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Tinnin, Karen
Interviewed May 22, 1997

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.

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Truman, Fred L.
Interviewed June 18,1991

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.

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Truman, Gilbert and Harry
Interviewed July 29, 1991

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Mary Higbee Truman

Truman, Mary H.
Interviewed July 29, 1991

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.

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Millie Twyman

Twyman, Millie
Interviewed

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