Arkalalah, Kansas' Greatest Annual Fun Festival (Arkansas City, Kansas), 1956-09-05
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
- Other: 1956-09-05
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnson, Timothy (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 10 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
General
Front: Arkalalah, Kansas' Greatest Annual Fun Festival
Back: History of Arkalalah, Each year Arkansas City holds a two day fall festival to celebrate Halloween called Arkalalah - Ark being the first syllable from the "gala event". The Arkalalah idea originated back in 1928 by enterprising citizens - C. M. Boggs, Jogn Floyd and Pat Summerfield. Their intentions were to entertain the youth of the city at Halloween time. The celebration attracts over 35,000 visitors to our city every year. There are 2 days of fun and frolic. A queen is elected from the Sophomore class of the Arkansas City Junior College by secret ballot. She reigns over the 2 day celebration. On the second day stunts and racing events are held for children 12 to 16 years of age. We have a giant 2 mile parade - Saddle Clubs - some 30 school bands - beautiful floats. Also nationally known entertainment is brought to town. It's Kansas' Largest original celebration of the year. Handwritten: Dear Gail: I am leaving Sat. 15th for Butte - Rich cant get off - with you were going along. Audrice. | Gail Powell, 2017 West Maple, Enid, Okla
General
Postmarked date from Arkansas City, Kansas
Repository Details
Part of the Fort Hays State University Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
Tebo Library
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Hays KS 67601 United States
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