Research

The LBJ Library houses more than 45 million pages of historical documents as well as an extensive audiovisual collection including more than 650,000 photos, 12,000 hours of audio recordings, more than 2,000 oral history interviews, and 7,500 motion picture film and video recordings.

The papers of Lyndon B. Johnson, which form the core of the library's holdings, include the White House files of his presidency (1963-1969), and papers from his service as a congressman (1937-1949), senator (1949-1961), and vice president (1961-1963). We also hold the papers of several hundred other individuals, including family, friends, associates, and members of his presidential administration.

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. To schedule your consultation and appointment, please email [email protected] or call 512-721-0212. 

Reading Room hours:

The Reading Room is currently open on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are closed on weekends and federal holidays. We will close at 1:00 p.m. on 11/27, 12/24, and 12/31 and will also be closed on 11/29, the day after Thanksgiving.