Friends and associates

Standing in the backyard of Mr. Truman's home at 219 N. Delaware in Independence, Missouri, with drink in hand, former Secretary of Treasury John Snyder (center) speaks with former President Harry S. Truman and former European Theater Chaplain, Monsignor L. Curtis Tiernan (left). The men are relaxing after attending dedication ceremonies for the new Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. From: Truman Library Dedication.

Former President Harry S. Truman receives what appear to be sound recordings and a handshake from Col. Rufus Burrus during his visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman pins the "colonel emblem" on the shoulder of "new Colonel" John A. Riffle's uniform during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, as others look on. Left to right are: Col. John Nordyke, Rufus Burrus (Truman friend), Col. John A. Riffle, former President Truman, and Mayor H. Roe Bartle (Mayor of Kansas City). (See 2007-93.) Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) pins the "colonel" emblem on the shoulder of "new Colonel" John A. Riffle's uniform during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Truman's friend, Rufus Burrus, is on the left. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

President Harry S. Truman with the Board of Directors of the Independence Junior Chamber of Commerce. From left to right: Cedric Siegfried, Al Huff, Richard Harbin, President Truman, George Hare, Dixon Kepley, Paul Snyder, Petey Childers.

President Harry S. Truman (lower right corner) with a crowd near his home in Independence, Missouri. Also with him are former Independence Mayor Roger Sermon (behind Truman, holding hat) and Tom Evans (extreme right, next to Sermon).

President Harry S. Truman (front left, with cane) out for a walk over the Christmas holiday in Independence, Missouri. Walking beside President Truman is one of his friends, Rufus Burrus. The others, reporters and photographers, are unidentified.

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (center) receives a book from members of the Armed Forces. Left to right are: Unidentified Navy Wave; Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle; Army Colonel Rufus Burrus; and an unidentified Marine. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (center) receives a book from members of the Armed Forces. Left to right are: Unidentified Navy Wave, Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle; former President Harry S. Truman; Col. Rufus Burrus, U.S. Army; and an unidentified Marine. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman views an airplane part brought to the Truman Library for his inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. Left to right are: Former President Truman, Air Force Col. Gibson, Rufus B. Burrus, and Air Force Reserve Col. John A. Riffle. The people in the background are unidentified. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325.) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.