Snyder, John W. (John Wesley), 1895-1985

Bess and Margaret Truman are attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Bess is holding a light colored purse, while Margaret Truman is looking for something inside the purse. Standing beside Margaret Truman is John Snyder. Others in the background are unidentified.

Senator Harry S. Truman (second row, second from left) sits next to his wife, Bess W. Truman (second row, left), in the stands of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Their daughter, Margaret, sits below them. Seated next to Senator Truman are John Snyder (third from left) and Eddie McKim (right). all others are unidentified.

Bess and Margaret Truman attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Bess sits to the left, while Margaret to the right and holds a Truman sign. Seated behind and between them is John Snyder. Sitting behind Margaret is Eddie McKim. Others are unidentified.

From left to right, Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and John W. Snyder, attend the 1944 Democratic National Convention. Standing behind them waving his hat, is Eddie McKim, a World War I comrade of Harry S. Truman. All others are unidentified.

Left to right: Bess Truman, Senator Harry S. Truman, and John W. Snyder sit in the convention hall at the 1944 Democratic National Convention. Others in the background are unidentified.

From left to right, Bess Truman, Senator Harry S. Truman, John W. Snyder, and Edward McKim sit at the 1944 Democratic National Convention. Margaret Truman is sitting just below Mr. McKim. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman poses for a photograph with members of his staff and others on his birthday. Seated, left to right: Major General Harry Vaughan, President Truman, and Commodore James Vardaman. Standing, left to right: unidentified. J. Leonard Reinsch, unidentified, John Snyder, Stephen Early, three unidentified men, Matthew Connelly, unidentified man, William Simmons, Edward McKim.

President Harry S. Truman (standing behind desk) reads the victory proclamation, officially ending World War II in Europe, with Germany signing unconditional surrender terms. Gathered around behind the President are (seated): Elmer Davis (hand to face), Secretary of Commerce Henry Wallace, Major General Philip Fleming, Representative Joseph Martin, General George Marshall, J. Leonard Reinsch, Colonel Harry Vaughan (standing behind Truman), John Snyder, First Lady Bess W. Truman, Margaret Truman, and Secretary of War Henry Stimson. Fred Vinson is in the foreground, looking into the camera.

Bess Truman (left) and Margaret Truman (third from left) attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Also present is John Snyder (fourth from left). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) opens a package he received on his birthday. Others present include John Snyder (second from left) and Commodore James K. Vardaman (second from right). The other man is unidentified. President Truman's birthday cake is on the table in the foreground, and Mr. Vardaman and the unidentified man are holding slices of cake on plates.