Burrus, Rufus B., 1900-1990

Head-and-shoulders of Rufus Burrus, friend of Harry S. Truman and former member of the 35th Division. The photo was taken in Burrus' office during an interview by noted writer Merle Miller for the Truman television adaptation of his book, "Plain Speaking," which appeared on the Public Broadcasting System in 1976.

Camp photo of officers. Rufus Burrus second from right, standing. Others are unidentified. From: Rufus Burrus.

Class in school room.

Taking time out from a Reserve Officers Association awards dinner, former President Harry S. Truman poses with Lt. Colonel Robert E. Adams (at left) and Colonel Rufus Burrus (at right) in front of a wall of flags. The location of the banquet is unknown. (Original in oversize drawer.) From: Robert E. Adams, Research Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri

Taking time from a Reserve Officers Association awards banquet, former President Harry S. Truman (seated, left) shakes hands and chats with Major General Carl Sutherland (Georgia) (right-seated), National Executive Committeeman for Army. Standing are Col. Rufus Burrus and Lt. Colonel Robert E. Adams. The location is unknown, probably Kansas City. (See also 2007-232.) From: Robert E. Adams, Research Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri

A group from the 35th Division congregates at the Dedication of the 35th Division exhibit at the Truman Library. From left to right; unidentified man, Truman Library curator Milton Perry, Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks, two unidentified men, former President Harry S. Truman, General Ralph E. Truman, General Mahlon S. Weed, and Robert Smith.

A group from the 35th Division congregates at the Dedication of the 35th Division exhibit at the Truman Library. From left to right; unidentified man, Truman Library curator Milton Perry, Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks, two unidentified men, former President Harry S. Truman, General Ralph E. Truman, General Mahlon S. Weed, Robert Smith, and Rufus Burrus.

Former President Harry S. Truman receives what appear to be sound recordings and a handshake from Col. Rufus Burrus during his visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman pins the "colonel emblem" on the shoulder of "new Colonel" John A. Riffle's uniform during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, as others look on. Left to right are: Col. John Nordyke, Rufus Burrus (Truman friend), Col. John A. Riffle, former President Truman, and Mayor H. Roe Bartle (Mayor of Kansas City). (See 2007-93.) Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) pins the "colonel" emblem on the shoulder of "new Colonel" John A. Riffle's uniform during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Truman's friend, Rufus Burrus, is on the left. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.