County government

Judge Harry S. Truman (left) shaking hands with Judge Battle McCardle (right). Donor: Montgomery Foto Service.

A portrait of Harry S. Truman, possibly taken while Truman served as a Jackson County Judge. Donor: Montgomery Foto Service.

Judge Harry S. Truman is seen speaking to the assembled crowd at the dedication of the remodeled Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri.

Portrait of Harry S. Truman taken when he was Presiding Judge of the Jackson County Court. The photo is autographed as follows: "To my good friend and supporter, Chief J.S. Cogswell with best wishes, Harry S. Truman." Mr. Cogswell was Chief of Police in Independence during the 1930's and 1940's. (See 71-1962, the original photo taken by Bruce F. May for The Kucher Studio Co., Springfield, Missouri.) From: Jo Ann Huff.

Photo taken the day Harry S. Truman was sworn in as Presiding Judge of Jackson County, Missouri. (See 96-388 and 96-389). This photo was taken on the opposite side of the room where the oath was administered. The exact location and names of individuals are unknown. Donor: John M. Goodman, from father, William T. Goodman, Constable, Jackson County, Missouri.

Judge Harry S. Truman uses a machine to sign multiple checks at once. This photograph was taken when Truman was the presiding Judge of Jackson County, Missouri. See also 64-1514 for better version of this photo.