Pendergast, James M. (James Michael), 1895-1966

President Harry S. Truman (right) with James Pendergast, evidently taken in Independence, Missouri, upon Truman's arrival from Washington, D.C. This photo has been badly retouched and contains crop marks. Donor: John Boos

President Harry S. Truman enjoys a meal with a group of politicians and notables at the home of Mayor Roger T. Sermon in Independence, Missouri. Seated from left to right around the table are: Edgar Hinde, J. Leonard Reinsch, unidentified man, unidentified man, Matthew Connelly, Captain James Vardaman, Mayor Sermon, President Harry S. Truman, Charles Ross, unidentified man, General Harry Vaughan, Ted Marks, James Pendergast, and C.C. Bundschu.

Tom Pendergast, Sr. (center) during his trial for tax evasion with son, Tom Pendergast, Jr. (left), and nephew, James Pendergast (right). The three men are seated at the defense counsel's table after the judge has passed the sentence.

Mr. James Pendergast (third from left) is photographed at an Inaugural party. Pendergast's wife, Kathleen (fourth from left), and daughter, Mary Ellen Pendergast (unknown position), are also present along with two unidentified women. Source: Campaign Scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

Portrait of James Pendergast.

Photo showing Tom Pendergast and his nephew James Pendergast. Tom Pendergast is seated, and his nephew standing. See also 2009-1535.