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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Showing of 81 results for Beardsley Family.
| ID | 88294 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ruthmere Museum begins 50th anniversary celebration |
| Notes | Beardsley Neighborhood Day |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Statue of city founder, Havilah Beardsley |
| Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | Ruthmere Museum, Beardsley Family, Historic Homes |
| ID | 71183 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City founder’s farm building uncovered after fire |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Former Beardsley family house |
| Date | Apr 03, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley Home, Ruthmere Museum, Main Street, Elkhart |
| ID | 68401 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart woman played key role in suffrage |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Janet Evanega |
| Date | Aug 29, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | League of Women Voters, Beardsley Family, Voting |
| ID | 59058 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The History of the Havilah Beardsley Family |
| Notes | Beardsley Family |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Havilah Beardsley; Rachel Beardsley; 1846 Paper Mill; 1840 Flour Mill; 4 sketches of the house |
| Date | June 1, 2015 |
| History # | 1731 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Havilah, Beardsley, Rachael (Calhoun), Beardsley Flour Mill, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 43675 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Beardsley house being restored |
| Source | the PAPER |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Date | May 02, 2008 |
| History # | 1640a |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Havilah, Home of, Historic Homes, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 40311 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The legacy of Elkhart's first family |
| Notes | Poster detailing history of Havilah Beardsley family |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Date | January 1, 2008 |
| History # | 1656 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Havilah, Beardsley, Havilah, Home of, Historic Homes, Ruthmere Foundation Inc. |
| ID | 34766 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Tour displays homes |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of home |
| Date | December 19, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ruthmere Holiday House Walk, Historic Homes, Beardsley Family, Ruthmere Museum |
| ID | 22784 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Guests welcome |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of sites |
| Date | November 28, 2006 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Holiday Inn, Ruthmere, Greenleaf Boulevard, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 10245 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Haunted by ski fatalities |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jeff Beardsley; Debbie Beardsley; their children Christopher, Gretchen, Andrew |
| Date | January 8, 1998 |
| Page | A1 & A11 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Jeff, Beardsley Family, Swiss Valley, Accidents |
| ID | 46081 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The Beardsleys of Elkhart, Indiana |
| Notes | Booklet. (compiled by Ruthmere staff) & misc. geneal. printouts; shelved w/ family genealogies at Info Desk |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | January 1, 1998 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family |
| ID | 101774 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lasting holiday tradition |
| Notes | Beardsley Mansion envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Dec 11, 1992 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Havilah, Home of, Historic Homes, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 74061 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Beardsley rites Thursday |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 01, 1992 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Walter R., Ruthmere, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 74065 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Beardsley dies at 84 |
| Notes | Marjory Anna (Buchanan) Beardsley |
| Source | South Bend Tribune |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection - People Clippings |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 31, 1992 |
| Page | (See Also Obituary Index) |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Walter R., Beardsley, Robert, Miles Laboratories |
| ID | 74026 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The 'flag lady' would approve |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | George Minnix; Caroline Wagner |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 30, 1990 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Elizabeth (Baldwin), Mrs. A.R., Flag, American, Presidents, United States |
| ID | 74027 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fountain flows again: Beardsley statue repaired, grounds beautified |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Pete Gurka; Havilah Beardsley statue and memorial |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 16, 1988 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Havilah, Statue of, Beardsley Avenue, Smith, Frank E. (mayor) |
| ID | 74034 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Looking back is wasted time: Attitude no handicap for active Jeff Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jeff Beardsley; Debbie Beardsley; their children Christopher, Gretchen, Andrew |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 23, 1986 |
| Page | E1; AM Section |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Jeff, Beardsley Family, Accidents |
| ID | 45140 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Havilah Beardsley statue erected 1914 |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v.2 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 3 |
| Date | September 9, 1983 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Havilah, Beardsley, Havilah, Statue of, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 45141 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Close up of Havilah Beardsley statue |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v.2 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 4 |
| Date | September 9, 1983 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Havilah, Beardsley, Havilah, Statue of, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 44867 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ruthmere |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62 v.1 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 2 |
| Date | November 4, 1982 |
| Page | 48 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Albert R., Home of, Beardsley Family, Ruthmere Museum |
| ID | 74025 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Stephen Beardsley Photo |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Stephen Beardsley; Steve Ross; Walter Walters; Linda Rothrock |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 12, 1982 |
| Page | 18 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Political Campaigns, Political Parties, UAW Hall |
| ID | 21759 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Historic Home Passes on to Next Owner |
| Notes | Beardsley Mansion envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | A.B. Smith, Olive Smith, Darlene Adkins, George Adkins standing by Beardsley mansion 102 W. Beardsley Ave. |
| Date | May 8, 1981 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Havilah, Home of, Historic Homes, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 74042 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Walter R. Beardsley -- 1905 - 1980 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Walter R. Beardsley |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 24, 1980 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Miles Laboratories, Politicians |
| ID | 5702 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Beardsley Mansion Is Older than Elkhart |
| Notes | Beardsley Mansion envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Illustration from 1848 of mansion; present 1980 front of mansion; interior stairway of mansion; ornate candelabra; etched glass on door; Dr. A.B. Smith and wife |
| Date | February 2, 1980 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | 15 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Havilah, Home of, Historic Homes, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 73982 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mrs. Beardsley Dies in Arizona |
