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Tim Johnson Postcard Collection

This collection, donated by FHSU Alum Tim Johnson, features postcards of various places and events, mainly in Kansas. Topics included are fairs, motels, hospitals, towns, the Garden of Eden in Lucas, and the Waconda Spring in Mitchell County are among items depicted in this collection. Some items in this collection may contain racially insensitive or offensive content.

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Postcard: J. W. Lough's 3rd Crop Irrigated Alfalfa Sept. 25, 1914, Seeded May 12, 1914. Scott County, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a man and two women standing in a harvested alfalfa field. The man has his hands on his hips and wears a hat, shirt and pants. The two women on the right are wearing dresses with gloves. They are holding stalks of alfalfa in both hands and face each other. A horse with a saddle on it's back eats the alfalfa on the left. The farmstead and crops are in the background. There is hand written text on the bottom of the card.
PostcardJ.W. Lough's 4th Crop, Irrigated Alfalfa Total Yield for 1913 - 7 Tons Per Acre, Scott County, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features the Loughs Farm in Scott County, Kansas. Piles of shocked alfalfa are stacked across a field. Groups of turkeys are grazing on the alfalfa stacks. A machine in the background on the right picks up piles of alfalfa and moves it to a larger pile. A man on a horse sits on the right side of the field. Several houses and a windmill are in the background.
Postcard: J.W. Lough's Hog and Alfalfa Farm, Scott County, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a stock yard with hogs. Five rows of fencing separate the hogs into different teams. The background consists of harvested alfalfa into stacks. There is written text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: J. W. Lough's Irrigated Alfalfa 1914 Scott County, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features farmland during the harvest. Stacks of alfalfa are in the foreground in a row from left to right into the background. Each stack is roughly one story high. A man in an automobile is parked in front of the closest stacks. Each stack is over two car lengths long. Prairie land is in the foreground and handwritten text is at the bottom.
Postcard: J.W. Lough's Irrigated Alfalfa Seeded July 23, 1914. Photo Taken 67 Days After Seeding. Scott County, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a man standing in a harvested alfalfa field. The man has one hand on his hips and a pitchfork in the other. He wears a hat, shirt and pants. He is surrounded by piles of alfalfa and horses are in the background. There is hand written text on the bottom of the card.
Postcard: J.W. Lough's Irrigation Well, Scott County, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features an irrigation system for Lough's farmland. A machine with a belt turns and pulls the water up and out through a pipe into a trough. A man stands next to the belt and is wearing a hat, shirt and trousers. A woman wearing a dress stands to the right of the belt. There is a man in a hat and overalls in the background. An automobile is in the background. There is written text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: J.W. Lough's Stock Farm Scott County, Kansas, 1916

This black and white photographic postcard features the Loughs Farm in Scott County, Kansas. A man sits on a horse next to an automobile in the foreground. The left side depicts trees planted in a row and a chicken pen. A barn is in the middle ground and two windmills are visible. Cattle are fenced in on the right and hogs are in the background. A farming machine and wagon with grain is in the background. There is written text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: J.W. Lough's Stock Farm, Scott County, Kansas, 1916

This black and white photographic postcard features farmland with a herd of cows. One man sits on a horse in the middle of the cattle and is wearing a hat, shirt and pants. Prairie land fills the background and large piles of harvested crop. There is printed text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Kansas Aggies 1910

This black and white photographic postcard features the Kansas State University football team. There are three rows of players sitting on bleachers. The bottom row depicts eight men in uniform. The man in the center is holding the football. The second row has eight men and the center six are wearing uniforms. The man on the left and right are wearing sweaters. The top row depicts six players in uniform. There is writing above and below the group.
Postcard: Kansas Agriculture Exhibit, Pan.-Pac. Int. Exposition, San Francisco, 1915.

