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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
10-Inch Rains Swamp Texas, LBJ Ranch Isolated
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

10-Inch Rains Swamp Texas, LBJ Ranch Isolated

Artifact ID1973.1.2361
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1926 - 2009)
Gifter
Date ca. September 1965
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 15 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 39.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A rainstorm creates a wall of water that stops at the LBJ Ranch, which remains untouched. A small piece of paper “The Daily Oklahoman” adhered to lower right. Caption: “10-Inch Rains Swamp Texas, LBJ Ranch Isolated”. Artist signature lower right: "Lange”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: “Sun”.
Historical NoteDuring the third week of September 1965, 10 inches of rain flooded the Pedernales River near the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas. The flooding blocked causeways to reach the ranch.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
LBJ Ranch
Place of Publication
Oklahoma City
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