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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
One Way Street
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

One Way Street

Artifact ID1991.36.39
Artist (United States, 1899 - 1977)
Publisher (founded 1901)
Medium Ink and pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/2 in x W 14 in (41.9 cm x 35.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("Southern Senators") drives in circles following signs (“No Left Hand Turn” "Civil Rights Legislation"). Caption: “One Way Street”. Artist signature lower left: "Ferman Martin”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [red] “483”. Handwritten at lower right: “OK” “W” “10”.
Historical NoteOn July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act to end discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, and national origin. It banned segregation and discrimination in schools, employment, public facilities, and public accommodations.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from Mrs. Philip Martin to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on July 26, 1991.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Philip Martin
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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