| SYNOPSIS Written over the course of nearly two decades, Robert Recalls is a lively collection of colorful essays by Ruthmere Founding Director Robert Buchanan Beardsley, capturing his memories of a life filled with wonderful people and wondrous adventures. Enjoy thirty-three richly-detailed essays, compiled from the Ruthmere Record newsletter, 2003-2020. 147 pages. Available in both Paperback and Hardcover. |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Robert Buchanan Beardsley (1933-2021) was the Founding Director of Ruthmere Museum. The great-great-nephew of Albert (A.R.) and Elizabeth Beardsley, the original owners of Ruthmere, Robert brought his lifetime of experience in art and historic preservation to revitalize the mansion. On September 8, 1973, Robert's fortieth birthday, he presided over the grand opening of Ruthmere as a museum, with Indiana Governor Otis Bowen in attendance. Robert passed away on June 1, 2021, at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy that ensures the Beardsley story will continue for everyone to enjoy. |
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ABOUT THE EDITOR Mark Doddington, a native of Laurel, Maryland, has served as Ruthmere's Membership Coordinator since 2016. In addition, he serves as the museum's Concert Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Manager, Donations Manager, and Site Manager. He also oversees the annual Robert Buchanan Beardsley Piano Prize Competition, and gives tours of the mansion every chance he gets. Mark has a B.A. in American Literature and Creative Writing from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. He currently lives in the Beardsley Avenue Historic District, a short walk from Ruthmere. |
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