Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Enlargement of card that former President Harry S. Truman received with the commemorative key to the Truman Library. Inscription reads "This gold key is presented to Harry S. Truman, for his Memorial Library, in recognition for the selection of Schlage locks as the ultimate in modern convenience and security. The Schalge Lock Company, San Francisco, May 8, 1957."

Former President Harry S. Truman pins a Colonel's emblem on new Colonel John Riffle at the Truman Library. From left to right, Colonel John Nordyke, Rufus Burrus, Colonel John A. Riffle, former President Harry S. Truman, and Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle. Col. Nordyke visited the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence to watch the former President pin the Colonel's emblem on new Colonel Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman pins a Colonel's emblem on new Colonel John Riffle at the Truman Library. From left to right, Colonel John Nordyke, Rufus Burrus (partly obscured), Colonel John A. Riffle, former President Harry S. Truman, and Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle. Col. Nordyke visited the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence to watch the former President pin the Colonel's emblem on new Colonel Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman examines a plaque with a group of onlookers at the Truman Library. From left to right: unidentified, Colonel John Nordyke, former President Truman, and Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle.

Former President Harry S. Truman pins a Colonel's emblem on new Colonel John Riffle at the Truman Library. From left to right, Colonel John Nordyke, former President Truman, Rufus Burrus (partly obscured), Colonel John A. Riffle, and Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle. Col. Nordyke visited the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence to watch the former President pin the Colonel's emblem on new Colonel Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (in center wearing hat) with group of unknown people and reporters in front of the Independence Courthouse. It is the start of a commemorative wagon train from Independence, Missouri to Independence, Oregon.

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with new Colonel John A. Riffle while others look on during a ceremony at the Truman Library. From left to right: unidentified, Colonel John Nordyke, former President Truman, Colonel John A. Riffle (mostly obscured), and Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle.

Former President Harry S. Truman holds a volume of the book "Makers of History."

Former President Harry S. Truman pins a Colonel's emblem on new Colonel John Riffle at the Truman Library. From left to right, Colonel John Nordyke, Rufus Burrus (partly obscured), Colonel John A. Riffle, former President Harry S. Truman, and Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle. Col. Nordyke visited the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence to watch the former President pin the Colonel's emblem on new Colonel Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) receives a gold key with an inscribed card: "This gold key is presented to Harry S. Truman, for his Memorial Library, in recognition for the selection of Schlage locks as the ultimate in modern convenience and security. The Schlage Lock Company, San Francisco, May 9, 1957." Also present is a representative of the Schalge Lock Company and Truman Library architect Alonzo Gentry (right).