Command car used by General Eisenhower being unloaded at the Eisenhower Center (Abilene, Kansas), 1957-03
Scope and Contents
The Tim Johnson Collections consist of materials of historical interest collected and donated by Tim Johnson. These collections include manuscripts such as correspondence, maps, and other documents. There are a significant number of photographs in various formats such as cabinet cards, stereoview cards, and some photographic postcards or carte-de-visite. There are many picture postcards that document historical Kansas places and events. Mr. Johnson continues to collect materials, so this collection may grow over time.
Dates
- Event: 1957-03
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnson, Timothy (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 10 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
General
Back: Eisenhower Center, Abilene, Kansas, command Car of General Dwight D. Eisenhower being unloaded in front of Eisenhower Museum, March-1957. Purchased by friends, it was in use by the General during World War II and is now housed east of the museum. the pylons are now located to the east end of the center.
Repository Details
Part of the Fort Hays State University Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
Tebo Library
502 South Campus Drive
Hays KS 67601 United States
scua@fhsu.edu