Gerald Massie

Nice photograph of Harry Truman (almost full length) in brown suit looking up at the Benton Mural (left side). Donor: Missouri State Information Center, Local Records Division.

President Harry S. Truman (in back seat of car, right) riding in an open car during a stop in Bolivar, Missouri, where he spoke at the dedication of a statue of Simon Bolivar. With him is the President of Venezuela, Romulo Gallegos (back seat, left), and the Mayor of Bolivar, Dr. Doyle C. McCraw (center). All others are unidentified.

Thomas Hart Benton (left) bends down to speak with someone as he stands in front of his portrait with former President Harry S. Truman at right.

Thomas Hart Benton signs autographs as his wife, Rita, looks on during Thomas Hart Benton Day in Neosho, Missouri.

An Indian lady in native dress escorts Thomas Hart Benton as a crowd watches at Thomas Hart Benton Day in Neosho, Missouri.

This is a wonderful profile shot of Thomas Hart Benton apparently signing the cover of a program at Thomas Hart Benton Day in Neosho, Missouri.

Thomas Hart Benton is riding in the backseat of a convertible during a parade honoring him in Neosho, Missouri.

Left to right: former President Harry S. Truman, an unidentified Native American man, and Thomas Hart Benton stand together with a crowd in the background during Thomas Hart Benton Day in Neosho, Missouri. Mr. Benton is holding a staff of some sort to Mr. Truman's face.

Former President Harry S. Truman riding in the back seat of a convertible. Two ladies in Victorian dress, one holding a parasol, sit on either side. He is in Neosho, Missouri to participate in Thomas Hart Benton Day.

A young lady in Victorian dress holds a parasol over the head of Former President Harry S. Truman as he participates in Thomas Hart Benton Day in Neosho, Missouri. A crowd can be seen in the background.