Search Our Local History Index 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 82 results for Ruthmere Museum .
ID 102111 Title of Article Historic porch restored to its former glory Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Ruthmere Museum officials, contractors and Elkhart community members cut the ribbon for the Havilah Beardsley House porch now fully restored at 102 W. Beardsley Ave. Date Aug 09, 2025 Page A1, A3 Subjects Beardsley, Havilah, Home of , Ruthmere Museum , Restoration
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 93339 Title of Article Ruthmere Museum marks 50th anniversary Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Date Oct 16, 2023 Page A1, A5 Subjects Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 90266 Title of Article Ruthmere presents Roaring Indiana jazz age exhibit, Chicago pianist Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Jeremy Kahn Date Jun 22, 2023 Page A3 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Musicians , Elkhart History
Request a Scanned Copy
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
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 79190 Title of Article Ruthmere debuts Spring Concert Series Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Winston Choi Date Apr 19, 2022 Page A5 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Musicians
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 77062 Title of Article 'White Christmas' wins museum competition Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Shelley Becker and Bill Firstenberger Date Jan 12, 2022 Page A3 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Loveway, Inc. , Matzke Florist Inc.
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 74087 Title of Article First peek at Hotel Elkhart Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Guests at Hotel Elkhart's Aria Ballroom Date Aug 31, 2021 Page A1, A6 Subjects Hotel Elkhart , Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 73810 Title of Article History takes a hike Notes History Hike walking tour Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Ruthmere Museum Executive Director Bill Firstenberger stands by one of the History Hike locations Date Aug 14, 2021 Page A1, A5 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Elkhart, History of, 19th Century
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 72546 Title of Article Robert Beardsley, Ruthmere Museum founder, dies at 87 Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Robert Beardsley Date Jun 05, 2021 Page A1, A5 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Beardsley, Robert
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 72425 Title of Article QUILT GARDENS KICKOFF Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Rod Roberson, Phil Jenkins, Jon Hunsberger, Suzie Weirick, and Mark Brinson; Volunteers; Volunteers Date May 21, 2021 Page A1, A2 Subjects Quilt Gardens , Ruthmere Museum , Volunteer Work
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 66546 Title of Article Carla Riley is today's vibrant person Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Carla Riley Date February 5, 2020 Page A5 Subjects Vibrant Communities , Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 66370 Title of Article Humane Society benefits from Ruthmere contest Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Bill Firstenberger, Rob LaRoy, Sally Billings, and Becky Stanley Date January 7, 2020 Page A1, A5 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Humane Society of Elkhart County , 820 Antiques
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 66258 Title of Article Museum competition to benefit local charity Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Laura Funk and Bristol Elementary students; Ellie and Shannon Shupert Date December 13, 2019 Page A3 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Charity Work , Bristol Elementary School
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 66167 Title of Article How Ruthmere came to sell a sculpture for millions Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Sculpture by Auguste Rodin Date November 27, 2019 Page A1, A2 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Auctions
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 64627 Title of Article Ruthmere Museum Fall Concert Series Presents Ivory & Gold Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Jeff Barnhart and Anne Barnhart Date November 1, 2018 Page B6 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Barnhart, Anne , Barnhart, Jeff
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 64593 Title of Article Ruthmere Museum Fall Concert Series presents the Euclid Quartet Notes Euclid Quartet Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Euclid Quartet Date October 25, 2018 Page A6 Subjects Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 64455 Title of Article Ruthmere hosts annual gala Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Guests of Ruthmere Museum gathered for gala; Guests of Ruthmere Museum chatting at gala Date September 24, 2018 Page A3 Subjects Ruthmere
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 63873 Title of Article Ruthmere's 'Champion' acknowledged Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Ruthmere Museum Director Bill Firstenberger, Board President Ed Beardsley; Guests at Ruthmere's Breakfast of Champions Date May 14, 2018 Page C1 Subjects Ruthmere
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 63120 Title of Article Pokagon veterans talk about culture, military service Source Elkhart Truth Location Ask at Reference Desk Picture Caption Bill Firstenberger, Jerry Campbell and Anthony Foerster Date December 26, 2017 Page A3 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Pokagon Band , Veterans
