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Recordings related to artist Thomas Hart Benton, his family, and the creation of his mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West" at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, MO.
SR64-105-2 is in two parts. It has commentary between Truman Library curator Milton Perry and Thomas Hart Benton. It has extensive recordings of Benton's daughter, Jessie Benton, playing and singing music with her father. They play guitar and harmonica. It also begins a conversation with Benton's wife, Rita Benton.
SR64-105-3 is a continuation of Milton Perry's interview with Rita Benton, with questions about her involvement in Thomas Hart Benton's art career, artistic processes, and the creation of the Truman Library mural.