Hillman, William, 1895-1962

Press Secretary Charles Ross (left) and William Hillman, roving correspondent for the North American Newspaper Alliance (right) relax during a fishing excursion while on vacation with President Harry S. Truman. From the album "Vacation cruise with the President" Volume 3 of 4.

President Harry S. Truman autographed a book about himself for the Free University of Berlin. He wrote in the book "Mr. President" by William Hillman, "to the free university of Berlin with best wishes from Harry S. Truman. The White House, Aug. 11th, 1952." The book was brought to the White House by Dr. Everett R. Clinchy, President of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. $30,000 has been collected for the Berlin University. Left to right: President Truman, author William Hillman, and Dr. Clinchy.

William Hillman (center) is shown with two unidentified men looking at his newly published book about President Truman entitled "Mr. President." From: Papers of Wm. Hillman, Box 5, Mr. President File - Photographs, Illustrations, and Page Proofs.

Photograph of President Harry S. Truman taken at a Mutual Broadcasting System conference. William Hillman is seated third from left. See also 2002-24. William Hillman is the author of the book "Mr. President," published in 1952.

William Hillman, Mutual Broadcasting System executive, and Press Secretary Charles G. Ross (seated) aboard the Manana. They are on a trip with President Truman to Bermuda. Same as 63-1374-29. From: 12x18 Metal Album with initials CGR.

Left to right, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Harry S. Truman and William Hillman, Truman's literary agent and adviser. They are at the Harry S. Truman Library.