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
[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
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 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
[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: 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: Speaker Rayburn Turns First Earth For New Rayburn Memorial Library] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Sam Rayburn to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Thompson, November 9, 1955] (open access)

[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: 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
The Bonham Daily Favorite (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 58, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 28, 1948 (open access)

The Bonham Daily Favorite (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 58, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 28, 1948

Daily newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 28, 1948
Creator: Cantrell, R. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 23, 1948 (open access)

The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 23, 1948

Semi-weekly newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 23, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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: Speaker's Brother Dies Following Heart Attack] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Speaker's Brother Dies Following Heart Attack]

Newspaper clipping about obituary Will Rayburn, Sam Rayburn's brother, at age of sixty-five on March 18, 1943.
Date: March 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Returns from Washington] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Returns from Washington]

Newspaper clipping about Lucinda Rayburn has arrived from Washington, she was a guest of President and Mrs. Roosevelt at dinners. She had visited her brother, Sam Rayburn for eight-weeks and a guest at several luncheons. There is an advertisement for hats on the back of the newspaper clipping.
Date: March 3, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Statesman (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Sunday, June 27, 1920 (open access)

The Statesman (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Sunday, June 27, 1920

Daily newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 27, 1920
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History