Where the Rivers Meet

Elkhart History Minute -- Elkhart's Auto Industry

2009-08-28T20:22:00.000-07:00

In this Elkhart History Minute, we discuss Elkhart's bygone auto industry.

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Episode 7 -- Confluence, the Ruthmere Writers' Group

2009-08-28T20:16:00.000-07:00

In this episode, members of Confluence, the Ruthmere writers' group, present some of their poetic work.

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Episode 6 -- Nellie Knickerbocker

2009-05-13T15:20:00.000-07:00

Nellie Knickerbocker, a friend of Elizabeth Beardsley, was also a prominent female citizen of Elkhart. Her spirited personality, as well as her spirit, are still talked about today. This episode explores Nellie's life, her lonely end, and the continuing stories of her possible presence in the house at 2nd and Harrison Streets.

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Elkhart History Minute #2 - Havilah Beardsley 2

2008-10-17T21:42:00.000-07:00

The Elkhart History Minute is actually a series of radio spots that Ruthmere has developed in conjunction with WTRC Radio. Originally aired during the run-up to Elkhart's Sesquicentennial Celebration in September, Elkhart History Minute will continue on-air until the end of 2008. Ruthmere will eventually make the entire series avaible within the Where the Rivers Meet podcast feed.

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Elkhart History Minute #1 -- Havilah Beardsley 1

2008-10-17T21:35:00.001-07:00

Episode 5 -- Robert B. Beardsley & Ruthmere's Beginnings

2008-10-16T19:12:00.000-07:00

Founding Director of Ruthmere and current chairman of the Ruthmere Foundation, Robert B. Beardsley recounts some of the interesting challenges faced in the early years of Ruthmere's restoration. Robert is a lifelong historic preservationist and has restored many historic homes, including a Portuguese Castle. He currently resides in Florida, making frequent trips to Elkhart to provide advice and guidance in the further development of Ruthmere Foundation projects.

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Episode 4 -- The Beardsleys of Ruthmere

2008-09-24T08:04:00.000-07:00

Albert R. Beardsley and his wife Elizabeth Baldwin Beardsley were Elkhart's most prominent citizens from the late 1800s until the 1920s. We explore Albert's role in building Miles Medical, Elizabeth's philanthropy and the building of Ruthmere. Narrated by Dave Dufour. ©2008 The Ruthmere Foundation.

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Episode 3 -- C.G. Conn and Elkhart's Musical Instrument Industry

2008-08-11T17:57:00.001-07:00

Charles Gerard Conn was an entrepreneur, politician and all around colorful character. This episode describes how Conn turned an altercation in a bar into the largest musical instrument company in America. Narrated by Dave Dufour.

Copyright 2008 Ruthmere Foundation
http://www.ruthmere.org

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Episode 1 -- Dr. Havilah Beardsley

2008-07-15T05:12:00.001-07:00

In the premiere episode of "Where the Rivers Meet," we talk about Dr. Havilah Beardsley, the founder of Elkhart, Indiana. Narrated by Dave Dufour.

Copyright 2008 Ruthmere Foundation
http://www.ruthmere.org

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