Libraries

Prime Minister Nehru makes an inspection of Harvard Library. Walking from left: Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Harvard President James B. Conant. From album "Visit of his Excellency Jawaharlal Nehru Prime Minister of India to the United States of America"

Seated at a desk in the library is Carrie Wallace, first cousin of Bess Wallace and Librarian for Independence High School. From the album "Public Schools, Independence, Missouri, 1904." The album was loaned to the Harry S. Truman Library for copying by the Junior Service League and the Board of Education. The Board of Education has the original album.

Low Memorial Library, Columbia University, New York City. This example of classical architecture has a large rotunda topped by the largest all-granite dome in the country.

Former President Harry S. Truman at piano, comedian Jack Benny with violin. They are at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Denison, Texas. Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, right, shortly after Mr. Truman's train arrived here this morning. After breakfast aboard the train, Harry S. Truman and Sam Rayburn drove to Bonham where they will attend the dedication of the Rayburn Library. Rayburn came to Denison to meet the Truman's train. From: Houston Post.

Harry S. Truman with three unidentified men in an unidentified library. Possibly post presidential. Original 4x5 negative.

Exterior view of the new addition to the Truman Library and Museum. View is looking toward the southeast and includes a portion of the courtyard. An Independence city water tower is in view in the distance.

Plaque for the dedication of a library wing in honor of Theodora Griffis Latouche, daughter of Ambassador Stanton Griffis. This is at the New Canaan, Connecticut Library. The plaque reads, "In memory of Theodora Griffis Latouche 1915-1956 Public-spirited citizen and long-time friend of the library whose vision, devotion and generous bequest will be reflected for years to come in greater service to the community she loved."

Plaque for the dedication of a library wing in honor of Theodora Griffis Latouche, daughter of Ambassador Stanton Griffis. The plaque reads, "In memory of Theodora Griffis Latouche 1915-1956, Public-spirited citizen and long-time friend of the library whose vision, devotion and generous bequest will be reflected for years to come in greater service to the community she loved." The Library is the New Canaan, Connecticut Library.