Books and reading

Former President Harry S. Truman, smiling and wearing a hat, comes aboard the S.S. Constitution holding a book "Aristotle". He is traveling to Europe on vacation.

American Legion National Commander Paul Griffith (right) shown with unidentified Legion member. He is presenting him with a book entitled "American Legion."

American Legion National Commander Paul H. Griffith shown presenting a book on the American Legion to an unidentified woman.

Former President Harry S. Truman signs copies of "Truman Memoirs" for some unidentified men in a bookstore in Salzburg, Austria. This photo is from an album of photographs of Truman's trip to Europe in 1956. Original 35mm negatives are in the folder with the album.

Former President Harry S. Truman signs copies of "Truman Memoirs" for an unidentified man at a bookstore in Salzburg, Austria. The photo is from an album of photographs of Mr. Truman's trip to Europe in 1956. Original 35mm negatives are in the folder with the album.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman receive books from an unidentified man in Salzburg, Austria. The photo is from an album of photographs of former President Truman's trip to Europe in 1956. Original 35mm negatives are in the folder with the album.

Former President Harry S. Truman leaves the bookstore after a book signing in Salzburg, Austria. This photo is from an album of photographs of Mr. Truman's trip to Europe in 1956. Original 35mm negatives are in the folder with the album.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) with the staff of the bookstore in Salzburg, Austria where he had been signing "Truman Memoirs." This photo is from an album of photographs of Mr. Truman's trip to Europe in 1956. Original 35mm negatives are in the folder with the album.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center left) stands with the staff of the bookstore in Salzburg, Austria, where he had been signing copies of "Truman Memoirs." This photo is from an album of photographs of Mr. Truman's trip to Europe in 1956. Original 35mm negatives are in the folder with the album.

Former President Harry S. Truman (far right) stands with the staff of the bookstore in Salzburg, Austria where he had been signing autographs. This photo is from an album of photographs of Mr. Truman's trip to Europe in 1956. Original 35mm negatives are in the folder with the album.