Quote by Sid Richardson

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Print of quote by Side Richardson. The quote is in black ink and is printed upon ivory colored paper. A map of Texas is in the middle and is surrounded by Texas-themed artwork. Blue bonnets decorate the lower right corner, a cowboy riding a "bucking bronc" with cacti in the background can be seen in the upper right corner. In the upper left corner is a long horn skull. The lower left corner is dominated by the images of oil derricks. An airplane is featured near the south part of the Texas map and is headed east as if towards … continued below

Physical Description

1 art print : col. ; 12 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. 1850/1969.

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This artwork is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2011 and was provided by the Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 1499 times, with 6 in the last month. More information about this work can be viewed below.

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  • Sid Richardson Sid Richardson, Texas oilman and philanthropist coined the saying, "You ain't learnin' nothin' when you're talkin'! Richardson was a friend to Sam Rayburn.

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Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site provides photographs and artwork from the Rayburn family's personal collection. Its mission centers on increasing local, regional and national awareness of Sam Rayburn's life and career as a United States Congressman through the preservation and interpretation of the historic site.

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Description

Print of quote by Side Richardson. The quote is in black ink and is printed upon ivory colored paper. A map of Texas is in the middle and is surrounded by Texas-themed artwork. Blue bonnets decorate the lower right corner, a cowboy riding a "bucking bronc" with cacti in the background can be seen in the upper right corner. In the upper left corner is a long horn skull. The lower left corner is dominated by the images of oil derricks. An airplane is featured near the south part of the Texas map and is headed east as if towards St. Joseph (San Jose Island), which is the only location denoted on the map, where Richardson lived for several months out of each year. The colors of the print include brown, yellow, black, green, purple, blue, red and white.

Physical Description

1 art print : col. ; 12 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches.

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NMC Chenhalls

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Rescuing Texas History, 2011

The 2011 edition of Rescuing Texas History includes photographs, postcards, legal documents, and more. These materials reflect generations of past Texans who contributed to the history and culture of the state.

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Creation Date

  • 1850/1969

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • Sept. 3, 2011, 12:03 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • Oct. 31, 2020, 1:30 p.m.

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Quote by Sid Richardson, artwork, 1850/1969; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth183519/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site.

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