Signatures (Writing)

This photograph shows a document bearing the signature of Abraham Lincoln and suspending the writ of habeas corpus, dated September 24, 1862.

This photograph shows four documents signed by Abraham Lincoln.

Harry S. Truman's handwriting on the back of a photograph - "I inspect Churchill's guard -- and almost scare one the them to death by shaking his hand and complimenting him on his medals!" This is the back of photo number 63-1457-19A-1, Truman inspects British guards at Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.

A portrait photo of Gordon Gray, Secretary of the Army, autographed on the photo, "To Ralph N. Stohl, with deep appreciation for efforts beyond the call of duty, and with good wishes, Gordon Gray Sept. '50"

Part of a series of snapshots from the James E. Webb Papers showing various dogs. This photograph of possibly three dogs in front of the fireplace says "Peace and Contentment Throughout the New Year."

President Harry S. Truman signs a register at an unknown event with Under Secretary of State James E. Webb, far right of photo, looking on with unidentified others.

Shown in this photograph are l to r: Walter Bedell Smith (autographed with name), Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; President Harry S. Truman; Raymond B. Allen (autographed with name); and James E. Webb. While this photo does not have an exact date, it may have been taken when Dr. Allen was sworn in as Director of the Psychological Strategy Board.

Shown seated left to right: James E. Webb, Dr. Edwin Nourse, Senator Clinton Anderson, John R. Steelman, and Averell Harriman. John Steelman has signed the front of the photograph with the following inscription, "To my friend, associate and great Budget Director, James E. Webb with all good wishes. John R. Steelman 11/17/47"

Portrait of Rex B. Nangle. The portrait is signed "Compliments of the next President, Rex B. Nangle." He is evidently a Truman look-alike.

President Truman, seated, signed the National School Lunch Act, which authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assume half the expenses for school lunches in any state assuming the other half. Thus, for the first time, this program, which has run for 11 years on a year-to-year basis with no financial participation by the states, becomes a permanent part of the Department's activities. Standing left to right: Clinton P. Anderson, Secretary of Agriculture; Rep. Malcolm C. Tarver, Georgia, member of House Appropriations Committee; Sen. Richard B.