Societies

French Field Marshall Ferdinand Foch can be seen in full uniform on the left. He is leaving Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, after attending an American (?) Legion high mass. The other officer on the right is identified as Commander Hearn. Others in view are not identified. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activates taking place in Paris at the same time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

A group of unidentified men and women are shown lining up in front what is identified as the distributing room at the Knights of Columbus headquarters during an American Legion gathering, Paris, France. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

A group of unidentified men and women are shown standing in the Suresnes cemetery at the time located just outside of Paris, France. Soldiers, including American men, who died in World War I are buried there. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927. The man on the far right is wearing a Knights of Columbus arm band.

A group of unidentified men are seen gathered around a table. Identification reads "on 'Hut' opening day, Sept. 10th, 1927, Paris". A large KC (Knights of Columbus) sign is on the wall as well as an American flag and other flags are in view. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time.

Interior view of a group of men and women standing or sitting in a meeting/activity room. Identified as "the closing hour of the K.C. [Knights of Columbus] Hut, 7 p.m." The location is believed to be Paris, France. Some of those in view have medals pinned to their coats. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time.

View of men seated at a banquet table dressed formally including some in military attire as well as religious. Identified as a dinner for the officers of the American Legion by Commander Hearn. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

Bess Truman and three unidentified women in evening gowns pose for a photo at a Pi Phi Founders Day gathering at the Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C. From: Truman Home.

Outing of the Triangle Club in Swope Park, Kansas City, Missouri. This organization is believed to have been some type of merchant's organization. Back row left to right: Harry S. Truman; Emil Speck, Cooper-Speck Co. Men's Furnishings, 929 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Mo.; Harry 0. Crosby, clerk, Harbison Manufacturing Company Agricultural implements and Supplies, 1001 Mulberry Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Front row, left to right: Two Unidentified women, one possibly Martha Truman (Truman's mother); Gus M. Bowman, employee, Owl Drug Company; Unidentified man; Eugene Randolph.

Outing of the Triangle Club in Swope Park, Kansas City, Missouri. This organization is believed to have been some type of merchant's organization. Back row left to right: Harry S. Truman; Emil Speck, Cooper-Speck Co. Men's Furnishings, 929 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Mo.; Harry 0. Crosby, clerk, Harbison Manufacturing Company Agricultural implements and Supplies, 1001 Mulberry Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Front row, left to right: Two Unidentified women, one possibly Martha Truman (Truman's mother); Gus M. Bowman, employee, Owl Drug Company; Unidentified man; Eugene Randolph.

Representing the members of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, Erwin D. Canham (right), managing editor of the Christian Science Monitor and President of the Society is shown greeting President Harry S. Truman. From: Beth Gore.