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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Timber!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Timber!

Artifact ID1965.28.302
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1976)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/4 in x W 14 1/8 in (41.3 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Man ("Highway Builders") yells as he stands by a falling tree ("Jackson Park Trees") with an axe. The tree falls on two men ("Chicago Conservationist" "LBJ Natural Beauty Program") who are trapped under it. Caption reads: "Timber!". Artist signature lower left: "Jensen".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Lyndon B. Johnson with highest regards, Cecil Jensen". Handwritten across bottom: "489" "3 col red arrow Sat Sept 4".
Historical NoteThe Highway Beautification Act of 1965 was an effort led by Lady Bird Johnson to limit billboards and remove junk yards along highways. It was signed by Lyndon Johnson on October 22, 1965. In 1965, women and children protested in Chicago against plans to expand Lake Shore Drive through Jackson Park.

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 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
Jackson Park
Place of Publication
Chicago
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