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Brooks, Philip Coolidge, 1906-1977

Truman Library Institute Board Meeting

Intermittent video with sound (rough sync) featuring portions of the 12th Annual Institute Board Meeting in the research room at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, MO. Meeting attendees include Ambassador Averell Harriman, Professor Thomas Blaisdell, Richard Ruetten, Theodore Wilson, Director of the Library and Institute Secretary Philip Brooks, Institute President Elmer Ellis, Institute Vice President Francis Heller, Cyrus Eaton, and Institute Treasurer Tom Evans.

Dr. Philip C. Brooks: Excerpts from Interviews Regarding the Marshall Plan

This is a 2-tape set of Dr. Philip C. Brooks, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library, doing numerous beginnings of interviews in 1963 and 1964 with individuals connected to the Marshall Plan and the European Recovery Program in their respective countries. Dr. Brooks mentions that he is starting and stopping a tape recorder at times. Dr. Brooks tells the date and location when he begins an interview. He interviews people in Italy, Germany, France, Greece, London, The Hague, Denmark, Norway, and Belgium. None of the excerpts lasts longer than 5 minutes.

Former President Truman and Mrs. Truman attend a luncheon in the Research Room of the Truman Library honoring President Miguel Aleman of Mexico

Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Truman attend a luncheon in the Research Room of the Harry S. Truman Library honoring President Miguel Aleman of Mexico. Shown at the lower left is Rufus Burrus, Col. Robert Adams sits next to President Aleman who leans forward at the table, and Mr. Truman sits next to Mr. Aleman. Dr. Philip C. Brooks (Library Director) and Mrs. Brooks are at the upper left of photo. Mrs. Truman is directly across the table from Mr. Truman. To see a series of these photos see 77-2481 thru 77-2492.

Civil Service Interns

Civil Service Interns at the Harry S. Truman Library. From left to right around the table: Robert L. Faith, Vincent F. Burton, James E. Johnston, Charles A. Smith, Elroy C. Balke, Eugene M. Sandusky, Leo W. Spurrier, Philip C. Brooks (Director, Harry S. Truman Library), Emil A. Isaacson, Jack D. McNeiley, Robert L. Tinsley, Anthony Polselli, Martin C. Noteboom, Edwin L. Calvin, W. Leon House. Standing (L to R): William H. Jewell, John R. Garrett, J. J. Thomas, and Jack A. Sante.