Lady Bird
Artifact ID1973.1.2520
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Bruce Shanks
(United States, 1908 - 1980)
Gifter
Bruce Shanks
Publisher
Buffalo Evening News
(founded 1880)
Date
ca. October 1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 14 1/4 in (43.2 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Lady Bird ("Mrs. LBJ") waves from an airplane made from a rolled-up document ("'You--And tomorrow's Main Street' speech"). Below, a man ("Buffalo") waves his hat. In the background, there is a city ("Managing Editors Convention"). A small piece of paper “© 1965, Buffalo Evening News, Inc.” adhered to lower right. Caption: "Lady Bird." Artist signature lower right: "Bruce Shanks 10-1-65”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] "To Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson with best wishes".
Historical NoteIn October 1965, the Associated Press Managing Editors Association held a five-day convention in Buffalo, NY.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 Note© Buffalo Evening News, Inc.
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.
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
Lady Bird Johnson
(United States, 1912 - 2007)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Place of Publication