1961 was the beginning of great adventures for the Russell Robinson
     family. Russell, Lois and young son, Dennis Boyle. They enjoyed wandering
     through streams and pastures of the Robinson farm, located near Nashville,
     Kansas, finding many exciting pebbles and rocks of different shapes and
     colors - some of which changed color under black flourescent light. This
     became a special hobby for the entire family. They were given permission
     to hunt on many ranches, road ditches were also searched.
       Robinsons became members of the Wichita Gem and Mineral Society and
     Dennis, of the Junior Rockhounds. They learned that the stones they had
     collected were agates, jasper, petrified wood, gypsum and satin spar.
       As the collection grew, Robinsons purchased tumblers, rock saws,
     polishers and grinders. They attended Rock Shows in several states; joined
     the Rocky Mountain Federation; and affiliated with the American Federation 
     of Gem and Mineral Societies. As their interest in flourescent rock grew,
     they purchased bigger and better flourescent lights and joined the
     California Flourescent Society of Gems and Minerals.
       Robinsons started making cabachons for jewelry, and this developed into
     a business. In 1974 they opened Robinson Rock Shop, 528 South Cherry,
     Medicine Lodge. Visitors from other states and Canada stopped by and they
     realized how many rockhounds there are. Lasting friendships have been made.
       The business had expanded and other products have been added. With an
     increased interest in firing their own products, Robinson purchased a kiln
     to fire their own fine china porcelain.
       The shop name was changed to R & R House of Imports, and features rocks,
     jewelry and shells. It was originally located in the living room of the
     Robinson home, but now occupies most of the double-wide mobile home. Future
     plans are to build another room to display their flourescent rock. These
     have been exhibited in several shows, but are kept in boxes at home due to
     lack of space.
       Thus has the Robinsons' hobby grown into a business for Medicine Lodge
     and Barber County. Dennis and wife, Bonnie Johnson Boyle, are presently
     serving in the armed forces i Germany and plan to continue the business
     that grew from a hobby.
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas, pg. 387