Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1966.64.278
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Ken Muse
(1925 - 2010)
Gifter
Ken Muse
Date
1966
Medium
Ink on colored paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal three-frame cartoon drawing. Frame 1: A man walking a path sees a city on the horizon. Artist signature at upper left "[in box] Ken Muse". Additional text at lower left "8-28". Additional text atlower right "McNaught Syndicate". Frame 2: The man discovers the horizon is just a cutout. Frame 3: The man stands on LBJ's desk speaking to LBJ: "I'm glad to see you enjoy reading 'Way Out'..."Additional text at lower left: "...life embiodied in the comic strip...National Center of Cartoon and Graphic Arts". Artist signature center right: "[in box] Ken Muse" "McNaught Syndicate © 1966".
Historical NoteDuring Lyndon Johnson’s presidency, several cartoonists sent him letters urging him to establish a National Cartoon Center, a museum of political cartoons, comic books, newspaper comics, animation, and other cartoons. No permanent museum was ever established, but a few exhibits were produced by a Museum of Graphic Arts in New York City in 1968.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 Note© McNaught Syndicate, 1966
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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)
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Not on view
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