Western-Ho Motor Hotel (Liberal, 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: Western-Ho Motor Hotel, Hi-way 54 East 1 1/2 Mile, Dial 2561. Liberal, Kansas
Back: Western Ho Restaurant, Liberal, Kansas, 1 1/2 Miles East on U.S. Highway 54. Refrigerated air conditioned. Specialties: steaks, chops, chicken, and seafoods. Seating capacity 80. Featuring Smorgasbord Carts. Handwritten: Hi - We are eating breakfast in this place. Stayed in Wichita last nite so made good time a lot of Ia cars on the road. Will write later. Love Ben & Helen & boys | Mr. and Mrs. Irl Lane, 212 East Howard, Manchester, Iowa
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