Guide to Videotapes Collection in the Harry S. Truman Library

HISTORY OF THE WHITE HOUSE August 23, 2001 Program with William Seale at the Harry S. Truman Library. The event is in the auditorium of the Truman Library; introductory remarks by Clay Bauske, museum curator, and Jim Sanders, Superintendent of the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site. William Seale speaks on the history of the White House relating to the Truman administration, then takes questions. There is a new exhibit of Abbie Rowe photos relating to the reconstruction of the White House in the Truman administration. VHS.

OUR MOTHERS BEFORE US Training video with Alysia Black of the NARA Center for Legislative Archives. She discusses the exhibit and the many petitions from famous women that are in the Legislative Archives. This exhibit was at the Truman Library. VHS.

Copyright 2015, Khul, Roberson, and Associates, LLC. “In the Interest of National Security.” Documentary about agriculture that uses material from the Harry S. Truman Library, especially about the Brannan Plan. Restrictions: THIS DVD IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC. Donor: R. James Roberson, Producer. Anyone interested in ordering this dvd would need to contact Mr. Roberson. 1 DVD.

4/17/99. Oral History interview with local historian and Independence Examiner columnist Sue Gentry by Niel Johnson, with Liz Safly and Mary Childers participating. VHS. Restrictions: Unknown.

May 3, 1996 Public Service Award presented by the City of Independence, Missouri to Senator Bill Bradley. The event is on the steps of the Harry S. Truman Library. Library Director Larry Hackman and Independence Mayor Ron Stewart are featured. There was a special presentation to Professor Francis H. Heller.

2/14/62. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House Tour, CBS, broadcast on all three networks. This was used in a Truman Library museum exhibit at one time. See also MP66-19 for President Truman’s tour of the White House. Betacam SP videotape and 2 VHS copies. Restrictions: CBS.

September 20, 1997 40th anniversary of the Harry S. Truman Library, with Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan introducing the new Guggenheim film about Harry Truman that will be shown in the museum. Library Director Larry Hackman and Institute President Sandy Boyd also speak.

July 18, 2003 C-Span Live Broadcast from the Harry S. Truman Library. Interviews with Library Director Dr. Michael Devine, Ray Geselbracht, and Professor Richard Kirkendall.

May 1, 2004 Folk singer Dana Cooper performs his original song “Harry Truman Built a Road” in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library.

October 26, 2001 Legacy of Korea Conference at the Harry S. Truman Library. Friday morning session: “Global Context of the Korean War,” Melvyn P. Leffler (University of Virginia); “War in the American Living Room,” Thomas Doherty (Brandeis University), Tony Williams (Southern Illinois University), and Lary May (University of Minnesota).

October 26, 2001 Legacy of Korea Conference at the Harry S. Truman Library. Friday afternoon session: “Fuzzy Definition, Poor Resolution: Early Television, the Korean War, and the Brainwashed American Mind,” Alan Nadel (Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute); “Legacy of War the War,” William Stueck (University of Georgia), David Reimers (New York University).

October 27, 2001 Legacy of Korea Conference at the Harry S. Truman Library. Saturday morning session: “Koreans and Americans – Memories of War,” Maija Rhee Devine and James I. Matray (New Mexico State University); “Workshop: Using Primary Sources to Study the Korean War,” Mark Adams and Tom Heuertz.

5/7/93 to 2/95. Niel Johnson home video of several events from 1993 to 1995. Harry S. Truman Public Service Award presented to David McCullough at the Truman Library, 5/7/93; Independence homes tour, 5/8/93; David McCullough speaks at First Baptist Church of Independence, 5/8/93; Brunch for David McCullough at home of Heraldine Helms (who boarded him when a researcher): Liz Safly, V. G. Johnson, Brent Shondelmeyer, Mary Sue Luff, Sue Gentry, and others are present, 5/9/93; transfer of the Truman farm home in Grandview, Missouri to the National Park Service, and tour of farm home with Martha Ann Swoyer as she describes furniture, etc., 5/8/94; Event in Chicago marking 100th anniversary of the Democratic Convention where Harry S. Truman was selected as the Vice-Presidential nominee, Niel Johnson re-enacting Truman, and Clifton Truman Daniel are guests, 7/94; Niel and V. G. Johnson in Kirkwood, Missouri where Niel re-enacts Truman for an event which included several people dressed in World War II clothing, 2/95. VHS videotape.

