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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Take HIS Temperature - I'm Busy
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Take HIS Temperature - I'm Busy

Artifact ID1966.64.108
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher (1922 - 1966)
Gifter
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 5/8 in x W 14 1/2 in (27 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits in an easy chair with aides holding paperwork all around him. A surprised nurse attempts to push through the men with a thermometer. Caption reads: "Take HIS Temperature - I'm Busy". Artist signature upper right: "Fischetti".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson cordially, John Fischetti 12-2-65". Handwritten at lower left: "2 cuts for Daily" "982 Syndicate". Handwritten across bottom: "5 7/16" "7 5/16"". Handwritten at lower right: "Hold Caption - Proofs to Art 5th Floor". Handwritten vertically on right side: "[in red] (448) (603)". Handwritten at center top: "3 & 4 cols". Handwritten at upper right: "[in purple] 3".
Historical NoteOn October 8, 1965, President Johnson underwent gallbladder surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
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
New York
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