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Zobrist, Dr. Benedict K.
Interviewed August 30, 1990

Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist was director of the Harry S. Truman Library from 1971-1994. Zobrist worked to develop the library as a research institution. At the request of Margaret Truman Daniel, he directed his staff to complete an inventory of the Truman home in 1981 and 1982, then oversaw the transfer of the home from the National Archives to the National Park Service after Bess Truman’s death in October 1982.

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Zumault, Viola
Interviewed March 14, 1996

Viola Zumault became friends with Mary Jane Truman after joining the Order of the Eastern Star. Zumault gives a detailed description of the society and also discusses some letters she received from Mary Jane Truman.

Interview
Later view from Presidential Train in Willard, MO. Credit: Truman Library  

Did You Know?
Due to the lack of a direct train route, the 20-mile trip between Grandview and Independence during Harry Truman’s courtship with Bess took two hours one way.

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