lists, to provide an estimate of dates covered, and to determine record types. The researcher should note that the contents of the boxes listed below have been compiled from a list provided at the time the records were transferred. Archives staff have not had the opportunity to verify the contents of the boxes and, therefore, cannot vouch for the accuracy of the list.

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Organization of the Records
	These records are organized into 15 series:

		Correspondence files, 1960-1972, 111.4 cubic ft.
		Invitations and events files, 1963-1972, 42.5 cubic ft.
		Speech files, 1949-1972 (bulk 1965-1972), 8 cubic ft.
		Press releases and press audio tapes and film, 1965-1972, undated, 4.3 cubic ft.
		News clipping files, 1969-1972, 11 cubic ft.
		Photographs, 1964-1972, undated, 8.2 cubic ft.
		Constitutional Revision Commission files, 1949-1968 (bulk 1967-1968), 3.7 cubic ft.
		Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations files, 1965-1968, 2 cubic ft.
		House Interim Committee on Juvenile Crime and Delinquency files, 1969, 0.3 cubic ft.
		Bill files, 1961-1965, 10.5 cubic ft.
		Subject files, 1959-1971, 2.3 cubic ft.
		Election-related material files, 1968-1972, 2.6 cubic ft.
		Books, 1943-1969 (bulk 1960-1969), 15.2 cubic ft.
		Artifacts, 1962-1972, undated, 6.8 cubic ft.
		Miscellaneous, 1957-1970, 2 cubic ft.

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act exceptions, an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for research. The records may be requested for research under the provisions of the Public Information Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an interview with an archivist or submit a request by mail, fax, or e-mail including enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the archivist to accurately identify and locate the information requested. If our review reveals information that may be excepted by the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open records decision from the Attorney General on whether the records can be released. The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature of the potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information can be redacted or removed and you can access the remainder of the records.

In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 306, Ben F. Barnes allowed public access to the communications between himself and his constituents on July 29, 2004.

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when reviewing photographic materials.

To listen to the audiocassettes please contact the Archives' Preservation Officer. Researcher access to reel-to-reel tapes and film is dependent upon first arranging to transfer that outdated media to more contemporary media, at the researcher's expense; the Preservation Officer can explain the options.

Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted and may be freely used in any way. State records also include materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).

Technical Requirements

None.

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Index Terms
	The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.
	Personal Names:
		Barnes, Ben F., 1938-
	Corporate Names:
		Texas. Constitutional Revision Commission.
		Texas Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.
		Texas. Legislature.House of Representatives.Interim Committee on Juvenile Crime and Delinquency.
	Subjects:
		Legislation--Texas.
		Campaign literature--Texas.
		Political campaigns--Texas.
		Lieutenant governors--Texas.
		Legislators--Texas.
	Places:
		Texas--Politics and government--1951-
	Document Types:
		Correspondence--Texas--Lieutenant governors--1943-1972.
		Memorandums--Texas--Lieutenant governors--1943-1972.
		Photographs--Texas--Lieutenant governors--1943-1972.
		Speeches--Texas--Lieutenant governors--1943-1972.
		Invitations--Texas--Lieutenant governors--1943-1972.
		Bills (legislative records)--Texas--Lieutenant governors--1943-1972.
		Press releases--Texas--Lieutenant governors--1943-1972.
		Clippings--Texas--Lieutenant governors--1943-1972.
	Functions:
		Administration of Texas.
		Decision making.
		Influencing Texas government policy.

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Related Material


	The following materials are offered as possible sources of further information on the agencies and subjects covered by the records. The listing is not exhaustive.
	Texas State Archives
		The Archives also hold the records of the 1836, 1861, 1866, 1868-89, and 1875 Constitutional Conventions.
		Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974, Records, 1974-1975, 177 linear ft.
		Texas Constitutional Revision Commission, Records, 1973-1974
		Manuscript collections: Lieutenant Governor's Office, Barnes (Ben) Scrapbook, 1965-1972 (3 reels of microfilm)
		Texas Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, Records, 1971-1989, 29 cubic ft.
		Texas Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Records of William Pettus Hobby, Jr., 1917, 1924, 1931, 1947, 1953-1990, undated (bulk 1968-1990), 445.53 cubic ft.
		Texas Legislature, House of Representatives, Committee on Juvenile Crime and Delinquency, Minutes and witness affirmations [RESTRICTED], 1967-1971
		Texas Youth Commission, Records, 1886-1892, 1902, 1932-1934, 1941-2001, undated (bulk 1949-1999), 56 cubic ft.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item and cite the series), Records of Ben F. Barnes, Texas Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession number: 1995/037

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 1994.

Processing Information

Lisa M. Hendricks, October 1997

Nancy Enneking, October 2001

Tony Black, July 2004

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Detailed Description of the Records

Correspondence files, 1960-1972,
111.4 cubic ft.

Types of records present include incoming letters and copies of outgoing letters, telegrams, news clippings, postcards, petitions, invitations, brochures, studies, opinion surveys, and periodicals. Records date from 1960 to 1972 and are the correspondence files of Ben Barnes during his tenure with the Texas state legislature. Correspondence, with attachments, is generally with constituents, officials, other legislators, and with members of state or federal boards, agencies, and commissions. Correspondents include such notables as Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ), Hubert Humphrey, George Herbert Walker Bush, Ralph Yarborough, and J.J. (Jake) Pickle. Topics of the correspondence include pending or proposed legislation, natural disasters in various parts of the state (hurricanes, tornadoes), welfare, job assistance, prisoners-of-war (POWs) and missing-in-action (MIAs) in Vietnam, the Apollo II landing, and welfare reform. Opinion surveys mailed to members of the National Federation of Independent Businessmen (NFIB) asked questions concerning blue laws, welfare, taxes, busing of school children, insurance, business affairs, and government rearrangement. The Researcher should note that the contents of the boxes listed below have been compiled from a list provided at the time the records were transferred. Archives staff have not had the opportunity to verify the contents of the boxes and, therefore, cannot vouch for the accuracy of the list.

