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Former President Truman viewing artifacts stored in unfinished Truman Library

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman stands by a bust of himself and other items to be exhibited. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Truman points to White House mantel at an unfinished Truman Library

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman points to a mantel that was formerly in the White House in Washington, D.C. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Former President Truman with United Nations table at the unfinished Truman Library

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman stands behind the table used in the ceremony for the signing of the United Nations Charter. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Truman with globe to be exhibited in the Oval Office replica of Truman Library

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman examines the globe which will be in the Oval Office replica when the Library is completed. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Former President Truman looking at artifacts in an unfinished Truman Library

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman examines a picture of the Supreme Court Justices. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Truman and Harold Slater looking at exhibits stored in an unfinished Truman Library

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shows Harold M. Slater (right), of the St. Joseph News-Press, a picture and other artifacts stored at the partially constructed Truman Library. These items will be exhibited at the completed Harry S. Truman Library. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri