Harvey County (Kan.)

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Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

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Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

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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.

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Photograph of man wearing a firefighter's uniform and hat by Newton Art Gallery of Newton, Kansas. Printed on back "Newton Art Gallery, No. 515 1/2 Main Street, Newton, Kas. Negatives Preserved. Old Pictures Copied."

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Photograph of man wearing a white shirt with "Chief FD" on front by L.W. Wise of Newton, Kansas.

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Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

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Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

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Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

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Digital Collections - FHSU Scholars Repository – Digitized Copies of Materials

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...