Mesta, Perle, ca. 1890-1975

Left to right: Perle Mesta, Bess Truman, and Georgia Neese Clark, Secretary of the Treasury, at a reception at the Carlton Hotel, Washington, D.C., honoring Perle Mesta becoming minister to Luxembourg. (See also 70-1027) From: Truman Home.

At a reception at the Carlton Hotel, Washington, D.C., honoring Perle Mesta, Minister to Luxembourg, are: Left to right: Perle Mesta, Bess Truman, Georgia Neese Clark (Treasurer of the United States), India Edwards (the hostess), and Mrs. Charles W. Tillet, formerly director of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee. From: Truman Home.

The Presidential party at the Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. From left to right, First Lady Bess Truman, Washington hostess Perle Mesta, President Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, Ball co-chairman Edgar Morris, and Arthur Bergman. Others are unidentified.

Attendees in the viewing stand at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington. In the first row of the balcony, from left to right are: unidentified man, Mary Jane Truman, Margaret Truman (standing), President Harry S. Truman (standing), Ms. Perle Mesta, First Lady Bess W. Truman, unidentified girl, unidentified woman, unidentified boy, J. Vivian Truman.

Attendees at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. First Lady Bess W. Truman is standing in the first row of the balcony, fourth from the left. Margaret Truman is standing in the first row of the balcony, fifth from the left. Seated between Bess and Margaret is Mary Jane Truman. Seated in the first row of the balcony, near the Presidential flag, is President Harry S. Truman and Ms. Perle Mesta (partly obscured). All others are unidentified.

Mrs. Perle Mesta receives her official commission of office from Secretary of State Dean Acheson after she was sworn in as U.S. Minister to Luxembourg. The ceremony took place at the State Department.

A portrait of Perle Mesta, Ambassador and Democratic activist and hostess, autographed to Edna Hutchison. Edna Hutchison was a friend of Bess Truman and member of Mrs. Truman's bridge club.

President Harry S. Truman speaking at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Washington, D. C. Perle Mesta (third right) is also seated at the head table. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman at the Jefferson Jackson Day victory dinner reception. Left to right: Senator J. Howard McGrath, Perle Mesta, President Truman, unidentified man. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

The President and his family being greeted at the Inaugural Ball. Left to right: Bess Truman, Perle Mesta, President Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, two unidentified men. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.