If you are reading this electronically, click on the link to go to the full finding aid. If you are reading this in paper, the series finding aid is found at a separate divider within the binder. (Ben F. Barnes' correspondence files, part I: State Representative) and (Ben F. Barnes' correspondence files, part II: Lieutenant Governor)

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Invitations and events files, 1963-1972,
42.5 cubic ft.

Types of records present include invitations, itineraries, calendars, schedules, correspondence, invitation summaries, memoranda, guest books, and news clippings. Records date from 1963 to 1972 and are invitation and appearance-related files of Texas Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes. Invitations to Barnes typically invite him to attend breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, banquets, barbecues, parties, and receptions. Often he is invited to speak at these occasions. Appearances made by Mrs. Ben Barnes are also evidenced in this material. Correspondence typically includes incoming invitations or letters of invitation together with outgoing letters accepting or declining invitations and making necessary arrangements. Also present are some wedding, birth, and graduation announcements and invitations.

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Speech files, 1949-1972 (bulk 1965-1972),
8 cubic ft.

Records are speeches and speech-related correspondence dating from 1949 to 1972 (bulk 1965-1972). Most of the speeches were given by Ben Barnes although copies of a few speeches given by Preston Smith, John Connally, Hubert Humphrey and others are also present. Speeches were given to federations, associations, universities and clubs such as the American Legion, the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, and the United Press International (UPI) Broadcasters. Subjects addressed in the speeches often relate to pending legislation concerning, for example, air and water pollution control, conservation, crime rates, the aging, or workers' compensation. Barnes also delivered speeches celebrating, for example, the opening of a city hall and Hemisfair in San Antonio.

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Press releases and press audio tapes and film, 1965-1972, undated,
4.3 cubic ft.

Records consist of press releases, press audio tapes (3 audiocassettes and 47 reel-to-reel tapes) and 16-mm film (25 small canisters) dating from 1965 to 1972 and undated. Press releases range over much of Ben Barnes' legislative tenure and cover such topics as appointments to committees, commissions, and task forces; expressions of sympathy and grief over the deaths of prominent individuals; as well as issuing statements concerning drug abuse, conservation, and the Sharpstown banking scandal. Press audio tapes and film record press conferences and interviews with Ben Barnes by the news media.

Arrangement

Press releases are filed chronologically in folders labeled with the date and the subject of the release. Most tapes are also labeled. Tapes have not been listened to or viewed by Archives staff. All records remain in order as received.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Press releases and press audio tapes and film, Records of Ben F. Barnes, Texas Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

Technical Requirements

None.

Press releases, undated

Box

1995/037-11

Juvenile Delinquency Committee, undated

Bill Satterwhite's resignation, undated

Work for passing of Constitutional amendments, undated

Raise for State Employees, undated

Peru press release, undated

Southern Conference, Council on State Governments, elected Vice Chairman, undated

Glenn Biggs Appointment, undated

Legislative Council Appointments, 59th Legislature, undated

Conference for State Legislative Leaders, undated

Texas Conference of Parents and Teachers--speech excerpts, undated

Host to constituents, undated

News Media--Criminal Courts Committee, undated

Press releases, 1965

Box

1995/037-11

Committee by Appointments, January 12, 1965

Progress as Speaker, January 19, 1965

Guest on Senator Watson's TV show, January 28, 1965

Oklahoma Speaker Visit Legislature, February 9, 1965

Members to Regional Water Meeting, March 18, 1965

DeLeon Dinner Honoring Ben Barnes, March 20, 1965

Members to Economic Development of fourth meeting, March 23, 1965

COG [Council of State Governments] Meeting, June 16, 1965

Committee Appointments to Study Dallas State Fair, June 30, 1965

Guadalupe National Park testimony, Washington, July 19, 1965

Good Roads Association, July 21, 1965

Election Law Committee, July 28, 1965

State Liquor Control Act, Interim Committee, July 31, 1965

Citizens to Salt Pollution, August 2, 1965

Legislative Budget Board, August 4, 1965

National Legislative Conference, Portland, August 12, 1965

House Office Committee Appointments, August 18, 1965

Legal Council for Indigents Interim Committee, August 23, 1965

Forts and Mission Study Request, August 24, 1965

Faculty Compensation Study Committee, September 23, 1965

Criminal Law Reunion appointments, September 24, 1965

Conference on Workman's Compensation, October 5, 1965

South Centeral Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact Advisory Committee, October 5, 1965

Juvenile Crime Interim Committee, October 6, 1965

Salt Pollution of Inland Waters, October 15, 1965

Organizational meeting of Forts and Missions, October 25, 1965

State and Local Tax Policy, November 2, 1965

Attendance of National Conference of State Legislative Leaders, November 12, 1965

