Autographs

Former President Harry S. Truman with State of Alaska Democratic Committeewoman Green, wife of Alaska State Representative Green. Mr. Truman has signed the photo on the front, "Best wishes to Mrs. Green from Harry S. Truman 6/11/63."

Former President Harry S. Truman shown en route to the Paul Powell Dinner in Springfield, Illinois. The signature reads: "Kind regards from Harry Truman 7-17-64." Paul Powell was Secretary of State for Illinois.

A small snapshot of former President Harry S. Truman signing a book, flanked by Eugene Bailey, Secretary to Mr. Truman, and Paul "Mike" Westwood, his police bodyguard. The photo is also signed "Harry Truman."

Former President Harry S. Truman speaking with Congressman and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn and Senator Henry Jackson at a meeting of the Democratic National Finance Committee held in Marion, Indiana. From left to right: Rayburn (seated), Jackson, and Truman (seated). Truman wrote on the photo: "must be a tough subject or a tough D.C. steak."

Photo postcard of Harry S. Truman with his two Noland cousins. From left to right: Fielding Houchens, Nellie Noland, Harry S. Truman, and Mary Ethel Noland. On the right, Truman has written "This is us H.S.T." Underneath the picture, he has written the first initial of everyone, and written "me" beneath his picture.

President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Wallace Truman boarding an airplane for a trip to Independence, Missouri. This photo is signed by President and Mrs. Truman. "Christmas 1946" is written at the base of the photo, as the Trumans gave copies of this photo to White House staff as Christmas gifts in 1946. See 59-971 for same photograph without autographs.

Former President Harry S. Truman converses with President John F. Kennedy at the White House. Also present are Tom Gavin (left) and Senator William Fulbright (right). Truman was in Washington to attend a $100-a-plate Democratic dinner at Washington's National Guard Armory, honoring Mr. Kennedy on his 44th birthday. The little boy is unidentified. The photo is autographed as follows: To Tom Gavin, approved! Harry S. Truman

President Harry S. Truman autographed a book about himself for the Free University of Berlin. He wrote in the book "Mr. President" by William Hillman, "to the free university of Berlin with best wishes from Harry S. Truman. The White House, Aug. 11th, 1952." The book was brought to the White House by Dr. Everett R. Clinchy, President of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. $30,000 has been collected for the Berlin University. Left to right: President Truman, author William Hillman, and Dr. Clinchy.

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and former President Harry S. Truman at a banquet table during Mr. Truman's 78th birthday celebration at the President Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Both men autographed the photo, copies of signatures.

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and former President Harry S. Truman seated together at a dinner celebrating Mr. Truman's 78th birthday at the President Hotel in Kansas City. Each person autographed the photo (copies of original signatures).