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[Newspaper Clipping: Rayburn Library]
Newspaper clipping of an architect's drawing of the proposed Sam Rayburn Library. Underneath the image is a brief description, which also discusses the appreciation fund drive to raise money for the building. On the back of the clipping is a portion of an advertisement for the movie, "Carmen Jones."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Rayburn Lived by Advice: 'Be Fair']
Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn had a characteristic of being fair. The newspaper clipping a history of his life and explanation of what he meant by "be fair." On the back of the clipping is part of an advertisement for bread
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Rayburn Named Speaker Of House-Seventh Time]
Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn serving as Speaker of House for the seventh term. Sam Rayburn became Speaker of House for the first time on September 16, 1940. On the back of the newspaper clipping an one of the articles describing Mr and Mrs. Burnsed celebrating 50th Anniversary.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Rayman's Body Lies in State in Library Foyer]
Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn laying in a bronze coffin located in the reception room at the Sam Rayburn memorial library. On the back of the clipping are short articles on local events.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Johnston, William
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Services Televised]
Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn's funeral services being televised. The crowd cheered for President Kennedy, as he rode in a closed limousine through town, to the church. There were thousands of people that came to Bonham to attend the funeral in this small town. On the back of the clipping are portions of three comic strips.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Speaker Sam Rayburn is gone.]
Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn dying in his sleep at 6: 20 a.m. at Risser Hospital. There are details about the funeral services and quotes from three former Presidents. On the back of the newspaper clipping are advertisements for Bonham drive-in theatre and Clarence Elkins Grocery & Market.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Speaker's Chair Draped in Black]
Newspaper clipping about speaker's chair draped in black and on his desk is a wreath of yellow chrysanthemums, on top of wreath, lies his gavel. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an advertisement for the Grove State Bank.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Texans In Capital Mourn Speaker's Death]
Newspaper clipping about United States distinguish leaders from Texas mourning the death of Sam Rayburn. The distinguished leaders share their thoughts on Sam Rayburn's death.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Timmons, B. N.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Texas Lawmakers Laud Mr. Sam]
Newspaper clipping about numerous Democratic and Republican lawmakers eulogize concerning Sam Rayburn. The newspaper clipping divided into three sections which are "devoted servant", "Fisher's comment", "influence on Congress". There is a fifteen cent coupon for Blue Plate mayonnaise on the back of the newspaper clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: They Get Appreciation Campaign Going...]
Newspaper clipping discusses the start of the Rayburn Appreciation fund campaign to build the Rayburn Memorial Library. Includes a black and white photo Sam Rayburn holding two checks as he stands between Bob Euler and J. F. McKnight, two businessmen. On the back of the clipping are portions of several articles.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Thousands Move by Casket to Say Last Goodbye to Mr. Sam]
Newspaper clippings about the thousands of people who came to say their last goodbye to Sam Rayburn. Dignitaries from around the world saying their condolences to the Sam Rayburn family. On the back of the newspaper clippings are an article about people failing to obey traffic signs will bring charges and prosecution, and portions of comic strips.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Traffic Will be Rerouted Saturday]
Newspaper clipping about traffic being rerouted on Saturday onto different roads and which roads are affected that day.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute to Mr. Sam]
Newspaper clipping about the effects of Sam Rayburn's death in his hometown of Bonham, Texas, including testimonies by some of the townspeople. On the back of the clipping are a few advertisements.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Hughes, Eddie
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Vice-President's Grief]
Newspaper clipping about Vice President Lyndon Johnson grieving, after visiting with Sam Rayburn's brother and sisters, at Sam Rayburn's home. On the back of the clipping are a Bible verse, a form for nominating someone for Bonham's Outstanding Citizen, and an article about public relations.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Victory Smiles]
Newspaper clipping, about Sam Rayburn and Lyndon B. Johnson smiling because of a victory in the House and Senate. Sam Rayburn leading the House of Representatives and Lyndon B. Johnson leading Senate in the 84th Congress. On the back there is an advertisement for a steak.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: When SS William M. Rayburn was Launched]
Newspaper clipping about SS William M. Rayburn 91st Liberty-type freighter launch on October 15. This Liberty-type freighter named after Sam Rayburn's family in honor of them. On the back of newspaper clipping an article describing turkey availability for Thanksgiving and Christmas parties.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Why I Give...to the Community Chest]
Newspaper clipping about the reasons Sam Rayburn gives to Community Chest. On the back of the newspaper clipping, articles describing Jolly Blue Birds plan for Christmas party and a business meeting held for the Woman's society of Christian Service.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Will Rayburn in Hospital After Heart Attack]
Newspaper clipping about Will Rayburn, older bother of Sam Rayburn, carried to the hospital because of a heart attack. On the back is a black and white illustration of a woman's outfit.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note from Marguerite]
Small card with a handwritten message: "Thinking of you, With love, Marguerite."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[One Admissions Ticket]
One admissions ticket, with a mathematical equation written on the reverse side.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Painting of Robert E. Lee
Watercolor painting of Robert E. Lee, in profile, on a board. It is signed on the bottom by the artist.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
McDonald, Sarah Inglish
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Painting of Sam Rayburn
Painting of Sam Rayburn. He is seated at a desk and wearing a dark blue suit with a red-brown tie. Two piles of paper are on the desk as well as a few trinkets.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Stone, E.
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Partial Family Photo Album]
Photo album pages containing 13 photos of individuals and family groups posing outside houses and various informal snapshots.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photo Album Cover]
Photo album cover and single page of photos of a general store, a man in a baseball uniform, and a woman holding her baby.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History