Memorials

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) and singer Marian Anderson (center) greet Mrs. Jane Ickes before the Harold Ickes Memorial Service at the Lincoln Memorial. Harold Ickes was the former Secretary of the Interior. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (at microphones) speaks at the Harold Ickes Memorial Service at the Lincoln Memorial. Harold Ickes was the former Secretary of the Interior Also pictured, front row: singer Marian Anderson (right); and Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (second from right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) speaks with Mrs. Jane Ickes (second from left) during the Harold Ickes Memorial Service at the Lincoln Memorial. Also pictured, front row: Harold McEwan Ickes (second from right); and Elizabeth Jane Ickes (right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Opera singer Marian Anderson (at microphones) sings for the crowd of attendees of the Harold Ickes Memorial Service at the Lincoln Memorial. Also pictured, platform, front row: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left); and Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (second from left). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Mrs. Ralph E. Truman stands before the plaque of her husband at the Gen. Ralph E. Truman Memorial Armory in Springfield, Missouri. This series of photos is the same as 66-4909 through 66-4919.

Raising the colors at the dedication ceremony of the Gen. Ralph E. Truman Armory in Springfield, Missouri. This series of photos are the same as 66-4909 through 66-4919.

Album of silver medallions entitled "The First Ladies of the United States" (Cover only; see 2009-1722 for contents.) The album reads: "Presented by the Franklin Mint to Bess Truman on behalf of the White House Historical Association." (See also photo 72-3544.) From: Truman Home

Head-and-shoulder portraits of the first ladies of the United States on silver medallions in an album entitled" The First Ladies of the United States" (see 2009-1721 for cover) presented by the Franklin Mint to Bess Truman on behalf of the White House Historical Association. (See also photo 72-3544.) From: Truman Home.

Background view of mountains, probably Himalayas, with burial structure in foreground. Identified on the back of the photograph as: "A chorten near Leh-Ladakh [India] in which are the ashes of a lama. Beyond is a manis or prayer wall upon which are placed stones carved with the words - 'Om mani padme hum' - Votive offerings."

President Harry S. Truman (second from right), First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left) and other unidentified dignitaries attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's birthday.