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Truman and Barkley at Democratic Convention

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Convention Hall is in hysteria as the two men who will carry the colors of the Democratic Party into the presidential race, President Harry S. Truman (left) and Senator Alben Barkley, shake hands on the speaker's platform. Sam Rayburn, permanent chairman, is on the right. (Same as 77-3548 except uncropped) This is a 14" x 16" oversize photo mounted on heavy card stock. From: Office of President Truman.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Others at the Sam Rayburn Library Dedication

From left to right, Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, former President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman, Representative Sam Rayburn and an unidentified man attend the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library in Bonham, Texas. A young boy, Andrew Connor, is seeking an autograph from former President Truman. All others are unidentified.

Portrait of Senator Harry S. Truman

Three-quarter portrait of Senator Harry S. Truman, hands in pockets, autographed (copy) to Jane Taylor's father, James M Taylor, lawyer and friend. Jane Taylor served as Senator Truman's secretary from 1934 to 1936. The autograph reads" To my good friend, Jas. M. Taylor, with every wish for his happiness & success. Harry S. Truman. (Same as 96-915 except for autograph) From: Jane Lacy (formerly Jane Taylor).

Truman leaving for west coast

President Harry S. Truman at Union Station in Washington, D. C. as he prepares to leave for his western trip to the west coast. L to R: Attorney General Tom Clark, Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan, Senator Scott Lucas, President Truman, Senator J. Howard McGrath (behind Truman, partly obscured), Secretary of State George Marshall, Secretary of Defense James Forrestal (shaking hands with the President). Other man unidentified.