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 62810 Title of Article Tour the county with Ruthmere's self-guided tour app Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Date November 7, 2017 Page A3 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Application Software
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 62792 Title of Article Free Museum Day a success despite rain Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Josh and Julian Scholten; Visitors at Ruthmere Museum; Visitors at Elkhart Environmental Center Date November 5, 2017 Page A1, A6 Subjects Elkhart County Land-Use Plan , Museums
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 62635 Title of Article Ruthmere concludes successful Cruise-In season Source Elkhart Truth Location Ask at Reference Desk Picture Caption Legal immigrants perform; Chuck Meyers cleans his Studebaker Champion Date September 30, 2017 Page A1 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Festivals
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 62571 Title of Article Black tie meal to support Ruthmere Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Two photos of guests at the event; Photo of dinner table Date September 18, 2017 Page A1, A7 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Fund Raising
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 62249 Title of Article Ruthmere draws a crowd for family day Notes Free Family Day Source Elkhart Truth Location Ask at Reference Desk Picture Caption Community members on tour in the Ruthmere Date August 7, 2017 Page A1 Subjects Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 62247 Title of Article Ruthmere home to mysterious musical instrument Notes Choralcello Source Elkhart Truth Location Ask at Reference Desk Picture Caption Joy Olsen sitting at the Ruthmere choralcello Date August 6, 2017 Page A1, A3 Subjects Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 62132 Title of Article Ruthmere's Drive-in Friday attracts cool rides Source Elkhart Truth Location Ask at Reference Desk Picture Caption Vehicles on display; Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish perform during the Ruthmere Drive-In event Date July 3, 2017 Page A1 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Automobiles
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 61821 Title of Article Free admission, soiree and more featured in May Source Elkhart Truth Location Ask at Reference Desk Picture Caption Havilah Beardsley Mansion Date May 5, 2017 Page A5 Subjects Beardsley Home , Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 61255 Title of Article Ruthmere Museum begins facelift Source Elkhart Truth Location Ask at Reference Desk Picture Caption Jeremy Johnson and Chad Johnson work on pillar Date January 24, 2017 Page A1, A7 Subjects Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 61139 Title of Article Museums offer holiday-themed tour Source Elkhart Truth Location Ask at Reference Desk Picture Caption Interior of Ruthmere; Christmas tree at Ruthmere Date December 24, 2016 Page A3 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Beardsley, Havilah, Home of
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 61013 Title of Article Turnock shares in beauty of Ruthmere Museum Notes Ann Turnock Source Elkhart Truth Location Ask at Reference Desk Picture Caption Ann Turnock Date November 27, 2016 Page A3 Subjects Turnock, E. Hill , Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 57415 Title of Article Students help plant quilt garden display at Ruthmere Museum Notes 2015 Quilt Gardens Source Elkhart Truth Location Ask at Reference Desk Picture Caption Skylar Hover, Ariel Henderson and Victoria Dick; Begonias Date May 21, 2015 Page A1, A2 Subjects Ruthmere , Gardens , Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC)
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 48152 Title of Article Museum gives military a pass Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Date May 23, 2011 Page A3 Subjects Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 46321 Title of Article New director is at home at Ruthmere Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Date September 23, 2010 Page D1 Subjects Ruthmere Museum , Firstenberger, Bill
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 46407 Title of Article Donation protects Ruthmere forever Notes Indiana Preservationist Source Other Location Elkhart City History File Picture Caption Ruthmere exterior and interior photos Date September 1, 2004 History # 1357 Page 4-5 Subjects Ruthmere , Ruthmere Museum , Ruthmere Foundation Inc.
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 2293 Title of Article Getting the scoop at Ruthmere Notes 6th Annual Ice Cream Social and Family Fun Fest Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Photos of Quinn, Heart City Brass, Coates, Artley, Thomas, Shamory, Vandersijs Date July 16, 2002 Page D1 Subjects Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 5822 Title of Article Elkhart's history is for sale at new Ruthmere gift shop Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption Photo Date October 14, 1996 Page B1 Subjects Beardsley, Albert R., Home of , Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 5817 Title of Article Ruthmere: new face, new exhibit Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption photo, p. A1 Date April 5, 1995 Page B1 Subjects Ruthmere Museum
Request a Scanned Copy
ID 72494 Title of Article Welcome to a "City With a Heart" Source Elkhart Truth Location Microfilm - Reference Desk Picture Caption photo of Ruthmere Museum Date Jun 23, 1993
Request a Scanned Copy
