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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
We'll Bet on the Old Texas Ranch Hands
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

We'll Bet on the Old Texas Ranch Hands

Artifact ID1965.28.88
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Date ca. November 1958
Date DescribedNovember 4, 1958
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 13 in (38.1 cm x 33 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and another man ("Sam Rayburn") are dressed as cowboys and holding saddles. They are moving toward two bucking horses ("The New Senate, The New House") in the background. Caption reads: "We'll Bet on the [sic]l [sic]nch Hand". Artist signature lower left: "Morris."
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. Reigning in new Congressmen was a job both Texas politicians were good at.

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)
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Historical Dates
  • November 4, 1958
Not on view
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