Betty Ruth Sweren, founding member of Baltimore Center Stage, dies at 94 (original) (raw)

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Betty Ruth Sweren, a calligrapher and book collector, talks to Johns Hopkins University students of Phyllis Arbesman Berger's artist book class in Swaren's home library. Swaren later joined Berger in her class on campus and they taught together for several years. (Courtesy of Phyllis Arbesman Berger)

Betty Ruth Sweren, a calligrapher and book collector, talks to Johns Hopkins University students of Phyllis Arbesman Berger’s artist book class in Swaren’s home library. Swaren later joined Berger in her class on campus and they taught together for several years. (Courtesy of Phyllis Arbesman Berger)

PUBLISHED: June 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM EDT | UPDATED: June 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM EDT

Betty Ruth Sweren, a calligrapher and book collector who was among the founders of Baltimore Center Stage, died May 22 at her Lutherville home. She was 94.

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