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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch--

Artifact ID1965.28.8
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1915 - 1970)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. January 1964
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 in x W 13 3/8 in (40.6 cm x 34 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A donkey is inside a fence calmly eating "Johnson Grass." Meanwhile, two elephants("Barry" and "Rocky") on the other side of the fence are fighting. Caption reads: "Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch--" Artist signature lower right: "Cal Alley."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten upper right: "To President Johnson from (indecipherable) and Cal Alley" Notations across bottom: "Sun - 1-5-64" "4" "C&C" "Neg only" "[right arrow]" "[circled] 38"
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, the Democratic Party was mostly united under Lyndon B. Johnson. Meanwhile, since Richard Nixon decided not to run in 1964, the Republican Party was divided between the conservative Barry Goldwater and liberal Nelson Rockefeller.
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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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 Nelson Rockefeller (United States, 1908 - 1979)
Person Referenced Barry Goldwater (United States, 1909 - 1998)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Memphis
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