Travel Center (Wichita, 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: Travel Center, U.S. Highway 54, Motel - Café - Gas Station - Garage, 12 Miles West of Wichita, Kansas
Back: Travel Center, Motel - Café - Gas Station - Garage, U.S. Hi-way 54 - 12 miles west of Wichita, Kansas. In the country - Away from the city noises - New, modern 12 unit motel - Car ports - Tile showers - Rest in quiet, comfortable, clean accommodations - Playground for children - Special rates to family groups. Fine food at restaurant. Courteous attendants to service your car. Experienced mechanics to take care of your auto repairs. We thank you for your patronage.
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