Presidential libraries

Nice photograph of Harry Truman (almost full length) in brown suit looking up at the Benton Mural (left side). Donor: Missouri State Information Center, Local Records Division.

A series of five photos showing former President Harry S. Truman, Bess, and Margaret Truman during a banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel honoring Mr. Truman on his 70th birthday. The dinner, given by the Truman Library Committee, seeks to raise $1,500,000 to build a Library in Independence. Seated between Bess and Margaret Truman is Basil O'Connor. Former President Truman is at podium.

Former President Harry S. Truman is shown seated with two little girls while a visiting group of basketball players and the Ararat Shrine Potentate look on. See also 97-1988 for a similar pose.

Former President Harry S. Truman is shown seated at his desk at the Harry S. Truman Library signing copies of his memoirs for a group of visiting basketball players.

Former President Truman receives his Young Democrats membership card from Roger Jones and Todd Sermon during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Truman is shown smiling in the center of the photo during a dinner held at the Harry S. Truman Library for the 822 Club. Tom Evans is shown on the left, table 2, grey hair.

Photograph of former President Truman seated in a chair at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Truman attend a luncheon in the Research Room of the Harry S. Truman Library honoring President Miguel Aleman of Mexico. Shown at the lower left is Rufus Burrus, Col. Robert Adams sits next to President Aleman who leans forward at the table, and Mr. Truman sits next to Mr. Aleman. Dr. Philip C. Brooks (Library Director) and Mrs. Brooks are at the upper left of photo. Mrs. Truman is directly across the table from Mr. Truman. To see a series of these photos see 77-2481 thru 77-2492.

Former President Truman examines a flag given to him by two little "cowboys" during a special surprise celebration of his 74th birthday in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library. Other man is unidentified.

Former President Truman receives a flag from two little "cowboys" during the special surprise celebration of his 74th birthday in the office area of the Harry S. Truman Library. In the background a lady cuts a birthday cake.