Messall, Victor R., 1898-1970

Portrait of Victor Messall, inscribed: "To my boss Senator Harry S. Truman, The Most considerate and appreciative man I have ever known. Vic Messall."

Former President Harry S. Truman (seated) meets with Vic Messall in his office at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Messall, a member of Truman's staff when he was a Senator, is giving Mr. Truman a gift.

Former President Harry S. Truman (seated) meets with Vic Messall in his office at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Messall, a member of Truman's staff when he was a Senator, is giving Mr. Truman a gift.

Portrait of Victor Messall, who served as a secretary on Harry S. Truman's Senatorial staff during his first term.

Portrait of Victor Messall, who served as a secretary on Harry S. Truman's Senatorial staff during his first term.

Portrait of Victor Messall, who served as a secretary on Harry S. Truman's Senatorial staff during his first term.

Bess W. Truman, Margaret Truman, and Victor Messall attend campaign rally in Sedalia, Missouri, to kick off Senator Harry S. Truman's 1940 re-election campaign. Victor Messall was one of Senator Truman's secretaries and his campaign manager at the time this photo was taken. All others are unidentified.

Left to right: Reathel Odum; Vic Messall; and Catherine Bixler, employees of Senator Harry S. Truman, sit on a concrete bench in Washington, D.C.

Vic Messall (left) and Catherine Bixler, employees of Senator Harry S. Truman, sit on a concrete bench in Washington, D.C.