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Motion Picture MP2005-1-2

Harry S. Truman Dedicates Texas County Memorial Hospital

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Video Tape
Footage
154 feet
Running Time
4 minutes 16 seconds
Tape Format
3/4 inch video tape
VHS
Sound
silent
Color
Color
Produced by
Home movie from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gobble. Original 8mm returned to the owner
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

Home movie of dedication of Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri. Former President Harry S. Truman gave the dedicatory address. Congressman A. S. J. Carnahan and others attended.

Date(s)
November 25, 1958
Available Format(s)
Video Tape
Online Digital Presentation

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
00:00   Shot of a stage from the audience gathered for the public dedication ceremony of Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1958
00:21   Harry S. Truman seated in row with others. L to R: Truman, Congressman Charlie Brown, Congressman Alvin O’Konski of Wisconsin, Congressman A.S.J. Carnahan, and Rep. Ichord of Texas County.
00:47   U.S. flag raised.
01:03   People rise.
01:12   Harry S. Truman gives dedicatory address.
01:48   Crowd members walk through parking lot.
01:54   Unidentified hospital staff member sits at desk.
02:05   Close-up of Texas County Memorial Hospital plaque.
02:05   Scenes from the public’s inspection of the new hospital, including waiting areas, patient rooms, beds, light fixtures, staff facilities, etc.