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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
And It's Red Tape Overboard!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

And It's Red Tape Overboard!

Artifact ID1965.28.195
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1846)
Date ca. October 1965
Date DescribedOctober 3, 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 1/8 in x W 15 1/8 in (51.1 cm x 38.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Uncle Sam kicks a spool of tape ("Quota Restrictions") off the deck of a large ship ("USS Department of Immigration '65"). The deck of the ship is dotted with passengers. Nearby, a smiling Statue of Liberty has "LBJ was here" etched on the pedestal. Caption reads: "--And It's Red Tape Overboard!". Artist signature lower center: "Dobbins."
Inscriptions and Markings"Handwritten at lower center: "To: President Johnson with admiration Jim Dobbins The Boston Sunday Herald Oct 3, 1965". Handwritten across bottom [in blue]: "[left arrow] Ed Page 102 lines Sun Herald Early [right arrow] Oct 3 - 65". Handwritten at lower right [in red]: "54.5". Handwritten at upper right: "on ship" "[indecipherable]".
Historical NoteThe Immigration Act of 1965 abolished immigration quotas by country, prioritized relatives of US citizens, skilled workers, and permanent residents.
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)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • October 3, 1965
Not on view
Place of Publication
Boston
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