Independence, MO, Harry S. Truman Library

Sound recording, apparently taped off-the-air, of music interrupted by news coverage of Harry S. Truman's funeral from Independence, MO. Most of the recording is music, but at about 27:15 of side one, radio DJ Army Specialist Bob Meyer interrupts the music to bring the Group W news feed of former president Harry S. Truman's funeral services at the Harry S. Truman Library. On this day, the casket was being unloaded from the hearse and moved into the Library lobby for viewing. President Nixon and former president Johnson were scheduled to appear later in the day.

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.

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 1, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording deals with such subjects as: advice to young politicians; Alonzo Fields; Martha Ellen Truman's visit to the White House; 1948 Democratic convention and election; discussion of historical elections.

Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Harry S. Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #134. Side 2: Recording #135.

Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #117 (pm). Side 2: Recording #118 (pm).

Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #111 (am). Side 2: Recording #112 (am).

Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #105 (pm). Side 2: Recording #106 (am).

Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #86. Side 2: Recording #87.

Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #84. Side 2: Recording #85.

Interview of Harry S. Truman by David Noyes and William Hillman regarding the planning of an American history textbook with emphasis on the careers of the Presidents. The original recording was recorded at the Harry S. Truman Library. Side 1: Recording #80. Side 2: Recording #81.