From the papers of  illustrator Benson Bond Moore, 1882-1974, an autographed photograph of soon-to-be President Hoover with his dog, 1928. In this campaign photo, the president poses with his dog, "King Tut." Though he was perhaps the cutest, King Tut was not the only White House pet. Hoover's second son, Allan Henry Hoover, had two alligators that were at times permitted to roam around the White House.     Silver gelatin print, 30.4 x 25.2 cm.

  Also found are two letters, including one from Mrs. Hoover to Moore dated May 24, 1930, thanking him for a copy of "that unique water color of Latrobe's showing St. John's Church in 1816, and the ruined White House in the distance."  (23.5 x 15.5 cm.);  and one, September 10, 1931,  showing payment of $34.00 for etchings "retained by Mrs. Hoover" which were delivered to the White House.