Now Here's the Deal...
Artifact ID1964.56.2
Object Type
Cartoon Print
Artist
Leonard "Len" Matheson Norris
(Canada, 1913 - 1997)
Date
ca. September 1964
Date DescribedSeptember 17, 1964
Medium
Paper, black and blue inks
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 10 in (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPrint reproduction of a cartoon for the Vancouver Sun showing LBJ and two other passengers in a speeding convertible escorted by police motorcycles. Hand-written caption reads: "Now Here's the Deal... Phil Blacktops the Road from California to the Aleutians. Mike Gives Up the Yukon and Lyndon Gives Me Washington and Oregon." Artist signature lower right: "Norris Vancouver Sun".
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in ink: "Best wishes WAC Bennett [arrow to] 55 [illegible] tonight for Wed. (Edit) Sept 16. 64."
Historical NoteIn the cartoon, a leadfooted Philip Gaglardi (British Columbia Minister of Highways,1952 to 1972) is at the wheel, while President Johnson rides in the back with flamboyantly-dressed William Andrew Cecil Bennett (British Colombia Premier 1952 - 1972 and founder of BC Hydro), and LBJ's contemporary Canadian Prime Minister Lester (Mike) Pearson, as they speed towards a 1964 cross-border ceremony.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 1970.
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© The Vancouver Sun.
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.
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
Lester B. Pearson
(Canada, 1897 - 1972)
Person Referenced
Phil Gaglardi
(Canada, 1913 - 1995)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
William Andrew Cecil "W.A.C." Bennett
(Canada, 1900 - 1979)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
- September 17, 1964
Not on view
Place of Publication