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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Putting out Another Light
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Putting out Another Light

Artifact ID1965.28.273
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1918 - 2009)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. October 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 5/8 in x W 12 3/4 in (44.8 cm x 32.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, dressed as a cowboy, is climbing a ladder up to the Statue of Liberty torch ("Right to Work") with a candle snuffer in his hand. Caption reads: "Putting out Another Light". Artist signature lower left: "Holland © 1965 by The Chicago Tribune."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Lyndon B. Johsnon - with best regards - Ed Holland". Handwritten across bottom: "3 col. Sat." "473".
Historical NoteIn 1965, President Johnson tried to end right-to-work laws in nineteen states. Right-to-work laws allow workers to choose not to join unions.
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
Chicago
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