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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Don't See a Soul Packing, Hubert...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Don't See a Soul Packing, Hubert...

Artifact ID1973.1.424
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1888)
Date 1968-06-23
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/8 in x W 12 in (48.6 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, in his pajamas, peeks out the window through the blinds and talks on the telephone. On his bed, is a newspaper ("Resurrection City Permit Expires Today"). Underneath that paper is the comics section. Caption: “I Don't See a Soul Packing, Hubert. Can You See Any Movement from Where You Are?”. Artist signature lower right: "Brooks The Birmingham News”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “-make 29 picas wide-”. Handwritten at lower right: “535” “-Sunday, June 23rd-, 1968”.
Historical NoteResurrection City was a temporary city in the National Mall in Washington DC from May to June 1968 as a part of the Poor People’s Campaign. While living there, demonstrators protested at federal buildings and brought attention to economic injustices.
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 Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Birmingham
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