Thomas, Elbert Duncan, 1883-1953
President Truman signs Silver Bill
President Harry S. Truman (seated) signs H.R. 4590, the Silver Bill. Standing behind President Truman, from left to right: Senator Ernest McFarland; Senator Edwin Johnson; Senator Abe Murdock; Senator Elbert Thomas; Senator Eugene Millikin; Senator Patrick McCarran.
Thomas Sworn-In as Islands Commissioner
Elbert Thomas (center) is sworn in as Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands by Judge Neilson (right) at the Department of the Navy. Also pictured: Mrs. Elbert Thomas (left); Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second from left); and Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews (second from right). From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook