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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Unique, Up-to-the-Minute Historian
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Unique, Up-to-the-Minute Historian

Artifact ID1966.64.329
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1917 - 1996)
Gifter
Date 1966
Medium Ink on stationery
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing on "Capt RB Rajski, USAF Ret." letterhead. A statue of a minuteman (“Editorial Cartoons”) holds a giant pen and stands next to a stack of papers (“Outstanding Original Cartoons”) on a pedestal ("National Cartoon Center"). Caption: “The Unique, Up-to-the-Minute Historian”. Artist signature lower right: "Rajski”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted at upper center: “Capt. R. B. Rajski, U.S.A.F., Ret.” “1753 Whitcomb Ave.” “Des Plaines, Ill.”.
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 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 of Credit
Des Plaines
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