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[Newspaper Clipping: Flaming Cross Burns in Yard at Rayburn Home]

Description: 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
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Mrs. Wylie, Ex-McMurry Fine Arts Dean, Dies]

Description: Newspaper clipping describing the life and career of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie (December 10, 1890-October 16, 1978). Wylie served as dean of the McMurry College Department of Fine Arts for more than 20 years and founded The Chanters.
Date: October 17, 1978
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Newspaper Clipping: Perrin Ready to Handle Rayburn Funeral Traffic]

Description: Newspaper clipping about Perrin Air Force Base ready to manage the Sam Rayburn funeral traffic. Visitors are going to be shuttled to and from the Air Force Base for Sam Rayburn's funeral on Saturday. On the back of the clipping is a portion of an order form for a clothing company.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Vice-President's Grief]

Description: 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
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site
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