Autographs

Westport Kids with their instruments. Signed: "To our President Harry S. Truman." The Westport Kids performed at a Battery D event at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri on November 3, 1952, and sent President Truman a recording they made. Members of the Westport Kids are: Cathy Ruf, Singer and accordion; Hank Ruf, steel guitar; Christine Ruf, singer and guitar; Betty Ruf, guitar; Bobby Ruf, age 6; and Dave Ruf, bass.

J.D. Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Johnny Desmond shake hands and hold a record. Photo signed to President Harry S. Truman. Mr. Johnson sent a recording to President Truman.

Photograph of Captain W. M. Meyers of Long Beach, California. Signed: "To Pres. Truman, With all the good wishes, Capt. W.M. Meyers." Mr. Meyers sent a recording of a speech he made supporting President Truman's 1948 election to President Truman.

President Harry S. Truman (left) meets with Oscar Chapman, Secretary of the Interior (right), and C. Girard Davidson (center), Assistant Secretary, in the Oval Office at the White House. The photo is autographed by Oscar Chapman as follows: With kind regards, 12/21/50. (Same as 73-3485-A except for autograph)

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) poses with "Santa Claus," Judge Samuel I. Rosenman, former special counsel to President Truman. The location is Judge Rosenman's Park Avenue apartment in New York City. The photo is autographed as follows: "For President Harry S. Truman with the affectionate regards of Santa Claus, alias Samuel I. Rosenman."

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with Barney Ruben of Bond Stores, Incorporated, New York City. The location is Kansas City, but the building is unknown. The photo is autographed as follows: "To Harry S. Truman - a President who will go down in history as one of the greats. With affectionate regards and long life, Barney Ruben" From: Barney Ruben.

Vice-President Harry S. Truman (left) speaks with Assistant Attorney General James McGranery (right). The photo is autographed as follows: "To the Hon. Harry S. Truman, Vice President of the United States, whose friendship is one of the treasures of my life. Jim McGranery - March 31st, 1945." The location is unknown. From: Jim McGranery

MCA portrait of a child sitting on a piano, autographed, 'Best wishes to Hon. President Harry Truman, Frank "Sugar Chile" Robinson.'

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with Earl Hogan, M.C., 9th District, Indiana. The photo is autographed as follows: To Hon. Harry S. Truman With Best Wishes - Earl Hogan, M.C., 9th District, Indiana - 1959 Earl Hogan

Harry Truman and family members stand in his office at the Truman Library. Left to right: Unidentified man, Henrietta Truman (sister of Corbie Truman), unidentified woman, Vivian Truman, Luella Truman (Vivian's wife), Corbie Truman and his wife, Bess Truman, Harry Truman, Olive Truman, Mary Jane Truman, and Margaret and Louis Truman. Autograph (not original) says "To Mary Jane from Harry, best of everything, Harry S. Truman, 7/23/62" From: Copied from photos lent to the Truman Library by Martha Ann Swoyer, daughter of Vivian Truman.