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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Welcome! American Association of Editorial Cartoonists!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Welcome! American Association of Editorial Cartoonists!

Artifact ID1973.9552.1
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2022)
Gifter
Medium Ink and watercolor on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 30 1/8 in x W 40 1/8 in (76.5 cm x 101.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Portrait drawing of LBJ tipping his hat. Caption: “Welcome! American Association of Editorial Cartoonists!”. Artist signature lower left: "Bob Taylor."Historical NoteLyndon Johnson liked and collected political cartoons of himself and kept correspondence with political cartoonists. This cartoon was signed by about 65 cartoonists from American Association of Editorial Cartoonists, many of whom added little drawings and inscriptions.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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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
Organization Referenced Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (founded 1957)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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.
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