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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
This Is One Light I Want to Keep On
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

This Is One Light I Want to Keep On

Artifact ID1966.64.106
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1911 - 1980)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Gifter
Date ca. July 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 12 in (27.9 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ turns on an overhead lamp that sheds light ("Freedom of Information Law"). Caption reads: "This Is One Light I Want to Keep On". Artist signature lower right: "Herc-o Ficklen".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "With best wishes to President Lyndon B. Johnson sincerely".
Historical NoteThe Freedom of Information Act was enacted on July 4, 1966 and signed by President Johnson. The act allows for people to request to see federal records. For a time, economy-minded President Johnson was nicknamed "Light Bulb Johnson" for his tendency to walk the White House at night, turning off the lights in rooms not in use.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Dallas
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