Truman with Bill and Bob Simmons in the Oval Office
President Harry S. Truman (far right) in the Oval Office with White House receptionist William Simmons (far left) and his son, Bob Simmons (center).
Simmons, William D., 1895-1970
President Truman Receiving Cake
President Harry S. Truman receiving a birthday cake at his desk in the Oval Office from White House receptionist William Simmons, in honor of his sixty-seventh birthday.
Truman upon arrival from Florida vacation
President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with White House doorkeeper William Simmons as he descends the airplane stairs upon his return to Washington, D. C. from his Florida vacation.
Reception area in the White House
The reception area in the White House with receptionist William Simmons at his desk.
White House receptionist Simmons at his desk
White House receptionist William Simmons at his desk conversing with an unidentified visitor. Same as 73-2301.
Simmons seated at his desk
William Simmons, receptionist of the White House, is seated at his desk talking with an unidentified visitor.
Vice-President Harry S. Truman Preparing to Take Oath of Office
Vice-President Harry S. Truman is taking the oath of office, at 7:09 p.m., after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bess and Margaret Truman are standing to the right of Mr. Truman. Immediately behind Mr. Truman are (from left to right): Press Secretary Jonathan Daniels, Admiral William Leahy, Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard, unidentified man (mostly obscured), receptionist William Simmons, and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. All others are unidentified.