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ID	95480
Title of Article	Superman returning to Hall of Heroes Comic Con
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Dean Cain; Allen Stewart
Date	Feb 20, 2024
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum

ID	89414
Title of Article	Stolen museum comics retrieved in Florida
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum
Date	May 23, 2023
Page	A1
Subjects	Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum, Cassopolis Street

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	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.

ID	74070
Title of Article	Celebrity guests draw crowds at Hall of Heroes Comic Con
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Sam Jones signs autographs
Date	Sep 07, 2021
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum, Elkhart Comic Con, RV/MH Hall of Fame

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

ID	65214
Title of Article	Superheroes, including Santa
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Santa Claus; comic book fans
Date	December 10, 2018
Page	A1
Subjects	Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum

ID	64666
Title of Article	Stan Lee remembered as hero to museum director
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Allen Stewart and Stan Lee
Date	November 13, 2018
Page	A1, A8
Subjects	Stan Lee, Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum, Stewart, Allen

ID	63910
Title of Article	Exploring the county's museums
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Clara Jenkins, Isaac Jenkins with Rocket Racoon; Ruthmere Director Bill Firstenberger, museum visitors; Visitors at New York Central Railroad Museum; Visitors read railroad history; Dmitriy Kononemko,
Date	April 22, 2018
Page	A2
Subjects	Elkhart County, Museums

ID	63315
Title of Article	Stitches through time
Notes	Quilts from the Collection
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Michelle Nash and participants examine stitching; Yo-Yo Quilt made by Ruth Bussler in the 1960s; People attending 'Quilts in our Collection' program; Michelle Nash points out damage in quilt; Patrick
Date	February 11, 2018
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Elkhart County Historical Museum, Quilts

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

ID	62031
Title of Article	Superhero museum owner recalls Batman actor Adam West
Notes	Allen Stewart
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Allen Stewart with Burt Ward and Adam West; Stewart in the original batsuit
Date	June 15, 2017
Page	A8
Subjects	Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum

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

ID	60033
Title of Article	What happened to the big concrete block of human teeth?
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Paul Thomas with tooth rock
Date	May 24, 2016
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Stamp, Joseph W., Dr., Time Was Museum, History, Elkhart County

ID	56902
Title of Article	Serviceman's story aquired by museum
Notes	Jack Cooper World War II Collection
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Photo of Jack Cooper
Date	April 29, 2015
Page	C1
Subjects	Elkhart County Historical Museum, World War II

ID	54916
Title of Article	Caring for objects in a museum a lot of work
Notes	Collection Care
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Photo of trumpet and cleaning tools
Date	September 5, 2014
Page	C1
Subjects	Museums

ID	54651
Title of Article	Superhero-themed series starts Saturday
Notes	Partnering with Barnes & Noble
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Batman costume
Date	July 17, 2014
Page	D1
Subjects	Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum

ID	53148
Title of Article	Railroad museum seeks grants
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm â€“ Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos
Date	October 31, 2013
Page	C1, C2
Subjects	National New York Central Railroad Museum, Government, Elkhart City, Grants, Museums

ID	53061
Title of Article	A man & his mowers
Notes	Brian Garber moving repair business & opening lawn mower museum in old shop at 921 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm â€“ Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Brian Garber
Date	October 18, 2013
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Identification, Photo, Museums

ID	50514
Title of Article	Reality star films web series episode at Elkhart museum
Notes	Web series 'Super Fans' to air on Stan Lee's YouTube channel
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Adrianne Curry & Allen Stewart
Date	July 19, 2012
Page	D1
Subjects	Stewart, Allen, Television/TV, Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum

ID	50135
Title of Article	Local train museum stokes the fire for two busy weekends
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of museum exhibit and engines
Date	May 3, 2012
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	National New York Central Railroad Museum, Government, Elkhart City, Museums

ID	48476
Title of Article	Museum will showcase town history for Middlebury's 175th anniversary
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	June 15, 2011
Page	A3
Subjects	Middlebury Community Historical Museum, Museums

ID	47262
Title of Article	The money train has left the 3001 at the station for now
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Mohawk 3001 steam engine
Date	February 21, 2011
Page	A3, A5
Subjects	National New York Central Railroad Museum, Museums, Government, Elkhart City

ID	46986
Title of Article	These two train experts want to see the 3001 back on track
Notes	Proposal to restore Mohawk steam engine
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Spaugh and Simonaitis with Mohawk 3001 locomotive
Date	January 12, 2011
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	National New York Central Railroad Museum, Government, Elkhart City, Spaugh, Robert, Simonaitis, Darwin

ID	46374
Title of Article	Donated train display at home in Elkhart
Notes	Collection of Stanley Bell
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of model train display
Date	October 6, 2010
Page	A1
Subjects	National New York Central Railroad Museum, Museums

