Guide to Videotapes Collection in the Harry S. Truman Library

Berlin Airlift Footage (shown as part of Gail Halvorsen’s presentation on July 14, 2008 at the Truman Library). A short documentary of the Berlin Airlift, compiled by Gail Halvorsen, the Candy Bomber of the 1948-49 Berlin Airlift. It consists of color and black and white footage of the airlift, much of it filmed by Mr. Halvorsen, as well as maps and pictures. The film ends with a 1998 ceremony held at the Berlin airfield to commemorate the Airlift. (Original 8mm film is in the custody of Mr. Halvorsen). DVD (3 copies)

April 26, 2008 Dedication of a granite Memorial Bench in Rotary Park, Marshfield, Missouri. Bench dedicated to President Harry S. Truman (with his likeness on the back of the bench) and to World War II. John Ross Truman (grand nephew of President Truman) was one of the speakers at the dedication. DVD

Grandview Television. Lecture by historian Laurence Stern. President Truman’s life, presidency, decisions – Bomb, Truman Doctrine, 1948 acceptance speech. DVD

MAN OF DECISION – HARRY S. TRUMAN – 33RD PRESIDENT. Two act play by written by and starring Mims Mobley, M.D., and presented November 1, 2008 at Greenwood, South Carolina. Package contains DVD, 3 photographs of the actor and a letter from the Truman Library acknowledging the gift of the DVD. Letter and photos are in donor file for videotapes. DVD

This Berlin Airlift public program was presented by the Truman Library Institute at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library on July 14, 2008. It includes lectures by Air Force Historian Roger Miller and "Candy Bomber" Berlin Airlift pilot Col. Gail Halvorsen. Many pictures and maps provide the background for the lectures. A German woman named Ursula who was a child during the Berlin Airlift is also a speaker. Mark Adams, the Truman Library's director of Museum Education, introduces the program.

11/12/1993, C-Span bus at the Harry S. Truman Library. George Curtis conducts the tour. VHS

“HARRY TRUMAN MAKES CHILI,” KSHB Channel 41, 5:00 a.m. 2/16/04. Truman Library Deputy Director Scott Roley makes Battery D chili, and Niel Johnson portrays Harry S. Truman as guests on a local morning news show. VHS

Ken Hechler recounts Stephen Ambrose’s comments regarding the relationship between General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Kay Summersby. Mr. Hechler’s audio is interspersed with some video which illustrates Mr. Ambrose’s account. March 1995. VHS

2009 Harry S. Truman Public Service Award presented to former President Bill Clinton by the City of Independence, at the Harry S. Truman Library, May 6, 2009. DVD includes President Clinton’s acceptance speech. DVD

C-Span’s coverage of the Harry S. Truman Symposium at Key West, Florida, “Harry S. Truman and Congress: A Conflicted Legacy.” May 7 and 8, 2009. Dr. Mike Devine (Director of the Truman Library) introduces a panel consisting of Alonzo Hamby, Richard Connelly, and Robert David Casey Johnson.

DVD History Day presentation, ”TRUMAN, AN UNLIKELY CIVIL RIGHTS CHAMPION” by student Bradley Schlesinger of River Hills, Wisconsin. March 7, 2009. The presentation includes footage of Barack Obama.

