Guide to Videotapes Collection in the Harry S. Truman Library

“50TH ANNIVERSARY TRUMAN – DEWEY 1948 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION” 9/17/1998 C-Span Production Ken Hechler speaks at the University of Virginia, Miller Center, Charlottsville , VA. Topic, 1948 presidential campaign. VHS Tape

Home video by Niel and V. G. Johnson of various activities in which they participated. Donated by Neil Johnson 7/23/1998 USS HARRY S. TRUMAN COMMISSIONING Home video of activities at Norfolk, VA regarding the commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. Behind the scenes view and media reports, reception prior to commissioning. President Bill Clinton and other dignitaries attended. 7/25/97 AIR FORCE MUSEUM, DAYTON OHIO Presidential planes, visit with one of the crew members of the Sacred Cow, when Pres. Truman received word of his Mothers death. Several scenes inside and outside of the museum. Celebration of 50th Anniversary of National Security Act. Neil Johnson speaks as Harry S. Truman. 6/24/1997 Neil Johnson interviews Frances Schlichenmaier, former assistant to Rose Conway. Frances gives an oral history of her time working for the President. 5/8/1998 Gillioz Theatre, Springfield, MO. Neil Johnson speaks at the Theatre fundraiser. Poor sound quality. 5/9/1998 Lamar, MO. Party celebrating the anniversary of President Truman’s Birthday. Held at the Truman birthplace in Lamar, MO. VHS tape

“THE BENTON MURAL” 10/1999 St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School production. Truman “Trunk” speech prepared by 7th grade students at St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School. A student portrays Thomas Hart Benton, depicting his actions and thoughts on the commission to paint the mural for the Truman Library. VHS tape

“THE RISE AND FALL OF JIM CROW’ 8/23/2002 Quest Publications Inc. PBS series about segregation and discrimination in the United States. WWII scenes and its effects on discrimination. Harry S. Truman addresses the NAACP. Harry S. Truman speech at 1948 Democratic convention. VHS tape

“TRUMAN’S FAREWELL” 1/16/2003 Truman Library Media Production Professor Richard Kirkendall speaks at the Harry S. Truman Library about the process of writing and delivering President Truman’s farewell address to the nation in 1953. This presentation was part of a conference at the Harry S. Truman Library on this subject. VHS tape

“ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MOVIES’ Circa 2003 Paul Fischer, White House Projectionist, diary of all movies shown at the White House, and the persons who viewed them. President Truman shown on the deck of the Presidential yacht Williamsburg.. VHS tape

“ALL THE PRESIDENTS KIDS” Ca. 2003 Peter Jones Production Presidents starting with John Adams and their relationships and accomplishments of their children. Margaret Truman Daniel is interviewed and shown. VHS tape

“SCREEN GEMS COLLECTION” TRUMAN LIBRARY EXHIBIT 12/15/2003 Media Library Inc. KMBC-TV Channel 9, 5:00 PM; Fox-TV channel 4, 5:00 PM Media coverage of the opening of the Screen Gems film collection at the Truman Presidential Library. This was the opening of the second segment of the collection. Truman Library staff member Ray Geselbracht is featured. VHS Tape

“EVERY FOUR YEARS ELECTING A PRESIDENT” 12/2004 KCPT-TV Film clip of TV promotion of “EVERY FOUR YEARS” exhibit at the Truman Presidential Library. VHS tape

MISSOURI SENATOR KIT BOND – FEDERAL FUNDS PRESENTATION 8/26/1999 Truman Library Production Truman Library Director Larry Hackman introduces Missouri U.S. Senator Kit Bond, who presents the Truman Library a check for $8,000,000. of federal funds . Mr. Hackman reviews the major changes to be made during the planned renovation. The presentation is made in the Independence Room of the Truman Library. VHS tape

COMCAST NEWSMAKERS #19 5/6/2005 Time Warner Cable Production Mike Shanin, reporter, interviews the following people at the Truman Presidential Library, in the oval office replica. Mike Kiegerl, Kansas State Representative, 43rd District; Sandy Praeger, Kansas State Insurance Commissioner; Sam Graves, U. S. Representative, Missouri, 6th District; Kenny Hulshof, U. S. Representative, Missouri, 9th District; Captain Monty Wandling and Mike Eichholz, Salvation Army, Johnson County, Kansas; Emanuel Cleaver, U. S. Representative, Missouri, 5th District; Scott Schwab, Kansas State Representative, 49th District; Joe Aull, Missouri State Representative, District 26; Michael Devine, Director, Harry S Truman Presidential Library. VHS Tape

“20th CENTURY PRESIDENTS: HARRY S. TRUMAN” The Entertainment Group, Producer, Linda Lewis; Director, Christopher Lewis (son of actress Loretta Young); appearance by Walter Hare, student researcher at the Truman Presidential Library. Biography of Harry S Truman, primarily of his presidential years, 1945-1953. Features film footage, still photos, and exhibits from the Truman Presidential Library. VHS Tape

Truman Library Interviews by staff member Edeen Martin, 11/8/97 Tape #1 Bob Lockwood – Secret Service Agent. Truman Protective Div., 1967-68 and 1973-82. Describes daily life of retired President Truman. Was with Mrs. Truman 9 years. Accompanied her to Washington for visits with Margaret’s family. 5 min. Robert Butler – Kansas City Star Editor. Describes encounter with Mr. Truman when he was sent to Research Hospital to obtain a story about Mr. Truman’s confinement there. 4 min. Betty Wills Gordon – attended Bryant Elementary School with Margaret Truman until Margaret moved to Washington with Senator Truman. Mrs. Gordon’s father, Ray Wills, owned the service station at Maple and Union where Mr. Truman had cars serviced. Walt Bodine – K. C. radio/TV personality. Recounts his stories over many years of covering the Truman’s both during their time in Washington and after retirement and return. VHS

Truman Library Interviews by staff member Edeen Martin, 11/8/97 Tape 2 Sue Gentry – Independence resident with the Independence Examiner 1929-1973. City Editor during the 10 years Mr. Truman was in Washington. Met Mrs. Truman when Mr. Truman was County Judge. Was invited to the White House by Mrs. Truman. She relates many personal stories of her connection with the Truman’s and also explains Mr. Truman’s involvement with the Memorial Building in Independence. 23.5 min. Robert Siegman – Editorial writer for Kansas City Star. Related a brief story concerning the Truman’s at the airport. 3.5 min. VHS

Gerald Riley – “Give ‘em Hell Harry.” Harry S. Truman Impersonator. Excerpts from his performance. VHS.

