Commemorative Pen Display, 1965 October 23
Item — Frame: Pen Display Frame
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_19_0000_0000_33
Featuring pens given to Albert by President Lyndon B. Johnson, this display features the caption: "With these 50 pens, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the foundation for the Great Society which was passed by the historic and fabulous first session of the 89th Congress." Legislation signed into law using these pens includes: the Voting Rights Act, Medicare, and the Clean Air Act.
Dates
- 1965 October 23
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
50 fountain pens mounted on a green felt background with captions for the legislation that each was used to sign into law, 28" x 38".
Conditions Governing Access:
Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.
The following series are stored off-site: Clippings, Invitations, Mail, Miscellaneous, Office, and Post Office.
Requests for Office Series: All requests must be made at the folder level and approved by an archivist prior to research. Materials must be reviewed for personally identifiable information and, if needed, appropriately redacted before the researcher is allowed to view them.
The following series are stored off-site: Clippings, Invitations, Mail, Miscellaneous, Office, and Post Office.
Requests for Office Series: All requests must be made at the folder level and approved by an archivist prior to research. Materials must be reviewed for personally identifiable information and, if needed, appropriately redacted before the researcher is allowed to view them.
Extent
From the Series: 3.96 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Physical Description
50 fountain pens mounted on a green felt background with captions for the legislation that each was used to sign into law, 28" x 38".
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository