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Harry S. Truman Library Institute luncheon at Stephenson's Restaurant in Independence, Missouri. From left to right: unidentified, Andrew Eaton, Cyrus Eaton, Averell Harriman, former President Harry S. Truman, Frank Freidel, and Dr. Philip Brooks.

Harry S. Truman Library Institute luncheon at Stephenson's Restaurant in Independence, Missouri. In the foreground, from left to right: unidentified, Truman Library Institute Director David D. Lloyd, and Professor James Sellers. In the background, from right to left: Frank Freidel, former President Truman, Averell Harriman, Cyrus Eaton, Andrew Eaton, and several unidentified men.

Harry S. Truman Library Institute luncheon at Stephenson's Restaurant in Independence, Missouri. From left to right: Truman Library director Philip Brooks, Cyrus Eaton, Averell Harriman, former President Harry S. Truman, and Frank Freidel.

Harry S. Truman Library Institute luncheon at Stephenson's Restaurant in Independence, Missouri. From left to right: Andrew Eaton, Cyrus Eaton, Averell Harriman, former President Harry S. Truman, Frank Freidel, and Philip Brooks, director of the Truman Library.

Left to right: Basil O'Connor, former President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Edwin Pauley, Edwin Pauley, Mary Jane Truman, and Independence Mayor Robert Weatherford at the groundbreaking for the future Harry S. Truman Library. The City of Independence donated Slover Park for the library grounds. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

Former President Harry S. Truman addresses those attending the auction for the future Truman Library. On the left is Dr. G. R. Tompkins, President of the Independence Lions Club. On the right is John Lund of the Chamber of Commerce. The fundraiser was held in the Independence Armory. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

Charles E. Wilson, President of General Motors, whose 100,000 workers have been out on strike more than two weeks for a $2-a-day wage increase, shown leaving the White House after a conference this morning with President Truman. From: Beth Gore.

President Charles E. Wilson of General Motors today condemned President Truman's proposed fact-finding legislation and called instead for a "principle-finding" board. Testifying before the Senate Labor Committee, Wilson said that any legislation intended to settle labor-management disputes should include a statement of principle under which the machinery would operate. From: Beth Gore.

With orchestra, ballet, and chorus arrayed on a two-level mechanized stage at New York Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, General Motors opened its seven-day Motorama of 1953 Saturday. In its display, GM introduced seven special cars built exclusively for the show--four with glass fiber reinforced plastic bodies. Photo shows: Harlow H. Curtice (left), Acting President of General Motors, greeting Mrs. C. E. Wilson (center), and C. E. Wilson, former GM President and Secretary of Defense designate. From: Beth Gore.

Portrait of Lewis L. Strauss, member of the Atomic Energy Commission. Strauss was a former businessman and Admiral. From: Beth Gore.