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

Some Library...

Artifact ID1973.1.408
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2022)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1888)
Date ca. May 1971
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 in x W 16 in (55.9 cm x 40.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Spiro Agnew) speaks to Nixon as they leave the LBJ Library. LBJ waves goodbye in the background. On the wall behind them is a sign (“L.B.J. Library A collection of Johnson administration notes, memos, letters, documents, etc.”). Caption: “Some Library--Didn't See a Single Dictionary to Look up Big Words In”. Artist signature lower right: "Bob Taylor”.
Historical NoteThe Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum opened in 1971, two years after Johnson left office. The LBJ Library holds Johnson’s presidential records. It is located on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.
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 Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Spiro Agnew (United States, 1918 - 1996)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Dallas
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