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Merle Miller Interview with Harry S. Truman, Tape 8, Side A

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 8, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This tape duplicates portions of Tape 1, Side A and Side B. In addition, it has such topics as: General George C. Marshall's career; Chiang Kai-Shek; Mr. Truman's relationship with his daughter Margaret and his reaction to Paul Hume, the music critic; how Mr. Truman learned about the death of Franklin D.

Mickey Mantle Poses with E. Clifton Daniel, Two of His Sons and Friends

New York Yankees baseball player Mickey Mantle (kneeling) poses for a photograph with William Daniel (standing behind fence, left) his brother, Clifton Daniel (behind fence, fourth from left) and their father, E. Clifton Daniel (behind fence, third from left). The other unidentified boys are friends of William Daniel who were invited to help celebrate William's birthday.

Mickey Mantle Poses with E. Clifton Daniel, His Sons and Friends

New York Yankee baseball player Mickey Mantle (kneeling) poses for a photograph with William Daniel (behind fence, left), his brother, Clifton Truman Daniel (behind fence, fourth from left)and their father E. Clifton Daniel (behind fence, third from left). Four unidentified friends of the Daniels, who were invited to celebrate William's birthday, are also pictured. The picture was taken at Yankee Stadium, New York, New York.

Howard Elston Shows E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. How to Hold a Baseball Bat

Baseball Hall of Famer Howard Elston (right) demonstrates how to hold the bat to onlookers (left to right) unidentified, Joe Durso, and E. Clifton Daniel Jr. The group is in the office of E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. at the New York Times. The notations on the back of the photograph read: "Elston Howard - Joe Durso Story - Sisto/wk 2-9-68 2-35mm - 88014."

Baseball Hall of Famer Howard Elston in the Office of E. Clifton Daniel, Jr.

Baseball Hall of Famer Howard Elston (right) demonstrates how to hold the bat to onlookers (left to right) unidentified, Joe Durso and E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. The group is in the office of E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. at the New York Times. The notations on the back of the photograph read: "Elston Howard - Joe Durso Story - Sisto/wk 2-9-68 2-35mm - 88014."

President Harry S. Truman Throws Out First Ball For American League

President Harry S. Truman (front row, standing, fourth from right) holds a baseball presumably given to him by Clark Griffith, President of the Washington Baseball Club (front row, standing, third from right). Two unidentified baseball players are also present. Seated in the stands, front row, left to right are: General Harry Vaughan, Margaret Truman, Evlyn (Mrs. John) Snyder, and First Lady Bess Wallace Truman. Seated behind them are, left to right: Admiral Robert Dennison, Charles Ross, William Hassett, and Matthew Connelly. All others are unidentified.