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    Nell Danner
    Nell Danner

    Danner, Nell
    Interviewed July 10, 2003

    Mrs. Danner was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church Altar Guild. It was at Trinity that her connection with Bess Truman developed. She provides details on Trinity, the priests, and the church's relationship with the community. She also discusses the local civil rights movement.

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    Dawson, Betty
    Interviewed July 14, 2003

    Betty Dawson was instrumental in the early preservation of the Truman Farm and its development as a national historic site. She worked for over 17 years as a National Park Service seasonal guide at the Farm Home.

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