Courthouses

The equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson being installed on the square in Independence, Missouri, in front of the Jackson County Courthouse.

Photograph of the Jackson County Courthouse on Independence Square. A similar photograph appears on Page 160 in the book "Mr. President," published in 1951, by William Hillman. From: Papers of William Hillman, "Mr. President" file, Box 2 - Loose Dummy (2 of 2).

Harry S. Truman testifies at a hearing at the Federal Courthouse in Kansas City. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

Harry S. Truman testifies at a hearing at the Federal Courthouse in Kansas City. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, leaving District Court after he was found guilty of criminal and civil contempt of court for failing to end the recent coal strike. Lewis was directed to appear before Judge Goldsborough for sentencing. From: Beth Gore

United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis as he leaves court after hearing the verdict of a personal fine of $10,000 and a $3,500,000 fine for the United Mine Workers. From: Beth Gore

Photo of photographers trailing United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis (left) outside the Federal District court. From: Beth Gore.

John L. Lewis as he appeared at court, grim and sullen and ready to fight the court charge. From: Beth Gore

John L. Lewis shown leaving court following the opening session of the contempt charges. From: Beth Gore

President Harry S. Truman is shown receiving a haircut from Frank Spina in the President's office in the Federal Courthouse on his twenty-sixth wedding anniversary. Spina has been the President's barber for the past twenty-eight years. This 11 x 14 photo is similar to 66-3315.