Carriages and carts

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) receives an invitation to attend "Rush to the Rockies" from Governor Steve McNichols of Colorado. The letter was hand carried by stagecoach from Colorado to Independence, Missouri. There is a child and two western-dressed men in the stagecoach, all of whom are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) receives an invitation to attend "Rush to the Rockies" from Governor Steve McNichols of Colorado. The letter was hand carried by stagecoach from Colorado to Independence, Missouri. There is a child and two western-dressed men in the stagecoach, all of whom are unidentified.

View includes Harry Truman, second from left and waving, as well as Charles S. Murphy seated next to him riding in a carriage with two unidentified men. Others in view are not identified. The location is believed to be Mackinac Island in Michigan. Truman visited this location in August, 1955. The photograph is autographed by Truman and reads: "To Charlie Murphy, from Harry Truman." See also 2004-422.

United States Ambassador and Mrs. George McGhee (facing camera in rear seat) ride in a carriage accompanied by Herr Geisendorfer (white hat) during their visit to Rothenberg, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. McGhee were traveling with Lieutenant General and Mrs. Louis W. Truman.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) receives an invitation to attend "Rush to the Rockies" from Governor Steve McNichols of Colorado. The letter was hand carried by stagecoach from Colorado to Independence, Missouri. There is a child and two western-dressed men in the stagecoach. See also 64-623-1.