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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
If Ever There's Anything I Can Do...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

If Ever There's Anything I Can Do...

Artifact ID1973.1.2034
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1910)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. December 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ (“U.S.A.”) stands on a small island ("Australia") speaking to a desolate looking man sitting with his head in his hands. Caption: “If Ever There's Anything I Can Do--I'm Your Next Door Neighbor”. Artist signature lower right: "Le Pelley”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [red] “52.7”. Handwritten at lower right: “S”.
Historical NoteIn December 1967, Lyndon Johnson went on a state visit to Australia to attend the funeral of Prime Minister Harold Holt.
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)
Person Referenced Harold Edward Holt (Australia, 1908 - 1967)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
AustraliaUnited States
Place of Publication
Boston
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