Historical information

Harry Truman's private diaries, letters and other materials. The book covers Truman's time as president of the United States up until his death.

Truman was a United States Senator from Missouri (1935–1945), became USA Vice President (1945); he became President later in 1945 when Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away and then held office until 1953.

Significance

Historical, political and biographical interest.

Physical description

Book; 448 pages.

Dustjacket: plastic covering; white background; black and white photograph of Harry S. Truman; editor's name and title.

Cover: blue background; gold lettering; author's name and title.

Inscriptions & markings

Caulfield-Malvern Regional Library: library coding, cancelled stamp.