Joe Towner's Funeral Chapel (Ottawa, 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: Joe Towner's Funeral Chapel, Ottawa, Kansas
Back: Joe Towner's Funeral Chapel, 525 North Main - Ottawa, Kansas, "The Most Trusted Name in the Business." We provide the largest chapel seating capacity in Franklin County. Our prices are always reasonable. Our Chapel owns the Funeral Coach used for Dwight D. Eisenhower's funeral. The Phone number is 242-1331. Drive carefully or call us. Locally owned.
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