Tim Johnson Postcard Collection
 
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Identifier

FLSC_TJPC_01272019_1293

Publication Date

4-1-1912

Description

This black and white photographic postcard depicts a train pushing snow off the train tracks. The train plowed into the snow to the point that the front of the train cannot be seen. Snow covers the train and fills the center of the photo. The back of the train can be seen with two men standing on it. A field is to the left of the train tracks. Written text is at the bottom of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.

Physical Description

4"x 5" photographic postcard

Subject

Salina (Kan.), Walla Walla (Wash.), Correspondence, Rail cars, Steam locomotives, Trains, Snow, Railroad tracks, Dorrance (Kan.), Russell County (Kan.)

Rights

This item is in the public domain

Publisher

Digitized by Forsyth Digital Collections

Comments

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Language

eng

Transcription

Bucking a Snow Drift on the U.P.R.R., Dorrance, Ks. Photo by L.W.Halbe, Mar.15,1912. Hello - what do you think of this snow? This is Frank outfit - 4 engines & a plow this is at Victoria, KS. Gro. what does an electric iron coast we are thinking of getting one. This is a fine morning after a rain Sunday. Frank can in at 10:30 PM. Sun. and out at 9 A.M. Mon. Lillie Mr. & Mrs. G. H. Waite Walla Walla Washington 124 Egan Ave.

Postcard: Bucking a Snow Drift up on the U.P.R.R. Dorrance, Kansas

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