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Bess Truman at Mortgage Burning at Congressional Club

2008-181
Accession Number
2008-181
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350477606
Keywords
Clubs
First ladies
HST Keywords
Autographs - Davis, Carolyn L.; Davis, Mrs. Clifford; Holmes, Mrs. Hal; Truman - Bess - Clubs - Congressional Club
People Pictured
Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982
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Credit:
Harris & Ewing

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
First Lady Bess Truman (left) participates in the burning of the mortgage for the Congressional Club at the annual breakfast for the First Lady. At right (behind microphone) is Carolyn L. (Mrs. Clifford) Davis, President of the Club. In the middle is Mrs. Hal Holmes ("Bard" of the Congressional Club). Photograph is autographed by Carolyn L. Davis. From: Transferred from Museum Collection 9/2009.
Date(s)
April 14, 1948