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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Homework on the Range
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Homework on the Range

Artifact ID1966.64.96
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1911 - 1980)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 13 in (27.3 cm x 33 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, dressed in ranch attire, sleeps under a tree surrounded by stacks of documents weighted by rocks. A horse with a briefcase for a body ("Paperwork") nudges him awake. Caption reads: "Homework on the Range". Artist signature lower right: "Herc Ficklen".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "All best wishes to President Lyndon. B. Johnson" "The Dallas News".
Historical NoteDuring his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson often went to his ranch by the Pedernales River in Texas, which was known as the Texas White House.
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
Dallas
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