If It Just Isn't Too Late!
Artifact ID1973.1.2145
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Milt Morris
Publisher
Associated Press
(founded 1846)
Gifter
John Milt Morris
Date
ca. January 1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 12 in (36.2 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ pushes a wheelchair ("Vast New Transportation Program") while an old man ("Railroads") sits in a chair and leans on a cane. Caption: “If It Just Isn't Too Late!”. Artist signature lower left: "Morris”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] "To President Johnson - John Milt Morris".
Historical NoteThe Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 created the Urban Mass Transportation Administration and provided funding for public and private railroads.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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