Canary Motel (Salina, Kansas), 1957-12-03
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
- Other: 1957-12-03
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnson, Timothy (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 10 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
General
Front: Canary Motel, Salina, Kansas, Highways 81-40
Back: Canary Motel, Salina, Kansas, Phone 74477, Highways 81-40, 20 Modern Units - 1 and 2 Rooms Tiled Bath-Rooms with Showers or Combinations. Wall to Wall Carpeting, Baby Cribs, Radio, Telephones. Also T.V. available. Each Room Air conditioned by Refrigeration-Ice-Maker. Owner Operated. Salina, Kans. Handwritten: Dear Norman, Got here a little after 9 tonite. 475 miles. Sure good roads, little traffic. Sure is a dandy motel only cost us $5.00 for both of us. Wool rug on the floor, easy chair & davenport too. Got TV for $.50. I can get some dry ice in the morning from a creamery here. So long, Elmer. | Mr. Norman W. Johnson, Balaton, Minn.
General
Postmarked date from Salina, Kansas
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