Reading Room Document

Acceptance of Presidential Library from the University of Texas.

The document discusses the authorization for the President to accept land, buildings, and equipment from the University of Texas to establish a depository for President Johnson's papers and historical material. It highlights the requirement for the Administrator to file reports with Congress detailing the terms and conditions of the proposed gift and the historical materials to be deposited. The conclusion reached is that a joint resolution is proposed to authorize the President to accept the facilities, eliminating the waiting period and the need for a formal acceptance by the Administrator. The document presents questions regarding the authorization for the President to accept the gift on behalf of the United States and the operation and maintenance of the facilities as a Presidential archival depository.

August 10, 1965