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The E-Sylum: Volume 25, Number 37, September 11, 2022, Article 10

TRUMAN LIBRARY THEFT, 1975 ASSAY COMMISSION

Dave Lange submitted some interesting new numismatic photos. Thanks! -Editor

I acquired a couple more numismatic photos from deaccessioned archives.

The first shows John Wesley Snyder, Treasury Secretary (1946-53) under President Harry S Truman, presenting his former boss with a collection of coins for the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Snyder had assembled an example of each coin denomination struck during every presidential administration to date (March 23, 1962). Just months later, in November, the coins were stolen. I believe they were later replaced by the numismatic community, as I recall having seen such an exhibit at the ANA Museum about 40 years ago, evidently on loan from the Truman Library. A public domain image by J. W. Porter of the Kansas City Star, now held by the Truman Library, is also attached. It shows laboratory supervisor Jason T. White taking evidence from the crime scene.

  Truman Library 03-26-62 Truman Library Robbery 11-62

The second photo I acquired includes members of the 1975 Annual Assay Commission. Several appointees were prominent numismatists, but none seem to be in this photo. The Chairman that year was the Honorable Alfred C. Luango (holding the bag).

  Assay Commission 03-23-75

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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