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[Newspaper Clipping: Thousands Move by Casket to Say Last Goodbye to Mr. Sam]

Description: 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
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid Mr. Sam; 1/2-Million Stamps Sold]

Description: 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.
Date: September 17, 1962
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

[Newspaper Clipping: Victory Smiles]

Description: 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
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

The Sam Rayburn Library, Bonham, Texas, Dedicated October 9, 1957

Description: 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
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site
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