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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Back to the Salt Mine
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Back to the Salt Mine

Artifact ID1973.1.2191
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1987 - 1993)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 11 in (30.5 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ looks in a mirror and says, "I kinda hate to take the make-up off…". A paper (“LBJ Gets Big Ovation”) is in his pocket and a case (“Little Traveler’s Make-Up Kit”) sits on the table. A man brings in two outfits (“Cowboy Suit” and “Korean Kimono”). On the floor are many papers (“Korea - Applause Greets L.B.J.”, “LBJ Gets Terrific Hand in Sydney”, “Press Reports of L.B.J. Trip”, and “Pago Pago Swarms to See L.B.J.”). Caption: “Back to the Salt Mine”. Artist signature lower right: "Alexander”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: "To President Lyndon B. Johnson with deep respect. Sincerely, F. O. Alexander, Evening + Sunday Philadelphia Bulletin".
Historical NoteIn 1966, Lyndon Johnson went on a trip to various countries in Asia and the Pacific, including New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea.
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 Described
KoreaSydneyPago Pago
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
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