Franklin County (Kan.)

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Photograph of a young woman in white on the left with two boys next to her wearing striped suits and dress shirts by Harden of Ottawa, 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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Photograph of a young boy sitting on a slanted woven white chair with balls trimming the top by Wells of Ottawa, Kansas.

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...

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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 a man in a shiny striped suit with a hat hanging on a tree branch next to him by Martin of Ottawa, Kansas.

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...

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...