Oral history interview with Elizabeth Sapper
Williams J. Oral history interview with Elizabeth Sapper
Elizabeth Sapper grew up on North Delaware Street in Independence as a contemporary of Margaret Truman. Sapper relates several stories about plays and other activities which filled the days of Truman neighborhood children. After Harry S Truman became president, Sapper joined the rest of the area in the favorite pastime activity, watching famous people visit 219 N. Delaware. After her marriage, she and her sister opened a china shop on the Independence square. As a shop owner, Sapper maintained a supply of Bess W. Truman’s cards and was frequently asked to send gifts to various people on Mrs. Truman’s behalf. Sapper’s shop then obtained the rights to sell the only authorized memorial plate with Harry S. Truman’s image and signature during his lifetime.