Before Washington artist Gene Davis became famous for his striped paintings, he was a White House correspondent. Between 1945 and 1950, Davis wrote for Transradio Press, covering the end of WWII, as well as the Truman administration. 

Included among Davis's papers are his typescripts on such topics as the Presidential automobile, the White House as tourist Mecca, and the sartorial distinction of President Truman.

As a member of the press corps, Davis traveled with Truman and his papers include a booklet commemorating Truman's vacation cruise in the summer of 1946 [21 x 27 cm.].
Also found are photographs of Truman at Gettysburg in 1946 [13.5 x 22 cm.], Key West, Florida in 1947, [15 x 20 cm.], and elsewhere [23 x 18 cm.]. Gene Davis papers, 1925-1992.