Universities and colleges

Reed College Library, Portland, Oregon. This photo was sent by Peter Odegard, President of Reed College, to George Schoeneman, Administrative Assistant to President Harry S. Truman. Mr. Odegard sent a letter to President Truman, asking him to come to Reed College to receive an honorary degree and to give the commencement address.

A view of the 12th Century Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury, the heart of the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library, at Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri. From: Dr. Robert L.D. Davidson, The President of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman observes a photo of Winston Churchill in an exhibition case at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. It is autographed by Harry S. Truman as follows: "Fulton, Mo, April 12, 1954, Harry S. Truman." This photo was taken by a student at the college while Truman was in the Churchill Room (Same as 59-682 except for autograph).

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) poses with the "Class of 1927", Kansas City School of Law, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, at a reunion. Only Sam M. Terbovich (to the right of Mr. Truman) can be identified. From: Ms. Lorelei Robertson.

Vice-President Alben Barkley, stands on a platform at commencement ceremonies held outdoors at Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, where he is to receive an honorary degree. On the left is Dean Homer Knight and on the right is Russell Dearmont, Regent. Second from the left is Dr. Franc McCluer, former President of Westminster College. From: Naomi Knight.

Vice-President Alben Barkley (center) shakes hands with Dr. William Hall (right), President of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, at commencement ceremonies held outdoors where Mr. Barkley is to receive an honorary degree. On the left is Dean Homer Knight. Russell Dearmont is standing between Knight and Barkley. From: Naomi Knight.

At ceremonies held outdoors at Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, Vice President Barkley (center) receives an honorary degree from Dean Homer Knight (left) and Dr. William Hall (right), President of the College. From:; Naomi Knight, 84 University Circle, Stillwater, Okla. 74074

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and others in caps and gowns stroll down the aisle of the auditorium at Westminster College where he is to lecture about hysteria in America. On Truman's left is Homer Knight, Dean of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri. In back of Knight and Truman is William Hall, President of Westminster College. The others are unidentified. From: Naomi Knight.

Guest of honor former President Harry S. Truman speaks at the celebrity luncheon held during the University of Missouri School of Journalism's 50th anniversary celebration at the Advertising Club of New York in New York City. The others in the photo are unidentified. From: Irwin A. Vladimir, Gotham-Vladimir Advertising, Inc.

President Harry S. Truman on the podium stand, receiving an honorary degree from Baylor University. Gov. Pat Neff and Gov. Beauford Jester are to the right of Truman.