Dedication of the Harry S. Truman State Department Building in Washington, D.C. Sept 21 & 22, 2000. Producer: Robyn Monblatt. Speakers at dinner preceding dedication: Madeline Albright, Secretary of State, and Michael Bechloss, Presidential Historian. Speakers at dedication ceremonies: John Ross Truman, for the Truman Family; Ike Skelton, Missouri Congressman; Madeline Albright, Secretary of State; William J. Clinton, President. VHS.

Dedication of the Harry S. Truman State Department Building in Washington, D.C. Sept 22, 2000. Produced by Office of Broadcast Services. Speakers: James Earl Jones, Actor; George Elsey, former President of the American Red Cross; John Ross Truman, representing the Truman Family; Ike Skelton, Missouri Congressman; Madeline Albright, Secretary of State, and President William Clinton. VHS.

Arthur Gilbert Lecture Series. Speaker Elie Wiesel. Sept 24, 2000 at the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City, MO. Sponsored jointly by the Harry S. Truman Library, Harry S. Truman Library Institute, and the Jewish Federation of Kansas City. Subject: Jewish History in the 20th century. Introduction by Larry Hackman. VHS

COMCAST NEWSMAKERS #13 10/25/2004 Time Warner Cable Production Mike Shanin, reporter, interviews the following people, at the Truman Presidential Library, in the oval office replica. Ike Skelton, Mo. U S Congressman, Dist. 4; Karen Rose Messerli, Mayor, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; Rick Cole, Team Sports; Shawn O’Byrne, Interim Director Union Station; Rick Hemmingsen, Pres., Independence Chamber of Commerce; Steve Berkheiser, Exec. Director, Liberty Memorial; Judy O’Neill, Education Outreach Coordinator, Truman Presidential Library; Anthony Brown, Kansas State Representative Dist. 38. VHS Tape

COMCAST NEWSMAKERS #15 1/11/2005 Time Warner Cable Production Mike Shanin, reporter, interviews the following people, at the Truman Presidential Library, in the oval office replica. Dennis Wilson, Ks. State Rep. Dist. 37; Steve Baker, President & CEO of NAIA; Dan Holt, Director of The Eisenhower Library & Museum; Dan Holt, Director of The Eisenhower Library & Museum; Mike Kiegerl, Ks. State Rep. Dist. 43; Arlen Siegfreid, Ks. State Rep. Dist. 19; Katheryn Shields, Jackson County Executive; Bishop Robert Finn, Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese; Karin Brownlee, Ks. State Senator Dist. 23; Delbert Scott, Mo. State Rep. Dist. 28; Crosby Kemper III, Vice-chairman Truman Library Institute. VHS Tape

KCTV-TV 5 BROADCAST 11/27/2004 Media Library Inc. News broadcast about Truman tapes that were originally aired in 1964. VHS tape.

“GIVE’EM HELL HARRY” Circa 1975 Worldwide Production Live stage performance staring James Whitmore as President Harry S. Truman. This video version was sold in the Truman Library gift shop in the past. 2 VHS tapes.

TRUMAN LIBRARY RENOVATION – U.S. SENATOR KIT BOND 8/26/1999 Media Pulse Inc. WDAF-TV Fox 4 news clip of Missouri Senator Kit Bond presenting Federal Funds of $8,000,000 for upcoming renovation. VHS tape

The following is a series of 9 video tapes (3/4”) of a 7-hour seminar held at Princeton University on June 22 & 23, 1982. The panel discussions cover primarily the year 1949 and a portion of 1950. During this time the Truman administration was determining whether or not to go forward with the development of the hydrogen bomb. The Russians tested their atomic bomb in 1949. McGeorge Bundy is the host and narrator for the discussions. There were a total of 7 men involved in the panel discussions during the two day period. These videotapes were received from Mr. Arthur Singer of the Alfred Sloan Foundation, in 1984. Participants are: Professor Cyril Smith (General Advisory Committee during WWII and organized the procurement of the metallic parts for the hydrogen bomb); Professor Stad Ulham (in Los Alamos in 1943 -1949, a thermonuclear physicist); Dr. John Manley (neuron physics professor from Columbia University, in Los Alamos, General Advisory Committee); Dr. Henry Smyth, Princeton (on Manhattan District from 1941 forward, nuclear physicist, Atomic Energy Commission 1949). Discussion of the early work of Edward Teller and Enrico Fermi and their various participations in the development of the atomic bomb.

Professor Stad Uhlam; Bill Golden (Atomic Energy Program, summer of 1941 while serving in the Navy, 1946 began working with Lewis Strauss); Dr. John Manley; Professor Henry Smyth; Gen. Ken Nichols (West Point graduate in Engineering on Manhattan District, left Pentagon in 1947, worked with United Nations as an advisor, April 1948 became Chief of Armed Forces Special Weapons Project). Discussion of the ways in which important departments within the U. S. government reacted to the Soviet test of their atomic bomb in August & September 1949.