| Notes | Olive P. Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 05, 1978 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Edward H., Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Lehman F. |
| ID | 10244 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Son of Elkhart's founder was city's second mayor |
| Notes | Elkhart Truth - Elkhart Mayors Series envelope. 2nd mayor (1876-1878) |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Beardsley flour and paper mill |
| Date | October 2, 1976 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | A.M. section, p. 10 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, James Rufus (mayor), City's Mayors Series, Beardsley Family, Mayors, Elkhart |
| ID | 5788 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Recollections of Frances Martin Meiser of the Beardsley Family |
| Source | Local History File |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Date | April 23, 1975 |
| History # | 1288a |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Albert R., Beardsley Family, Miles Medical Co., Meiser, Frances Martin |
| ID | 34447 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The wrecker's ball has broken up that old plant of ours |
| Notes | The Alkalizer |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | photos of site |
| Date | April 1, 1971 |
| History # | 936h |
| Subjects | Miles Laboratories, Historic Buildings, Parking, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 33998 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City may get museum |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photo of Beardsley home |
| Date | October 11, 1969 |
| Subjects | Museums, Beardsley Family, Beardsley Avenue |
| ID | 80997 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Walter R. Beardsley |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/3017/rec/1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | Walter R. Beardsley speaking at the Miles Laboratories' annual stockholders meeting on 4/25/1967. 4/26/1967 Page 21. Walter Raper Beardsley (10/23/1905 - 10/23/1980). Former state senator, part owner of the Elkhart Truth, former director of First National Bank, former president of the board of Elkhart General Hospital. |
| History # | epl_truth_photograph_971 |
| Date | Apr 26, 1967 |
| Page | 21 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Walter R., Beardsley Family, Miles Laboratories |
| ID | 74022 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Beardsley Trustee At Howe School |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Robert Buchanan Beardsley |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 29, 1966 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Robert, Beardsley Family, Howe Military Academy, Miles Laboratories |
| ID | 5889 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Chas. Beardsley, long-time Miles official, dies |
| Notes | obituary |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Charles Sumner Beardsley |
| Date | February 14, 1962 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Charles Sumner, Beardsley Family, Attorneys, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) |
| ID | 73985 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | E.H. Beardsley Article |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 24, 1961 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Edward H., Miles Laboratories |
| ID | 73983 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Never Before Heard' Sound Like Quake, Says Former Elkhartan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 19, 1959 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Earthquakes |
| ID | 73942 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Relative of Elkhartans Dies in Ohio |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 15, 1957 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Solomon L., Millinery Shops |
| ID | 74017 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bruce F. Beardsley |
| Notes | Bruce Foster Beardsley. (See Also Obituary Index) |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 11, 1957 |
| Page | 2 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Miles Laboratories, Hotel Elkhart |
| ID | 73948 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Beardsley Rites Set In Iowa |
| Notes | David E. Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 30, 1956 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Charles Sumner, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 73952 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Wife Of Miles Official Dies At Home |
| Notes | Ada Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 05, 1956 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, League of Women Voters, Beardsley, Charles Sumner, YWCA |
| ID | 74019 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Personals |
| Notes | Bruce Foster Beardsley; children Virginia and Hubble Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Dec 01, 1949 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family |
| ID | 74021 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bruce Beardsley Weds California Resident |
| Notes | Constance McKinney |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 15, 1949 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family |
| ID | 74020 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Engagement of Joan Beardsley Is Announced |
| Notes | Joan Ransom Beardsley; Walter H. Kohn Jr. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 20, 1949 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Andrew Hubble, Beardsley, Walter R. |
| ID | 39742 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | About Grace Lawn Cemetery |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Date | May 24, 1944 |
| History # | 438 |
| Subjects | Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart History, Beardsley, Havilah, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 74018 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Andrew H. Beardsley Article |
| Notes | Bruce Foster Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 04, 1944 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Andrew Hubble, Beardsley, Walter R., First National Bank |
| ID | 15531 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | A. L. Beardsley |
| Notes | obituary |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 4, 1944 |
| History # | 210 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Arthur Lehman, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 5827 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Death takes Arthur L. Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of deceased |
| Date | January 3, 1944 |
| History # | 210 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Arthur Lehman, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 73940 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mrs. Amelia Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 09, 1942 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Charles Sumner, Beardsley, Arthur Lehman, Beardsley, Richard, Beardsley Family |
| ID | 73956 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ada M. Beardsley Article |
| Notes | Katie Malloy |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 04, 1938 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Charles Sumner, Real Estate |
| ID | 73955 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ada M. Beardsley Article |
| Notes | Katie Malloy |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 26, 1938 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Charles Sumner, Real Estate |
| ID | 73954 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ada M. Beardsley Article |
| Notes | Katie A. Deveroux, Ada Beardsley's mother died |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 14, 1938 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Charles Sumner |
| ID | 73999 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Walter R. Beardsley Article |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 02, 1937 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Family, Beardsley, Andrew Hubble, Beardsley, Walter R., Taxes |
| ID | 9238 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Beardsley Avenue, Riverside Drive in '61 |
| Notes | Beardsley Family; see also Winey Book 4; page 5 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Artist drawing of paper mill; Artist drawing of Beardsley flour mill; Flour mill picture |
| Date | February 10, 1937 |
| Page | 14 |
| Subjects | Beardsley Flour Mill, Beardsley Paper Mill, Pancost Milling Company, Bucklen Theatre |