This colorized photographic postcard depicts the Kansas Agricultural Exhibit at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915. A table in the center contains Sorghum, and other grains are on display around the exhibit. The walls have sunflower heads lined in a row, and a painting of a woman in Kansas prairieland is at the top of the exhibit. Printed text is at the top left of the card.
Postcard: Kansas Apples Advertisement

This black and white printed postcard features an advertisement for Kansas apples. Printed text covers the front of the card.
Postcard: Kansas Bonds

This black and white printed postcard depicts an illustration of a bank building with printed text on the right side of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Kansas City, Kansas Kiwanis Club

This black and white photographic postcard features two boys in the center of the photo. One boy is standing and the other boy is on the back of the standing boy, piggybacking. The background is blank. An illustration of the Kiwanis Club emblem is at the top of the card. Printed text is at the top and bottom of the card. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Kansas Grows the Best Wheat in the World

This color printed postcard features an illustration of the state of Kansas with the counties identified with green lines. Clark county is the only county lined in red and there is a red arrow below the county pointing to the county. Next to the arrow is the text "Clark County Grows the Best Wheat in Kansas". The state has the words "Kansas Grows the Best Wheat in the World" over the image of the state. The left side of the postcard features a blue and yellow ribbon with stalks of wheat bordering the left side and top of the postcard. There is a blue background with a green and pink border. There is no backside image of this postcard.
Postcard: Kansas Grows the Best Wheat In the World

This color printed postcard features an illustration of the map of Kansas. Rivers are drawn on the map and printed text is on the state. Wheat and an award ribbon is to the left of the state. The background is blue fading to white. The back of the card is full of printed text.
Postcard: Kansas Grows the Best Wheat in the World

This color printed postcard features an illustration of the map of Kansas. Rivers are drawn on the map and printed text is on the state. Wheat and an award ribbon is to the left of the state. The background is blue fading to white.
Postcard: Kansas Historical Marker

This black and white photographic postcard features a descriptive sign of a Kansas historical scene. An archaeological dig is one mile from the sign and is considered to be of historical significance. The sign is hanging from a wooden structure. Railroad tracks and buildings are in the background. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Kansas Mining Company

This black and white photographic postcard features a group photograph outside of a mining facility. Fifteen men sit wearing work clothes. Eight of the men have hats with light devices attached to the front. One man stands to the right of the group and has crossed arms. A horse stands to the right side of the photo. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Kassebaum with Dogs

This colorized photographic postcard features a woman kneeling to pet three dogs. She wears a blouse and skirt. A front porch and bush are in the background. The right side of the card contains printed text and handwriting. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: K Court - Washington, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a motel in Washington, Kansas. Several one story buildings with siding are on the left side of the driveway and in the background. A building on the right side has a sign stating "Office". An electric sign is in front of the court in front of the sidewalk. A sidewalk and the street are in the foreground. Written text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Kensington Theatre, Kensington, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a building in Kensington, Kansas. The two story building has an entrance to a movie theater on the left and an entrance to a smaller building on the right. Two movie posters are on display on either side of the theater entrance. Neon signs are affixed to the second floor. Printed text is at the bottom and on the back of the card.
Postcard: King Edward 6th (441) 311594. At the Head of Hillcrest Herd of Polled Herefords

This colorized photographic postcard features a portrait of a bull. The bull has no horns. A ring is through it's nostrils. The photo is in the shape of an ellipses with a white border. There is printed text on the bottom of the card. There is printed text on the back of the card.
Postcard: Know Landon as His Neighbors Know Him

This black and white printed postcard contains a biography and a campaign for the reelection of Governor Landon. The back side of the card depicts a photo of Alfred M. Landon from the shoulders up and a photo of his home. It is a three story house that is surrounded by lawn and trees. Printed text is above and below the photos.
Postcard: KWBW-Pow-Wow Headquarters, Sod House, Hutchinson, Kansas May 16,17,18, 1946

