Presidential libraries

This photograph shows a watercolor of artist Egan Ray Gleason's concept of the Truman Library's exterior. The original watercolor is in the Museum collection.

Ben Gradus plays the piano in the Truman Library auditorium during the filming of the "Decision" series.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in his office at the Truman Library, surrounded by an unidentified television crew members working on the television series, "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman."

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium of the Truman Library auditorium for the dedication of the Presidential Carillon. Others in the background are unidentified.

An unidentified television crew sets up cameras and lighting in former President Harry S. Truman's office at the Truman Library for work on the television series, "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman."

This photograph shows a copy of a statement by former President Harry S. Truman regarding his presidential library.

Ben Gradus plays the piano in the Truman Library auditorium during the filming of the "Decision" series.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits (center) sits among unidentified people on the stage of the Truman Library auditorium while John Klein (right) gives a recital on the Presidential Carillon during its dedication ceremony. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) sits at a table with his wife Bess Truman (left), relaxing behind the stage of the Auditorium for the dedication of the Presidential Carillon at the Truman Library.

Members of the military prepare for the firing of the cannons for the 21-gun salute at the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. All are unidentified.