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The Bonham Daily Favorite (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 44, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 8, 1957 (open access)

The Bonham Daily Favorite (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 44, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 8, 1957

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 8, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: 'Mr. Sam' Watches Proudly As His Dream Takes Shape] (open access)

[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
Dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library, Bonham, Texas, Wednesday October 9, 1957, 2:30 P.M. (open access)

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'] (open access)

[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

[View of City Street at Night]

Photograph of a street in the city at night. Visible are many cars lined up on the sides of the street. There is a building on the left with lit windows forming a cross shape. Street lamps, illuminated signs, and other buildings lining the street can also be seen. Back of photo reads, "Advertising - Bmt Displays Dec. 57".
Date: December 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Office Building Interior in Beaumont]

Photograph of office building interior in Beaumont, Texas. Visible are various people sitting at their desks. There are also cabinets and a clock on the right side.
Date: 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Infant Under a Blanket]

Portrait of an infant under a blanket with head, part of body, and arms showing. The infant has mouth open. There are no decorations on the blanket. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish.
Date: April 15, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the Sam Rayburn Library Dedication] (open access)

[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

[Portrait of Gladys Rankin]

Portrait of Gladys Rankin, an older woman wearing a striped blouse and glasses. Text below the photo says "School Days 57-58."
Date: [1957..1958]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of General Omar N. Bradley]

Head-shot of General Omar N. Bradley against a light-colored backdrop. The general is in uniform, which bears small medals and embellishments. On the back of the photograph are typewritten notes and a stamp giving the Boyce-Ditto Public Library address.
Date: June 10, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: October 7, 1957] (open access)

[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: October 7, 1957]

Minutes from the Fall 1957 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Waco, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a secretary's report.
Date: October 7, 1957
Creator: Brindley, G. V., Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: April 1, 1957] (open access)

[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: April 1, 1957]

Minutes from the April 1957 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Dallas, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a secretary's report and resolution.
Date: April 1, 1957
Creator: Brindley, G. V., Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ballad Sheet for a Party at the Fort Polk Officers Club] (open access)

[Ballad Sheet for a Party at the Fort Polk Officers Club]

Document with the names and lyrics of songs to be performed at a party at the "North Fort Polk Officers Club." In total there are four songs with lyrics: "On [Top] of Ole Baldy, R. A. Fight Song, The Dog's Song, Ting-A-Ling."
Date: July 19, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Script
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sam Rayburn Library, Bonham, Texas, Dedicated October 9, 1957 (open access)

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
The Humble Echo (Humble, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 28, 1957 (open access)

The Humble Echo (Humble, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 28, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Humble, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 28, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tiger (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 3, Ed. 1, May 1957 (open access)

The Tiger (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 3, Ed. 1, May 1957

Student newspaper from St. Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History