Chicago Bound
Artifact ID1965.28.115
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Howard Eugene Chapman
(United States)
Publisher
Congressional Quarterly
()
Gifter
Howard Eugene Chapman
Date
ca. January 1956
Medium
Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 10 in (35.6 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stands on a train platform ("Texas") with a suitcase ("Lyndon Johnson 160*"). Below platform is written: "*estimated minimum delegate votes". Caption is taped with clear tape and reads: "Chicago Bound". Artist signature lower right: "Chapman." Additional text at lower center: "© 1956, Congressional Quarterly"
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "Size - 2 col. x 4 5/8" or 1 col. x 2 1/4".
Historical NoteThe 1956 Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago and resulted in the nomination of Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver as president and vice-president. Senator Lyndon Johnson ran for president in 1956, but lost the nomination.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 Note© Congressional Quarterly, 1956
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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.
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