One Way Street
Artifact ID1991.36.39
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Ferman Martin
(United States, 1899 - 1977)
Publisher
Houston Chronicle
(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 DescriptionPhysical 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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