Presidential libraries

Snapshot of Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn (right) joining the crowd applauding former President Harry S. Truman (not shown) at the dedication of the Truman Library. Photo is from a collection of snapshots of the dedication of the Truman Library and surrounding events.

Mrs. Eddie Jacobson stands beside the cornerstone of the Harry S. Truman Library. Photo is from a group of snapshots taken at the dedication of the Truman Library and surrounding events.

Edwin Pauley (third from left) and his wife with their two sons stand on the lawn of the Truman home. Photo is from a group of snapshots of the dedication of the Truman Library and surrounding events.

Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson, right, chats with an unidentified guest outside the Truman home. Photo is from a group of snapshots of the dedication of the Truman Library and surrounding events.

Former President Harry S. Truman, right, chats with former Secretary of State Dean Acheson on the lawn of the Truman home. Photo is from a collection of snapshots of the dedication of the Truman Library and surrounding events.

Snapshot of Mrs. Edwin Pauley of California on the porch of the Truman home. Photo is from a group of snapshots of the dedication of the Truman Library and surrounding events.

Former President Harry S. Truman (in light suit, center) with a group of unidentified students from the Greater Kansas City Tennis Patrons, standing around the globe in Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library. The man on the far left is Richard Berkley (later Mayor of Kansas City). Man on the far right is George Michalson (later a lawyer for Middle West Motor Freight Bureau). All others are unidentified.

Left to right: W. Averell Harriman, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., Earl Warren, and Harry S. Truman at a meeting of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute Board. They are in the Research Room of the Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman standing in front of the Truman Library, shortly before its dedication. Truman's car, a 1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer, is parked out in front of the Library.

President Richard Nixon sits down to play the piano for former President Harry S. Truman during the Nixon's visit to the Truman Library. From left to right: First Lady Pat Nixon, former President Truman, former First Lady Bess W. Truman, and President Nixon.