Artists

Actor Dean Fredericks (left), cartoonist Milton Caniff (center) and Mrs. Dean Fredericks (right) on a tour of the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) with actor Dean Fredericks (left) and cartoonist Milton Caniff (right) in his office in the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) gives actor Dean Fredericks (left) and cartoonist Milton Caniff (right) a tour of the Truman Library. The men are standing in Truman's office at the Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center), actor Dean Fredericks (left) and cartoonist Milton Caniff (right), in Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library. The men are holding open and looking at a large book.

From left to right: unidentified man, Sam Overstreet, J. J. Thomas, Anna Parman (in doorway), and Thomas Hart Benton at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Thomas Hart Benton (right) and Dr. Philip Brooks (left) are standing next to a piano and looking at a document within the Truman Library.

Thomas Hart Benton at work on his mural for the Truman Library. Part of the mural, including cowboys, firearms, and a covered wagon, is clearly visible.

Thomas Hart Benton is standing on a raised platform while he works on his mural for the lobby of the Truman library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left), Thomas Jay (center), and Thomas Hart Benton (right). Benton is showing Truman sketches of his proposed mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, while Jay looks on. An unidentified man is in the background.

From left to right: Former President Harry S. Truman, Thomas Hart Benton, and an unidentified reporter in the lobby of the Truman Library. Benton is at the Truman library discussing his proposed mural.