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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Start Up the Band!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Start Up the Band!

Artifact ID1973.1.527
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1987 - 1993)
Gifter
Date ca. July 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 11 1/2 in (33 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Drum major LBJ prepares to lead a band and says, “Yaw-ward ho!!”. A woman ("Miss Democracy") rides a donkey in the direction of a sign ("Indiana, Illinois, Tenn. + Kentucky"). In the background, one of the band members holds a sign ("Reelect your friend and mine. Joe Blow LBJ". Caption: “Start Up the Band!”. Additional text across the top: "‘I do recognize this is election year’ … L.B.J.". Artist signature lower left: "Alexander.”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped at lower center: [red] “F. O. Alexander P. O. Box 262 Jenkintown, PA. 19049”. Handwritten at lower right: [red] “Phila Sunday Bulletin”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Sun Ed Page” “3 col Sat AM” “7-24-66”.
Historical NoteThe 1966 elections elected the members of the 90th Congress as well as several gubernatorial seats.
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
Philadelphia
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