National Park Service Employees
No Image Available Dawson, Betty Interview
No Image Available Hayes, Jennifer Jennifer A. Hayes, an employee at Harry S Truman National Historic Site since its inception, discusses the park's development, physically and organizationally. Interview
No Image Available Houston, Lisa Bosso Lisa Bosso Houston served as a museum aide in the first three and a half years of the Harry S Truman National Historic Site. Interview (pdf - 197KB) 
Andy Ketterson Ketterson, F.A. "Andy" Andy Ketterson served as the cultural resources management chief in the National Park Service's Midwest Regional Office during the foundation and development of Harry S Truman National Historic Site. Ketterson discusses the issues and decisions made during the year and a half from Bess W. Truman's death to the dedication of the site in 1984. Interview (pdf - 190KB) 
Norman Reigle Reigle, Norman Norman Reigle was the first superintendent of the Harry S Truman National Historic Site. The interviews describe early development of the home and park headquarters, local organization involvement and park operations. Interview 12-13-1985
No Image Available Richter, Thomas Thomas P. Richter served as the ranger in charge when the Truman home was transferred to the National Park Service and was the site's first chief ranger. He remained at the site until October 1987, when he moved to an appointment in St. Louis. Interview 11-15-1885 (pdf - 147KB)
No Image Available Tinnin, Karen Karen Tinnin was a permanent employee of the Harry S Truman National Historic Site from 1985-2007. During her employ, she was actively involved in the creation, improvements, and management of the Truman home in Independence, Missouri in her role as park ranger and later, Chief Ranger. Interview
No Image Available Wilson, Palma The interview begins in the park headquarters with Wilson discussing her years in the park as lead park ranger (1984-1988) and chief ranger (1988-1990) and the development of the interpretive program. Interview (pdf - 156KB) |
Did You Know?
Harry Truman stood 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 185 pounds when he became president, and 175 pounds during his last year in office.