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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Daktari
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Daktari

Artifact ID1973.1.2007
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 5/8 in x W 13 7/8 in (52.4 cm x 35.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, a veterinarian, uses a stethoscope to check the heartbeat of a dizzy lion holding the flag of the United Kingdom. A first aid kit sits on the floor in front of him and a medicine cabinet is behind him. Caption: “Daktari”. Artist signature lower left: "Sandeson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: “To - President Johnson, everybody's doctor it seems - best wishes Bill Sandeson”.
Historical NoteDaktari is "doctor" in Swahili, which is spoken in nations such as Kenya and Tanzania, which were colonized by the United Kingdom. After World War II, the United Kingdom declined in global influence because of decolonization.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
England
Place of Publication
Fort Wayne
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