Autographs

Photo of painting of Secretary of the Air Force Stuart Symington by Greta Kempton; photograph is autographed by Symington to Col. Francis Williams.

Portrait of General Hoyt B. Vandenberg, Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force. The photograph is autographed as follows: "With best wishes to Col. Francis Williams."

Oversize portrait of Louis Johnson, Secretary of Defense. The photograph is autographed as follows: "To Col. Francis W. Williams, With high regard, March 28-49, Louis Johnson." Francis W. Williams was the pilot of the presidential airplane "Independence."

Autographed photograph of President Truman seated at his desk (same as photo 58-42), signed as follows: "To the Crew of the Independence with appreciation and kindest regards. Harry S. Truman." Photograph in oversize file.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits in a chair at a television station, waiting to go on the air. The photo is autographed on matte: Harry S. Truman, Independence, Dec. 2, 1957. From: Glen Rider.

A signed portrait photograph of President Harry S. Truman. The signature reads "To Maj. Frank Gatteri with appreciation for a good photograph, Harry S. Truman". This photo was used as the official campaign photo for the 1948 campaign. See also 58-486 or 59-1534 for non-autographed photo of same. The original photograph is 20x24 and stored in vault. From: Frank Gatteri, U.S. Army Photographer.

Senator Harry S. Truman is seated at his desk, one arm leaning on the desk and looking at the camera. The photo is signed in ink "To my good friend & comrade Rufus Burrus with best wishes. Harry S. Truman" From: Rufus Burrus.

An inscribed photograph by an unidentified Navy officer "for - Under Seaman Francis P. Whitehair with warm regards. (name not legible)."

A signed portrait of an unidentified Marine officer inscribed "To Francis P. Whitehair with highest admiration and respect. (non legible name)."

A signed photo of Postmaster Paul C. Aiken standing with a microphone by a FDR/John Nance Garner Caravan van. The photo is signed "To Joe Lindsay - a very fine fellow even if he is my dad. Paul C. Aiken".