Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Podcast
1) Schoolhouse
A history of the local schoolhouse which was constructed by the Society of Friends. It is not known if Hoover attended the school, but it is suspected.
2) Early Interest in Geology
A brief narrative recounting young Herbert Hoover's interest in geology.
3) Downey Street
A description of Downey Street in Westbranch, Iowa. The narrator details the history and many uses of the street.
4) Hoover NHS Forward
A forward of sorts from the NHS challenging listeners to explore the multitude of stories and histories within the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
5) Introduction
An introduction to the audio-tour of the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. The introduction details how to use the audio interface.
6) The Son of West Branch, America's Great Humanitarian
A sweeping, 36 minute aural memoir that outlines the life of former President Herbert Hoover made by Dr. William Wayne Anderson.
7) Gravesite
A description of Herbert and Lou Hoover's death, funeral, and burial. The clip begins with a quote from one of Herbert Hoover's speeches made in Westbranch.
8) Tall Grass Prairie
A description of the local Prairie ecosystem. The narrator describes several elements of the prairies, and mentions that controlled burns take place on a semi-yearly basis.
9) Isaac Miles Farm
A description and history of the Isaac Miles Farm. Isaac had two daughters that likely played with the Hoover Children.
10) Hoover's Dedication to Children's Causes
A description of many of Hoover's humanitarian projects, including the program he created to aid Belgium during WWI and the unprecedented conference he called concerning the well-being of children.