Zobrist, Benedict Karl, 1921-

Left to right: Truman Library director Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Ruth Henning, television producer Paul Henning, actor Buddy Ebsen, and Truman Library curator Milton Perry stand in front of portraits of Harry S. Truman by Missouri artist George L. "Shag" Shultz. The Hennings presented the Shultz artwork to the Truman Library. Paul Henning, who was born in Independence, produced the show "Beverly Hillbillies," which starred Ebsen as Jed Clampett.

Shown at their retirement from the Harry S. Truman Library are, left to right: Donna Clark, Millie Carol, John Curry, Lois Hill, Mary Jo Minter, and Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist. They are standing in the main lobby, in front of the Thomas Hart Benton mural.

Board Members of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute. Mary Shaw Branton is standing fifth from the left. Truman Library Director Benedict Zobrist and Donald S. Dawson are seated on left end of bench. Others are unidentified.

Officers from the United States Fifth Army and Harry S. Truman Library staff gather in the Library Research Room to discuss procedures and preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Truman Library Director Dr. Ben Zobrist is seated, second from the left. All others are unidentified.

Officers from the United States Fifth Army and Harry S. Truman Library staff gather in the Library Research Room to discuss procedures and preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Truman Library Director Dr. Ben Zobrist is standing, second from left. All others are unidentified.

Officers from the United States Fifth Army and Harry S. Truman Library staff gather in the Library Research Room to discuss procedures and preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Truman Library Director Dr. Ben Zobrist is seated on the far left, facing the camera, just under the portrait of President Truman. All others are unidentified.

President Gerald Ford speaks at the dedication of the Harry S. Truman statue in front of the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri. Behind him, seated in the front row, are (left to right): Senator Hubert Humphrey, Senator Stuart Symington, Harry Jonas, Missouri Governor Christopher Bond, First Lady Betty Ford, Margaret Truman Daniel, and E. Clifton Daniel. Seated behind Senator Symington is Clark Clifford. Seated behind and to the right of Mr. Daniel is Dr. Benedict Zobrist, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library. All others are unidentified.

Dr. Benedict Zobrist, Director, addressing crowd from a podium on the front steps of the Harry S. Truman Library. The occasion is the dedication of the fountains donated by the Reserve Officers Association. From: Burgundy album, gift to Mrs. Truman from USAR Retired William H. Wymore.

Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Library Director, is shown with unidentified military officer at the podium on the front steps of the Harry S. Truman Library. The occasion is the dedication of the Reserve Officers Association fountains. From: Burgundy album, gift to Mrs. Truman from USAR Retired William H. Wymore.

Harry S. Truman Statue Committee. Seated on the left side of the table and moving clockwise are: Mary Shaw Branton, Hazel Graham, Sue Gentry, Gilbert Franklin (sculptor), Harry Jonas, Randall Jessee, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Dr. Benedict Zobrist, and unidentified. from: Copied from photographs loaned to the Library by Mary Shaw Branton.