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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.347
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date ca. March 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 3/4 in x W 15 5/8 in (50.2 cm x 39.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ looks at a large calendar ("March 12"). The "1" is shaped like New Hampshire and the "2" is a question mark. A small figure in the lower left corner sings, “The eyes of Texas are upon you”. Additional text at lower right: “March 12, 1968 The Boston Herald-Traveler”. Artist signature lower left: "Dobbins”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “To: President Johnson who looked at N.H. much more than it deserved. From Jim D.". Handwritten at lower center: [red] “495”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “104 lines” “Tues A.M”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “March 12 - 68”. Handwritten at lower right: [strikethrough in red] [underline] “510”.
Historical NoteA cowboy LBJ looks upon the calendar to the date of March 12th with much anticipation. March 12th was the date of the 1968 New Hampshire primary.
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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
New Hampshire
Place of Publication
Boston
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