Grandvue Motel (Downs, 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: Grandvue Motel, "Hwy. 24", Downs, Kansas
Back: The Grandvue Motel, On Hwy. 24 & K9, Downs, Kansas, Tile tub baths - Carpeted wall-to-wall - T.V. in lobby refrigerated air-conditioned - panel ray heat Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bealby, Owners - Phone 114. Handwritten: Hi, Its 7:15 AM Thus. Left Ido's about 11 AM Wed. Hope to be home late tomorrow. Kids are enjoying the surprise packages. Everything fine so far. Love Beth + All | Mr. + Mrs. Ed Strong, 127 Euilid Ave., Brookville, Pa.
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