Ran across this thread indicating noted California photographer Richard Steinheimer may be in the early stages of Alzheimers disease. Anyone know more? He was one of the first photographers to break away from the 3/4 wedge shot so common in previous rail photography and became a true master of the art.

http://bbs.cartserver.com/bbs/q.cgi?p127025700
ryarger@rypn.org

> Ran across this thread indicating noted
> California photographer Richard Steinheimer
> may be in the early stages of Alzheimers
> disease. Anyone know more?

If it's true, I believe it to be a private matter not fit for discussion on this board (as I likewise believed about a similar allegation on this board about a week or so ago about another noted individual).

As with the similar case, the reality of the situation is becoming among the most "open secrets" out there. I believe the only concern for us as individuals is to trust that the fruits of their labors are properly prepared for transition to a secure future, be it a collection of equipment or a work of photography/literature. I understand "Stein's" stuff is safe from the trash can--this from several sources on the Western rail scene close to him whom I trust.

LNER4472-NOSPAM-@bcpl.net

Possibly a private matter, but possibly not, depending on how far it may have progressed. Given an address, he might like some words of encouragement, as there are some treatments available for the early stages. Having dealt with him before, he was always a nice guy, who was generous about sharing his work.

> If it's true, I believe it to be a private
> matter not fit for discussion on this board


ryarger@rypn.org

> ...I understand
> "Stein's" stuff is safe from the
> trash can...

His wife is also a rail photographer and historian.

tr2manz@frontiernet.net

Thank you all for your concern about Dick. Unfortunately, he is in the middle stages of Alzheimer disease, but he is handling it with such grace. Not a whimper, whine or "why me" has passed his lips. He still has a twinkle in his blue eyes and sometimes a wicked sense of humor.

I am protecting his images and legacy like a mother wildcat hovering over her kit. Dick kept everything, letters, notes, receipts and every gift given to him.

Dick will be coming home tomorrow after a short stay in a skill nursing facility to regulate his medication. Old friends are welcome to come by to visit if you're in the Sacramento area. He does remember many of you. Please drop his name in your prayer box even if he may not need the extra boost of help, it can't hurt. Shirley


wmn4rails@earthlink.net

> Please drop his name in your prayer box
> even if he may not need the extra boost of
> help, it can't hurt.

Done.

sc 'doc' lewis



utweyesguy@aol.com

> I am protecting his images and legacy like a
> mother wildcat hovering over her kit. Dick
> kept everything, letters, notes, receipts
> and every gift given to him.

> Please drop his name in your prayer box
> even if he may not need the extra boost of
> help, it can't hurt. Shirley

Shirley,

Take good care of him. Over the years I've enjoyed the many times I have meet and talked with both Dick and you.

Brian Norden
Chairman Emeritas
Orange Empire Railway Museum