Autographs

This photo of David H. Stowe features a signature. The signature reads: "To President Truman with deep affection and best wishes" David H. Stowe.

Former President Harry S. Truman greets a fellow attendee of the Senator Wayne Morse Dinner. The Former President chats with Mr. Jack (John A.) Smith as the photo is taken. One of a series of 29 color photographs, each is inscribed by the person with the Former President. The signature reads: "To the greatest with deepest affection Jack Smith 5/2/62." Donor: Louis H. Boyal.

Members of the 1948-49 Court of Appeals of Guam. Chief Justice John C. Fischer is in the center. All have signed their name under their picture. All other signatures are illegible. Photo is autographed: "Court of Appeals of Guam 1948-49 To Hon. John T. Gibson with warm regards From John C. Fischer Chief Justice."

Joseph Galea, from New York City, (left) presenting flag to President Harry S. Truman (right) in recognition of the sympathy and assistance President Truman gave to the Island of Malta. Photo is inscribed: "To the Hon. J. Howard McGrath Chairman Nat. Dem. Committee Your Sincerely, Joseph Galea."

Assistant Postmaster General John Redding (seated, third from right) and Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson (seated, third from left) with a group of unidentified men, probably Post Office Department officials. Photo is autographed at the bottom: "To Jack M. Redding, Asst. P.M.G. with sincere regards and best wishes J. M. Donaldson P.M.G."

Foreground, from left to right: Averell Harriman, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson, Attorney General J. Howard McGrath, and Representative Frank Boykin at an unspecified dinner event. Photograph is inscribed by Boykin: "For Hon. Howard McGrath, Sincerely, Frank W. Boykin, Alabama." All others in the background are unidentified.

From left to right: Averell Harriman, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson, Attorney General J. Howard McGrath, and Representative Frank Boykin at an unspecified dinner event. Inscribed by Frank Boykin: "For Hon. Howard McGrath Sincerely Frank W. Boykin Alabama." All others are unidentified.

Unspecified dinner event attended by Representative Frank Boykin and others. Standing at the head table, in front of the band on the stage, from left to right: two unidentified men, Attorney General J. Howard McGrath, Representative Frank Boykin, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Fred Vinson, Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, unidentified man (partly obscured by microphones), vice President Alben Barkley, and an unidentified man. Other unidentified people also in picture. Inscribed by Frank Boykin: "For Hon. Howard McGrath, Sincerely, Frank W. Boykin, Alabama."

Professor Ramon Ramos (first row, seventh from left) with all the members of his Spanish class. Also pictured: Augusta (Mrs. Clarence) Goodwin (first row, sixth from left); First Lady Bess W. Truman (first row, sixth from right); and Mrs. Truman's Personal Secretary, Reathel Odum (second row; right). All others unidentified. Photo is autographed at the bottom: "To Reathel Odum with kindest regards Naomi Nover."

Autographed portrait painting of President Harry S. Truman. Signed by artist Greta Kempton in the lower left corner. Also autographed by Truman: "My very best to Miss Reathel Odum, an efficient and capable public servant. White House, Sept. 26, 1947. Harry S. Truman." Original is filed in oversize file.