Presidential Archives & Leadership Library

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4919 E University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79762
The Presidential Archives and Leadership Library is located on the campus of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and is administered by the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute. The archival collection was begun by local Odessa citizens as a memorial to the memory of President John F. Kennedy shortly after his assassination in 1963. There was such an overwhelming response with information about other presidents that a decision was made to create a unique collection that would be dedicated to the office of the presidency and an understanding of the electoral process. It is an outstanding collection of exhibits, campaign memorabilia, books, photos, magazines, and other historic collectibles that tell the history of the office of the president and of events that have shaped the American people. This dynamic collection continues to grow and expand as each new president takes office and is available to both the casual visitor and the serious scholar. Few experiences have greater impact than an encounter with history. The mission of the Archives is to have that impact.

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Claire M.
5/8/2018

www.presidentialmuseums.com is a virtual presidential museum and gives you details about all the presidential museums spread out across America. Here we have a museum and library for the...

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Leisha C.
5/10/2014

Cute museum / archives / library, has quite a bit of info on who was pres / 1st lady / vp and when. The bulk of what you see is either artwork of presidents or stuff that's been donated. The...

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Cowboy B.
2/27/2013

We found this by accident while driving through Texas, looking for a place to have lunch. They should advertise this more! This is a Presidential library, with collections by President George H.W....

John A.
9/14/2013

It's a collection of presidential memorabilia. Interesting to see, but nothing special. $5 donation per adult ($3 for students). Tour of the Bush house is only on weekdays.

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