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Prettyman, Arthur S. (Arthur Shelton), 1899-1957

Activities Aboard the Dewey and Truman Campaign Trains

CBS recording of activities aboard the Harry S. Truman and Thomas Dewey campaign trains, edited together and aired on the radio October 1, 1948. From the Dewey Victory Special, Allen Dulles explains his role as a Dewey advisor on foreign affairs. Other Dewey campaign advisors and assistants also introduce themselves and their roles, including Dewey's secretary. Journalists representing the New Yorker magazine, the Baltimore Afro-American, and CBS also introduce themselves.

President Harry S. Truman and Margaret Truman Boarding the Presidential Plane

Margaret Truman (left) and President Harry S. Truman (second from left) pose for photographers as they board the United States Air Force Constellation, "Dew Drop" for their return to Washington, D.C. ending the President's four week vacation at the Little White House in Key West, Florida. Alongside the plane is President Truman's valet, Arthur S. Prettyman (second from right). All others are unidentified.

Fishing Party Returns

Mr. William D. Hassett's party returns and displays their catch of the day. Mr. Hassett is at center. Also in the party are: Colonel F.W. Williams, Colonel E.F. Smith, Commander H.D. Warden, and Mr. Arthur Prettyman. The men caught grouper, mackerel and barracuda. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

Mr. Hassett's Party with Their Catch

Mr. Hassett's fishing party consisted of: William D. Hassett, Colonel F.W. Williams, Lt. E.F. Colonel E.F. Smith, Commander H.D. Warden, and Arthur Prettyman. Mr. Hassett is second from the right. In total they caught twelve fish. They caught Mackerel, Grouper and one Barracuda. They are at Key West, Florida, with President Truman. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

Fishing Party near Key West

Fishing party going to, or returning from, fishing off Key West, Florida. William D. Hassett is at center. Colonel F. W. Williams, Lt. Colonel Elmer F. Smith, Commander Horace Warden, and Arthur Prettyman were also in the party. The ship the "Big Wheel" was out of commission. This photo was taken during the President's ninth Key West trip. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

Fishing Party Returns with Their Catch

Press Secretary Joseph Short and his fishing party returns with their catch. The party arrived back at the Little White House at 11:05 a.m. Nineteen fish where caught of two kinds: Mackerel and Barracuda. The fishermen were: Joseph Short, Joseph Feeney, Commander Oliver S. Warden, Philleo Nash, and Arthur Prettyman. It was the 9th trip to Key West, Florida for President Truman. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

Fishing Trip in Key West

From left to right: Lieutenant Colonel Elmer F. Smith, Colonel Francis W. Williams, Mr. William D. Hassett, Dr. Horace D. Warden and Mr. Arthur S. Prettyman proudly exhibit their catch of fish at Key West. The men were members of President Harry S. Truman's party on his ninth vacation trip to Key West, Florida.