Presidential libraries

Harry S. Truman at the U.S.S Missouri plaque in the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) at the U.S.S. Missouri Plaque on exhibit at the Truman Library. Dr. Philip Brooks, Director of the Truman Library, is first on the left. The others are unidentified.

Harry S. Truman speaking at the Midwest Museum Conference at the Truman Library. Pictured left to right: Dr. Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States; Kenneth Prescott; Milton F. Perry, Curator of the museum at the Harry S. Truman Library; Harry S. Truman; and Joseph Allen Patterson.

Former President Harry S. Truman and workmen at mantel in the oval office at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Pictured, left to right: unidentified man, marble cutter Charles Perutelli, Truman, and three other unidentified men. Donor: Kansas City Star

Former President Harry S. Truman and unidentified guests looking at the completed Presidential seal before the seal's placement in the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Kansas City Star

Former President Harry S. Truman and unidentified guests pose on walkway outside the Harry S. Truman Library, under construction in Independence, Missouri. Former President Truman is in the front row, far right. Donor: Kansas City Star

Former President Harry S. Truman and unidentified guests tour the construction site at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Kansas City Star

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) showing gifts to others in museum collection area during the construction of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman touring construction site with unidentified guests at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman shows the Iranian swords from the Harry S. Truman Library museum collection to unidentified guests. Donor: Kansas City Star