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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Texas Rookie Goes Up
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Texas Rookie Goes Up

Artifact ID1973.1.509
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Date ca. April 1937
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 7/8 in x W 11 3/8 in (40.3 cm x 28.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A baseball player ("Congressman" LBJ) wears a uniform ("New Deal") and swings several bats. Other players ("Democrats") watch. LBJ says: "Let me slap a few homers for Roosevelt! Heck, I'm as strong as horse-radish for him. Give me elbow room!". Caption reads: "Texas Rookie Goes Up". Artist signature lower right: "Dallas Journal April 30, 1937 Patton”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Best regards to Lyndon Johnson. Jack Patton 1937".
Historical NoteThis 1937 cartoon is the first to feature Lyndon Johnson. When Congressman James Buchanan died in 1937, Lyndon Johnson decided to run for the vacated seat. Competitors were numerous but young Lyndon quickly separated himself from the rest by running as an ardent Roosevelt supporter. His advocacy of the New Deal, together with is energetic personal campaigning style, helped him win an upset victory.
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)
Person Referenced Franklin Delano Roosevelt (United States, 1882 - 1945)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Dallas
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