Thomas, Katy Rayburn 1969
Mrs. Thomas, sister of Sam Rayburn, discusses his political career and the Rayburn family.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Katy Rayburn Thomas
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: 1969
Location: Dallas, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family moved to Bonham, Texas (1887),
Childhood in Tennessee,
Brothers and sisters,
Education,
Sam Rayburn’s political career,
Mrs. Thomas,
Marriage to W. A. Thomas,
Moved to Dallas (1910),
Met Franklin D. Roosevelt,
Sam Rayburn (again),
Association with Lyndon Johnson,
Devoted to family,
Marriage,
Nephews and nieces,
Mother’s family background,
Rayburn home near Bonham to be museum.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1887-1969
Bulk Dates: 1887-1969
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