Thomas Hart Benton works on his mural
Thomas Hart Benton stands atop scaffolding to reach the top corner of his mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.
Harry S. Truman Library
Thomas Hart Benton at work on mural
Thomas Hart Benton stands atop scaffolding to work on the top right-hand corner of his mural in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.
The Thomas Hart Benton mural in progress
Work on the Thomas Hart Benton mural continues in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.
The Thomas Hart Benton mural in progress
Scaffolding is ready for artist Thomas Hart Benton to continue painting the mural in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.
Identification portrait of Wayne Fellows
Identification portraits of Wayne Fellows.
Identification portrait of Wayne Fellows
Identification portrait of Wayne Fellows.
Identification portrait of Wayne Fellows
Identification portrait of Wayne Fellows.
Identification portrait of Wayne Fellows
Identification portrait of Wayne Fellows.
Copy of sketch of the Benton mural
A black and white copy of a color sketch of Thomas Hart Benton's mural.
Truman with visitors to the Truman Library
Former President Harry S. Truman (left) talks with Darla Leimke, a Rotary Club foreign exchange student from Germany. On the right are Dr. Harry Jonas, Mrs. Harry Jonas, and Dr. James Bridgens.