Benton, Thomas Hart, 1889-1975

Thomas Hart Benton poses for a photo near one of his paintings.

Unidentified Harry S. Truman Library employees enjoy a luau party hosted by Thomas Hart Benton (near front, in plaid shirt) in his Kansas City, Missouri home. Seated on the right and playing the guitar is Mr. Benton's daughter, Jessie.

Thomas Hart Benton enjoys food at the luau party he hosted for Harry S. Truman Library employees in his Kansas City, Missouri home.

Unidentified Harry S. Truman Library employees enjoy music at a luau party hosted by Thomas Hart Benton (playing harmonica) in his Kansas City, Missouri home. Also present are Benton's wife, Rita (left), and his daughter Jessie (right, playing guitar).

Unidentified Harry S. Truman Library employees enjoy a luau party hosted by Thomas Hart Benton (second from left) at his Kansas City, Missouri home.

Unidentified Harry S. Truman Presidential Library employees are enjoying food at a luau party hosted by Thomas Hart Benton (second from left in plaid shirt) in his Kansas City, Missouri home.

Unidentified Harry S. Truman Library employees enjoy music at a luau party hosted by Thomas Hart Benton (playing harmonica) in his Kansas City, Missouri home. Also present are Benton's wife, Rita (left), and his daughter Jessie (right, playing guitar).

Unidentified Harry S. Truman Library employees enjoy a luau party hosted by Thomas Hart Benton in his Kansas City, Missouri home. Mr. Benton is in the center, wearing a plaid shirt. Standing on his right is his wife, Rita Benton. Seated on the right, playing guitar, is their daughter, Jessie.

Unidentified Harry S. Truman Library employees enjoy a luau party hosted by Thomas Hart Benton (second to left) in his Kansas City, Missouri home. Mr. Benton is second from the left.

Unidentified Harry S. Truman Library employees enjoy food at the luau party hosted by Thomas Hart Benton (second from right, in plaid shirt) in his Kansas City, Missouri home.