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Truman Library Archivist Philip Lagerquist (left) and Joan Allen (right) aid Gene Schmidtlein, the first researcher at the Truman Library in the Research Room.

An unidentified man (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) inspect a boiler during the construction process at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Jack Benny (right) rehearse their lines and look at an exhibit case for the filming of the "Jack Benny Program" television show at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

C. K. Bhattacharta of Calcutta, India (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) talk during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library.

Four unidentified people walk on the grounds of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library as the building is undergoing construction.

C. K. Bhattacharta of Calcutta, India (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) talk during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) looks at a paper with an unidentified Boy Scout in the north lobby of the Truman library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) looks at a paper with an unidentified Boy Scout in the north lobby of the Truman library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from right) meets with Dale Lamb (left) and family outside his office at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Two unidentified men view the construction work taking place on the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri.