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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Ever-Normal Granary
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Ever-Normal Granary

Artifact ID1973.1.619
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1920 - 1994)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1921)
Date ca. December 1963
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ looks at the U.S. Capitol, which is overflowing with papers ("Adjournment Legislation” , “Dispute Over Wheat Exports"). Caption: “Ever-Normal Granary”. Artist signature lower right: "Graham”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] “12-21-63”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “34” [illegible]. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “R 8 ¼”.
Historical NoteThe United States has used its wheat production to negotiate with other countries, such as selling wheat to the Soviet Union in 1963 and India in 1966-1967.
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 of Publication
Little Rock
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