Oral history interview with the Reverend Edward Hobby
Smoot P. Oral history interview with the Reverend Edward Hobby
The Reverend Edward Hobby worked for the Trumans from 1953 until Bess W. Truman’s death in 1982. Hobby describes his job as the “handyman” who managed the cleaning of the home and grounds, prepared meals, and undertook various repair projects. During a tour of the house and grounds, Hobby discusses the earlier location of furniture and other Truman artifacts. Hobby also describes the changes that occurred as Mrs. Truman’s health declined and the condition of the home by the time of Mrs. Truman’s death.