Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman waves his hat as he disembarks from a Convair airplane, the "Truman Library Special," on a fund-raising mission in Chicago, Illinois. Behind him is an unidentified stewardess, and at the top of the stairs is Illinois Democratic National Committeeman, Col. Jacob Arvey. The other man is unidentified. Donor: Jake Arvey.

Former President Harry S. Truman autographs a copy of his book on top of a new, 1962 Studebaker Avanti automobile, for an employee of a Studebaker dealership. The car is parked in the circle drive near the north entrance of the Truman Library. The two men with backs turned are unidentified. The man on the left is Tom Meyers. From: Fred D. Whitaker.

Former President Harry S. Truman poses alongside a new, 1962 Studebaker Avanti automobile parked in the circle drive near the North entrance of the Harry S. Truman Library. Next to the Avanti is a 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk. The automobiles were driven by the owner and employees of a Studebaker dealership who were visiting Mr. Truman at the Library. From: Fred D. Whitaker.

Former President Harry S. Truman (fourth from left), hat in hand, Major General Louis W. Truman (right, front), Mr. Truman's second cousin, and a group of unidentified state dignitaries and staff officers of the 4th Infantry Division, salute the flag during the former President's visit to Fort Lewis, Washington. Mr. Truman was in Seattle, Washington, to attend the Democratic party's annual Jefferson-Jackson Day Banquet. From: Major General Louis W. Truman.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center)poses for a three-way handshake with Bob Johnson and Tom Meyers, employees at a Studebaker dealership, in the circle drive near the north entrance to the Truman Library. In the background is a new, 1962 Studebaker Avanti automobile. From: Fred D. Whitaker.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands and gives an informal speech at a luncheon with officers and civilians at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Grandview, Missouri. Behind, at the podium, is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The others are unidentified. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle

Former President Harry S. Truman enjoys a luncheon with officers and civilians at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri. At the podium is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The others are unidentified, as are the event and date. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman meets with Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle (center) and an unidentified officer (right) in Mr. Truman's office at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman shares a joke with Fred D. Whitaker, owner of a Studebaker dealership, as Mr. Whitaker exits a new, 1962 Studebaker Avanti automobile parked in the circle drive near the north entrance to the Harry S. Truman Library. Donor: Fred D. Whitaker.

Former President Harry S. Truman poses in front of a new Studebaker Avanti with the owner and employees of a Studebaker dealership in the circle drive near the North entrance of the Truman Library. Left to right are: Ken Travis, Harry Chill, Fred D. Whitaker, Mr. Truman, Bob Johnson, and Tom Meyers. From: Fred D. Whitaker.