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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Doctor Johnson, I Presume
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Doctor Johnson, I Presume

Artifact ID1973.1.2044
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Publisher (United States, 1912 - 1967)
Gifter
Date ca. August 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 1/8 in x W 14 1/2 in (56.2 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Lester B. Pearson) reaches from across the border (“Canada”) to shake hands with LBJ, who holds a paper (“U. of R.I Honorary Doctorate"). A small figure holds a sign (“Welcome”). Caption: “Doctor Johnson, I Presume”. Artist signature lower left: "Boston Sunday Herald Jim Dobbins Aug 21, 1966".Historical NoteOn August 20, 1966, Lyndon Johnson recevied an honorary degree as doctor of civil law from the University of Rhode Island. On August 21-22, 1966, Lyndon Johnson visited Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson at Campobello Island, New Brunswick.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
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Lester B. Pearson (Canada, 1897 - 1972)
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
CanadaRhode Island
Place of Publication
Boston
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