Autographs

Two unidentified men with U.S. District Judge Albert A. Ridge (center), holding an illustration of George Washington at Valley Forge. The photo is autographed as follows: "To Loeb Granoff, my Friend 'Shalom' Judge Albert A. Ridge". The event is the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in Kansas City. The artist of the illustration is Edward M. Stevenson.

Portrait of Harry Friedberg, autographed as follows: To "The Granoffs" my devoted friend. With love, Harry Friedberg - Denver, 10/23/44.

President Harry S. Truman (in front of car in dark suit) marches in a parade with the 35th Division reunion in Kansas City, Missouri. Frank E. Spina is on the far left. The others are unidentified. The photo is autographed: "The Presidents Truman barber. Frank E. Spina. To My Friend Loeb." Same as 67-3987 except autographed.

Collage of four snapshots of Frank E. Spina, President Harry S. Truman's barber and member of Battery "D". Top photo shows man with a moustache holding a bicycle, one photo of man in World War I-era military uniform, one as a young man, and center photo of Frank Spina in middle age. Photo is autographed: "To Loeb Granoff with all good wishes from Frank E. Spina Oct. 19-1945".

Former President Harry S. Truman was presented with a 14-inch newsboy statuette and became an honorary member of the Portland (Oregon) Ex-Newsboys' Association. The presentation was made by Carlo J. Sposito, President of the Club. The photo is autographed as follows: To Harry Truman - One of the grandest gentlemen I have ever met. 6/11/55 - Carlo J. Sposito, President, Ex-Newsboys' Assn. From: Carlo J. Sposito.

Casey Stengel (left) holds a bell taken from old Central High School where he and Charles S. Stevenson (Vice President, Hallmark Cards, center) attended school in 1912, given to him by Stevenson at Stengel's 66th birthday party. Former President Harry S. Truman is on the right. All three signed their names to the photograph. From: Charles S. Stevenson, Vice President, Hallmark Cards Incorporated, Kansas City, Missouri

Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy at the funeral of Sam Rayburn in Bonham, Texas. The photo is autographed by each person. (The autographs are not original, but photographic copy). From Margaret Truman Daniel, 10-83.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) chats with Jack A. (John) Smith, Manager of Continental Airlines. The event and location are unknown. The photo is autographed as follows: "To Mr. Truman, the best - Jack Smith - 6/25/64." From: John A. (Jack) Smith, Continental Airlines, Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with Jack (John) Smith, Manager of Continental Airlines, in the yard of Truman's home at 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri. The photo is autographed as follows: "To President Harry S. Truman from his friend and admirer, Jack Smith - 1/19/66." From: John A. (Jack) Smith.

Oversize photo of White House photographers and technicians (and their equipment) posing on the lawn of the White House. Left to right (front row) are: Al O'Eth, Ray Redman, Bob Hess, George Gerlach, Harry Tiegander, Tom Craven, Bernard M. Desner, Andrew M. Selover, (second row); Charlie Shurt; Deon DeTitta, Jr., Hugo C. Johnson, James Lyons, Murray Huey, John A. Bockhorst, John Langenegger, Clarence Ellis, and Alfred R. Simonson. The photo is autographed in the margin by each of the above.