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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
And This Is Where Ah Come to Get Away from It All--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

And This Is Where Ah Come to Get Away from It All--

Artifact ID1973.1.2321
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. May 1971
Medium Ink, applied shading and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall (cartoon only) H 12 1/2 in x W 17 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 44.5 cm )
 Overall (mat) H 16 1/8 in x W 22 in (41 cm x 55.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ shows Richard Nixon a room ("Exact Replica of the Oval Office") at the LBJ Library. Behind them on the wall is a painting of LBJ’s operation scar and a portrait (“‘Ugliest Thing I Ever Saw’ LBJ”). There are other artifacts ("Eartha Kitt's Luncheon” and “Jack Valenti's Pillow”) below the paintings. A boy plays with a football under these displays. A hole (“Great Society Crypt") in the ground has a ladder lead down. Another artifact (“Vietnam War-Head Entry Vehicle Recovered from the Gulf of Tonkin”) is next to the other wall. Caption: “And This Is Where Ah Come to Get Away from It All–”. Artist signature lower right: "Draper Hill The Commercial Appeal”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “For President Johnson with grateful thanks. DH. 29 v 71".
Historical NoteThe Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum opened in 1971, two years after Johnson left office. The LBJ Library holds Johnson’s presidential records. It is located on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. One exhibit in the LBJ Library is a 7/8 scale replica of the Oval Office.
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 Jack Valenti (United States, 1921 - 2007)
Person Referenced Patrick Lyndon Nugent (United States, born 1967)
Person Referenced Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
Person Referenced Eartha Kitt (United States, 1928 - 2008)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Austin
Place of Publication
Memphis
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