Presidential libraries

In the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library, an Army wreath bearer carries the wreath to be placed on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman. In the background are: Rev. Thomas Melton (left), the Army Color Guard, and honored guests. Of those guests who can be identified are, left to right - first row: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also among the honored guests, but not able to be identified, are Fred Truman, J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen.

At Truman Week ceremonies held in the Truman Library courtyard, an Army wreath-bearer holds the wreath to be placed on former President Harry S. Truman's gravesite. In the background are Rev. Thomas Melton (left), the Army Color Guard, and honored guests. Of those guests who can be identified are, left to right (front row): Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also among the honored guests are Fred Truman, J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen.

Former President Harry S. Truman poses with the Van Haften family outside the North entrance of the Harry S. Truman Library. Left to right are: Susan Van Haften, former President Truman, Dan Van Haften, and Mrs. James Van Haften, of Midland, Michigan. Donor: Susan Van Haften

Iowa Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper (front row, left) whispers into former President Harry S. Truman's ear while sitting on the speakers' platform at the dedication of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. On the left is Colonel Robert Adams. (same as 63-998-4 except larger)

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with pianist Eugene List who was at the Truman Library on May 17, 1959, for a concert. Donor: Donald L. Hoffman, Art Critic, Kansas City Star

Former President Harry S. Truman grants an interview to a group of educators at his office in the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Left to right are: Dr. Peter Fraenkel of the Ford Foundation; Dr. Mario Samame, Rector, National Engineering University, Lima, Peru; former President Harry S. Truman; Dr. Jorge Succar, Dean of Industrial Engineering, National Engineering University, Lima, Peru; and Professor William S. Sangster, College of Engineering, University of Missouri at Columbia.

Former President Harry S. Truman grants an interview to a group of educators at his office in the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Left to right are: Dr. Peter Fraenkel of the Ford Foundation; Dr. Mario Samame, Rector, National Engineering University, Lima, Peru; former President Truman; Dr. Jorge Succar, Dean of Industrial Engineering, National Engineering University, Lima, Peru, and Dr. Joseph C. Hogan, Dean, College of Engineering, University of Missouri at Columbia.

Former President Harry S. Truman helps handicapped youngsters blow out the candles of a birthday cake marking the 21st anniversary of the March of Dimes. The ceremony took place at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Mo., on Jan. 21, 1959. The children are Danny Foster, 7 (left, sitting); John Campbell, 15 (left, standing), both of Kansas City, and Terry Sartwell, 9, of Independence. The photo is autographed as follows: Harry S. Truman 1-21-59. Donor: C.R.

Former President Harry S. Truman helps handicapped youngsters blow out the candles of a birthday cake marking the 21st anniversary of the March of Dimes. The ceremony took place at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. The children are Danny Foster, 7 (left, sitting), John Campbell, 15 (left, standing), both of Kansas City, and Terry Sartwell, 9, of Independence. The photo is autographed as follows: Harry S. Truman 1-21-59. From: C.R. Huston, Chairman, Jackson County Chapter of the National Foundation, Inc., 1959 March of Dimes, 925 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri

Milton J. Hinlein (left), President of KDRO TV & Radio, Sedalia, Missouri, presents to former President Harry S. Truman (center), a photo of the President standing on the rear platform of a train in Sedalia, Missouri, making a campaign speech for the presidency on June 17, 1948; a 16-inch recording of the speech; and a Blue Ribbon which the picture won at the Missouri State Fair, all mounted in a frame. Mrs. Milton J. Hinlein is on the right.