Well, Well, Fancy Meeting You Here!
Artifact ID1973.1.279
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Bruce Shanks
(United States, 1908 - 1980)
Publisher
Buffalo Evening News
(founded 1880)
Gifter
Bruce Shanks
Date
ca. November 1968
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 14 in (43.2 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A donkey ("Dems") encounters a huge bomb ("LBJ's Bombing Halt") on the sidewalk near the corner of a building. The bomb points to a sign ("Election, Just Around the Corner") on the wall. Caption: “Well, Well, Fancy Meeting You Here!”. Artist signature lower right: "Bruce Shanks 11-1-68”. A small piece of paper “© 1968, Buffalo Evening News, Inc.” adhered to lower right.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] "For the President.".
Historical NoteIn October 1968, President Johnson announced a complete bombing halt over North Vietnam.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 Note© 1968, 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.
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