Gifts

Mr. Len D. Kerr (right) presents former President Harry S. Truman (left) with a hand-tooled leather briefcase from Mexico. The brief case was presented to Truman by members of the 35th Division in Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library.

A hand-tooled leather briefcase made in Mexico is given to former President Harry S. Truman by members of the 35th Division. Left to right are: Robert Smith, Warren Osgood, General Ralph Truman, Mr. Truman and Mr. & Mrs. Len D. Kerr. The occasion took place in Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library.

Photo showing Roy Roberts opening gifts at what appears to be a wedding shower. He is surrounded by women. Mr. Roberts is the general manager of the Kansas City Star. He married Florence Ross, widow of Charles Ross, former press secretary to President Truman in May, 1955.

Bourbon and Scotch Crystal set with tray and glasses inscribed on tray "To the President-Christmas-1946-With Deep Affection From His Staff" 12 silver glasses have the name of each staff member on them. This is 11 X 14 studio picture (original photos filed in oversize file)

Bourgon and Scotch crystal set with tray and glasses; inscribed on tray "To the President -Christmas 1946 - With Deep Affection from His Staff." 12 silver glasses have the name of each staff member on them. This is 11 X 14 studio picture (original photo filed in oversize file)

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.

President Harry S. Truman, inspecting two turkeys given to him as gifts by the Poultry and Egg National Board and the National Turkey Federation, was surprised when one grabbed his arm. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

President Harry S. Truman, wearing a Shrine fez presented to him by Imperial Shrine Potentate William Woodfield of San Francisco, California, holds a sign that Mr. Woodfield also presented. The sign is triangular and has "Yes," "No," and "Scram," each written on one of the three sides. Mr. Truman is displaying the side that says "Scram."

Shelves containing various gifts given to President Harry S. Truman, in storage at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Dr. Philip C. Brooks (left), Director of the Harry S. Truman Library, and Milton F. Perry (center), Curator of the Library, inspect a menorah as an unidentified man looks on. The menorah was presented to President Truman by David Ben-Gurion and Abba Eban on April 8, 1951.