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Wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman

Two unidentified Army personnel place a wreath on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library during Truman Week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard on his left. Of the honored guests standing by the gravesite who can be identified are, front row, left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. J. C. Truman is standing slightly behind Mrs. Daniel on her left.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of Harry S. Truman

Two unidentified Army personnel place a wreath on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library during Truman Week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard on his left. Of the honored guests by the grave who can be identified are, left to right (front row): Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also in attendance but not specifically identified are J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen.

Wreath-Laying ceremonies at former President Truman's gravesite

A view of the gravesite for former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard at the Truman Library showing Rev. Thomas Melton (left) and the Army color guard. Among the honored guests standing by the gravesite are, left to right (front row); Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also in attendance but not specifically identified are J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen. Louis Truman, General Cushman, and Rufus Burrus.

Wreath-Laying Ceremonies at the Truman gravesite

A view of the courtyard gravesite at the Harry S. Truman Library during a wreath-laying ceremony for former President Harry S. Truman. Of those who can be identified are Rev. Thomas Melton (right) and the Army color guard (left). Standing in front of the grave are, left to right, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, an unidentified woman, and Rufus Burrus. (See 74-1067 through 1097.) (Original 35-mm negative provided.)

Wreath-Laying Ceremonies at gravesite of former President Truman

In the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library, an Army wreath bearer carries the wreath to be placed on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman. In the background are: Rev. Thomas Melton (left), the Army Color Guard, and honored guests. Of those guests who can be identified are, left to right - first row: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also among the honored guests, but not able to be identified, are Fred Truman, J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen.

Wreath-Laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Truman

At Truman Week ceremonies held in the Truman Library courtyard, an Army wreath-bearer holds the wreath to be placed on former President Harry S. Truman's gravesite. In the background are Rev. Thomas Melton (left), the Army Color Guard, and honored guests. Of those guests who can be identified are, left to right (front row): Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also among the honored guests are Fred Truman, J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen.

Margaret Truman bidding farewell to Eugene Ormandy

Snapshot of Margaret Truman and others bidding farewell to Eugene Ormandy, conductor of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, as he prepares to depart on the liner Parthia for a one-month tour of England. Of those who can be identified are Margaret Truman (near center, with wide-brim black hat); Helen Traubel (in beige hat), opera star and music coach of Margaret Truman, and Orville Bullitt (lower right corner), President of the Philadelphia Orchestra Union. From: Dayton M. Henry.

Margaret Truman with Connecticut dignitaries

Margaret Truman, who accompanied her father, President Harry S. Truman, to Hartford, Connecticut to campaign for the Stevenson/Sparkman ticket, standing with a group of dignitaries. On Margaret's right is Connecticut Governor John Lodge. On the left is Joseph DePaola of Meriden, a Democratic State official. In the background is Gertrude O'Donnell of Waterbury, Democratic Vice Chairwoman. The others are unidentified. Donor: Reid MacCluggage, The Hartford Courant.

Margaret Truman campaigning in Connecticut

Margaret Truman, who accompanied her father to Hartford, Connecticut to campaign for the Democratic Presidential candidate, Adlai Stevenson, is sitting in the back of an automobile with bouquets of roses. Standing next to the front seat with his back to the car is Alfred N. Premo of Hartford, former insurance commissioner, and to his left is Mrs. John Bailey, wife of the Democratic State Chairman. The others are unidentified. Donor: Reid MacCluggage, The Hartford Courant.