[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
[Newspaper Clipping discussing Sam Rayburn's death] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping discussing Sam Rayburn's death]

Newspaper clippings discussing Sam Rayburn's death, including his final days, passing, funeral, and legacy. On the back of the clippings are various articles, including information about college and sports teams.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping discussing Sam Rayburn's Death Ending American History Era] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping discussing Sam Rayburn's Death Ending American History Era]

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.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping discussing the appreciation fund for the Sam Rayburn Memorial Library] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping discussing the appreciation fund for the Sam Rayburn Memorial Library]

Newspaper clipping of a black and white photo of Joe Britton, a Bonham businessman, holding an artist's rendering of the Rayburn Memorial Library. Included is a short description of the photo, as well as the campaign to raise money for the Library. On the back is information on local television programming.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping discussing the opening of the Sam Rayburn Library] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping discussing the opening of the Sam Rayburn Library]

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.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Double Funeral for Mother and Son] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Double Funeral for Mother and Son]

Newspaper clipping about funeral services being held for a mother and son. The son died first and the mother died a half an hour later. On the back are portions of two advertisements.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Echoes of The Speaker] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Echoes of The Speaker]

Newspaper clipping about the popularity of the Sam Rayburn Library in Bonham, Texas. The article also includes descriptions of some of the featured items in the Library's museum. There are advertisements on each side of each clipping.
Date: October 13, 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Eisenhower, Truman Praise Mr. Rayburn] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Eisenhower, Truman Praise Mr. Rayburn]

Newspaper clipping about Former President Eisenhower and Former President Harry S. Truman while mourning his death, commending Sam Rayburn's service as Speaker of the House. On the back of the newspaper clipping is information on a cancelled pep rally in Bonham, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Flags Flying at Half Mast] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Flags Flying at Half Mast]

Newspaper clipping about government offices flying American flag at half mass to show honor of the late Sam Rayburn. On the back of the clipping is a portion of an advertisement.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Flaming Cross Burns in Yard at Rayburn Home] (open access)

[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
[Newspaper Clipping: Funeral Rites Set At 1:30 Saturday] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Funeral Rites Set At 1:30 Saturday]

Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn's funeral services for 1:30 on Saturday. There are details of what time the services will be held, what time school will be letting on Friday, what time Vice President and Mrs, Lyndon Johnson arrives on Thursday, and details about his life. On the back of the clipping are several advertisements and portions of an article about Sam Rayburn.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: He was a Great American, Texan] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: He was a Great American, Texan]

Newspaper clipping about a conversation between a taxi driver and a passenger, in regards to Sam Rayburn's death, remembering his greatness. On the back of the clipping are portions other articles about Sam Rayburn.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: He's Uncle Sam to Them] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: He's Uncle Sam to Them]

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.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Humble, Great Pay Final Honor] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Humble, Great Pay Final Honor]

Newspaper clipping about thousands of people paying final tribute to Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. There were over thousand people inside the First Baptist church for the service service. There were approximately five thousand people standing outside the church and around fifteen thousand people for all services estimated by the Department of Public Safety. On the back of the clippings are articles on hard water in Chicago and football.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Jim Rayburn of Dodd City, Speaker's Brother, Is Dead] (open access)

[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: Jim Rayburn Services Are Set for Today] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Jim Rayburn Services Are Set for Today]

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.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: John Garner Told of Rayburn's Death] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: John Garner Told of Rayburn's Death]

Newspaper clipping about John Garner grieving after hearing the news of Sam Rayburn's death. John Garner did not give a statement his housekeeper shares that he is grieving.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Last Rites for Will Rayburn Slated Sunday] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Last Rites for Will Rayburn Slated Sunday]

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.
Date: March 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Latin Club Gives to Library Fund] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Latin Club Gives to Library Fund]

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.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Leads Tribute To Speaker Rayburn] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Leads Tribute To Speaker Rayburn]

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.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Letter Carriers Pay Tribute to Speaker Rayburn] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Letter Carriers Pay Tribute to Speaker Rayburn]

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.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Library Dedication in 1957 Was Dream Come True for Mr. Rayburn] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Library Dedication in 1957 Was Dream Come True for Mr. Rayburn]

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.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Memorial Services Set in Washington] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Memorial Services Set in Washington]

Newspaper clipping about memorial services set in Washington for Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. On the back of the clipping is a portion of an article about a social event.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Miss Lucinda Rayburn] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Miss Lucinda Rayburn]

Newspaper clipping about the obituary of Lucinda Rayburn, dying on May 26, 1956, at home, which is the family home, west of Bonham, Texas. There are multiple business ads on the back of the newspaper clipping.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History