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Photograph of Sam Rayburn With Four Siblings

Description: Photograph of Sam Rayburn with four of his siblings. The black and white photograph was taken on the day of the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library, October 9, 1957. The photo was taken in the parlor of Sam Rayburn's home. From left to right are: Tom Rayburn, Medibel (Rayburn) Bartley, Sam, Katherine (Rayburn) Thomas and Richard "Dick" Rayburn. The men wear dark suits with ties. The women wear dresses. They are sitting on a sofa that is now located in Sam Rayburn's bedroom. The Porfirio Sa… more
Date: October 9, 1957
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-121

Description: Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Interpretation of Sections 17 and 18 of Art. VII of the Constitution of Texas as they relate to the authority of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to issue bonds or notes thereunder prior and subsequent to thei… more
Date: May 9, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-03-09]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Ralph Yarborough by John J. Herrera informing Yarborough of a possible banquet to be held in Houston in honor of Senator Henry B. Gonzalez, Albert U. Trevino, and other Latin American leaders in honor of their victory in Bexar County. Herrera inquires what days in March Yarborough could be in town to attend the banquet, which could also function as a fundraising event for him.
Date: March 9, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-78

Description: Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Constitutionality of House Bill 432 of the 55th Legislature, Regular Session, 1957.
Date: April 9, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-272

Description: Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: May the Cotton Research Committee of the Texas use a portion of the contingent appropriation equal to, but not exceeding, the contribution of the U. S. Department of Agriculture in support of, and extension of, the cooperative research project out-lin… more
Date: October 9, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-305

Description: Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether by virtue of the provisions of Section 18, Article III, of the Texas Constitution, a member of the Legislature is eligible for appointment by the Governor to an office on the Executive Department during the term of office for which he is elect… more
Date: December 9, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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