Operation of Livestock Auction Companies, November 16, 1965

Cutting Cost of Governmental Operations, Committee, November 16, 1965

House Interim Rules Committee Appointments, November 24, 1965

Appointments to the House Water Committee, November 30, 1965

Committee on Additional Bridges and Tunnels, December 10, 1965

Private Clinic and Hospital Association, speech excerpts at, December 10, 1965

Laws Relating to Agriculture Committee, December 20, 1965

Press releases, 1966

Box

1995/037-11

Education Problem in Texas Committee, January 2, 1966

Creating Pleasure Island State Park, January 4, 1966

Juvenile Crime Committee, January 5, 1966

Remarks New Voter Assembly, January 6, 1966

Study Tax Leins, January 9, 1966

Voting Machine Study Committee, January 19, 1966

Committee on Water Safety Appointments, February 2, 1966

Barnes Re-election Announcement, February 6, 1966

Education Committee Meeting called, February 6, 1966

Dyslexia Study Committee Appointments, February 7, 1966

Election Law Study Committee, March 9, 1966

Honorable Doctorate, McMurry [College], March 19, 1966

Deaf Committee Appointments, March 22, 1966

Grant Jones--Legislative Council, March 22, 1966

Committee to Restore Santa Anna's Flag, March 22, 1966

House Office Committee Appointments, March 22, 1966

Armstrong Intern Program, March 23, 1966

Introduction of Allan Shivers by Ben Barnes, March 29, 1966

Speakers schedule, March 31, 1966

Committee on Agriculture, Southern Regional Conference of Council of State Governments, April 6, 1966

Praise for Carr and Court, April 6, 1966

Committee on Economic Development, April 6, 1966

Speakers Schedule, April 8, 1966

Hightower Attending American Assembly, April 11, 1966

Dyslexia Meeting, April 18, 1966

Announcing Interns, April 20, 1966

McMurry Honor, May 23, 1966

Speech Cancellation, May 26, 1966

National Conference of Legislative Leaders, June 15, 1966

Fact and Mission Press Release, June 21, 1966

Shepperd on Peru trip, June 29, 1966

Ex-Speakers Dedication, June 30, 1966

Southern Water Resources Conference, July 11, 1966

COG [Council of State Governments] Meeting in Houston, July 17, 1966

Texas Production Near Amarillo, July 31, 1966

Dyslexia Announcement, July 31, 1966

Salt Water Pollution meeting, July 31, 1966

Armstrong--Criminal Code Revision, August 9, 1966

Legislative Budget Board Inspection Trip, September 2, 1966

2nd Dyslexia Announcement, September 10, 1966

3M Expansion in Brownwood, October 21, 1966

Insurance Plan for State Employees, October 21, 1966

Stewart to Attend Petroleum Institute, October 21, 1966

Attending State Legislative Leaders National Conference, November 17, 1966

Orientation of New Members, November 28, 1966

Press releases, 1967

Box

1995/037-11

Rusk to Speak to Legislature, January 16, 1967

Urban Affairs Committee, COG, June 1, 1967

Pikin, Mutscher, Legislative Budget Board, June 23, 1967

Hall, Treager - Urban Affairs, June 27, 1967

Public Affairs Seminar, June 28, 1967

Lamkin Historical Marker, July 3, 1967

Mayor Williams, Urban Affairs Committee, Council on State Governments, July 7, 1967

Johnson, Schuller, Knapp, Orr, Ray--Aeronautics Commission, July 10, 1967

State Office on Suggested Legislation meeting, July 11, 1967

Pendelton, Cary, Johnson, Braeklein, Dugger to Constitutional Revision Commission, July 13, 1967

Atwell, Sherman, Mayer--Tax Policy Committee, July 31, 1967

Slack - Legislative Budget Board, July 31, 1967

Jungmichel, Neugent, Mutscher - Land Uses Committee, August 1, 1967

Mutscher - Land Uses Committee, August 1, 1967

Visit of Legislature to Capitol, August 2, 1967

Raleigh Brown - Interstate Cooperation Committee, August 2, 1967

Rayford Price - Care of Criminally Insane Committee, August 3, 1967

Legislative Council, August 14, 1967

House Office Committee, August 14, 1967

Birkner Resignation, August 23, 1967

Faculty Compensation Committee, September 6, 1967

Emergency Hospital Treatment, September 7, 1967

Law Enforcement, September 14, 1967

Egg Grading Committee, September 15, 1967

Uninsured Motorists, September 21, 1967

Texas Beaches, October 9, 1967

Lieutenant Governor Announcement, October 10, 1967

County Government, October 13, 1967

State Parks Committee, November 7, 1967

Law Enforcement Procedures, November 18, 1967

Urban Action Center Appointment, November 21, 1967

National Conference on State Legislative Leaders, November 28, 1967

Intergovernmental Cooperation Meeting, December 12, 1967

Press releases, 1968

Box

1995/037-11

Legislative Internship Program, January 3, 1968

Criminal Law Study Committee, January 9, 1968

Interim Water Study Program Meeting - Cancelled, March 14, 1968

Crime Law Enforcement, March 15, 1968

12 point Crime Proposal, March 18, 1968

Campaign Cancellation, March 20, 1968

[Martin Luther] King Statement, April 5, 1968

Adult Probation Committee, April 11, 1968

COG Legislative Modernization meeting, April 12, 1968

Lockridge Death, May 4, 1968

Garrison Death, May 7, 1968

Host to Legislative Meeting, May 10, 1968

Homer Garrison Academy, May 13, 1968

Robert F. Kennedy's Death, June 6, 1968

ACIR [Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations] Meeting in Washington D.C., June 20, 1968

