Benny, Jack, 1894-1974

Comedian and guest artist Jack Benny (center) plays violin during a rehearsal of the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra being directed by Hans Schwieger (right) at the Music Hall. From a leather bound album of 29 photographs of the visit of Jack Benny to the Harry S. Truman Library, home, and his benefit performance with President Truman before the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. Album prepared for Harry S. Truman with photographs by E.M. "Barney" Barnard, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.

Jack Benny (left) playing a violin while standing in front of the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra being directed by Hans Schwieger (right) during a rehearsal for a fundraising concert at the Music Hall. From a leather bound album of 29 photographs of the visit of Jack Benny to the Harry S. Truman Library, home, and his benefit performance with President Truman before the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. Album prepared for Harry S. Truman with photographs by E.M. "Barney" Barnard, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.

Comedian and guest artist Jack Benny (waving) being chauffeured away from the tarmac in a Maxwell by Carthell McClain after his Benny's at Kansas City Municipal Airport. Former president Harry S. Truman stands facing the front of the car at left. From a leather bound album of 29 photographs of the visit of Jack Benny to the Harry S. Truman Library, home, and his benefit performance with President Truman before the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. Album prepared for Harry S. Truman with photographs by E.M. "Barney" Barnard, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.

Former president Harry S. Truman (center) and Kansas City Philharomic director Hans Schwieger (right) greet guest artist and comedian Jack Benny (left) upon his arrival at Kansas City Municipal Airport. From a leather bound album of 29 photographs of the visit of Jack Benny to the Harry S. Truman Library, home, and his benefit performance with President Truman before the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. Album prepared for Harry S. Truman with photographs by E.M. "Barney" Barnard, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.

An unidentified woman shakes hands with former president Harry S. Truman (right) during comedian Jack Benny's (center) arrival at Kansas City Municipal Airport. Movie director Charles Vidor (left) accompanied Mr. Benny on the trip. From a leather bound album of 29 photographs of the visit of Jack Benny to the Harry S. Truman Library, home, and his benefit performance with President Truman before the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. Album prepared for Harry S. Truman with photographs by E.M. "Barney" Barnard, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.

Comedian Jack Benny disembarks from the plane at Kansas City Municipal Airport as an unidentified flight attendant looks on. From a leather bound album of 29 photographs of the visit of Jack Benny to the Harry S. Truman Library, home, and his benefit performance with President Truman before the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. Album prepared for Harry S. Truman with photographs by E.M. "Barney" Barnard, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.

Press conference at the at Hotel Muehlebach regarding a fund raising performance for the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, attended by Harry S. Truman (left) and Jack Benny (right). From a leather bound album of 29 photographs of the visit of Jack Benny to the Harry S. Truman Library, home, and his benefit performance with President Truman before the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. Album prepared for Harry S. Truman with photographs by E.M. "Barney" Barnard, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Jack Benny (right) prepare to tape a portion of "The Jack Benny Program" in Truman's office at the Truman Library. The man holding the microphone is unidentified.

Jack Benny (left) looks on as former President Harry S. Truman points to the replica Liberty Bell at the Truman Presidential Library.

Dr. Philip C. Brooks, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library, (right) receives an autograph from Jack Benny (left). The other man in the background is unidentified. Benny is at the Truman Library to tape an episode of his television show, "The Jack Benny Program."