Prettyman, Arthur S. (Arthur Shelton), 1899-1957

Press Secretary Joseph Short and his fishing party returns with their catch. The party arrived back at the Little White House at 11:05 a.m. Nineteen fish where caught of two kinds: Mackerel and Barracuda. The fishermen were: Joseph Short, Joseph Feeney, Commander Oliver S. Warden, Philleo Nash, and Arthur Prettyman. It was the 9th trip to Key West, Florida for President Truman. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

From left to right: Lieutenant Colonel Elmer F. Smith, Colonel Francis W. Williams, Mr. William D. Hassett, Dr. Horace D. Warden and Mr. Arthur S. Prettyman proudly exhibit their catch of fish at Key West. The men were members of President Harry S. Truman's party on his ninth vacation trip to Key West, Florida.

Margaret Truman (left) and President Harry S. Truman (second from left) pose for photographers as they board the US Air Force Constellation, "Dew Drop" for their return to Washington, D.C. ending the President's four week vacation at the Little White House in Key West, Florida. Alongside the plane are President Truman's valet, Arthur S. Prettyman (second from right), and unidentified guard. From: Robert L. Dennison.