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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch--

Artifact ID1973.1.93
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1903 - 1979)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1837)
Date 1960
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/4 in x W 14 7/8 in (48.9 cm x 37.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (“Rayburn”) holds a horse ("Presidential Nomination Bid") saying, "I got him all saddled up for you, podner," while LBJ sits on the fence. A woman (“Mesta”) waves and carries a box (“Sugar”). Behind the gates (“Bar nothing political rancho”), a man (“Adlai”) watches. Two men (“Symington”, “Kennedy”) sit on the fence and watch. Humphrey rides a horse and watches. A short man climbs the fence and watches, next to an annoyed cat. Caption: “Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch–”. Artist signature lower right: "A Yardley Adult Western”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “to L.B.J. - Yardley”. Handwritten at center left: “to Sen. Lyndon Johnson”. Handwritten at upper left: “51-21 Senate Office Play Wash D.C.”. Handwritten at lower center: “3 col (6 ¼ in)”. Handwritten at lower right: “Cut + copy to Yardley”.
Historical NoteIn 1960, Johnson ran for the Democratic nomination for president. When the Democratic front-runner and fellow senator John F. Kennedy offered Johnson the VP spot on the ticket, the two men compromised and the Kennedy-Johnson ticket won in the 1960 presidential election.
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 John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
Person Referenced Stuart Symington (United States, 1901 - 1988)
Person Referenced Sam Rayburn (United States, 1882 - 1961)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Baltimore
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