Presidential libraries

Truman Library Archivist Philip Lagerquist (left) and Joan Allen (right) aid Gene Schmidtlein, the first researcher at the Truman Library in the Research Room.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from right) meets with Dale Lamb (left) and family outside his office at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Truman Library Archivist Philip Lagerquist (left) and Joan Allen (right) aid Gene Schmidtlein, the first researcher at the Truman Library in the Research Room.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) cuts the cake at his 76th birthday party at the Harry S. Truman Library. All others unidentified.

An unidentified man (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) inspect the construction of the Presidential Seal during the construction process for the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

An unidentified man (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) examine a pillar during the construction process for the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Jack Benny (right) rehearse their lines for the filming of the "Jack Benny Program" television show at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

A distance view of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and grounds in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman plays the piano for the cast of the television show "Let's Take a Trip" during a rehearsal at the Harry S. Truman Library. Show personnel from left to right: unidentified, Joan Terrace, Jimmy Walsh, and host Sonny Fox.

Former President Harry S. Truman (foreground, right) with unidentified men from Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Truman Library.