Riley County (Kan.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:
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
Liberty Cafeteria (Manhattan, Kansas)
Item
Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-2- Container MS 014-2-02- Item 1071
Dates:
1857-1974
May Day (Emporia, Kansas)
Item — Box MS 014-1-01: Series MS 014-1, Object: MS 014-1-01-0088
Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-1- Item MS 014-1-01-0088
Scope and Contents
Faded photograph of women looking to the right; wearing a dotted shirt by Trader of Emporia, Kansas.
Dates:
1870-1905
Men Unloading Wood Stumps (Manhattan, Kansas), 1916-01-14
Item
Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-2- Container MS 014-2-02- Item 1064
Dates:
Other: 1916-01-14
Men with nurses in a surgical ward in the base hospital (Fort Riley, Kansas)
Item — Box MS 014-2-01: Series MS 014-2, Object: MS 014-2-01-0249
Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-2- Item MS 014-2-01-0249
Dates:
1857-1974
Putt-Putt Golf Course (Manhattan, Kansas), 1975
Item
Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Container MS 014-3-01- Item 403
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:
Existence: 1975
Six men (Manhattan, Kansas)
Item — Box MS 014-1-02: Series MS 014-1, Object: MS 014-1-02-0413
Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-1- Item MS 014-1-02-0413
Scope and Contents
Photograph of six young men; two are sitting on chairs and the other four are standing behind them by F.W. Amos of Manhattan, Kansas.
Dates:
1870-1905
Travelers Motel (Manhattan, Kansas)
Item
Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Container MS 014-3-01- Item 404
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
Travelers Motel (Manhattan, Kansas)
Item
Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Container MS 014-3-01- Item 405
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
Union Bus Depot (Manhattan, Kansas)
Item
Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Container MS 014-3-01- Item 406
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