Friends and associates

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) with Eddie Jacobson (right) on the southeast corner of Linwood Boulevard and Flora Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. The building on the left is part of the west wall of B'nai Jehudah Temple. This photo was taken outside the temple after religious school students presented former President Truman with a certificate for trees planted in his honor in Israel. Mr. Jacobson was then a trustee of Congregation B'nai Jehudah. Mr. Truman has autographed the photo. The young lady on the left is Irene Stiefel, later Irene Stiefel Starr. From: Frank Adler.

Lorain H. Cunningham and two unidentified men in a coal mine, probably in Illinois in the 1930's or 40's. The men are sitting in front of a coal car with "Chief Cunny and his Corps" written on the side of the car. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Lorain H. Cunningham and two unidentified men in a coal mine, probably in Illinois in the 1930's or 40's. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) standing in front of a building with Eddie Jacobson (left). This appears to be downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Edward (Eddie) Jacobson, ex-partner of Harry S. Truman in the haberdashery business, now runs the Westport Men's Wear Company at 39th and Main in Kansas City, Missouri. He has two daughters. One is married to a Major in the Medical Corps in ETO, the other daughter played the piano with Mr. Truman when he used to visit them.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Former President Truman (standing, center) shaking hands with an unidentified man. Standing behind Mr. Truman is Henry Talge. They are standing in front of a portrait of former Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder. All the rest are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman cutting his birthday cake at his 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Henry Talge, former President Truman, Jack Benny.

Former President Harry S. Truman preparing to cut his birthday cake at his 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Dr. Samuel Mayerberg, Henry Talge, former President Truman, Jack Benny, and George L. Goldman.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday party at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Truman is seated; standing next to him on the left is Henry Talge; standing next to him on the right is Randall Jessee. Others in the photo are unidentified.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. The man on the far left is former Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder. Others are unidentified.