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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 Believe It...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Don't Believe It...

Artifact ID1965.28.149
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. March 1957
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 3/4 in x W 13 1/2 in (37.5 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Cowboy LBJ and a man ("Rayburn") are startled to see an elephant with longhorn cattle attributes ("Threat of GOP Senate Victory") grazing in a pasture. Caption reads: "I Don't Believe It--There's No Such Critter in Texas!". Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett Washington Star".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "Senator (anything [underlined]) can happen in Texas - 3-2 57". Handwritten at lower left: 3 cols - Sat Mar 2 -"
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was created, Sam Rayburn was the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and then Senator Lyndon Johnson was the Senate Majority Leader.
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 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 (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Sam Rayburn (United States, 1882 - 1961)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Texas
Place of Publication
Washington
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