Autographs

A signed photo showing President Harry S. Truman during the filming of "Let's Take A Trip," as he walks through the yet unfinished Research Room of the Harry S. Truman Library. "Let's Take a Trip" was a CBS television program for children.

An autographed photo showing President Truman and archivist James R. Fuchs walking down the stairs to the lower level of the yet unfinished Harry S. Truman Library. This was taken during the filming of the television show "Let's Take A Trip."

During a visit with President Truman at the White House, General Mark W. Clark requested and received the signature of the Chief Executive for his autograph book. At the time, General Clark was Commanding General of the American Forces in Italy. From: Beth Gore

A photo of Private Thomas E. Carr, moving supplies forward over the Ledo Road in North Burma on a mule. The photo is inscribed: "To Vice President Harry S. Truman. To show that Missouri 'Products' help build the Ledo Road. Regards and Best Wishes, Lewis A. Pick, Brig. Gen., U.S.A.". This photo was sent to Vice President Harry S. Truman by Lewis A. Pick through Congressman Mike Mansfield.

Westport Kids with their instruments. Signed: "To our President Harry S. Truman." The Westport Kids performed at a Battery D event at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri on November 3, 1952, and sent President Truman a recording they made. Members of the Westport Kids are: Cathy Ruf, Singer and accordion; Hank Ruf, steel guitar; Christine Ruf, singer and guitar; Betty Ruf, guitar; Bobby Ruf, age 6; and Dave Ruf, bass.

J.D. Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Johnny Desmond shake hands and hold a record. Photo signed to President Harry S. Truman. Mr. Johnson sent a recording to President Truman.

Photograph of Captain W. M. Meyers of Long Beach, California. Signed: "To Pres. Truman, With all the good wishes, Capt. W.M. Meyers." Mr. Meyers sent a recording of a speech he made supporting President Truman's 1948 election to President Truman.

President Harry S. Truman (left) meets with Oscar Chapman, Secretary of the Interior (right), and C. Girard Davidson (center), Assistant Secretary, in the Oval Office at the White House. The photo is autographed by Oscar Chapman as follows: With kind regards, 12/21/50. (Same as 73-3485-A except for autograph)

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) poses with "Santa Claus," Judge Samuel I. Rosenman, former special counsel to President Truman. The location is Judge Rosenman's Park Avenue apartment in New York City. The photo is autographed as follows: "For President Harry S. Truman with the affectionate regards of Santa Claus, alias Samuel I. Rosenman."

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with Barney Ruben of Bond Stores, Incorporated, New York City. The location is Kansas City, but the building is unknown. The photo is autographed as follows: "To Harry S. Truman - a President who will go down in history as one of the greats. With affectionate regards and long life, Barney Ruben" From: Barney Ruben.