Presidential libraries

Painters at work in the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Herbert Hoover (center) with Dr. Harold Elliott (left) and Dr. Elmer Ellis (right) at the dedication of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) with former President Dwight D. Eisenhower (right), during Eisenhower's visit to the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaking to a group in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) walking down the hallway of the Harry S. Truman Library with Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks (right) and reporter Sue Gentry.

Plans for the Harry S. Truman Library, rooms 10 and 12.

Building plans for rooms 124 and 125 of the Harry S. Truman Library.

First page of the guest register for the Harry S. Truman Library, including former President Harry S. Truman's signature, Randall Jessee's signature, Thomas Hart Benton's signature, and the Library Director, Philip C. Brook's signature.

A photograph taken during the interview of Edgar Hinde, an Independence, Missouri postmaster, for the British Broadcasting Company Television program on Harry S. Truman. This photo was taken at the Harry S. Truman Library. (See MP59-12-14, "Portraits of Power").

A photograph of a group of Girl Scouts from the St. Louis council. From left to right: Mrs. Miles D. Thompson, Mrs. Robert Ayers, Mrs. Oliver Grass, and Miss Anita Cook. They are visiting the Harry S. Truman Library.