Same Ol' Light at the End of the Tunnel?
Artifact ID1973.1.1539
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Wayne Stayskal
Gifter
Wayne Stayskal
Date
ca. July 1968
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/8 in x W 9 1/4 in (34 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal two-frame cartoon drawing. Frame 1: LBJ is a smiling general who points out a light in the distant end of a tunnel. Frame 2: At the end of the tunnel, two Viet Cong soldiers use a torch to look at a paper ("VC Offensive Plans"). A small piece of paper “© 1968, Chicago’s American” adhered to lower left. Caption: “Same Ol' Light at the End of the Tunnel?”. Artist signature lower left: "Stayskal”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [underline] “436”.
Historical NoteThe Vietcong used guerilla tactics and built tunnels. They also had the support of many people in the countryside, which allowed them to easily hide.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© 1968, Chicago’s American
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 Described
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