Brooks, Philip Coolidge, 1906-1977

Missouri Representative Richard Bolling speaking at the presentation of the first volume of the Harry S. Truman papers. From left in the background are Karl L. Trever, Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks, and Archivist of the United States Wayne C. Grover.

A portrait of Dr. Philip C. Brooks, first director of the Harry S. Truman Library.

From left: Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks, former President Harry S. Truman, and Professor Venkatarami in Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library.

From left to right: photographer Wes Lyle, Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks during Johnson's visit to the Harry S. Truman Library.

A group onstage in the auditorium during Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson's visit to the Truman Library. Former President Harry S. Truman is seated at the piano and Johnson is leaning on the right side of the podium. Also pictured are Dr. Philip C. Brooks, and photographers Bill Straeter, Wes Lyle, Joe Adams, Sam Feeback, and Ken White.

Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks speaking to the crowd in the auditorium at the Harry S. Truman Library. Seated behind him are (left to right) Admiral Arleigh Burke, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, Mrs. Roberta Burke, and Rufus Burrus.

Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (left) and Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks (right) posing for a shot at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaking to group of foreign visitors and other guests in the Truman Library auditorium. Seated behind him are Admiral Arleigh Burke, Mrs. Bess W. Truman, Mrs. Roberta Burke, and Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks.

Mrs. Bess W. Truman (fourth from left) and Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks (third from left) conversing with an unidentified guest at the Truman Library tea.

Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks speaks to the crowd in the auditorium at the Harry S. Truman Library. Seated behind him are (left to right) former President Harry S. Truman, Admiral Arleigh Burke, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, Mrs. Roberta Burke, and Rufus Burrus.