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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Y-Y-You Mean I-I Gotta Go This Alone?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Y-Y-You Mean I-I Gotta Go This Alone?

Artifact ID1966.64.251
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1925 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1906)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 12 3/4 in (27.3 cm x 32.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A nervous donkey dressed in a suit holds a newspaper with the headline "LBJ Cancels Campaign Tours". Caption reads: "Y-Y-You Mean I-I Gotta Go This Alone?". Artist signature lower left: "Harold Maples."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "To Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States, with best wishes!" "635".
Historical NoteDuring the 1966 election cycle, Johnson cancelled campaign tours in November to prepare for his gallbladder surgery.
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
Fort Worth
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