Dickinson County (Kan.)

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

Lamar Hotels (Salina, Hays, and Abilene, Kansas), 1948-08-07

Item

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Container MS 014-3-01- Item 585

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: 1948-08-07

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Postcards of Kansas Highways and Towns / Box 1 (features towns from A-S in Kansas, and a collection of postcard club shows photos of Wichita)

Martha Jane Fulton (Abilene, Kansas)

Item — Box MS 014-1-01: Series MS 014-1, Object: MS 014-1-01-0222

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-1- Item MS 014-1-01-0222

Scope and Contents

Photograph of a woman in black with her hand on a table with a plant on it by Forney of Abilene, Kansas.

Dates: 1870-1905

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Cabinet Cards / Box 1

Meet me at the Chapman, 1905-10-06

Item

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-2- Container MS 014-2-02- Item 642

Scope and Contents

Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

Dates: Other: 1905-10-06

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

Mr & Mrs Anton Teetzen (Herington, Kansas)

Item — Box MS 014-1-02: Series MS 014-1, Object: MS 014-1-02-0473

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-1- Item MS 014-1-02-0473

Scope and Contents

Photograph of a woman on a big wooden chair and a man in a suit standing next to her by Yoder Studio of Herington, Kansas.

Dates: 1870-1905

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

Old Abilene Town (Abilene, Kansas)

Item

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Container MS 014-3-01- Item 59

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: 1853-1975