DVD TRUMAN SYMPOSIUM 2003 – TRUMAN’S LEGACY –June 14, 2003, Key West, Little White House and Florida Keys Community College. A set of 9 DVDs as follows George Elsey, Ken Hechler, and Milton Kayle interviewed individually by Bob Wolz, Superintendent of the Little White House 48:30 minutes Clifton Truman Daniel interviewed by David Cantor. 14 minutes Wanda Slater Coury, Secretary in the Oval Office from January 1, 1951 until July 3, 1953, is interviewed by Richard Young, graduate student. 9:30 minutes Welcomes from Dr. Bill Seeker, President of Florida Keys Community College; Dr. Robert Watson, Chairman of the Truman Legacy Symposium; Dr. Frank Brogan, President of Florida Atlantic College; and Clifton Truman Daniel. Also shown is discussion by a panel consisting of Ken Hechler, Milton Kayle, Michael Devine and George Elsey. Comments by George Elsey. 47 minutes Continuation of DVD #4 as Ken Hechler and Milton Kayle make comments and panel discussion is lead by Michael Devine on activities at the Little White House and major White House decisions. 58 minutes Panel discussion on Truman Legacy by Dr. Raymond Fry, author, of New Jersey; Prof. John Davis, Howard University; Prof. Tom Lansford, University of Southern Mississippi; Dr. Anita Bowles, West Point Military Academy Faculty. 1 hour 3 minutes. Continuation of panel discussion from DVD #6; key note speech by General Brent Scowcroft; closing by Dr. Robert Watson. 55:30 minutes Reception held during Symposium features comments by Neil Johnson. Close ups of attendees. Pickup of panel discussion shown in DVD #4. 22:30 minutes Scenes of exterior of Little White House and reception held there. Close ups of attendees and interview with Neil Johnson, HST impersonator.

October 28, 1998. RICHARD NORTON SMITH, “THE 1948 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.” Metro Productions, Kansas City, Missouri. Betacam SP videotape (dubbing master); Length: 1 hour, 47 sec. VT2010-19, May 13, 2004. “WILD ABOUT HARRY.” (Truman Library fund raising event featuring Chris Mathews and Julie and David Eisenhower). Betacam SP videotape

November 14, 2002 Truman Library White House Decision Center, Grandview (School) Tape 3, B-roll. Apparently footage related to the visit of the Grandview High School to the White House Decision Center. Transferred from mini-dv 11/14/02. Betacam SP videotape, Length: 60 min. There are four Betacam SP tapes related to this event. November 14, 2002 Truman Library White House Decision Center, Grandview (School), Tape 4, B-roll. Transferred from mini-dv 11/14/02. Betacam SP videotape

5/10/97, C-Span tour of President Truman’s private office. Tour conducted in 1996 by Assistant Library Director George Curtis. VHS and DVD

November 14, 2002 Truman Library White House Decision Center, Grandview (School), Tape 5, B-roll. Transferred from mini-dv 11/14/02. Betacam SP videotape

November 14, 2002 Truman Library White House Decision Center, Grandview (School), Tape 6, B-roll. Transferred from mini-dv, 11/14/02. Betacam SP videotape

May 7, 2004. Harry S. Truman Library Opening Video, Tape 1, close-up. Betacam SP videotape.

May 7, 2004. Harry S. Truman Library Opening Video, Tape 1, Wide Shot. Betacam SP videotape.

May 25, 2004. Harry S. Truman Library Opening Video, Avid Roughcut. Betacam SP videotape.

February 13, 2010. Bess Truman Birthday Tea Celebration, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Speaker is Clifton Truman Daniel, who talks about newly discovered letters from Bess to Harry Truman. (Remarks by Clifton Truman Daniel are not complete.) Dr. Mike Devine, Library Director, and the President of the Daughters of the American Revolution also speak at the beginning of the ceremony. DVD.

April 8, 2010 “Wild About Harry!” fund raising event sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Guest speakers were Susan Eisenhower and James Baker III, who was the inaugural recipient of the Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award. DVD.

Korean War Veterans Appreciation Ceremony, featuring remarks by General David Petraeus. This event was held at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. It was sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute, VFW, and others. DVD.

Letters to Bess Truman. Interview of Sue Gentry, Elizabeth Safly, and Pat Dorsey conducted by George Curtis on February 11, 1998 at the Blue River Community College on the occasion of a program honoring First Lady Bess Wallace Truman. Includes comments by Ray Geselbracht. VHS and 2 DVDs

Comcast Newsmakers #65. Pete Grigsby is moderator interviewing the following at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, ca. 2009. Toby Cook, Kansas City Royals; Clay Bauske (Truman Library museum curator); Tim Flook; Tim Flook; Jason Kander; Mike Sanders; Bill Stouffer; Brian Yates DVD