Oral Histories: H
Rev. Robert Hart Hart, Reverend Robert L. The Reverend Robert L. Hart served as the rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence, Missouri from 1977-1983. In this position, he served as pastor to Bess W. Truman, attending to her in her home, and then performed her funeral service after her death. Interview (pdf - 1.26MB) 
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 Not Transcribed 
Jack Hill Hill, Jack Mr. Hill was a longtime Independence resident. He discusses the development of the area and life in and around Independence. Interview Not Transcribed 
Edgar Hinde, Jr. Hinde, Edgar Jr. Edgar Hinde, Jr. was a longtime acquaintance of the Truman family. Mr. Hinde was a retired Independence postmaster. During the 1940s he was a special delivery mail carrier and delivered letters on most Sundays to Bess from HST. Interview Not Transcribed 
Howard P. Hinde Hinde, Howard P. Howard P. Hinde, a retired biology professor at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, grew up in Independence, Missouri. Hinde relates many family stories about relatives he shares with Bess W. Truman. 
Rev. Edward Hobby Hobby, Rev. Edward The Reverend Edward Hobby worked for the Trumans from 1953 until Mrs. Truman's death in 1983. Hobby describes his position as "handyman" in which he maintained the grounds and gardens, completed various repair projects, cleaned the home, and helped prepare meals. 
Lisa Bosso Houston 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)
No Image Available Hunt, Elizabeth Her family was friends of Harry and Bess Truman for over forty years and were were neighbors for twenty-three of those years. She discusses changes to the neighborhood after HST became President. Interview Not Transcribed 
Rev. Patric Hutton Hutton, Rev. Patric The Reverend Patric Hutton served as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church from 1955 to 1960. As a result he performed the wedding ceremony of Margaret Truman and E. Clifton Daniel in April 1956. Interview (pdf - 159KB) |
Did You Know?
Harry Truman’s Little White House remained a living quarters for the commanding officers of the base until Truman Naval Station was closed in 1974.