Autographs

An unsmiling Harry and Bess Truman pose for the photographer in a snapshot signed by "Harry Truman."

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) signs copies of the first edition of his Memoirs at the Hotel Muehlebach, in Kansas City, Missouri. Others seated with him are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right)signs copies of the first edition of his Memoirs at the Hotel Muehlebach, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman with Retired Admiral Chester Nimitz (center) and Ralph J. Bunche (right) in San Francisco, California for the 10th Anniversary commemorative session of the United Nations. They are standing under an airplane. Photograph is signed by Admiral Nimitz and Doctor Bunche. Message reads: "To Harry S. Truman - with warm and affectionate regards" (apparently written by Admiral Nimitz). Same as 77-2752 From the album "Official Photographs Missouri State Highway Commission, Jefferson City, Missouri."

E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. (foreground, left) shakes hands with former Vice-President Nelson Rockefeller (right). Inscription says: "To Clif Daniel, from an admirer and friend with very best wishes, Nelson Rockefeller." The man standing behind Daniel is unidentified.

Ivy Duggan (right) meets with Fred S. Wallace (center) and R. M. Evans (left) at the Edgewater Gulf Hotel in Edgewater Park, Mississippi. The photo is autographed by all three men.

Signed photo of United States Air Force General Leon Johnson to Major General Robert Landry. Inscription says: "30 January 1956 / To Bob Landry/with appreciation/for fine work/Leon W. Johnson."

Miss America of 1951, Yolande Betbeze (center), meets with Presidential Appointment Secretary Matt Connelly (right). Her Congressional Representative, Frank Boykin (left), brought her to the White House. The photo is autographed by Mr. Boykin: "For Hon. Matt Connelly Sec. to Pres., Sincerely, your friend, Frank W. Boykin, M.C. Ala."

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) by a car in New York City, apparently giving out autographs, during his June 1953 trip to New York and Washington.

Edwin Pauley (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) in a sailboat during Truman's visit to Pauley's estate at Coconut Island in Hawaii. Inscription reads: "To the most distinguished crew I ever sailed with - Best regards, Ed Pauley".