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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Johnny Carson Postcard
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Johnny Carson Postcard

Artifact ID1970.35.249
Object Type Postage Stamp
Gifter
Date 1951
Date DescribedJuly 1, 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall (Folded) H 8 in x W 5 1/2 in (20.3 cm x 14 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionUnited Nations stamp mailer/postcard. A collection of 7 United Nations stamps in a souvenir folder. 1c Peace, 5c UNICEF, 11c Maritime, 3c Flag, 2c world map, 5c UN headquarters, 8c UN airmail stamps. Text on cover: "Souvenir of my visit to the international exhibit on the United Nations at the New York World's Fair". Stamp adhered at upper right: 5c United Nations stamp. Postmarked at: United Nations, New York - Jul 1, 1964.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "Johnny Carson", "Dear Mr. President...".
Historical NoteThis souvenir postcard was sent from the United Nations exhibit at the New York World’s Fair. A 5c United Nations stamp is postmarked July 1, 1964. This postcard was mailed to President Johnson at the White House from entertainer Johnny Carson.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be 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)
Historical Dates
  • July 1, 1964
Not on view
Place Described
New York
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