A large crowd of people are seen gathered near Jersey Central Station to welcome President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman, who were conducting a whistle-stop train tour to campaign for the 1948 presidential election. A woman (Anna Ruyak) can be seen next to a donkey, the mascot for the Democratic Party. The donkey is draped in a blanket that has the slogan 'We are with you Harry' on it.
A large group of people can be seen gathered on and near a path in Nisky Hill Cemetery to honor Memorial Day. A small group of soldiers is seen walking down the path with rifles on their shoulders. One soldier is carrying an American flag.
A small group of fire fighters pose for a photograph near a fire department vehicle during the City of Bethlehem Firemen's parade. Two children are seen sitting atop the vehicle which has been decorated with an arch of flowers.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 2 pose for a photograph on the steps of First Presbyterian Church at Center and North Streets. Now known as Troop 302, it is the oldest Scout Troop in Bethlehem. The troop has been sponsored by First Presbyterian since 1917 and continues today.
A large crowd of people are seen gathered near the platform of a railroad car at Jersey Central Station. President Theodore Roosevelt can be seen on the platform. The former President was participating in a whistle-stop train tour to campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in 1912.
The judges, winner, and runner-up of the Tom Sawyer look-alike contest pose for a photograph. The judges are longtime Liberty High School football coach, Johnny Butler (left) and Palace Theater manager, Elmer Rice (second from right). The winner (Joseph J. Kratzer) is seated on a bicycle and the runner-up (Charles Galley) is standing behind the bicycle (right).
Participants in a peace parade celebrating Armistice Day are seen crossing the Broad Street Bridge. Several spectators can also be seen lining the bridge.
Members of the Memorial Day Committee pose for a photograph in front of Bricker's Bakery on 2nd Avenue. Two members are seated in a carriage harnessed to two horses.
Participants in the Fourth of July parade are seen passing by on the Broad Street Bridge. An automobile decorated with American flags can be seen carrying a few people. Parade spectators can also be seen along the bridge.
A group of partygoers wearing dresses, some wearing party hats, pose for an informal photograph at a New Year's Eve dance held at Hotel Bethlehem. The dance was organized by Lehigh Temple #930 of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks.
A police officer (Officer Holmberg) and a child (Tamara Melendez) are seated next to each other and appear to be reading from a book about drug prevention.
Five members of the Monocacy Fire Company pose for a photograph alongside and seated on the company engine. There are three horses pictured that are harnessed to the engine. The driver, Harry Grube, is seated in one of the driver's seats.
The original members of the Tatra Slovak folk dance group pose for a photograph in the hall of Saints Cyril and Methodius Church. The group is dressed in traditional folk clothing.
