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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Course the [Sic] WILL Get Onery No Matter...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Course the [Sic] WILL Get Onery No Matter...

Artifact ID1973.1.2533
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher (founded 1901)
Date ca. January 1969
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 in x W 14 1/8 in (25.4 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (“Barnes”) rides a placid horse ("Texas Politics") beside LBJ on a bucking horse ("National Politics"). Caption: “Course the [Sic] WILL Get Onery No Matter How Good a Rider You Are!”. Artist signature lower right: "CP Houston”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “With highest regards to the President - CP”.
Historical NoteBen Barnes was the Lieutenant Governor of Texas when this cartoon was made. Barnes was supported by Lyndon Johnson.
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
Place of Publication
Houston
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