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Former President Harry S. Truman near the Presidential seal, during construction at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman near cornerstone in front of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, when the Library was recently built. Donor: Kansas City Star

Former President Harry S. Truman and his secretary, Rose Conway, watch workman at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, move a desk into an office.

Former President Harry S. Truman and unidentified men inspecting the construction of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library. He is obviously just moving in. Donor: Kansas City Star

Painters at work in the Harry S. Truman Library.

Senator Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Truman, and daughter Margaret. Newspaper Clipping Photo.

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt greeting unidentified ladies during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library.

From left to right, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman at the Truman Library.

Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, left, speaks with a guest at the Old Plantation restaurant at the luncheon of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute.