Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1970.4.6
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Lou Erickson
(1913 - 1990)
Publisher
Atlanta Journal
(1883 - 1982)
Gifter
Lou Erickson
Date
1970
Medium
Felt tip marker on newsprint
DimensionsOverall H 35 1/4 in x W 23 7/8 in (89.5 cm x 60.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ smiles in profile. Artist signature lower left: "Eric 70 Atlanta Journal”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [red] “Best wishes”.
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 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 - 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
(American, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication