Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) poses with "Santa Claus," Judge Samuel I. Rosenman, former special counsel to President Truman. The location is Judge Rosenman's Park Avenue apartment in New York City. The photo is autographed as follows: "For President Harry S. Truman with the affectionate regards of Santa Claus, alias Samuel I. Rosenman."

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) with New York Governor Averell Harriman (left) and New York Mayor Robert F. Wagner (center), winding up his one-day campaign swing, on behalf of Democratic Presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson and Senatorial candidate Robert F. Wagner, at New York's Manhattan Center. From: Maxwell C. Ross, Old American Insurance Company, Kansas City, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman poses for his admirers from the back seat of an open-air car during a campaign stop, evidently in Utah, where he made a campaign speech for the Stevenson ticket. From: Edwin Roth.

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Joseph M. Lunns (right), Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, and Stanley Woodward (left), former Chief of Protocol of the White House. The location, date, and event are unknown. From: Peter J. Rossi, Publicity Department, the French Line.

Former President Harry S. Truman meets with officers of The French Line, "Cie Gle Transatlantique," a fleet of ocean liners, aboard a boat. Left to right are: Stephanie Rancou, photographer; Peter J. Rossi, Publicity Department, French Line; former President Truman; and Charles J. Hogan, Publicity Manager, French Line. From: Peter J. Rossi, Publicity Department, the French Line.

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with officers of the French Line "Cie Gle Transatlantique," a fleet of ocean liners. Left to right are: Sitting - Charles J. Hogan, Publicity Manager; former President Truman; Captain Julien Hannicotte, Operating Manager; Standing - Captain Bernard Leglise, New Operating Manager; Captain Raymond Agnieray, Assistant Operating Manager; Peter J. Rossi, Publicity Department; and Michael Macari, Landing Agent. The date, location, and event are unknown. From: Peter J. Rossi, Publicity Department, the French Line.

Former President Harry S. Truman observes a photo of Winston Churchill in an exhibition case at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. It is autographed by Harry S. Truman as follows: "Fulton, Mo, April 12, 1954, Harry S. Truman." This photo was taken by a student at the college while Truman was in the Churchill Room (Same as 59-682 except for autograph).

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with Barney Ruben of Bond Stores, Incorporated, New York City. The location is Kansas City, but the building is unknown. The photo is autographed as follows: "To Harry S. Truman - a President who will go down in history as one of the greats. With affectionate regards and long life, Barney Ruben" From: Barney Ruben.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits next to the podium at the dinner table and listens to Jack Ruben, speaker at the Past Presidents' dinner of the Kehilath Israel Synagogue. The other man is unidentified. The city is Kansas City, Missouri, but the location is unknown. From: Jack Ruben

Former President Harry S. Truman poses at the north entrance to the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ruschke and five members of their family. From: Harold Ruschke