Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn dying on November 16, 1961. On the back of the clipping are parts of advertisements, a political cartoon, and a few articles.

Newspaper clippings about the thousands of people who came to say their last goodbye to Sam Rayburn. Dignitaries from around the world saying their condolences to the Sam Rayburn family. On the back of the newspaper clippings are an article about people failing to obey traffic signs will bring charges and prosecution, and portions of comic strips.

Newspaper clipping about the reasons Sam Rayburn gives to Community Chest. On the back of the newspaper clipping, articles describing Jolly Blue Birds plan for Christmas party and a business meeting held for the Woman's society of Christian Service.

Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn Library being dedicated on Wednesday. There were an order of distinguish speakers giving tribute to Sam Rayburn. On the back of the clipping is a portion of an illustration of a woman's dress.

Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn laying in a bronze coffin located in the reception room at the Sam Rayburn memorial library. On the back of the clipping are short articles on local events.

Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn's dream about a library came when the library dedication on October 8, 1957. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an article about the cold war being hotter than any other time since World War II.

Newspaper clipping about businesses being close on Saturday because of Sam Rayburn's funeral services. The cafe will be open except during the funeral services and drug store will be open till 11 a.m. to handle prescriptions business. On the back of the clipping is a portion of an article about a church event.

Newspaper clipping about a photograph displaying Former Presidents Dwight D, Eisenhower and Harry S. Truman and President John F. Kennedy, at graveside service, for Sam Rayburn. There are group of people standing with the Presidents at graveside in Willow Wild cemetery. On the back of the clipping are short articles on sports scores.

Newspaper clipping about Former President Truman and Sam Rayburn accompanied by two of his nieces, behind a desk, in the Sam Rayburn library. On the back is an advertisement for Kenmore.

Newspaper clipping about an era in American History coming to an end because of Sam Rayburn's death. On the back is a partial list of church service times, and the bottom right corner of a black and white photo.

Newspaper clipping of an article talking about Sam Rayburn's reaction to the opening of the Sam Rayburn library in Bonham, Texas. The clipping includes a large picture from 1957 of Mr. Rayburn sitting in the replica of his office that resides in the library. On the back are 4 comic strips, a happy birthday message, and portions of two advertisements.

Newspaper clipping about the obituary of Jim Rayburn, died at age of seventy-three, who was Sam Rayburn's brother. On the back is part of a story about floods in Winnipeg.

Newspaper clipping about the new Sam Rayburn Memorial Library, which has three floors, site located at the property of the old Duncan Elementary school. On the back of the clipping is a large advertisement for a department store.

Newspaper clipping about members of the Latin Club from Bonham high school, delivering a check for the Sam Rayburn Library fund, to The Favorite office. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an article about Mr. and Mrs. Benton Jones returning from their 10 day vacation.

Newspaper clipping of an architect's drawing of the proposed Sam Rayburn Library. Underneath the image is a brief description, which also discusses the appreciation fund drive to raise money for the building. On the back of the clipping is a portion of an advertisement for the movie, "Carmen Jones."

Newspaper clipping of a black and white photo. In the photo, Treasury Secretary Robert B. Anderson delivering the main address at the Sam Rayburn Library dedication, while Senator Lyndon Johnson, former President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Truman, Sam Rayburn, and Mrs. Anderson look on. On the back of the clipping is an article for men's suits.

Newspaper clipping about last rites reserved for Will Rayburn on Sunday. On the back of the clipping are listings of livestock and ranch supplies for sale.

Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn's funeral services being televised. The crowd cheered for President Kennedy, as he rode in a closed limousine through town, to the church. There were thousands of people that came to Bonham to attend the funeral in this small town. On the back of the clipping are portions of three comic strips.

Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn observing his 75th birthday in Washington. On the back announcement of making home in Huntsville for Mr. and Mrs. Philip Alan Wood, wedding was on Dec 29, 1956.

Newspaper clipping about SS William M. Rayburn 91st Liberty-type freighter launch on October 15. This Liberty-type freighter named after Sam Rayburn's family in honor of them. On the back of newspaper clipping an article describing turkey availability for Thanksgiving and Christmas parties.

Newspaper clipping of an article about the eulogies read by prominent politicians at Sam Rayburn's funeral, including words spoken by President Kennedy, Congressman John W. McCormack, former President Herbert Hoover, former President Harry S. Truman, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, and others. On the back of the clippings are advertisements for Kraft and other articles.

Newspaper clipping about a plaque presented to Sam Rayburn from the Texas Association of Letter Carriers. This tribute by the Texas Association of Letter Carriers was the last one before his death. On the back of the clipping are short articles on social events.

Newspaper clipping of a photo of postal workers who went to Washington D.C. for the Sam Rayburn commemorative ceremonies. The clipping includes a fragment of another photo of a speaker at the Sam Rayburn commemorative ceremonies. On the back of the clipping are a list of local death and an article on the Democratic Party nomination.

Newspaper clipping about obituary Will Rayburn, Sam Rayburn's brother, at age of sixty-five on March 18, 1943.