1/31/79. BACKSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HOUSE, part 3, Hour 1, part 3, hour 2. The Ed Friendly production (NBC) based on the memoirs of Lillian Rogers Parks, who was a maid through several Presidents at the White House (including President Truman). These tapes cover the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Two ¾ inch videotapes. Length: 2 hours. Restrictions: Contract agreement indicates they cannot be duplicated without permission.

1/31/79. BACKSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HOUSE, part 4, Hour 1, part 4, hour 2. The Ed Friendly production (NBC) based on the memoirs of Lillian Rogers Parks, who was a maid through several Presidents at the White House (including President Truman). These tapes cover the presidency of Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Two ¾-inch videotapes.

Ca. 1998. Renovation Slide Show, Unedited. Slide program about the Truman Library museum renovation, featuring narration that is probably by a member of the Chermyoff and Geismar museum design firm. The video shows models of museum exhibits as well as still photographs from the Library collection. The narration discusses the themes for the various museum exhibit areas. VHS videotape.

1988. KEN BURNS AMERICA: THOMAS HART BENTON. A Florentine Films Production in association with WGBH-TV. Narrated by Jason Robards. A production about the life and art of Thomas Hart Benton (the artist who created the mural in the Truman Library, “Independence and The Opening of the West”). VHS videotape.

THOMAS HART BENTON: THE SOURCES OF COUNTRY MUSIC. A video produced by John Alton about the last mural painted by Thomas Hart Benton. Chip Taylor Communications.VHS videotape. Length: 30 min. 9/9/2002. CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO PRESENTS: INSIDE CHICAGO. Can TV Community Partners. This program first presents Gloria Steinem, who introduces journalist Steve Neal, who speaks about his book: “Eleanor and Harry, the correspondence between Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.” VHS videotape.

9/9/2002. CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO PRESENTS: INSIDE CHICAGO. Can TV Community Partners. This program first presents Gloria Steinem, who introduces journalist Steve Neal, who speaks about his book: "Eleanor and Harry, the correspondence between Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman." VHS videotape.

5/15/15. Little White House, Key West. The Public Healthcare Legacy of Harry S. Truman. Truman Legacy Symposium. Friday keynote address. Clifton Truman Daniel and Robert Wolz speak and the keynote speaker if Dr. Robert M. Wah, President of the American Medical Association. Length: approx. 1 hour. DVD.

5/16/15. Little White House, Key West. The Public Healthcare Legacy of Harry S. Truman. Truman Legacy Symposium. Saturday Morning Sessions. Speakers include: Robert Wolz, Michael Devine, Steve Edwards, Ray Geselbracht, Claudia Anderson (of the Lyndon B. Johnson Library), and Victoria Hardin. Length: approx.. 2 hours. DVD.

5/16/15. Little White House, Key West. The Public Healthcare Legacy of Harry S. Truman. Truman Legacy Symposium. Saturday Afternoon Sessions. Dr. Michael Devine introduces speakers Dr. Harold Pollack and Dr. Robert M. Wah. Length: approx. 1 hour. DVD

11/11/15. The Macomb County Bar Foundation Presents An Historical Mock Trial, The United Nations vs. Harry S. Truman (was the dropping of the Atomic Bombs over Japan justified?). The audience is the jury and will decide. Legally Speaking, a co-production of the Macomb County Bar Foundation and Sterling Heights Television. Donor: Steve Steinhardt. Parts 1 and 2. 2 dvd’s. Length: approx. 2 hours.

5/7-9/93. Niel Johnson home video of the Public Service Award presented to David McCullough at the Truman Library, 5/7/93; the Independence Homes tour, 5/8/93; the welcome brunch for David McCullough at the home of Heraldine Helms (who had boarded him when he was a researcher), 5/9/93. VHS videotape;

5/8/84. Several news reports on President Harry S. Truman, whose Centennial is today. First, a short report on the Joint Session of Congress with guest Margaret Truman, reported by Bob McBride, Channel 4. Next, NBC Nightly News which includes a report on the wreath-laying ceremony at the Truman Library and remarks by Ardis Haukenberry and May Wallace. This is followed by ABC World News Tonight, which featured a report on the Joint Session of Congress and a brief segment of Margaret Truman’s speech. The McNeill-Lehrer News Report was also included, but with nothing on Truman. This videotape includes the entire NBC and ABC news broadcasts. 3/4-inch videotape.