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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Help! Yelp! Humane Society!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Help! Yelp! Humane Society!

Artifact ID1965.28.261
Artist (1927 - 1999)
Date ca. May 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 18 3/4 in x W 14 1/8 in (47.6 cm x 35.9 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is holding up a struggling elephant by his ears. Caption reads: "Help! Yelp! Humane Society!". Artist signature lower center: "Hugh Haynie The Courier-Journal."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson with warm regards - Hugh".
Historical NotePresident 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
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)
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