Presidential libraries

Mr. S. Martini (left), Dr. Philip C. Brooks (center), and former President Harry S. Truman (right) shaking hands in front of birthday case at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Jose Figueres Ferrer, former President of Costa Rica (right), standing on either side of a globe while at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Jose Figueres Ferrer, former President of Costa Rica (right), posing in front of a piece of art while at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Jose Figueres Ferrer, former President of Costa Rica (right) shaking hands while at the Harry S. Truman Library.

View of the Harry S. Truman Library taken on United Nations Day.

Duard Marshall (left), former President Harry S. Truman (center), and Sidney Larson (right) shaking hands in front of the Thomas Hart Benton mural in its beginning stages. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Larson assisted Mr. Benton with the mural.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) and Dr. Philip C. Brooks (left) looking up at the blank wall of the lobby of the Truman Library. The wall is to be painted with a mural, entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West," by the artists Thomas Hart Benton. Scaffolding can be seen on the right.

Former President Harry S. Truman looks at "The President as a Lodge Member" Masonic exhibit case at the Truman Library. The photograph was taken for a feature article about the Truman Library by Arthur Whitman.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and an unidentified female museum visitor standing by an encased document on exhibit at the Truman Library. The photograph was taken for a feature article about the Truman Library by Arthur Whitman.

Former President Harry S. Truman seated behind his desk in his office at the Truman Library. He is holding the gold seal of the President of the United States. The photograph was taken for a feature article about the Truman Library by Arthur Whitman.