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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.764
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1908 - 1995)
Gifter
Date 1966
Medium Ink and watercolor on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Atom Ant says, "Mr. President…we in the cartoon business would appreciate your support in our efforts to secure a national cartoon center as part of the national art complex…We are sure that you realize that cartoons do have some influence on our culture…And indeed, on many aspects of our daily lives, and hope that you agree with us that a permanent exhibit of cartoon art would be on interest to everybody". On Hanna-Barbera Productions letterhead. Additional text at lower left: “Atom Ant featured in H&B T.V. cartoons”. Artist signature lower right: "Larry Silverman N.C.S.”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted across the top: “Hanna Barbera Productions 3400 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, California 90028”. Printed at lower center: “Area Code 213 Hollywood 6-1371 Cable Address HANBARB” “No order or agreement shall be binding on the corporation unless in writing signed by an officer”.
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, 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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