Postcards

Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Scope Note: Cards on which a message may be written or printed for mailing without an envelope; often include a pictorial, comic, or other scene on one side.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1 (features towns from A-S in Kansas, and a collection of postcard club shows photos of Wichita)

Container — Box MS 014-3-01: Series MS 014-3

Identifier: MS 014- Series MS 014-3- Other Level MS 014-3-01

Dates: 1853-1975

Found in: Fort Hays State University Special Collections / Tim Johnson Collections / Postcards of Kansas Highways and Towns

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

Tim Johnson Collections

Collection

Identifier: MS 014

Scope and Contents 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...