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Senator Herbert Lehman (center) chats with fellow New York State Democratic Committee Dinner attendee. New York Governor W. Averell Harriman is nearby with his back to the camera. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Governor W. Averell Harriman chats with unidentified New York State Democratic Committee Dinner attendee at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

A smiling New York Governor W. Averell Harriman in formal attire at the New York State Democratic Committee event at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

New York Governor W. Averell Harriman at the New York State Democratic Committee Dinner at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Two unidentified ladies in attendance at the New York State Democratic Committee Dinner, at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Governor and Mrs. W. Averell Harriman at the New York State Democratic Committee Dinner at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

A profile photo of New York Governor W. Averell Harriman at the New York State Democratic Committee Dinner at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

New York Governor and Mrs. W. Averell Harriman with former President Harry S. Truman (right) at the New York State Democratic Committee Dinner at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Two unidentified ladies at the New York State Democratic Committee dinner at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman in formal attire at the New York State Democratic Committee meeting Dinner at the Sheraton Astor in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.