Archives
The LBJ Library houses more than 45 million pages of historical documents plus an extensive audiovisual collection with nearly 7000,000 photos, 12,000 hours of audio, 2,000 oral history interviews, and 7,500 films and video recordings.
The papers of Lyndon B. Johnson form the core of the library's archival holdings. They include the White House files of his presidency (1963-1969) and plus his papers from from his service as a congressman (1937-1949), senator (1949-1961), and vice president (1961-1963). See our List of Holdings for collection details.
To visit the Reading Room:
Research is by appointment only, and appointment requests must be made at least one week in advance of the date you wish to start your research. Researchers must also conduct a virtual consultation with an archivist before they arrive. Contact us to schedule your consultation and appointment.
Plan Your Research Visit
Our archivists want to support your research and help you make the most of your trip.
Online Collections & Resources
A portion of our collections have been digitized. From photos to telephone conversations to oral histories, you can discover LBJ in a whole new way.
Independent Contract Researchers
Can't visit the library? Hire a researcher with previous experience and familiarity with our library's archive.
Fund Your Research
Grants & Fellowships
Looking for funding? The LBJ Foundation administers grants for researchers and scholars.
"It's all here, the story of our time—with the bark off. There is no record of a mistake, or an unpleasantness or a criticism, that is not included in the files here."
