Harry S. and Bess Truman attend auction to raise funds for the future Truman Library

Accession Number

2007-362

8x10 inches (21x26 cm)

Black & White

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NAID 348337635

Keywords

Presidential libraries

HST Keywords

Missouri - Cities - Independence - Buildings - Independence Armory; Truman - Library - Fund Raising - HST; Truman - Bess - Fund Drives

People Pictured

Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Rights

Public Domain - This item is in the public domain and can be used freely without further permission.

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Credit:

Harry Barth

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman attend the auction at the Independence Armory to raise funds for the future Harry S. Truman Library. Mr. Truman is presented the gold plated shovel for the Library groundbreaking by Dr. G. R. Tompkins, President of the Independence Lions Club. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

Date(s)

November 18, 1954

Breadcrumb

Harry S. and Bess Truman attend auction to raise funds for the future Truman Library