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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.996
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, died 1992)
Gifter
Date ca. October 1972
Date GiftedMarch 1972
Medium Ink on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 22 in x W 28 in (55.9 cm x 71.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits on a horse watching two men (identifiable as Jim Bertelsen and Darrell Royal) ride a longhorn. LBJ says, "We grew him up...in Texas!" Artist signature lower right: "Gerald Barfuss ‘72”.
Historical NoteAfter leaving office in January 1969, Lyndon Johnson went to his ranch in Texas. He attended the opening of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1971 and his memoirs The Vantage Point: Perspectives of the Presidency 1963–1969 was published that same year. He died of a heart attack on January 22, 1973.
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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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)
Person Referenced Darrell Royal (United States)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • March 1972
Not on view
Place Described
Texas
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