Smith County (Kan.)

A little girl and a little boy (Gaylord, Kansas)

Item — Box MS 014-1-02: Series MS 014-1, Object: MS 014-1-02-0418

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-1- Item MS 014-1-02-0418

Scope and Contents

Photograph of a little girl in a plaid dress sitting on a high chair and a little boy sitting on the arm of a chair near her by VanAmburg of Gaylord, Kansas.

Dates: 1870-1905

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Cabinet Cards / Box 2

A man and a woman (Smith Center, Kansas)

Item — Box MS 014-1-03: Series MS 014-1, Object: MS 014-1-03-0654

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-1- Item MS 014-1-03-0654

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Photograph of a man sitting on a bench with a woman standing next to him, her hand is on his shoulder by C.U. Nichols of Smith Centre, Kansas.

Dates: 1870-1905

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Cabinet Cards / Box 3

A man (Lebanon, Kansas)

Item — Box MS 014-1-02: Series MS 014-1, Object: MS 014-1-02-0381

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-1- Item MS 014-1-02-0381

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Faded picture of a young man looking to the left wearing a chain on his vest a brightly colored tie with his black suit by Billman of Lebanon, Kansas.

Dates: 1870-1905

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Cabinet Cards / Box 2

A man (Lebanon, Kansas)

Item — Box MS 014-1-02: Series MS 014-1, Object: MS 014-1-02-0382

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-1- Item MS 014-1-02-0382

Scope and Contents

Photograph of a young man looking to the left wearing a black suit and a bright tie by Billman of Lebanon, Kansas.

Dates: 1870-1905

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Cabinet Cards / Box 2

A young man (Lebanon, Kansas)

Item — Box MS 014-1-02: Series MS 014-1, Object: MS 014-1-02-0384

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-1- Item MS 014-1-02-0384

Scope and Contents

Photograph of a young man with blue or green eyes and is wearing a suit with a black tie by W.H. Stone of Lebanon, Kansas.

Dates: 1870-1905

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Cabinet Cards / Box 2

Kansas Historical Postcards Collection

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: MS 030

Abstract

This collection consists of promotional and real photo postcards depicting historical Kansas scenery, communities, landmarks, and institutions. The postcards date from approximately 1906 to 1997 with the bulk of materials dating from 1907 to 1970. Many postcards contain handwritten correspondence. The collection was transferred to Fort Hays State University from the University of Kentucky in 2024.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1907-1970, undated; 1906 - 1997

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections

Kensington Theatre (Kensington, Kansas), 1950

Item

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-2- Container MS 014-2-02- Item 686

Scope and Contents

Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

Dates: 1950

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Postcards / Box 2 - MS 014-2-02-0626 to 1280

Nichols Hardware Company advertisement (Harlan, Kansas), 1950

Item

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-2- Container MS 014-2-02- Item 884

Scope and Contents

Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

Dates: Other: 1950

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Postcards / Box 2 - MS 014-2-02-0626 to 1280

Paul's Café and Dining Room (Smith Center, Kansas) , 1964-03-09

Item

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Container MS 014-3-01- Item 543

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...

Dates: Other: 1964-03-09