39-9-11

39-9-11

Cong. Lyndon B. Johnson visits family at Santa Rita Housing Project. E.H. Perry, Chairman of Austin Housing Authority, is standing behind LBJ.

September, 1939

probably Neal Douglass/Austin Statesman

Cong. Lyndon B. Johnson visits the Santa Rita Housing Project

Austin, Texas

Very similar shot to 39-9-2. LBJ & EHP (both smiling) are outside, near front stoop of small brick house. 5 children on porch (3 girls, 1 boy, 1 infant in baby-seat). Children look glum. Boy has hand on toy train. Several small potted plants on porch. All 7 are inside shadow cast by house on ground - looks hot outside. LBJ has coat off, slung over shoulder. Santa Rita project was for low-income residents of Mexican descent.