Grandview Farm
No Image Available Babcock, Charles Charles E. Babcock grew up in Hickman Mills, Missouri and attended school with the Truman family. Interview Not Transcribed
No Image Available Dawson, Betty Betty Dawson was instrumental in the early preservation of the Truman Farm and its development as a national historic site. She has worked for over 17 years as a seasonal park guide at the Farm Home. Interview Not Transcibed
No Image Available Foglesong, George Mr. Foglesong was the retired carpenter-turned-contractor who oversaw extensive repairs to the Truman Farm Home in 1984-1985. He discusses the condition of the home and work that was completed by the Truman Farm Home Foundation. Interview Not Transcribed
No Image Available Goddard, Sterling Mr. Goddard was a longtime acquaintance of the Truman family. He was involved with the Truman Farm Home Foundation from 1980-1986. He discusses the restoration of the Truman Farm Home. Interview Not Transcribed 
Martha Ann Swoyer Swoyer, Martha Ann Martha Ann Swoyer, daughter of J. Vivian and Luella Truman and niece of Harry S Truman, was raised on the family farm in Grandview, Missouri. Swoyer discusses the many relationships within the Truman family spanning four generations. Interview 7-9-1991 (pdf - 241KB)
No Image Available Truman, Fred L. Fred L. Truman, son of J. Vivian and Luella Truman and nephew of Harry S Truman, discusses the Truman family and life on the Truman farm in Grandview, where he spent many years. Truman relates the importance of Harry S Truman as a member of the larger Truman family rather than as a national political figure. Interview (pdf - 278KB)
No Image Available Truman, Gilbert and Harry A. Gilbert and Harry A. Truman were the sons of John Vivian Truman, the President's brother. They discuss life on and around the two Truman farms in Grandview, Missouri. Harry A. lived in the Truman Farm Home from 1946 to 1955 and talks about the modifications made to the house to make it "modern." Interview Not Transcribed 
Mary Higbee Truman Truman, Mary H. Mary Higbee Truman met Harry S Truman when he was Jackson County judge, and she later married his nephew, John C. Truman. Truman shared stories about family activities such as Sunday dinners in Grandview at the Truman farm, inaugurations, vacations at the White House, and VIP tours of the capitol. |
Did You Know?
Having experienced the insecurities, hard work, and frustrations of managing a family farm and small business, many of Harry Truman’s actions as president reflect his empathy for the “little guy.”