Purcell, Eugene I., 1882-1936

Jackson County Judges Harry S. Truman, William O. Beeman, and Eugene I. "Buck" Purcell took the oath of office on January 6, 1931. L-R: Jackson County Clerk Eddie Becker, Eastern district Judge Eugene Purcell, Presiding Judge Harry S. Truman, Western district Judge William O. Beeman, and Jackson County Deputy Sherriff Clark "Tiny" Johnson.

From left to right, President Harry S. Truman, Eugene "Buck" Purcell, and Eddie Jacobson stand in hunting clothes.

Eugene I. "Buck" Purcell, friend of Harry S. Truman, on a hunting trip. This trip took place at River Camp, belonging to friend Frank O'Donnell. It was located at the mouth of the Little Blue River in Missouri, but the cabin was later lost in a flood.

From left to right: unidentified man, Harry S. Truman, Buck Purcell, and Eddie Jacobson hunting grouse on a hunting trip. This trip took place at River Camp, belonging to friend Frank O'Donnell. It was located at the mouth of the Little Blue River in Missouri, but the cabin was later lost in a flood.

From left to right: Harry S. Truman, Eugene I. "Buck" Purcell, Eddie Jacobson, and Fred Canfil on a hunting trip. This trip took place at River Camp, belonging to friend Frank O'Donnell. It was located at the mouth of the Little Blue River in Missouri, northwest of Fort Osage, but the cabin was later lost in a flood.

From left to right: Thomas Bash, Judge, Western District, 1929-1930; Robert W. Barr, Judge, Eastern District, 1927-1930; Howard Vrooman, Judge, Western District, 1927-1928; Eugene I. Purcell, Judge, Eastern District, 1931-1932; Presiding Judge Harry S. Truman; W. O. Beeman, Judge, Western District, 1931-1932. Photo taken at the "Road Celebration" barbeque at Sni-A-Bar Farm in Jackson County, Missouri.

Harry S. Truman being sworn in as presiding judge of the county court of Jackson County, Missouri. L-R: Edward Becker, County Clerk; Eugene Purcell, Judge Eastern District; Harry S. Truman, Presiding Judge; Judge William Beeman, Judge Western District.

The Jackson County, Missouri Court meets for it's first session since being elected. From left to right: County Clerk Edward Becker, Eastern District Judge Eugene Purcell, Presiding Judge Harry S. Truman, Western District Judge William Beeman, and Jackson County Sheriff Clark Johnson. This original photograph has been retouched.

Judge Harry S. Truman attends a barbecue with other county officials for the completion of the new bridge across Dykes branch on Wornall Road and Ninety-Second Street. Featured in the picture, seated, are Judge Harry S. Truman (left) and Judge Battle McCardle (right). Standing, from left to right: J.E. Schnitter, Judge Eugene I. Purcell, and Alex F. Sachs.

Christmas Card with oval photograph of (left to right) Harry S. Truman, "Buck" Purcell, and Eddie Jacobson, dressed in hunting gear, ca. 1935. The card reads: All good wishes for Christmas and the New Year. On the back is the name of the sender, Frank O'Donnell. The photograph is similar to photos 58-728-1 through 4, and 78-677, 78-678. From: Sue Gentry.