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.

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

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

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

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

Letter from Jane Bartley to Medibel (Meddie) Bartley, dated March 23, 1960, in which she writes about her disappointment with her grades and her upcoming participation in the Cherry Blossom Parade. It includes an envelope, postmarked March 24, 1960.

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.

Newspaper clipping of an article about the eulogies read by prominent politicians at Sam Rayburn's funeral, including words spoken by President Kennedy, Congressman John W. McCormack, former President Herbert Hoover, former President Harry S. Truman, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, and others. On the back of the clippings are advertisements for Kraft and other articles.

Newspaper clipping about a cartoon depicting an image of the state of Texas, where a wreath hanging from the state of Texas, and a gavel on top. The text below the image is "Cartoon courtesy of Bruce Russell Los Angeles Times Copyright 1961, Times-Mirror Syndicate." On the back of the clipping is a black and white photo of some US leaders at Sam Rayburn's funeral.

Newspaper clipping of an article about the release of the Sam Rayburn commemorative stamp. Includes a photo of members of Sam Rayburn's family buying some of the first sheets of the commemorative stamps. Also includes a photo of Congressman Ray Roberts introducing the Vice President for his principal address of the stamp ceremonies. On the back of the clipping is the newspaper publishing information, short articles about local events, and a few advertisements.

Photograph of the Democratic delegates from Texas in the 86th U.S. Congress. The color photograph includes the images of 23 Texas delegates. Nine of the men are seated at a dining table covered with a white tablecloth. Fourteen men stand behind those who are seated. All men wear dark suits with ties. The room includes a chandelier, ornate mirror over a fireplace and two large windows at the background with curtains. The group is comprised of the Texas U.S. Representatives from 1960, except United States Senators Lyndon Johnson and Ralph Yarborough. The men in the photograph include (seated, from left to right): 20th District, Paul J. Kilday; 11th District, W.R. Poage; 1st District, Wright Patman; Senator Lyndon B. Johnson; 4th District, Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn; Senator Ralph W. Yarborough; 19th District, George H. Mahon; 8th District, Albert Thomas; and 21st District, O.C. Fisher. Men in the back row (standing, from left to right): 22nd District, Bob Casey; 14th District, John Young; 16th District, J.T. Rutherford; 2nd District, Jack Brooks; 13th District, Frank Ikards; 10th District, Homer Thornberry; 17th District, Omar Burleson; 6th District, Olin E. Teague; 9th District, Clark W. Thompson; 18th District, Walter Rogers; 7th District, John …

Color photograph of the Texas delegates in the 86th U.S. Congress during the second session in 1960. The photograph is of 23 men. One row of men is seated at a long, rectangular table, covered in a white tablecloth and set with plates and three flower arrangements. The second row of men stands behind those seated. The room in the background is rather opulent, with red draperies over the windows, a large, crystal chandelier and a gilt framed mirror. Caption that accompanied photo names all those in the photo and their home districts. The caption reads, "TEXAS DELEGATION - DEMOCRATS - 1960 EIGHTY-SIXTH UNITED STATES CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION WASHINGTON, D.C.--(All Representatives from Districts indicated except United States Senators Johnson and Yarborough.) Front row(left to right): 20th Dist., Paul J. Kilday; 11th Dist., W.R. Poage; 1sth Dist., Wright Patman; Senator Lyndon B. Johnson; 4th Dist., Speaker of House Sam Rayburn; Senator Ralph W. Yarborough; 19th Dist., George H. Mahon; 8th Dist., Albert Thomas; and 21st Dist., O.C. Fisher. Back row (left to right): 22nd Dist., Bob Casey; 14th Dist., John Young; 16th Dist., J.T. Rutherford; 2nd Dist., Jack Brooks; 13th Dist., Frank Ikard; 10th Dist., Homer Thornberry, 17th Dist., Omar …

Postcard of the Republic National Bank building in Dallas, Texas. The back of the postcard includes a note from B. Conlin telling of her travels, addressed to Mrs. Edward Bartley.