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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Good Marks from an Old Schoolmaster!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Good Marks from an Old Schoolmaster!

Artifact ID1965.28.213
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1913 - 1990)
Publisher (1883 - 1982)
Gifter
Date ca. October 1965
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 3/4 in x W 10 1/4 in (32.4 cm x 26 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at a desk in front of a chalkboard, and smiles down at a group of children ("Operation Head Start"). He shows the children a piece of paper ("A+ continued and expanded program for the future"). Two book on his desk are titled "School Dropouts" and "How to Prevent It". Caption reads: "Good Marks from an Old Schoolmaster!". Artist signature lower right: "Eric Atlanta Journal".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "With sincerest best wishes".
Historical NoteOperation Head Start was a Great Society summer program begun in 1965 that served children from poor families. It provided children with medical care, meals, and access to museums and libraries. Instead of focusing on school subjects, Operation Head Start was about promoting curiosity and self-expression and providing opportunities to help children’s development.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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
Place of Publication
Atlanta
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