Brooks, Philip Coolidge, 1906-1977

Harry S. Truman Library director Dr. Philip C. Brooks (right) providing a tour to a group of some of the Top Ten Men in America, as sponsored by the Junior Chambers of Commerce. All except Dr. Brooks are unidentified.

Portrait of Dr. Philip C. Brooks, first director of the Truman Presidential Library.

Portrait of Dr. Philip C. Brooks, first director of the Truman Presidential Library.

Portrait of Dr. Philip C. Brooks, first director of the Truman Presidential Library.

Portrait of Dr. Philip C. Brooks, first director of the Truman Presidential Library.

From left to right, Dr. Philip C. Brooks (Director of the Truman Library), Peggy King and Milton Perry (curator of the Truman Library) near the Lincoln bust in the Museum of the Harry S. Truman Library.

From left to right, Wayne Fellows, Dr. Philip C. Brooks and Earl Lund in the lobby of the Truman Presidential Library. The Thomas Hart Benton mural is in the background.

From left to right, Wayne Fellows, Dr. Philip C. Brooks and Earl Lund in the lobby of the Truman Presidential Library. The Thomas Hart Benton mural is in the background.

Dr. Philip C. Brooks (right), first director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, being interviewed by unidentified reporter for the Voice of America.

Dr. Philip C. Brooks (right), first director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, being interviewed by unidentified reporter for Voice of America.