Students

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeting American Field Service student Helge D. Rinholm (center) of Norway at Mr. Truman's 77th birthday party. All others are unidentified. Same as 69-860.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shaking hands with American Field Service student Hidetaka Hamaya of Japan at Mr. Truman's 77th birthday party. All others are unidentified. Same as 69-858.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeting American Field Service student Catherine M. Thorton of England at his 77th birthday party. Comedian Jack Benny is seated next to President Truman. All others are unidentified. Same as 69-862.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeting American Field Service student Mary Fristad (center) of Norway at his 77th birthday party. All others are unidentified. Same as 69-856.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeting American Field Service student Irene de Spindler of Switzerland at his 77th birthday party. Comedian Jack Benny is seated next to President Truman. All others are unidentified. Same as 69-854.

Independence High School, Independence, Missouri, with a group of students standing out front. All are unidentified. From The Gleam, Independence High School annual.

The first Ott school in Jackson County, Missouri. A group of unidentified schoolchildren are in front of the building. From: Jackson County Historical Society.

Fannie Patton, teacher of the Ott school, and her 7th grade pupils in Independence, Missouri. All others are unidentified. From: Jackson County Historical Society, the Smart family collection.

Unidentified school building with school children outside, probably in Independence, Missouri. All persons are unidentified. From: Jackson County Historical Society.

Assembly of pupils in the Auditorium of the Independence High School, Independence, Missouri. From: The Gleam, Independence High School yearbook.