Russell County Historical Tour (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
Back: Russell, Kansas Russell County Historical Tour. 1. Lake Wilson, clear blue water, excellent for swimming, boating, picnicking and camping. 2. Wilson State Park with boating and camping facilities. 3. North to Lucas and the Garden of Eden with concrete Adam & Eve, the serpent, birds and animals. 4. West to Luray and the first log home in Russell County. 5. South to Russell's air conditioned Fossil Station Museum and Kit's Fork railroad Indian Raid site. 6. East to Bunker Hill and Mother Bickerdyke Museum.
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