Mitchell, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1903-1974

Democratic Party leaders stand together on the front porch of the home of former President Harry S. Truman in Independence, Missouri. They gathered to discuss party finances and election prospects. Left to right: Adlai Stevenson; Stanley Woodward, party treasurer; Harry S. Truman; Charles S. Murphy; and Stephen A. Mitchell, National Democratic Party Chairman.

Former President Harry S. Truman with Democratic National Chairman Stephen A. Mitchell (left) with Mr. Adlai E. Stevenson (right). The former President stated he would take an active role in the upcoming political campaign in the fall. The cane held by former President Truman was a gift from Republic of Korea President Syngman Rhee during a August 5th visit. In 1952, Adlai Stevenson had been referred to as a party standard bearer.

The Adlai Stevenson Campaign Committee meeting in Springfield Illinois. Pictured (left to right): unidentified male, Senator Clinton Anderson, unidentified male, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Stephen Mitchell, Vice-President candidate Senator John Sparkman, Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson, Director of Americans for Democratic Action Wilson Wyatt, DNC Vice-Chairman India Edwards, Secretary of Interior Oscar Chapman, unidentified male, and Senator Earle Clements.

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice-Chairman India Edwards (center) with Democratic Presidential candidate Governor Adlai Stevenson (right). Also pictured: DNC Chairman Stephen A. Mitchell.

At the podium, Stephen A. Mitchell, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (1952-1955), addresses the Young Democrats at a picnic in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On the photo (copy) is written: "Albuquerque N. Mexico July 1962 - Speech to Young Democrats picnic - (Sam 5-3-63)." From: Stephen A. Mitchell