Evans, Tom L. (Thomas Lynn), 1896-1970

President Harry S. Truman stands on the steps at the Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri, speaking at the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. Also in the photo are Truman's brother and his wife, J. Vivian Truman and Luella Truman, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, General Harry Vaughan, Truman friend Tom Evans, Independence Postmaster Edgar Hinde, and Blevins Davis.

Tom Evans, Kansas City businessman and civic leader. Photo donated by Harry S. Truman.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) sits at a poker table with other men. With him are Hugh J. Curran, businessman and developer of North Kansas City (left), and Tom L. Evans (second from right). The photos were taken without any of them actually knowing they were being photographed. They are at the 822 Club in Kansas City, Missouri. From: David D. Lloyd

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) sits at a poker table with other men. With him are Hugh J. Curran, businessman and developer of North Kansas City (left), and Tom L. Evans (second from right). The photos were taken without any of them actually knowing they were being photographed. They are at the 822 Club in Kansas City, Missouri.

Senator Harry S. Truman looks at letters and telegrams that he has received. Back row: unidentified, Fred Canfil, and Lew Barringer. Front row: Tom Evans, Harry S. Truman, and Edward McKim.

Senator Harry S. Truman looks at letters and telegrams that he has received. Back row: unidentified, Fred Canfil, and Lew Barringer. Front row: Tom Evans, Harry S. Truman, and Edward McKim.

Senator Harry S. Truman looks at letters and telegrams that he has received. Back row: unidentified, Fred Canfil, and Lew Barringer. Front row: Tom Evans, Harry S. Truman, and Edward McKim. The photo is autographed by Harry S. Truman.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at the head table of his 80th birthday party celebration at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Robert Adams is handing the telephone receiver to Mr. Truman. Also present is Tom Evans (second from left). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left, holding hat) walks down steps at the Federal Building in Kansas City, Missouri with Tom Evans (foreground, right, on stairs) and Fred Canfil (right). All others are unidentified. This is a retouched photo.

This is a general view of a dinner for the combined scholars and Truman Library Institute board members at the Old Plantation Restaurant. At the head table, from left to right: Wayne C. Grover, Elmer Ellis, Donald C. Watt, Earl J. McGrath, W. A. Holloway. At the extreme left of head table: Thomas Blaisdell. At the table to the right of the photo, from left to right: Tom Evans, Mrs. Philip C. Brooks, Dexter Perkins. At the center table, from left to right: Mr. Farrell, James Jones, J. R. Fuchs, James L. Sellers. All others are unidentified.