Stowe, David H., 1910-1997

After being sworn in as John Steelman's assistant, David H. Stowe (left) and Steelman (right) pose for a photograph in Steelman's office. Stowe's title became Deputy to the Assistant to the President.

After being sworn in as John Steelman's assistant, David H. Stowe (left) and Steelman (right) pose for a photograph in Steelman's office. Stowe's title became Deputy to the Assistant to the President.

John R. Steelman (right) witnesses the swearing in David H. Stowe (center) as his assistant. Frank Sanderson is administering the oath. The photograph was taken in Steelman's office in the White House.

Guests of President Harry S. Truman (not pictured) on board the USS Williamsburg on its way to Key West, Florida. From left to right: David Stowe, John R. Steelman (seated, left), William Hassett, Admiral Robert Dennison, Press Secretary Charles Ross, General Wallace Graham, General Harry Vaughan (seated on right in checked shirt) and General Robert Landry.

This photo of David H. Stowe features a signature. The signature reads: "To President Truman with deep affection and best wishes" David H. Stowe.

Courier with mail pouch stops by during President Harry S. Truman's vacation at the Little White House in Key West, Florida, as staff members look on. From left to right: Administrative Assistant David Stowe, Correspondence Secretary William Hassett, Assistant to the President John Steelman and Special Counsel Charles Murphy. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman walking to the beach during his vacation at Key West, Florida, with Economic Stabilization Administrator Eric A. Johnston (left), Chairman W. Stuart Symington of the National Security Resources Board (right), and other members of his entourage. Also present is General Harry Vaughan (behind Johnston, mostly obscured), Press Secretary Joseph Short (behind Truman, wearing sunglasses, mostly obscured), Administrative Assistant David Stowe (behind Truman, right), and Correspondence Secretary William Hassett (behind Stowe, mostly obscured). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman's staff at work in the garden of the Little White House in Key West, Florida. From left to right: Special Counsel Charles Murphy, Assistant to the President John R. Steelman, Correspondence Secretary William Hassett, Administrative Assistant David Stowe and an unidentified officer.

President Harry S. Truman and members of his vacation party on their way to the Little White House in Key West, Florida. In the back seat, from left to right: President Truman, Administrative Assistant David Stowe, and Economic Stabilization Administrator Eric Johnston. In the front seat, from left to right: Special Counsel to the President Charles Murphy, Assistant to the President John Steelman, and Secret Service Agent D. B. Flohr. Unidentified officer on motorcycle.

President Harry S. Truman's staff at work in the garden of the Little White House in Key West, Florida. From left to right: unidentified photographer, Administrative Assistant David Stowe, Correspondence Secretary William Hassett, unidentified courier, and Assistant to the President John Steelman.