Helen Wade

Wade, Helen
Interviewed July 9, 2003

Interview

William R. Wagner

Wagner, William R.
Interviewed August 21, 1991

William R. Wagner served was a Naval Corpsman who assisted Harry S Truman from 1970 until Truman's death in 1972. Wagner discusses the daily routine, those involved, and the use of the house during his tour of duty in the Truman home in Independence, Missouri.

Interview

Christine and David Wallace Jr.

Wallace, Christine and David F.
Interviewed August 25-26, 1991

Christine Wallace, sister-in-law of Bess W. Truman, and her son David F. Wallace, Jr., reveal in detail the inner workings of the extended Wallace family during the 1930s to early 1940s.

Interview 8-25-91 (pdf - 461KB)
Interview 8-26-91 (pdf - 391KB)
Interview 8-26-91

May Wallace

Wallace, May
Interviewed June 14, 1983 and December 20, 1985

May Wallace, wife of George Wallace and sister-in-law of Harry and Bess Truman, discusses the Wallace and Truman family members. Wallace discusses the Gates family move to Independence, Madge Gates Wallace's relationship with her family, domestic help and cooking, and Christmas traditions.

Interview

Dorsy Lou Warr

Warr, Dorsy Lou
Interviewed July 17 and 30, 1991

Dorsy Lou Warr, nee Compton, grew up down the street from the Trumans. Her father, a prominent Independence businessman, was a member of Harry S Truman's poker circle and often provided the Trumans with pop and ice cream. Warr relates many stories about growing up in the same neighborhood as a president.

Interview (pdf - 299KB)

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Westwood, Mary Kay
Interviewed

Interview

Helen and Bess Paris Wilson

Wilson, Helen and Bess Paris
Interviewed August 21, 1991

Interview

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Wilson, Palma
Interviewed May 15, 1990

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)