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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Get Well Card
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Get Well Card

Artifact ID1973.1.2296
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, born 1912)
Publisher
Gifter
Date ca. October 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/4 in (36.8 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man holds a big card ("To LBJ Good luck! Best Wishes! Speedy Recovery! Alaska and Hawaii, too") in the shape of the U.S. Caption: “Get Well Card”. Artist signature lower left: "Art Bimrose”.Historical NoteLyndon Johnson had a history of health problems, including heart attacks in July 1955 and April 1972, an appendix surgery in 1937, a kidney stone surgery January 1965, gallbladder surgery October 1965, and a benign polyp removal and repair of a scar from the gallbladder surgery in 1966.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
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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
Subjects
Surgery
Place Described
United States
Place of Publication
Portland
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