Barkley, Alben William, 1877-1956

Vice-President Alben Barkley (center) shakes hands with Dr. William Hall (right), President of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, at commencement ceremonies held outdoors where Mr. Barkley is to receive an honorary degree. On the left is Dean Homer Knight. Russell Dearmont is standing between Knight and Barkley. From: Naomi Knight.

At ceremonies held outdoors at Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, Vice President Barkley (center) receives an honorary degree from Dean Homer Knight (left) and Dr. William Hall (right), President of the College. From:; Naomi Knight, 84 University Circle, Stillwater, Okla. 74074

President Harry S. Truman and Vice-President Alben Barkley ride in the back seat of an open-air limousine, waving to the crowd lining Constitution Avenue as they return to Washington after re-election. In the second row of seats are (left to right) Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mrs. Max Truitt, Barkley's daughter. The others are unidentified. From: John T. Smith, Jr.

Senator Alben Barkley and Katharine Elkus White, special assistant to India Edwards (who is Executive Director of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee), are shown sitting at a table. The event takes place during the 1948 campaign, but the exact date and location are unknown.

Autographed portrait of Senator Alben Barkley.