Ray Lowry Death, June 22, 1968

Tort Claims Act, July 7, 1968

Texas Commission on Law and Enforcement press conference, July 15, 1968

Education Revolution, July 17, 1968

Attending Biloxi COG Meeting, July 18, 1968

Committee Studying Small Business, July 23, 1968

Special Committee--Financial Involvement--establishments serve alcoholic beverages and suppliers, August 9, 1968

Committee to Study Organ Transplants, August 13, 1968

Committee to Study Water Safety in Texas, August 16, 1968

Ben Barnes elected President of National Legislative Conference--Miami, August 23, 1968

Subcommittee to Study the Storage of Gasoline, August 27, 1968

Ben Barnes appointed Representative to NATO, September 1, 1968

Report from Brussels--NATO, Belgium, September 6, 1968

53 second Video Transcription - Opened General Election Campaign, September 11, 1968

United Fund Quota, September 18, 1968

Carol Vance elected Executive Director of Texas Law Enforcement Legislative Council, September 20, 1968

Democratic National Convention, September 23, 1968

State Park Development Blocks, Farmers Branch, September 25, 1968

Federal Government, October 8, 1968

National Legislative Conference, October 11, 1968

Educational Needs, October 16, 1968

Itinerary, October 18, 1968

State's Economy, October 18, 1968

Alcoholic Beverages--Cooper, October 23, 1968

Itinerary, October 23, 1968

Improvements in Air and Water Pollution, Houston, October 29, 1968

Education, Houston, October 30, 1968

Seagoville--Texas Police Academy, October 30, 1968

General Biography of Ben Barnes, Austin, October 30, 1968

Everyone vote, November 3, 1968

Acceptance Statement, November 5, 1968

Major Victory for Democratic Party, November 6, 1968

Death of Senator Bruce Reagan, November 25, 1968

National Conference of Legislative Leaders, November 27, 1968

UN Economic Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, December 2, 1968

Entertainment Industry, December 3, 1968

Box

1995/037-25

Press releases, December 1968

Press releases, November 1968

Press releases, October 1968

Press releases, September 1968

Press releases, August 1968

Press releases, July 1968

General press releases, March 1968

Bill Clayton press releases, 1968
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Press releases, 1969

Box

1995/037-11

Bilingual Education Bill, January 1, 1969

Defeat of Compulsory School Consolidation, February 1, 1969

Press Conference, Austin, transcription, February 17, 1969

Blue Ribbon Committee, Austin, February 19, 1969

Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, February 20, 1969

Lieutenant Governor Underwent Surgery, Austin, February 21, 1969

Surgery, Lt. Governor, 4:00 PM, February 21, 1969

Release from Hospital, March 1, 1969

Press Release, March 14, 1969

Federation of Women's Clubs, Wichita Falls, March 19, 1969

Vice President Agnew and National Legislative Conference, March 20, 1969

Project Hope, Laredo, March 25, 1969

Texas Nursing Home Association, Austin, March 25, 1969

Campus Unrest, Austin, March 26, 1969

Investigative Committee of Narcotic Drugs, March 27, 1969

Post 581 American Legion, Law and Order, March 27, 1969

Death of President Eisenhower, March 28, 1969

Education Session, Dallas, Texas Bankers Association, March 29, 1969

All-America Cities Ceremonies, April 10, 1969

Raymondville, April 10, 1969

Texas Farmers, Mexia, April 11, 1969

Texas Apartment Association, April 11, 1969

National Guard Association, April 12, 1969

Texas Southern University Law School, Austin, April 13, 1969

Project Info, April 23, 1969

Governor's Advisory Committee, August 24, 1969

Young Democrats--South Carolina, April 25, 1969

Nepotism, Austin, April 28, 1969

TCU [Texas Christian University] Day, Communications Gap, May 8, 1969

UT [University of Texas at] El Paso, May 8, 1969

Teacher Salary Increase, May 9, 1969

TSU [Texas Southern University] Faculty Forum, Student Unrest, Houston, May 13, 1969

Response to Smith's Press Conference, May 13, 1969

Ike Harris Appointment to Urban Studies, May 19, 1969

Lieutenant Governor Mark Hogan visit to Austin, May 19, 1969

St. Edwards University, May 24, 1969

John Tower to address joint session, May 28, 1969

Comments on appropriations bill, May 29, 1969

Box

1995/037-12

Comments on Governor Smith's refusal to accept bills, June 12, 1969

Speech to Air Force Association of Texas, June 14, 1969

Vacation Trip to Washington DC and New York, June 18, 1969

Reply to Governor Smith's TV message, June 20, 1969

Achievements of Big Spring State Hospital, June 22, 1969

8th Annual National Conference of Lieutenant Governors, June 25, 1969

Warren Methodist Church, Dallas, June 29, 1969

Lions International meeting, Tokyo, Japan, June 30, 1969

Lions International, July 5, 1969

Gladys Harrington Public Library Dedication, Plano, July 13, 1969

Texas Rural Carriers Association, Austin, July 14, 1969

League of Women Voters, Austin, July 15, 1969

Ben Barnes greets Chaiyasan Prachuab, member of Democratic Front of Thailand, July 15, 1969

Future Farmers of America, Fort Worth, July 16, 1969

Traffic Safety, Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, July 17, 1969

