Short, Joseph H. (Joseph Hudson), 1904-1952

Seated at his desk in his office, Joseph H. Short, President Harry S. Truman's Press Secretary, speaks with Roger Tubby (center) and Irving Perlmeter (left).

This is a photograph of a Jim Berryman cartoon showing President Harry S. Truman sitting at his desk holding a newspaper with the headline "President writes another letter!" He is asking Joseph Short, his Press Secretary, "Why didn't you tell me that this was the Caudle I knew all about?" The cartoon is autographed as follows: Jim Berryman, Star, With Regards from One Penman to Another!

Head-and-shoulders formal portrait of Joseph H. Short, President Harry S. Truman's Press Secretary.

President Harry S. Truman and the White House staff pose for an informal picture on the lawn at Key West, Florida. In the front row, left to right, are: Joseph G. Feeney, Charles S. Murphy, William D. Leahy, President Truman, John R. Steelman; William D. Hassett; and Roger Tubby; Standing are: David E. Bell, Donald D. Dawson, Robert Dennison, Joseph Short, Matt Connelly, Harry H. Vaughan, Robert B. Landry, David H. Stowe, and David D. Lloyd. The photo is autographed by all of the above, although the signatures are copies. (Same as 77-3285 except color) (Similar to 65-668 and 67-2367)