Oral history interview with Jessie Colby
Smoot P. Oral history interview with Jessie Colby
This is a transcript of a tape-recorded interview with Jessie Colby.A long-time resident of Independence, Missouri, Jessie Colby (March 1, 1901-September 20, 1995) recalls various contacts that she had through the years with the Trumans. Soon after moving to Independence in 1921, Colby worked in county elections when Harry Truman was elected to the county court. Her husband Harold had contacts with Mr. Truman through the Ararat Shrine. And Mrs. Colby recalls her association with Bess Truman before World War II when both were officers in the local needlework guild. Like many other Independence residents, Colby saw and exchanged greetings with Mr. Truman during his morning walks.