Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series “Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman”)
Interview by Merle Miller with Bluma Jacobson, widow of Harry S. Truman’s friend and business partner Eddie Jacobson. Sound only.
Friends and associates
Merle Miller Interview with Harry S. Truman, Tape 3
Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 3. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording deals with such subjects as: the 1948 campaign; how he was helped by his Battery D boys.
Former President Truman at a dinner for the 822 Club at the Truman Library
Former President Truman is shown smiling in the center of the photo during a dinner held at the Harry S. Truman Library for the 822 Club. Tom Evans is shown on the left, table 2, grey hair.
Former President Truman and Mrs. Truman attend a luncheon in the Research Room of the Truman Library honoring President Miguel Aleman of Mexico
Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Truman attend a luncheon in the Research Room of the Harry S. Truman Library honoring President Miguel Aleman of Mexico. Shown at the lower left is Rufus Burrus, Col. Robert Adams sits next to President Aleman who leans forward at the table, and Mr. Truman sits next to Mr. Aleman. Dr. Philip C. Brooks (Library Director) and Mrs. Brooks are at the upper left of photo. Mrs. Truman is directly across the table from Mr. Truman. To see a series of these photos see 77-2481 thru 77-2492.
Mr. Truman greets Jack Smith at his home in Independence
Mr. Truman greets John A. (Jack) Smith at his home in Independence. This is the same picture as 68-794 except it is in color.
Eddie Jacobson Memorial Chapel Plaque
A photo of the Eddie Jacobson Memorial Chapel plaque. It reads "Eddie Jacobson endeared himself to his friends and neighbors of every faith; served his country during war; held his friendships inviolate; gave of his time and funds unstintingly; and fervently persevered to make the state of Israel a reality. He helped to make possible a haven for persecuted Jews throughout the world." This is similar to 66-150. Mr. Jacobson was a good friend of President Truman.
M. R. Evans and Matthew J. Connelly with Unidentified Men
Shown together are left to right: Milton R. Evans, and appointments secretary Matthew J. Connelly with two unidentified men.
Battery D breakfast on January 20, 1949 at Mayflower Hotel
Shown are a group of Battery D members during a breakfast on January 20, 1949 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D. C. M. R. Evans is shown second from left.
Signed photo of former President Truman on a walk with a group
Former President Harry S. Truman (third from left) walks with a group, including friend M. R. Evans (fifth from left), evidently in Louisville, Kentucky. The picture has been signed "Best of Luck from Harry S. Truman 12/31/1962".
Truman conversing with James Pendergast
President Harry S. Truman (right) with James Pendergast, evidently taken in Independence, Missouri, upon Truman's arrival from Washington, D.C. This photo has been badly retouched and contains crop marks. Donor: John Boos