Artists

Thomas Hart Benton is seated in his studio in Kansas City, Missouri, with some of his paintings during an oral history interview with the Truman Library.

Truman Library Curator Milton Perry (left) is conducting an oral history interview with artist Thomas Hart Benton (right) in his studio in Kansas City, Missouri.

Truman Library Curator Milton Perry (left) conducts an oral history interview with artist Thomas Hart Benton (right).

Truman Library Curator Milton Perry (left) conducts an oral history interview with artist Thomas Hart Benton (right).

Thomas Hart Benton poses for a photo near one of his paintings.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) meets with sculptor Rene Shapshak (left). Shapshak is modeling a clay portrait of Mr. Truman, which will be inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National Museum of Jerusalem. Mr. Lawrence (back center), director of the Jewish Community Relations bureau, is also present.

Artist Thomas Hart Benton (left) hands former President Harry S. Truman (right) a card at his 76th birthday celebration in the Truman Library. Mr. Benton was working on his mural in the lobby of the Library at the time of the party.

From left to right, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Greta Kempton, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel at a White House ceremony for the hanging of the official portrait of former First Lady Bess Wallace Truman. The portrait was painted by Ms. Kempton.

Margaret Truman poses beside her portrait as artist Greta Kempton (right) puts the finishing touches on the painting.

Nice color snapshot of Thomas Hart Benton and a mule. Autographed "Greetings from Two Missourians and Rita, Thomas H. Benton." This photo was scanned in black and white.