Benton, Thomas Hart, 1889-1975

Left to right: former President Harry S. Truman, Thomas Hart Benton and Earl Warren at Benton Mural dedication. This was in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The mural is called "Independence and the Opening of the West."

Left to right: former President Harry S. Truman, unidentified man, Thomas Hart Benton and unidentified man. They are in Neosho, Missouri for Thomas Hart Benton's birthday celebration.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Thomas Hart Benton (at left) at the dedication of Benton Mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Black and white print of a portrait of the artist Thomas Hart Benton, by Charles Banks Wilson. From: Charles Banks Wilson.

Slide of a portrait of the artist Thomas Hart Benton, painted by Charles Banks Wilson. From: Charles Banks Wilson.

Photograph of a portrait of the artist Thomas Hart Benton, painted by Charles Banks Wilson. From: Charles Banks Wilson.

Thomas Hart Benton (left) bends down to speak with someone as he stands in front of his portrait with former President Harry S. Truman at right.

Thomas Hart Benton signs autographs as his wife, Rita, looks on during Thomas Hart Benton Day in Neosho, Missouri.

An Indian lady in native dress escorts Thomas Hart Benton as a crowd watches at Thomas Hart Benton Day in Neosho, Missouri.

This is a wonderful profile shot of Thomas Hart Benton apparently signing the cover of a program at Thomas Hart Benton Day in Neosho, Missouri.