The Ruff India Collection, donated by Del Ruff, is now on display on the top floor of the library. The artifacts were collected by Del's father, W. Glenn Ruff, who served in the American Red Cross, Military welfare, from 1943-45. He was stationed for 16 months in Calcutta, Bombay and Karachi, India, and in Columbo, Ceylon. Glenn graduated from Kansas State Teachers College at Hays in 1929.
Among the artifacts are ebony and ivory elephants, brass bowls, silver jewelry, and an antique snake charmer's flute.
The exhibit may be viewed during the hours the library is open.
Patty Nicholas