It's Good for Him
Artifact ID1965.28.121
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Paul Conrad
(United States, 1924 - 2010)
Publisher
Los Angeles Times
(founded 1881)
Gifter
Paul Conrad
Date
1964
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 7/8 in x W 13 1/8 in (37.8 cm x 33.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ ("LBJ's Domestic Programs") is holding a struggling elephant by its ears. Caption reads: "...It's Good for Him..!!". Artist signature lower right: "Conrad © Los Angeles Times-1966." Additional text at lower left: "1964, The Register and Tribune Syndicate".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: "43". Handwritten across bottom: "Edit cartoon - 4/30 - 5 1/4" "45 + 30 1/2".
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson’s ability to persuade and push people into doing what he wanted was referred to as the Johnson Treatment. President Johnson was known to lift his beagles by their ears.
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© Los Angeles Times, 1966
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
Place of Publication