Baptist Association of Men's Organizations, Corpus Christi, July 17, 1969

51st Annual Convention of American Legion, San Antonio, July 18, 1969

50th Anniversary 1st Pasadena State Bank, July 8, 1969

Voter Apathy Concerning Amendments, August 2, 1969

Ben Barnes welcomes Kathy Garver to Aqua Festival, Austin, August 7, 1969

National Legislative Conference, St. Louis, August 27, 1969

National Legislative Conference, John Connally's speech, August 27, 1969

Comments on Role of Senator Aiken, September 8, 1969

Tax Experts to work with Senate, Beaumont, September 10, 1969

Contributions by Senators Hall, Word, and Creighton, September 11, 1969

Appointments to Interim Senate Committee on Holding Companies, September 16, 1969

Appointments to Interim Senate Parks and Recreation Committee, September 16, 1969

Appointments to Interim Senate Committee to Reevaluate Texas Liquor Laws, September 16, 1969

Senate Interim Committee to Study Urban Affairs, September 17, 1969

Seminar on Financial Corporate Growth, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 18, 1969

Interim Committee on Consumer Protection in Texas, September 23, 1969

Interim Senate Agriculture and Industry Study Committee, September 24, 1969

Interim Committee to Study Motion Picture Industry in Texas, September 25, 1969

Lunar Landing Commission, September 26, 1969

Senate Interim Committee on Urban Affairs, September 30, 1969

Senate Interim Penal Servitude Committee, October 1, 1969

Senate Interim Study Committee on Historical and Recreational Sites, October 2, 1969

Senate General Investigating Committee, October 5, 1969

Senate Interim Committee on Texas Tort Claims Act, October 6, 1969

Senate Interim Committee to Study Use and Abuse of Drugs, October 7, 1969

Corporate Franchise Tax Formula, October 7, 1969

Spring Branch Council PTA, October 7, 1969

Appointment of Senate Interim Vocational-Technical Education Study Committee, October 8, 1969

Denton County Livestock Association, October 9, 1969

Golden Acres, Dallas Home and Hospital for Jewish Aged, October 12, 1969

Funeral Services for William Black, Head Porter in Texas Senate, October 13, 1969

Appointment of Senator Charles Wilson as chairman of Senate Committee on Public Utility Commissions, October 14, 1969

Central Texas Section, American Chemical Society, October 14, 1969

Appointments to Texas Legislative Council, October 15, 1969

Texas Press Women, The Press and the Legislature, October 25, 1969

Senate Interim Committee to Study Land Use and Environment Control, October 25, 1969

Interim Beach Study Committee, October 27, 1969

Revenue Sharing, Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association, Inc., October 27, 1969

Senate Interim Water Study Committee, October 29, 1969

Interim Natural Fibers and Textile Development Committee, October 30, 1969

Interim Delinquent Ad Valorem Tax Study Commission, November 5, 1969

Senate Interim Committee on Public Utility Commissions, November 10, 1969

Interim Committee on Faculty Compensation, November 10, 1969

Dallas Kiwanis Club, November 11, 1969

Houston Personnel Association, November 12, 1969

Senate Interim Committee to Study Use and Abuse of Drugs, November 14, 1969

JC [Jaycees] Banquet honoring "Five Outstanding Young Texans" of 1969, November 15, 1969

Announcement to Run for Re-election, November 25, 1969

Businessmen undertaking a more semi-public task pursuit, December 12, 1969

Appointments of Senate Insurance Study Committee, December 17, 1969

Press releases, 1970

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American system of federalism must readjust to cope with city problems, January 6, 1970

Appointment of two Senators to Legislative Budget Board, January 8, 1970

Constructive responsible majority of young people must repudiate violent minority, El Paso, January 13, 1970

Study request asking Senate General Investigating Committee to look into resignation of Frank Miskell, January 14, 1970

Announcement that BB [Ben Barnes] would go to California to receive award as one of 10 outstanding young men of 1970, January 15, 1970

Investigation of resignation of Frank Miskell as Consumer Credit Commissioner, January 19, 1970

Appointment of Senators to Committee on Uninsured Motorists' Coverage, January 20, 1970

University Area Rotary Club, Houston, January 21, 1970

Wichita Falls Board of Commerce and Industry, January 22, 1970

Appointments to Study Committee for Taxation of Farm, Ranch, and Forest Lands, January 23, 1970

Letter to President Nixon stating that removal of oil quotas would be great disaster, January 23, 1970

Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Houston, January 24, 1970

Hospital Governing Board Seminar, San Antonio, January 25, 1970

Overton Rotary Club, February [sic] 27, 1970

District I Convention of Texas Jaycees, February [sic] 28, 1970

Appointments to Special Committee to Study Financing of Public Education in Texas, January 28, 1970

Announcement to run for re-election as Lieutenant Governor (officially filed), January 31, 1970

San Antonio Heart Association, February 2, 1970

Appointment of Senator Oscar Mauzy to Transportation Committee of Southern Conference of Council of State Governments, February 3, 1970

Appointment of Senator Jordan to Environmental Health Committee of Southern Conference of Council of State Governments, February 4, 1970
[empty folder]

19th Annual Presidential Prayer Breakfast, February 4, 1970

Junior Chamber of Commerce Bosses' Night, Pampa, February 6, 1970

Appointment of three to Crime and Narcotics Advisory Commission, February 10, 1970

Announcement of Committee to consider reform of the welfare system, February 10, 1970

Olney Chamber of Commerce, "short-sighted for federal government to abandon oil import quota system," February 21, 1970

Appointment of Ben Barnes to 10-member task force to recommend national policy on student financial aid (Education Commission of States), February 24, 1970

Polk County Chamber of Commerce, Drugs, February 24, 1970

Appointments to Committee on Marking and Branding of Livestock, February 25, 1970

