Wheat Bell (Goessel, 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: Wheat Bell, Goessell, Kans.
Back: Mennonite heritage Complex Wheat Bell, Goessell, Kans. Made of Turkey Red Wheat straw by 200 local Mennonite "weavers" ranging in ages from 10 to 80 years - over 2000 man hours consumed. This bell was on display in Smithsonian in Washington D.C. for two years - an exact replica of the U.S. Liberty Bell.
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