Waconda Motel (Beloit, Kansas), 1956-05-24
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: 1956-05-24
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnson, Timothy (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 10 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
General
Front: Waconda Motel Beloit, Kansas
Back: Motel Waconda, junction U.S. 24 and K. 14, Phone 583. Beloit, Kansas. 24 Deluxe Units. Tiled Baths. York Refrigeration Air-conditioned. Phones in all rooms. Cafe on grounds. Wall to Wall carpeting. Spacious Lounge with T.V. Mr. & Mrs. H.L. Shamburg, Owner & managers. Handwritten: 5-24-56 Th. 8 A.M. Here is where we stayed last night. will leave for K.C. soon, plan to stay and see Clarice & boys. Still on our way home if we have luck get home sometime Fri. having a good trip, Dad & Mom. | Raymond Downer, 2 So. Pointer, Milan, Mo.
General
Postmarked date from Beloit, Kansas
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