The First annual meeting of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute with the following seated around the table, starting on the left: Andrew J. Eaton, Librarian, Washington University of St. Louis, Missouri; Dr. Earl J. McGrath, Columbia University, New York; Professor James L. Sellers, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Professor Henry S. Commager, Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts; Dr. Franklin D. Murphy, President, University of Kansas, Lawrence; Dr. Boyd Shafer, Executive Secretary, American History Association, Washington, D. C.; Dr. Wayne C.
Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks speaking to the crowd in the auditorium at the Harry S. Truman Library. Seated behind him are (left to right) Admiral Arleigh Burke, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, Mrs. Roberta Burke, and Rufus Burrus.
Rufus Burrus (at podium) addressing the crowd in the Truman Library auditorium. Seated behind Mr. Burrus are (from left to right) former President Harry S. Truman, Admiral Arleigh Burke, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, and Mrs. Roberta Burke.