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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Book and Author
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Book and Author

Artifact ID1988.12.86
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1914 - 1978)
Date ca. January 1965
Date DescribedJanuary 20, 1963
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/4 in x W 13 3/4 in (48.9 cm x 34.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ holds up a pencil and looks at a huge book ("The Great Society 'Jan 20 1965'"). The book is open to a page ("Page One… Chapter One…"). Caption: “Book and Author”. Artist signature lower right: "Bill Roberts”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “1/20/65”. Handwritten at lower center: “5 ¾” wide”.
Historical NoteThe Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from Marguerite Roberts (Mrs. William E. Roberts) to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on May 31, 1988.
Credit LineGift of Marguerite Roberts
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
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
  • January 20, 1963
Not on view
Place of Publication
Cleveland
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