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Eisenhower to Shivers 1954-01-20.jpg
A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing their relationship and his continued support at the start of his second year in office.

Eisenhower to Shivers 1953-07-17.jpg
A letter from Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing his visit to Texas and future meeting to Seattle, Washington. In addition the letter discusses Federal Government appropriation to Texas' drought stricken areas.

Eisenhower to Shivers 1953-06-10.jpg
A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers thanking him for his letter and the suggestion to use the artist, John Moranz, for a portrait. In addition Eisenhower states his golf score which shows their fondness for golf outings.

Eisenhower to Shivers 1953-05-18.jpg
A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing each others golf game. The letter indicates a close relationship between the two and their fondness for golf outings.

Eisenhower to Shivers 1953-04-22.jpg
A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers thanking him and Governor Murray for the desk. The desk was sent to Eisenhower's vacation home in Augusta, Georgia. President Eisenhower comments on the workmanship and quality of the desk.

Eisenhower to Shivers 1953-02-03.jpg
A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers thanking him for his gift, a Texas cowbell.

Eisenhower to Shivers 1952-11-21.jpg
A letter from President Eisenhower thanking Allan Shivers for his continued support. The letter indicates a level of admiration for Governor Shivers and refers to him as an "outstanding leader."

Adams to Shivers 1952-11-21.jpg
A letter from President Eisenhower's Chief-of-Staff, Sherman Adams, thanking Allan Shivers for his support during the 1952 Presidential election. The letter indicates the level of gratitude towards Texas Governor Shivers from Eisenhower's…

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Robyn Ladino, author of "Desegregating Texas Schools: Eisenhower, Shivers, and the Crisis at Mansfield High" asks the Attorney General, Herbert Brownell some questions about the events that led to the crisis, and the crisis itself.

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The Attorney General of the Eisenhower Administration shares his recollection to Robyn Ladino on the "Mansfield Crisis" almost 40 years later.
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