Cecil H. Schrepfer

Artist Thomas Hart Benton at work on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman. The work is entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Artist Thomas Hart Benton pauses to light his pipe while working on his mural in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The mural is entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Thomas Hart Benton working on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Thomas Hart Benton (upper right, on scaffolding) working on his mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The other man is local artist Sidney Larson.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and artist Thomas Hart Benton on scaffolding at the Harry S. Truman Library. Mr. Truman paints a bit on Mr. Benton's mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Truman Library.

Informal portrait of former President Harry S. Truman seated behind his desk at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Portrait of former President Truman seated at his desk at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Informal portrait of former President Harry S. Truman seated behind his desk at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman seated at his desk at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Informal portrait of former President Harry S. Truman seated at his desk, looking at the globe in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library.