Harriman, W. Averell (William Averell), 1891-1986

Former President Harry S. Truman attends a tribute luncheon in his honor, hosted by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. Seated in the foreground from left to right are: unidentified, Averell Harriman, former President Truman, and Mrs. Bess W. Truman. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (seated, third from left) speaks to a waitress at a tribute luncheon held in his honor, hosted by the Farmers of America and held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Also present are former First Lady Bess W. Truman (fourth from left), Averell Harriman (second from left), and Howard Cowden (fifth from left). All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) and Averell Harriman (left) are looking at a stamp collection album, during a tribute luncheon held in Mr. Truman's honor at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. The luncheon was hosted by the Farmers of America. Mrs. Bess Truman (third from left) is sitting at the table with the two men. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (seated, third from left) eats a meal at a tribute luncheon held in his honor, hosted by the Farmers of America and held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Also present are former First Lady Bess W. Truman (fourth from left), Averell Harriman (second from left), and Howard Cowden (fifth from left). All others are unidentified.

The Farmers of America honored former President Harry S. Truman at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. Seated at the head table are, from left to right, unidentified man, Averell Harriman, former President Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman, and Howard Cowden. All others are unidentified.

W. Averell Harriman, United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union is seated at his desk. A framed photo of President Franklin D. Roosevelt hangs behind him.

The Opening Session of the Potsdam Conference poses for photographers. President Harry S. Truman is near the center at the back end of the table, wearing a bow tie. Clockwise around the table, starting at President Truman: Charles Bohlen; two unidentified men; British foreign minister Anthony Eden; Prime Minister Winston Churchill; unidentified British military officer; Clement Attlee; unidentified man; Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov; Joseph Stalin; two unidentified men; Admiral William D. Leahy; Secretary of State James Byrnes.

Adolf Schaerf, Vice-Chancellor of Austria, visits W. Averell Harriman, Administrator of the United States Mutual Security Agency. There is a bust of Benjamin Franklin in background. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency Adolf Schaerf, Vice-Chancellor of Austria, to the United States, March 1-21, 1952."

Independence, Missouri. A beaming Harry S. Truman hands a packet of documents to Dr. Wayne C. Grover, archivist of the United States, officially turning over his papers and mementos in the new Harry S. Truman Library to the government. The exchange took place during dedicatory ceremonies today in front of the library. Averell Harriman is in center, in background. From: Houston Post.

Governor Averell Harriman of New York pours coffee for his guest, former President Harry S. Truman, after their two-hour meeting at the governor's town house. Mr. Truman arrived in New York City from his home in Independence, Missouri, the day before. The former Chief Executive will address the convention of the Zionist Organization of America on Saturday. From: Houston Post.