Garr, Vietta, 1896-1973
Vietta Garr Plays the Piano
Vietta Garr, maid of the Trumans, plays the piano.
Vietta Garr and Leola Estes, a maid
Various people arriving at Trinity Episcopal Church for Margaret Truman's wedding including Vietta Garr, the Truman's cook (left), and Leola Estes, a maid.
Vietta Garr Prepares a Meal
Vietta Garr, long time cook for the Truman family, is preparing a meal while managing the soda fountain and lunch counter at Crown Drug on 12th and Paseo in Kansas City, Missouri.
Vietta Garr at Truman Home
Ms. Vietta Garr, cook to former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Bess W. Truman, on the porch of the Truman home in Independence, Missouri. Used in the book Mr. Citizen.
Vietta Garr attending one of 66 parties for former President Truman's 75th birthday
Former President Harry S. Truman's 75th Birthday was marked by 66 parties held in cities across the country. Sixteen of them were linked by closed circuit TV from New York City, where Mr. Truman was. This photo shows the Truman's longtime cook, Vietta Garr (left) and an unidentified African American lady in attendance.