This blog was written by Isabella Haelen Interning at the W. R. Poage Legislative Library this past summer was one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career. Being surrounded by people who are so knowledgeable and passionate about Baylor’s Collection of Political Materials was inspiring, and it created a positive atmosphere that promoted…
Blog written by Ben Rawlins Born on this day over a hundred years ago, Lyndon B. Johnson served as President during one of the most tumultuous times in U.S. history. Although issues surrounding the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War plagued his presidency, Johnson’s vision of “A Great Society” proved one of the most…
This blog was written by Ben Rawlins, an English graduate student at Baylor. Four years ago, the Texas politician Judge Jack E. Hightower passed away, leaving behind an impressive legacy of public service. A longtime friend of Baylor University and the Poage Library, Hightower’s papers are a part of the Baylor Collections of Political Materials.…