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English Village Motor Lodge (Wichita, Kansas), 1951-04-23

 Item
Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Container MS 014-3-02- Item 697

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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: 1951-04-23

Creator

Full Extent

From the Collection: 10 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

General

Front: English Village Motor Lodge

Back: English Village Motor Lodge, Mid-West's Finest on U.S. Hiway #54 1/4 Mile East of City Limits Wichita, Kansas. Steam heat, air conditioned, completely carpeted, shower over tubs, glass shower doors, tile baths and garage for each cottage. Mr. & Mrs. P. E. Phipps Owners-Managers. Handwritten: Hi Honey, got here at 6:30 very nice trip so far, but windy & dusty, very hard wind, makes driving difficult. about 500 miles today started at 7:30 this a.m. so long honey. Love Frank | Mrs. Frank J. Ricca, Route #3 - Box 650, Tucson, Arizona

General

Postmarked from Wichita, Kans

Repository Details

Part of the Fort Hays State University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections
Tebo Library
502 South Campus Drive
Hays KS 67601 United States