Oral history interview with John Martino
Williams J. Oral history interview with John Martino
John Martino came to work at the Truman Library in 158 as a custodian. When he retired in 1972, he was an assistant superintendent. By then Martino had accumulated a treasure trove of stories and memorabilia from his association with Harry S Truman as his secondary driver and maintenance employee at the library. Martino discusses his interactions with Harry and Bess Truman, emphasizing the equality with which Harry Truman treated everyone. Martino then shares much of the photographs and autographed memorablilia in his collection, including items from Hollywood stars and a United States President.