Appointment of BB to Advisory Committee on National Assessment of Education Progress, February 25, 1970

Appointments to Senate Interim Committee on Corporate Farming, Livestock Feeding and Ranching, February 26, 1970

San Antonio Salvation Army Advisory Board Annual Banquet, February 26, 1970

State Convention of Phi Theta Kappa, February 27, 1970

Sabine-Neches school trustees, administrators, and teachers, March 2, 1970

Tarleton State College, Stephenville, March 4, 1970

Democratic National Committee, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1970

Announcement of invitation for Ben Barnes to address Democratic National Committee, March 5, 1970

Appointments to Mental Health and Mental Retardation Law Study Committee, March 6, 1970

Southwest Insurance Association, Dallas, March 10, 1970

Appointments of three Senators to Committee on Development of Agricultural Production Potential, March 10, 1970

Appointments to Senate Interim Aircraft Committee, March 11, 1970

Kiwanis Club, Houston, March 11, 1970

University of Texas at Arlington 75th anniversary, March 13, 1970

County Judges and Commissioners meeting, Amarillo, March 17, 1970

West Texas State University, Canyon, and College of South Plains, Levelland, March 18, 1970

Chamber of Commerce banquet, Canyon, March 18, 1970

Announcement of tour of state's facilities for treatment and rehabilitation of drug users, March 18, 1970

Appointments of 2 Senators to Consumer Credit Study Committee, March 20, 1970

National District Attorney's Association, Houston, March 21, 1970

Death of Representative George T. Hinson, March 27, 1970

Appointments of five Senators to Senate Interim Committee on Preschool Education Standards, April 1, 1970

Ben Barnes urges Legislature to support Federal-State revenue sharing proposal, April 6, 1970

San Benito Chamber of Commerce, April 9, 1970

Drug abuse seminar, Austin, April 13, 1970

Press conference for Heart Fund, Austin, April 13, 1970

One-day narcotics seminar, April 28, 1970

Appointment of Senate Interim Committee to Study Feasibility of Establishing a State Department of Photography, April 30, 1970

Consulting Engineers Council of Texas, Austin, May 7, 1970

Appointments to Committee on State and Local Tax Policy, May 9, 1970

Recurrence of back injury, May 11, 1970

Lubbock declared major disaster area by President Nixon, May 13, 1970

State-National Administrative response to tornado disaster in Lubbock, May 14, 1970

Requests President Nixon declare Hays County disaster area, May 18, 1970

Texas Employment Commission will pay unemployment to Lubbock tornado victims, May 19, 1970

Reserve Officers Association Convention, May 23, 1970

Presentation of NFL medal to astronauts of Apollo 12, May 25, 1970

J. Peter Smith School of Nursing, BB calls for more medical personnel, Fort Worth, June 5, 1970

Announcement of Senate Interim Committee to Study Computer Utilization, June 11, 1970

Appointments to Senate Interim Committee on Auto Insurance Rates, June 24, 1970

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, June 30, 1970

Senate Interim Committee on Election Law Study, July 2, 1970

Appointment of Senator Jack Hightower to Legislative Library Board, July 6, 1970

Statewide dinner honoring Lieutenant Governor, July 12, 1970

Former President Lyndon B. Johnson will attend Ben Barnes Appreciation Dinner, August 5, 1970

Auxiliary Police and Reserve Law Officers Association of Texas, August 7, 1970

Interim Committee to Study Alternative Methods of Attracting Industry to Texas, August 7, 1970

Announcement that Warren Woodward will be MC at Ben Barnes Appreciation Dinner, and that Alan Bean will be present, August 7, 1970

Freestone County Parade, Fairfield, August 10, 1970

Statement from BB concerning Frank Sharp's accusations in SEC [Securities and Exchange Commission] stock probe, August 11, 1970

BB's statement regarding Frank Sharp's accusations, August 12, 1970

BB will present Honorary Texan Certificates to 1970 Aqua Festival visiting royalty, August 13, 1970

BB will speak to Vernon Chamber of Commerce, August 20, 1970

National Association of TV and Radio Announcers, Houston, August 21, 1970

Addressing freshman class of Huston-Tillotson College, August 31, 1970

Quotes from BB's address to Austin Apartment Association, September 16, 1970

Lee Chapel AME [African Methodist Episcopal] Church Founders Day Program, September 21, 1970

Wharton County Junior College, September 24, 1970

Calhoun Conservation District meeting, Port Lavaca, October 1, 1970

Judicial Conference Panel, Galveston, October 1, 1970

Texas Merchants Association, Lakeway Inn, Austin, October 2, 1970

Memo to Capitol Press with speech delivered to U.S. Civil Defense Council, October 5, 1970

Statement on Drug Problem, October 6, 1970

Will Davis chosen to head Travis County Ben Barnes for re-election, October 6, 1970

U.S. Civil Defense Council, October 5, 1970

10th International Congress of Audiology, Dallas, October 12, 1970

Judson's Teacher's Association, October 13, 1970

Mary Hardin Baylor College, Waco, October 15, 1970

18th Industrial Relations Conference, Amarillo, October 20, 1970

Missionary Baptist General Convention, Austin, October 21, 1970

Reminder to Fort Worth media of speech to Schick Hospital dedication, October 21, 1970

Reminder to Dallas media of speech to Democratic Women, October 21, 1970

Reminder of speech to Wilbarger County Guar Celebration, to Vernon media, October 21, 1970

