Benton, Thomas Hart, 1889-1975

Thomas Hart Benton steps back and views his mural "Independence and the Opening of the West," a work in progress in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, Missouri. Printed from slide no. 4 (SL2501) of 22 original slides copied and returned to the photographer. From: Charles Shangler. Please credit Charles Shangler as the photographer.

Thomas Hart Benton stands on scaffolding and works on a portion of the mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West", in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, Missouri. Printed from slide no. 3 (SL2500) of 22 original slides copied and returned to the photographer. From: Charles Shangler. Please credit Charles Shangler as the photographer.

Thomas Hart Benton (right) and an unidentified photographer view the work in progress on the Benton mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West", in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, Missouri. Printed from slide no. 2 (SL2499) of 22 original slides copied and returned to the photographer. From: Charles Shangler. Please credit Charles Shangler as the photographer.

Thomas Hart Benton (left, foreground) and an unidentified photographer view the work in progress on the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, Missouri. Printed from slide no. 1 (SL2498) of 22 original 35mm slides copied and returned to the photographer. From: Charles Shangler. Please credit Charles Shangler as the photographer.

From left to right, architect Alonzo Gentry, Thomas Hart Benton and Mr. McCullom of the American Institute of Architects at the Harry S. Truman Library. They are standing before Mr. Benton's mural in the lobby of the Library. The AIA presented it annual award to Mr. Benton.

From left to right, architect Alonzo Gentry, Thomas Hart Benton and Mr. McCullom of the American Institute of Architects at the Harry S. Truman Library. They are standing before Mr. Benton's mural in the lobby of the Library. The AIA presented it annual award to Mr. Benton.

A color photo of Bess Truman and artist Thomas Hart Benton, seated together in the dining room of Benton's home at 3616 Belleview, Kansas City, Missouri. This appears to be post-presidential.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right, Thomas Hart Benton, Samuel Mayerberg, Henry Talge, former President Harry S. Truman, Jack Benny (standing), Reverend Harold M. Hunt, two unidentified men, and Randall Jessee. Portrait of John Snyder in left background.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. At the head table, from left to right: unidentified; former Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson; former Attorney General James McGranery; Thomas Hart Benton; Samuel Mayerberg; former President Truman; Jack Benny; remainder unidentified. All others unidentified.

Head table at former President Harry S. Truman's birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: six unidentified men; James P. McGranery; Thomas Hart Benton; Dr. Samuel Mayerberg; Henry Talge; former President Harry S. Truman; Jack Benny; and George Goldman.