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Broken Exhibit Case for Swords that were Stolen from Truman Library

78-17-07
Accession Number
78-17-07
2x2
Black & White
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NAID 338944759
Keywords
Museums
Presidential libraries
Swords
HST Keywords
Truman Library - Museum Objects - Swords
Rights

Public Domain - This item is in the public domain and can be used freely without further permission.

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Credit:
Harry S. Truman Library

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Photo of an exhibit case with broken glass from which swords and daggers were stolen during a break-in at the Harry S. Truman Library. The swords and daggers were gifts from King Ibn Saud and Crown Prince Saud of Saudi Arabia. (See also photos 77-3405 and 72-3317). This photo is in a contact sheet book and from a 2x2 original negative.

Date(s)
March 24, 1978