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The Truman Family attend Fred Vinson's funeral

Former President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman, and their daughter, Margaret, arrive at Washington Cathedral today for a funeral service for Chief Justice Fred Vinson, who died Tuesday. Harry S. Truman appointed Vinson to the nation's highest judicial post in 1946. The former President and Mrs. Bess Truman came here from Independence, Missouri, for the service. Margaret came from New York. Same as 68-1478, only better print. From: Houston Post.

Harry S. Truman and Family in Car in New York City

A carefree smile covers the face of former President Harry S. Truman as he starts his drive home to Independence, Missouri, from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel here in New York City today. Waving goodbye is Mrs. Bess Truman and partially hidden in the rear is their daughter, Margaret, who was dropped off at her New York hotel. Truman said he spent a "very happy and satisfactory week" in New York. Same as 68-1480 and 77-2295, only slightly better print. From: Houston Post.

Bess Truman and Daughter Casts Votes the All Star Baseball Game

Former First Lady Bess Truman and her daughter, Margaret, cast two votes for some lucky major leaguers for the All Star baseball game July 14th in Cincinnati. They stopped at the ballot box to drop their ballots as they entered Griffith Stadium tonight to see the Washington Senators and the St. Louis Browns play. Former President Truman did not accompany them. From: Houston Post.

The Truman Family Meet the Captain of President Cleveland

San Francisco, California. Former President Harry S. Truman, accompanied by Mrs. Bess Truman (left) and daughter Margaret (right), return today from a month's vacation in Hawaii. Mr. Truman receives a farewell handshake from Captain Hobart J. Ehman, skipper of the liner President Cleveland, just before the ship docks. Portions of the city's skyline are visible in the background. Same as 70-992, only better print. From: Houston Post.