Dedication of Schick Hospital, Fort Worth, October 22, 1970

Remarks to Texas State Foxhunters Association, Camp Tonkawa (Nacogdoches), October 26, 1970

Remind Houston media that BB will speak to Spring Branch Education Association, October 28, 1970

BB will speak to County Judges and Commissioners Association, Galveston, October 28, 1970

Remarks from BB speech to Spring Branch Education Association, Houston, October 29, 1970

Remarks to Texas Research League in Austin, November 6, 1970

Text of letter from BB to Gen. George Lincoln regarding increasing price of crude oil, November 19, 1970

Remarks released from BB address to Jim Novy Appreciation Dinner, Austin, November 20, 1970

Address by BB to Dallas Home and Apartment Builders Association, November 23, 1970

BB elected to Executive Committee of National Conference on Lieutenant Governors, December 14, 1970

BB sent Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird wire to please prevent the [closing of] Goodfellow Air Force base at San Angelo, December 16, 1970

Press releases, 1971

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BB and Speaker Mutscher announce that Joint Session of Texas Legislature to meet to honor POWs, January 22, 1971

BB leaves for Washington, DC for President Nixon's Prayer Breakfast, February 1, 1971

Statement on Teacher Retirement System, February 6, 1971

Joint Session to honor POWs, February 9, 1971

BB attends John Connally's swearing in as Secretary of the Treasury, February 10, 1971

Senator Word announced Hubert W. Green will serve as General Counsel for Senate General Investigating Committee, February 16, 1971

BB speak to Austin Society for Public Administration, February 25, 1971

BB speak 3rd District meeting of Texas Bankers Association, February 26, 1971

BB speaking on revenue sharing, March 4, 1971

Comments on House Joint Resolution 51, March 8, 1971

BB is ill with flu, cancelling two speaking engagements, March 8, 1971

BB statement on Bauer House, March 8, 1971

BB and Speaker Mutscher appointed Senator Patman as Legislative Commissioner of Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, March 10, 1971

Plans announced to organize delegation from Austin to travel abroad for POWs and MIAs, March 11, 1971

Crime and Narcotics Advisory Commission, March 17, 1971

BB urges passage of 18 year old vote in House and Senate, March 24, 1971

Appointment of Senate Committee on Inquiry into the Situation Existing at Prairie View A&M College, March 25, 1971

Appointments to Special Senate Committee on Disease Prevention by Immunization, April 13, 1971

Appointments to Study Committee on Revenue Bill, April 14, 1971

BB supports Clean Water Amendment, April 23, 1971

BB announces proposed changes of Medicaid program, April 24, 1971

BB expresses concern over Federal government to transfer Clinical Research Center in Fort Worth, April 27, 1971

Announced 2,000 invitations for "Texas Flight for Understanding" POW-MIA, May 3, 1971

$6,800 to officials of American Heart Association, May 10, 1971

Remarks over Governor's statement about theTax Bill, May 10, 1971

BB urges to pass Amendment 3, May 17, 1971

BB summarized the impact of defeat of Amendment 3, May 19, 1971

Texas has been interpreted to limit expenditure of state funds for welfare, May 21, 1971

Welfare release, May 21, 1971

Announcing candidacy for Governor, June 14, 1971

BB remarks about Governor Smith's decision to veto l year appropriations bill, June 21, 1971

BB cancels POW-MIA tour, June 24, 1971

BB expresses efforts of renewing his efforts of Legislature to gain adoption of joint redistricting conference committees, July 7, 1971

Announcement of BB and Nancy Sayers' wedding, July 25, 1971

Appointments to Interim Committee on Traffic Court System, July 28, 1971

Paris Junior College named A.M. Aikin Jr. Sciences Complex, August 6, 1971

National Convention of Knights of Pythias speech, August 9, 1971

Appointments to Interim Committee to Study Workmen's Compensation, September 10, 1971

Senators to Interim Committee on Drug Laws, September 14, 1971

Senators appointed to Interim Committee to Study Tax Revenue to Fund Rising Costs of Education, September 16, 1971

Appoints Interim Committee on Occupational Education, September 22, 1971

Interim Committee on Texas Election Laws, September 22, 1971

Interim Committee on Texas Youth, September 24, 1971

Interim Committee to Study Prevention of Life Insurance Company Insolvencies and Protection of Policy Holders, September 29, 1971

Interim Committee to Study Sales Tax, October 4, 1971

Interim Committee on Pari-Mutuel System of Horse Racing, October 6, 1971

BB expresses disappointment in Senator Herring stating that Hays County be removed from his Senatorial district, October 18/77

Redistricting statement, October 22, 1971

Interim Committee Study Retirement Benefits of Employees of Public Education Institutions in Texas, October 29, 1971

Interim Committee to Study the System of Licensing and Examining Boards, November 1, 1971

Reserve Law Officers Assoication presents BB and Representative Nelms with that organization's distinguished service award, November 4, 1971

BB received first returns of 1-year continuous survey of legislative and economic issues affecting Texas independent businessmen, November 12, 1971

Texas Legislative Council appointments, November 15, 1971

Interim Committee on Environmental Matters appointments, November 15, 1971

Senate Interim Committe to Study Rising Medical Costs , November 17, 1971

Appointments to Texas Advisory Committee on Inter-governmental Relations, November 22, 1971

Interim Committee on Texas Population Distribution, December 1, 1971

Appointments to Texas Ranger Commemorative Commission, December 1, 1971

Interim Committee to Study Coastal Lands and Waters of Texas, December 2, 1971

Interim Committee to Study Urban Education, December 9, 1971

Remarks at Farmers Union Convention, December 7, 1971

Appointments to Senate Interim Agriculture and Industrial Study Committee, December 10, 1971

