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Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"The Mason Dixon-Line." Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"The Mason Dixon-Line." Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.131
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date February 24, 1960
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Gifter
Medium charcoal on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 13 in (38.1 cm x 33 cm)
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Sitting at a desk, the Democrat Donkey is frantically talking on two telephones, "South" and "North", while papers , "Civil Rights" spill to the floor. The Donkey is speaking into the "South" handset, "-But Honey Pie - You-All Knows I Think You-All's Lovely As Hominy An' Grits!", while on the "North" handset, the Donkey says "Listen Toots - With Me You Rate Way Out - Like An Olive In My Martini!" A portrait of an astonished-looking man peers down from the wall behind. Caption: "The Mason Dixon-Line."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was held by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Archives until it was transferred to the Museum Collection in 2024.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright The Washington Star. Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
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