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Photo of Hall Doors at Truman Library Tampered With During Theft of Swords

78-17-13
Accession Number
78-17-13
1x1.5 inches
Black & White
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 & Museum.

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Description

Photo of the hall doors at the Harry S. Truman Library that thieves attempted to chain during the break-in and theft of swords and daggers in the lobby exhibit. The swords 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 is from an original 35mm negative.

Date(s)
March 24, 1978