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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
That Animal Ain't Producin'
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

That Animal Ain't Producin'

Artifact ID1965.28.71
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1907 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 11 1/8 in (38.1 cm x 28.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stands behind a fence with his finger on the trigger of shotgun pointed in the air. A cow ("40-hour Week") is inside the fence. A man "(Reuther") runs in from the background shouting "Spare that noble creature!" Caption reads: "That Animal Ain't Producin'". Artist signature lower right: "Bill McClanahan-".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at bottom right: "To the Senator with best wishes - Bill McClanahan".
Historical NoteWalter Reuther was the president of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) union. He also became president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations and discussed its merger with the American Federation of Labor, headed by George Meany. In this cartoon, Lyndon Johnson considers killing the 40-hour work week, but Reuther prevents him from it.
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 Walter P. Reuther (United States, 1907 - 1970)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Dallas
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