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[Rosary and Burial Announcement for Domingo Coronado]
Rosary and Burial announcement for Domingo Coronado to be held on October 12 and 13, 1952 at 7:30 p.m and 8:00 a.m. The location for the burial will be at Panteon de San Fernado No.2.
Date:
October 12, 1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Grapevine Telephone Directory, 1953]
Telephone directory for Grapevine, Texas in December 1953 including a page for emergency and service numbers; pages 3 through 8 contain names and phone numbers for those in the town who have subscribed to the directory. The last nine pages contain advertisements for various businesses and restaurants nearby.
Date:
December 1953
Creator:
The Southwestern States Telephone Company
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Jay Lee Food Store Advertisement]
Postcard with a printed advertisement for Jay Lee Food Store in Grapevine, Texas; the ad shows prices for various items for the days "Fri. - Sat. - Aug. 11-12."
Date:
August 10, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Rayburn to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Thompson, November 9, 1955]
Thank you note from Sam Rayburn to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Thompson thanking them for their "contribution to the Sam Rayburn Library."
Date:
November 9, 1955
Creator:
Rayburn, Sam
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: 'Mr. Sam' Watches Proudly As His Dream Takes Shape]
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.
Date:
September 15, 1957
Creator:
Walsh, Terry
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Grapevine Telephone Directory, 1955]
Telephone directory for Grapevine, Texas for January 1955 and contains the names, and phone numbers of telephone subscribers in the town. The majority of the pages contain advertisements for local businesses and restaurants. The note on the front cover of the book says that they should not use it "Until After December 30 Since All Grapevine Telephone Numbers Will Be Changed..."
Date:
January 1955
Creator:
The Southwestern States Telephone Company
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library, Bonham, Texas, Wednesday October 9, 1957, 2:30 P.M.
Program for the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library in Bonham, Texas. The program lists the order of events to take place, and also lists the trustees of the Sam Rayburn Foundation on the back of the program.
Date:
October 9, 1957
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Death Claims 'Miss Lu']
Newspaper clipping about Lucinda Rayburn dies in her home at the age of eighty-two. The newspaper clipping describes arrangement of funeral services, her life, her influence on Sam Rayburn's career. There are several articles on the back, discussing various topics.
Date:
May 27, 1957
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Jim Rayburn of Dodd City, Speaker's Brother, Is Dead]
Newspaper clipping of the obituary of Jim Rayburn, Sam Rayburn's brother, died at the age of seventy-three. On the back of the clipping are portions of articles on West Texas college and Jacksonville water problems.
Date:
May 7, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Speaker Rayburn Turns First Earth For New Rayburn Memorial Library]
Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn breaking ground for the new Rayburn Memorial Library. Sam Rayburn uses the same spade as he did to plant the Rayburn tree at the Capitol grounds. On the back of the clipping is a listing for radio or television programming.
Date:
December 12, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the Sam Rayburn Library Dedication]
Invitation sent from the trustees of the Sam Rayburn Foundation inviting an individual to the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library in Bonham, Texas on October 9, 1957.
Date:
October 9, 1957
Creator:
Sam Rayburn Foundation
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Flaming Cross Burns in Yard at Rayburn Home]
Two newspaper clippings of an article about a cross burned in the driveway of Speaker Sam Rayburn's home, Thursday, July 26, 1956. The second clipping is a continuation of the content in the first clipping. The article includes information about an FBI investigation, Sam Rayburn's opinion on the act, and an editorial note condemning the supposed nature of the act.
Date:
July 27, 1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Sam Rayburn Library, Bonham, Texas, Dedicated October 9, 1957
Information pamphlet for the Sam Rayburn Library in Bonham, Texas; the pamphlet details the library and has pictures that shows particular displays within the exhibit. One of the pictures in the pamphlet shows a plaque dedicating the library and saying it was produced by the Sam Rayburn Foundation.
Date:
October 9, 1957
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Men Loading McMurry College Bus]
Photograph of two men standing on top of a McMurry College bus loading suitcases, with several men standing on the ground nearby. A handwritten note below the photo says "1950 New Mexico Tour."
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recital Program: Division of Fine Arts, 1953]
Program for the vocal and piano recital by Jane hughes Wade (contralto), Bill Schooler (tenor), and Charles F. Wooton (accompanist) held March 16, 1953, at 8:00 p.m., in the Administration Building Auditorium. On the top of the program is a handwritten note from Jane Hughes Wade to a Miss Rich.
Date:
March 1953
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dolly Bennett Rankin]
Photograph of an older woman wearing a dress and standing outside a house. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Dolly Bennett Rankin, age 82, 1955."
Date:
September 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of McMurry College Bus]
Photograph of a McMurry College bus loaded up with suitcases, with a man standing near the suitcases on top of the bus. A handwritten note below the photo says "1950 New Mexico Tour."
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recital Program: Theodore Ullmann, Pianist, 1959]
Program for the solo piano recital by Theodore Ullmann held February 5, 1959, at 9:30 p.m., in the Radford Memorial Auditorium.
Date:
1959-02~
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of People by McMurry College Bus]
Photograph of a man and woman standing together, with several other people nearby, in front of a McMurry College bus. A handwritten note below the photo says "1950 Tour - New Mexico."
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Bennett Sisters]
Photograph of the Bennett sisters, five older women wearing dresses and standing together in front of a tree. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says, "Left to right- Dolly, Laura, Gladys, Bess, Mary."
Date:
September 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Woman Falling]
Photograph of a woman falling from the bumper of a bus, with a man catching her from behind. A handwritten note below the photo says "1950 New Mexico Tour."
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Music Unit Scrapbook 1928-1954]
Scrapbook of materials related to music and fine arts events at McMurry College between 1928 and 1954, including programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
Date:
1954~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: "Hedda Gabler", 1951]
Program for the production of "Hedda Gabler" by McMurry College Theatre performed February 28 and March 1, 1951, at 8:00 p.m., in the Radford Student Life Center auditorium.
Date:
February 1951
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: McMurry College Chanters, Fall 1958]
Program advertising the McMurry Chanters fall tour schedule for 1958 and listing the songs they will perform. It also includes information about the group and the members, with photos of the chorus.
Date:
Summer 1958
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History