Shirkmere Apartment Hotel (Wichita, Kansas), 1943-04-26
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: 1943-04-26
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnson, Timothy (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 10 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
General
Front: The Shirkmere, Wichita, Kansas, Finest Apartment Hotel in Kansas
Back: The Shirkmere is Kansas' Finest Apartment Hotel, Located at 2nd & Topeka Sts., Wichita, Catering to Permanent and Transient Guests, O.S. Shirk, Owner and Operator. Handwritten: Monday, Apr 26 - 43 Dear Kirk: Mary just phoned. Spent yesterday at mama's. A fine day. They are all well including the new baby though he cries a lot at times suppose that is natural [illegible] very tired taking care of two families. Thanks for Easter card & pictures of your self. I am getting along with [illegible] I help. Love, Nammie | H. K. McConahy, 501 - East 5th St., Bartlesville, Oklahoma
General
Postmarked from Wichita, Kans
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