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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Absentee Goaltender
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Absentee Goaltender

Artifact ID1973.1.2774
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 1981)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1829)
Date ca. January 1960
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 3/8 in x W 17 5/8 in (31.4 cm x 44.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("98 Senators 'guardian of the people's business'"), dressed as a goalie, sits at a bar (“Hot dogs”) eating next to a woman. He is startled to hear "Goal by Dirksen from Lyndon Johnson" ("Gates confirmation"). Caption: “The Absentee Goaltender”. Artist signature lower right: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “Journal Wed” “27 Jan 60”. Handwritten at lower right: “36”. Printed across bottom: [Craftint manufacturer's markings].
Historical NoteEverett Dirksen was a Republican senator from Illinois who was the Senate Minority Leader during Lyndon Johnson’s presidency. At first, he favored American involvement in Vietnam, but modified his position in 1967.
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
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 Everett Dirksen (United States, 1896 - 1969)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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