Appointments to Interim Committee on Public Junior Colleges, December 10, 1971

Appointments to Interim Committee on State Parks, Recreational Areas and Historic Sites, December 13, 1971

Press releases, 1972

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Additional lay members to Interim Committee on Urban Education, January 5, 1972

BB calls for revision of "Rules of the Road" law, January 17, 1972

Appointments to Senate Interim Committee to Study Vacancy Laws, February 9, 1972

Appointments to Senate Interim Committee on Consumer Credit, February 14, 1972

Letter to Wilbur Mills relating to certain provisions of HR 11950, March 9, 1972

BB and Mrs. B. send sympathy to family of Houston Harte, March 14, 1972

Appointments to Interim Committee on Vegetable Marketing, March 15, 1972

Appointments to Interim Committee on Safeguards to Protect the Right of Privacy of Texas Citizens, March 23, 1972

Appointments to Texas Council on Marine-Related Affairs, April 6, 1972

Appoints Senators to Joint Legislative Committee on Administration, April 15, 1972

Appoints 10-member Interim State Personnel Policy Study Committee, April 18, 1972

Congratulations Senator Jordan on Governor for a Day, June 9, 1972

BB congratulates Briscoe on runoff victory, June 5, 1972

BB urges speedy end to Special Session, June 14, 1972

Senators named to Legislative Budget Board, July 12, 1972

Appointment of Senator Blanchard as chairman of Committee on Economic Development, September 18, 1972

BB comments on Governor Smith's appointment of Bob Bullock to Insurance Board, September 22, 1972

Delta Upsilon Fraternity-Kappa Kappa Gama Sorority release on marathon relay to raise funds for muscular dystrophy, September 25, 1972

BB statement on death of Wick Fowler, September 27, 1972

BB endorses passage of amendment 4, October 31, 1972

BB endorses passage of amendment 8, November 1, 1972

BB congratulates winners of general election, will be glad to help with anything if needed, November 8, 1972

Audio tapes, 1966-1967, 1969, 1971-1972

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Reel-to-reel audio tapes, 1966-1967:

Brazosport Chamber of Commerce: Community Orchestra, including rehearsal, December 13 and 15, 1966

Ben Barnes #1, January 12, 1967

(most important issue, cities' problems, rules change)

Ben Barnes #2, January 20, 1967

(crime rate, constitutional revision, annual sessions, sources of revenue)

Ben Barnes #3, January 26, 1967

(rules controversy, Hemisfair defined, raising money, annual sessions)

Ben Barnes #4, February 2, 1967

(gas tax, mixed drinks, city sales tax, reaction to tax)

Ben Barnes #5, February 9, 1967

(new revenues, Connally taxes, safety bill, appropriations, mayors)

Ben Barnes #6, February 16, 1967

(pay raise, Dallas airport, constitutional revision, Texan culture, Laredo)

Ben Barnes #7, February 23, 1967
[5 tapes: two 5-inch boxes, three 7-inch boxes]

(reapportionment/redistricting, city sales tax, rules changes, appropriations)

Ben Barnes #8, March 2, 1967

(sales tax, ethics bill, Sunday closing law)

Ben Barnes #9, March 9, 1967
[2 tapes: one 5-inch box, one 7-inch box]

(Daylite Savings Time, LSD, annual sessions, next week actions)

Ben Barnes #10, March 16, 1967

(Senate filibuster, wiretapping, Hoover Commission, redistricting)

Ben Barnes #11, March 23, 1967

(liquor by drink, daylite savings, city sales tax, preschool Spanish)

Ben Barnes #12, March 30, 1967

(daylight savings time bill, annual sessions, Criminal Procedure revision)

Ben Barnes #13, April 6, 1967

(review of session, anti-discrimination, appropriation bill)

Ben Barnes #14, April 13, 1967

(consumer credit, tax program, constitutional revision, tourism)

Ben Barnes #15, April 20, 1967

(Connally's tax proposal, house reaction, industrial safety)

Ben Barnes #16 April 27, 1967

(oral confessions and Criminal Code, appropriations bill, liquor by drink, next week)

Ben Barnes #17 May 4, 1967

(pay raises, drivers bills, redistricting, open meetings)

Ben Barnes #18, May 11, 1967

(appropriations delay, special session? why the bottleneck? items left)

Capitol Issues (Smith and Barnes), KLRN, program 9, February 22, 1967

Barnes: TFWC Terrace Motor Hotel, October 4, 1967

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Reel-to-reel audio tapes, 1969, undated:

A Visit with the Lieutenant Governor: Weekly Interview with Lt. Governor Ben Barnes, 1969, undated:

February 7, 1969

February 14, 1969

February 21, 1969
[2 tapes]

March 27, 1969
[3 tapes]

April 12, 1969

April 16, 1969

April 24, 1969
[2 tapes]

May 2, 1969

undated

Interview with Barnes, April 17, 1969

January 30, [19--]

3 unidentified tapes

Press conference, Tuesday, February 18, 1969

BB Press conference, March 14, 1969

Raymondville Chamber of Commerce, April 10, 1969

Audio cassettes, 1971-1972:

Newsroom (J. Lehrer, KERA), Ben Barnes, guest, March 1, 1972

Barnes, KLRN news conference, Friday, March 5, [1971]

Channel 7, March 5, [1971?]

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