Mitchell County (Kan.)

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. Some 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; 1906 - 1997

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections

Ladies baths (Mitchell County, Kansas), 1912-04-08

Item — Box MS 014-2-01: Series MS 014-2, Object: MS 014-2-01-0607

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-2- Item MS 014-2-01-0607

Scope and Contents

Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

Dates: Other: 1912-04-08

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Postcards / Box 1 - MS 014-2-01-0100 to 0625

Large group of women in front of a building at Waconda Springs (Mitchell County, Kansas), 1911-11-30

Item — Box MS 014-2-01: Series MS 014-2, Object: MS 014-2-01-0577

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-2- Item MS 014-2-01-0577

Scope and Contents

Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

Dates: Other: 1911-11-30

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Postcards / Box 1 - MS 014-2-01-0100 to 0625

Mainliner Motel (Beloit, Kansas)

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Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Container MS 014-3-01- Item 92

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

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)

Mainliner Motel & Restaurant (Beloit, Kansas)

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Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Container MS 014-3-01- Item 85

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