ID	46126
Title of Article	Model railroad work on track
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of model train collection
Date	August 4, 2010
Page	A3
Subjects	National New York Central Railroad Museum, Museums

ID	44216
Title of Article	Museum donations form new exhibit
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of artworks
Date	January 28, 2010
Page	A1
Subjects	Midwest Museum of American Art, Museums

ID	38506
Title of Article	Train of thought
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of museum
Date	July 27, 2008
Page	A1
Subjects	National New York Central Railroad Museum, Budget, Elkhart City, Government, Elkhart City, Museums

ID	38242
Title of Article	Museum acquires one-of-a-kind pottery collection
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of curator
Date	July 17, 2008
Page	D1
Subjects	Midwest Museum of American Art, Museums

ID	37639
Title of Article	Making history
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of factory, display
Date	May 18, 2008
Page	C1
Subjects	CTS Corporation, Museums

ID	37515
Title of Article	100 years of design
Notes	Invitation to private preview party for exhibit
Source	Other
Location	Indiana History File
Date	May 16, 2008-September 15, 2008
History #	159
Subjects	Studebaker Historical Vehicle Museum

ID	37038
Title of Article	Imagine...
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of exhibit
Date	March 13, 2008
Page	D1
Subjects	Midwest Museum of American Art, Local Artists, Museums

ID	32500
Title of Article	Windows into lost past
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of exhibit
Date	October 19, 2007
Page	A3
Subjects	Ruthmere, African-Americans, Museums, Photographers

ID	31768
Title of Article	Donation puts new face on museum
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of site
Date	October 8, 2007
Page	A3
Subjects	Jimtown Junior High, Historic Homes, Museums

ID	29190
Title of Article	More than the past on display
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of site
Date	August 3, 2007
Page	C1
Subjects	RV/MH Hall of Fame, Recreational Vehicle Industry, Museums

ID	29187
Title of Article	'Wow' factor
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of site
Date	August 3, 2007
Page	A1
Subjects	RV/MH Hall of Fame, Recreational Vehicle Industry, Museums

ID	25836
Title of Article	Museum exhibit displays genius of Ansel Adams
Notes	Adams, Ansel
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of, by photographer
Date	April 22, 2007
Page	A1
Subjects	Photographers, Midwest Museum of American Art, Museums

ID	25201
Title of Article	RV Hall ready for viewing to public
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of site
Date	March 26, 2007
Page	A3
Subjects	RV/MH Hall of Fame, Recreational Vehicle Industry, Museums

ID	24319
Title of Article	Trailer tweaking
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of site
Date	February 21, 2007
Page	C1
Subjects	RV/MH Hall of Fame, Recreational Vehicle Industry, Libraries, Museums

ID	23248
Title of Article	Selection honor for museum
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of painting
Date	December 19, 2006
Page	A3
Subjects	Midwest Museum of American Art, Museums

ID	20381
Title of Article	Games of Asia
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of game, site
Date	August 7, 2006
Page	A3
Subjects	Ruthmere, Museums

ID	16225
Title of Article	Council approves rental ordinance
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	April 5, 2006
Page	A5
Subjects	Stu Statler Elkhart Renaissance Initiative, National New York Central Railroad Museum, Rental Housing Registration, Government, Elkhart City

ID	13927
Title of Article	Auto museum to become sanctuary
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of site
Date	July 29, 2005
Page	A3
Subjects	S. Ray Miller Auto Museum, Abundant Life Ministries

ID	25398
Title of Article	Workin' on the railroad museum
Notes	Senior Life; museum in North Judson
Source	Local History File
Location	Indiana History File
Picture Caption	photo of Chesapeake & Ohio steam locomotive N. 2789
Date	June 1, 2005
History #	156
Page	14
Subjects	Museums, Railroads

ID	10517
Title of Article	Auto museum auction nostalgic
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Elcar
Date	October 18, 2004
Page	A1
Subjects	S. Ray Miller Auto Museum

ID	10515
Title of Article	Classic cars fetch a premium
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of cars
Date	October 17, 2004
Page	A1
Subjects	S. Ray Miller Auto Museum

ID	10469
Title of Article	Bid farewell
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of collection, Miller
Date	October 13, 2004
Page	A1
Subjects	S. Ray Miller Auto Museum

ID	13025
Title of Article	S. Ray Miller auto collection to be auctioned
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	October 12, 2004
History #	1611a
Page	11
Subjects	S. Ray Miller Auto Museum

ID	25377
Title of Article	Collection of articles & items related to S. Ray Miller Collection auction
Notes	Contains 11 items
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	October 1, 2004
History #	1633
Subjects	S. Ray Miller Auto Museum

ID	10042
Title of Article	Car auction slated for Oct. 16, 17
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo
Date	September 11, 2004
Page	A1
Subjects	S. Ray Miller Auto Museum