Steelman, John Roy, 1900-1999

John R. Steelman (left) is meeting with four unidentified men, possibly labor leaders.

Heads of three railroad unions which had called a nationwide strike are meeting with Presidential Adviser John R. Steelman at the White House. Seated from left to right are: Alfred J. Glover, President, Switchmen's Union; David B. Robertson, President, Firemen's and Enginemen's Union; John R. Steelman; and Alvanley Johnston, Chief of Locomotive Engineers.

John R. Steelman (left), producer of the television show "Battle Report - Washington" speaks with Robert McCormick (center), NBC's Washington Manager of TV News and Special Events, while Dean Rusk (right), Special Assistant for Foreign Affairs looks on.

From left to right, George H. Mead, member of the Advisory Board of the Office of War Mobilization; Roy L. Thompson, New Orleans Federal Land Bank President and Chairman; and Daniel W. Bell, former undersecretary of the Treasury, are sworn as members of the Price De-Control Board. John R. Steelman (second from right) holds the Bible while Associate Justice Hugo Black (right) administers the oath.

Assistant to President Harry S. Truman John R. Steelman (left) offers an ice cream cone to young Sharon Steel who is being held by George Steel. The photograph was taken at the Hendrix College Commencement, Conway, Arkansas. John Steelman was at Hendrix College to accept an honorary degree.

The Honorary Degree Group of Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, pose of a photograph. Back row, left to right: Dr. Harry A. Little, President Matt L. Ellis, Rev. Fred R. Harrison. Front row, left to right: Reverend Paul V. Galloway, Dr. John R. Steelman.

John R. Steelman (left) presents a plaque to the president of the Lions International in Mexico City.

John R. Steelman (seated) goes over a script with the assistance of Robert McCormick (fourth from left), NBC's Washington Manager of TV News and Special Events, while other unidentified participants look on. Also present is Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer (left). All others are unidentified.

John R. Steelman (left) presents a certificate recognizing Arch McDonald (center) as Outstanding Son of Arkansas. Mrs. William Fulbright stands to the right. The ceremony honoring Mr. McDonald took place at the Arkansas State Society Dance.

Participants in the television program "Battle Report - Washington" are gathered around John Steelman, Assistant to President Harry S. Truman, seated at the desk. Standin, from left to right are: Major General Thomas White, Major General Lawrence C. Jaynes, Dean Rusk, W. Averell Harriman, and John C. Green. Robert McCormick, NBC's Washington Manager of TV News and Special Events leans on the desk.