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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Make It a Texas Size Barbeque Pit...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Make It a Texas Size Barbeque Pit...

Artifact ID1973.1.2389
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1977)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1882)
Date ca. December 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 14 1/8 in (28.6 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ talks to a brick mason constructing a barbeque pit. A man ("Departing French Chef") walks away carrying a spoon and other items. Caption: “Make It a Texas Size Barbeque Pit. It's for a State Dinner”. Artist signature lower right: "R. A. Lewis Milwaukee Journal”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: “12/26/65”. Stamped at upper right: “15176”.
Historical NoteFrench chef Rene Verdon was the White House Executive Chef under the Kennnedy administration, but he resigned in 1965 after a dispute with Lyndon Johnson. Johnson hired his previous chef Zephyr Wright for personal meals and Swiss chef Henry Haller for formal meals.
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 René Verdon (French-born American, 1924 - 2011)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Milwaukee
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