Document with the most famous lines from Judge Learned Hand's speech from the "I Am An American Day" event which was held in New York City's Central Park on May 21, 1944. Hand spoke about the spirit of liberty and how it is found in our hearts, not in a physical location or within any documents. He became very well known for this speech and specifically this passage. The text is printed in black ink on cream colored paper. The text is framed by a thin, black decorative border.

Document with the closing lines from the book "Eben Holden" by Irving Bacheller, published in 1900. A handwritten note is at the bottom of the document with the words, "To Sam Rayburn, with deep affection--Gene Worley 10/17/49 Washington, D.C." Francis Eugene Worley was a democratic U.S. Representative from Texas who served in the House of Representatives from 1941 to 1950. Sam Rayburn "saw himself" in these closing lines from the book "Eben Holden." The text is black, printed on cream colored paper.

Color photograph of Sam Rayburn standing with two women. The girls are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Parker who owned a grocery store near Mr. Rayburn's ranch near Ivanhoe, Texas which he often visited. Sam Rayburn stands in the front yard of his home with a young woman an either side of him. They are standing to the far left in the photograph. The women both wear light-colored, calf-length, sleeveless dresses. Both have dark, short hair. Sam Rayburn wears a white button-down shirt, dark tie and slacks. The background of photo shows the lawn of the Rayburn's front yard and paving stone walkway leading from the front porch. There are trees and bushes in the background along with a green field in the distance.

Certificate given to Sam Rayburn by the Young Democratic Club of Nueces County, Texas. Mr. Rayburn was given an honorary membership in the club on November 19, 1949. The document is printed on standard size ivory paper. The text of the certificate reads: "CERTIFICATE OF HONORARY MEMBERSHIP IN THE YOUNG DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT SAM RAYBURN IS HELD IN SUCH HIGH ESTEEM BY THE MEMBER- SHIP OF THIS ORGANIZATION THAT IT HAS ELECTED TO CONFER UPON HIM THE FULL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF HONORARY MEMBERSHIP IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, THE AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION HAS HERETO AFFIXED HIS OF- FICIAL SIGNATURE THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1949. LESLIE CHAPMAN (?) (signature) PRESIDENT"

Shoe ration booklet from the Leonard National Bank in Leonard, Texas; the booklet contains 8 receipt stubs followed by 40 blank receipts.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Grover Sellers, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Is Fannin County authorized to pay claim for expenses incurred by county attorney in engaging court reporter to transcribe testimony given in a felony trial for use in another criminal trial?

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Grover Sellers, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Salaries of county officials of Fannin County.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Price Daniel, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Is Fannin County liable to Fannin County Levee Improvement District No. 1 for taxes which accrued on county land after acquisition and use by the county as a poor farm?

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Price Daniel, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether or not there is a vacancy in the office of Justice of the Peace of Precinct 2, Fannin County, under the facts submitted.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.