Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1973.1.986
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Charles G. Brooks
(United States)
Publisher
Birmingham News
(founded 1888)
Gifter
Charles G. Brooks
Date
ca. May 1971
Medium
Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/4 in x W 8 5/8 in (29.8 cm x 21.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Portrait of LBJ. Artist signature lower right: "Sketched at the LBJ Ranch 5-29-71 C. Brooks”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "To: the Honorable Lyndon B. Johnson - with genuine regard and best wishes. Chuck Brooks The Birmingham News".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson liked political cartoons of himself and invited political cartoonists and other press correspondents to his ranch for barbecues in 1964.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)
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Not on view
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