Cowden, Howard (Howard Austin), 1893-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman (ninth from left) meets with guests who attended his tribute luncheon at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. The luncheon was hosted by the Farmers of America. Among those present are Keith Cowden, Rex Long, John Eidam, Guy Cowden, Mrs. Keith Cowden, Jess Stratton, Mrs. Stratton, Mrs. Howard Cowden, James A. Lewis, Howard Cowden (fifth from right), Herb Plambeck, Gene Cowden, and Howard Hutchinson. This photograph was taken outside Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (ninth from left) meets with guests who attended his tribute luncheon at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. The luncheon was hosted by the Farmers of America. Among those present are Keith Cowden, Rex Long, John Eidam, Guy Cowden, Mrs. Keith Cowden, Jess Stratton, Mrs. Stratton, Mrs. Howard Cowden, James A. Lewis, Howard Cowden (fifth from right), Herb Plambeck, Gene Cowden, and Howard Hutchinson. This photograph was taken outside Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (seated, third from left) eats a meal at a tribute luncheon held in his honor, hosted by the Farmers of America and held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Also present are former First Lady Bess W. Truman (fourth from left), Averell Harriman (second from left), and Howard Cowden (fifth from left). All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks at a tribute luncheon given in his honor by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. Also present is Bess W. Truman (left) and Howard Cowden (second from left). All others are unidentified.

Former First Lady Bess W. Truman and Howard Cowden sit at the head table at the Farmers of America tribute luncheon in honor of former President Harry S. Truman, held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium.

Howard Cowden is speaking at the tribute luncheon for former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Seated on the left are former President Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman. Others are unidentified.

Howard Cowden is speaking at the tribute luncheon for former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Seated on the left are former President Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman (second and third from the left). Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks at a tribute luncheon given in his honor by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. Also present is Bess W. Truman (left) and Howard Cowden (second from left). All others are unidentified.

The Farmers of America honored former President Harry S. Truman at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. Seated at the head table are, from left to right, unidentified man, Averell Harriman, former President Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman, and Howard Cowden. All others are unidentified.

Howard Cowden speaking while Former President Truman and Former First Lady Mrs. Bess Truman sit at the table at the Farmer Tribute Luncheon honoring former President Harry S. Truman at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. All others are unidentified.