I Figure If I Keep Working the Staff...
Artifact ID1965.28.234
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher
New York Herald Tribune
(1922 - 1966)
Gifter
John Fischetti
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 in x W 13 in (25.4 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, seated at his desk in the Oval Office, leans forward to talk to a man with briefcase. Papers on his desk are marked "Now!" and "Rush!". Two men are seen entering and exiting the room carrying papers. Caption reads: "I Figure If I Keep Working the Staff Hard Enough, They Won't Have Time for Memoirs". Artist signature lower right: "Fischetti". Additional text at upper center: "© New York Herald Tribune Inc.". Additional text at upper left: "Fischetti".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson - when he writes his memoirs cordially John Fischetti 9/18/65". Handwritten at lower left: [in red] "448)" "603)". Handwritten at bottom center: [in red, struckout] "(453) (608)". Handwritten at lower right: [circled in purple] "1". Handwritten at upper right: "3 & 4 cols - ".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson’s ability to persuade and push people into doing what he wanted was referred to as the Johnson Treatment.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© 1965, New York Herald Tribune Inc.
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.
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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