Shangri La Motel (Dodge City, Kansas)
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
- Creation: 1853-1975
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnson, Timothy (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 10 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
General
Front: Shangri La Motel, Dodge City, Kansas
Back: Motel - Shangri-La - Dodge City, Kansas, Guest advertised as "Among America's Finest." Within (west) city limits on Highway 50S. 24-Air conditioned Units, with heated Garage. Rooms carpeted, Panelray Heated, Fluorescent Lighted, Tub Baths, Simmons Beauty Rests. Built to serve the Traveling Public (no permanents). Paid reservations accepted.
Geographic
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