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The Blair House

The Blair House, located adjacent from the White House, is the official guest house of the United States. It was the former home of the Blair family who occupied it for over one hundred years. It was purchased by the Blair family in 1836 from the Lovell estate. Doctor Lovell was the first Surgeon General of the Army. The Blair House was the temporary home of President Truman while the White House was undergoing repairs.

White House photographers and technicians on White House lawn

Oversize photo of White House photographers and technicians (and their equipment) posing on the lawn of the White House. Left to right (front row) are: Al O'Eth, Ray Redman, Bob Hess, George Gerlach, Harry Tiegander, Tom Craven, Bernard M. Desner, Andrew M. Selover, (second row); Charlie Shurt; Deon DeTitta, Jr., Hugo C. Johnson, James Lyons, Murray Huey, John A. Bockhorst, John Langenegger, Clarence Ellis, and Alfred R. Simonson. The photo is autographed in the margin by each of the above.