Pendergast, James M. (James Michael), 1895-1966

President Harry S. Truman (right) with James Pendergast, evidently taken in Independence, Missouri, upon Truman's arrival from Washington, D.C. This photo has been badly retouched and contains crop marks. Donor: John Boos

President Harry S. Truman enjoys a meal with a group of politicians and notables at the home of Mayor Roger T. Sermon in Independence, Missouri. Seated from left to right around the table are: Edgar Hinde, J. Leonard Reinsch, unidentified man, unidentified man, Matthew Connelly, Captain James Vardaman, Mayor Sermon, President Harry S. Truman, Charles Ross, unidentified man, General Harry Vaughan, Ted Marks, James Pendergast, and C.C. Bundschu.

Tom Pendergast, Sr. (center) during his trial for tax evasion with son, Tom Pendergast, Jr. (left), and nephew, James Pendergast (right). The three men are seated at the defense counsel's table after the judge has passed the sentence.

Mr. James Pendergast (third from left) is photographed at an Inaugural party. Pendergast's wife, Kathleen (fourth from left), and daughter, Mary Ellen Pendergast (unknown position), are also present along with two unidentified women. Source: Campaign Scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

Portrait of James Pendergast.

Photo showing Tom Pendergast and his nephew James Pendergast. Tom Pendergast is seated, and his nephew standing. See also 2009-1535.

Kansas City political boss Thomas J. Pendergast and his nephew, James Pendergast, sit on a bench together in what appears to be an office. See also 96-853. From: Truman Home.

President Harry S. Truman (right) talks with his friend, James Pendergast (left), while others crowd around them. This photograph was taken during the President's trip home to Independence, MO.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) is shown with Kansas City political faction leader, James M. Pendergast (right), during filming of a "Pendergast Television" speech aired on August 3, 1956. See MP66-37. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

The James Pendergast family and others at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. From left to right: Mrs. Kathleen Pendergast, unidentified woman, unidentified woman, unidentified man, unidentified man, and James Pendergast.