This black and white photographic postcard features an exhibit for the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of Hutchinson, Kansas. KWBW Broadcasting Studio created a sod house with a sign on the top stating "KWBW Ye Olde Broadcasting Studio". Five men stand and two men sit in front of the sod house. Buildings and cars are in the background. Printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Laboratory -Lutheran Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a laboratory. The room has counters along the walls. There is lab testing equipment on the counters. There are cabinets with closed doors on the left and right walls. There is a window in the middle of the background. A refrigerator on the right in the foreground. There is handwriting on the picture towards the bottom.
Postcard: Labor Crucified, Garden of Eden, Lucas, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features an attraction in Lucas, Kansas. The "Garden of Eden" consists of Samuel Dinsmoor's property with art installations. The art installation in the center of the card is titled "Crucifixion" and depicts a statue of a Laborer being crucified by statues of a doctor, preacher, lawyer and banker. A man stands with this installation on top of a building. Another building is in the background with greenery on the right side. There is written text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Ladies Bath and Treatment Room, Waconda Springs, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a bathhouse for women. Two beds are in a room and a woman is on each bed. They are wrapped with a sheet from chin to toes. A group of seven women in dresses stand along the wall. A boy is in the foreground.
Postcard: Ladies Baths, Waconda Springs Sanitarium

This black and white photographic postcard features the interior of the health resort, or Sanitarium, built next to the Waconda Springs. The Ladies' bath depicts two women sitting in a bathtub with an attendant on their left. They are covered from chin to toe with a blanket. A man stands in the corner of the room. An empty bathtub is in the foreground. Written text is at the bottom left of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Land Company Advertisement

This black and white printed postcard features a still life bowl of fruit. A glass bowl contains fruit and is surrounded by fruit. Handwriting is at the top and bottom of the card. Stamped purple text is on the front of the card. Printed text and purple stamped text is on the back of the card. Handwritten numbers are on the right side of the card.
Postcard: Lanning, Antram & Company Bankers Credit Note

This black and white printed postcard contains a receipt from Lanning, Antram & Co. to a customer in Hastings, Nebraska. Printed text and handwriting are on the front of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Lindt's Modern Court, Kingman, Kansas. Finest on 54

This black and white photographic postcard features a motel in Kingman, Kansas. Three buildings are on the right with an automobile in front of one building. A single building with several door entrances is on the right, and one automobile is parked in front. A sign promoting Lindt's Modern Courts is in the foreground. Two trees are in the foreground. Printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Lobby -Lutheran Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features the lobby of the Lutheran Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas. The center of the image is the entrance to the building. A reception area is on the right side with a window and a countertop. The left side is the waiting area with a window. There are couches and a chair. Two ashtray containers, a table and a lamp are next to the furniture. There is handwriting towards the bottom of the photo.
Postcard: Look Who's Here! Leavenworth Daily Post

This black and white printed postcard features an illustration of a newspaper delivery boy for The Leavenworth Post. The boy has a paper under his arm and is holding out the EXTRA edition paper. His legs are positioned in a running stance. There is printed text on the left and right of the card.
Postcard: Lutheran Municipal Hospital. Hoisington, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard depicts a one story brick building with an entrance at the center, left and right. There are cars parked in a row in front of the building. There is a yard in the foreground with a sidewalk and a circle of landscaped area. There is handwriting on the bottom left of the card.
Postcard: Luther League, Burdick 1917

This black and white photographic postcard features a group of people in Burdick, Kansas. The group consists of men and women wearing suits and dresses standing in front of a building. Two men hold a sign that states "Luther League", which is a religious association for young adults. Each person has a ribbon affixed on their chest. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Luther's Home-Made Mince Meat!

This color printed postcard depicts an advertisement promoting a specific brand of mince meat. This image features an illustration of one pink open rose on the left and a red closed rosebud to the right with the stem and several green leaves in the middle of the postcard. A blue bordered rectangle on the bottom of the card contains text. The text is promoting Luther's Home-Made Mince Meat in Lawrence, Kansas.
Postcard: Lyceum - Fort Hays Normal School - Feb. 26, 1915

This black and white photographic postcard features over 50 men and women in four rows for a group picture. The people in the front row are seated and the rows behind are standing. A large painting of mountains and a river serves as the backdrop. Open curtains frame the painting. Woodwork and chairs are in the foreground. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Madonna of the Trail, Council Grove, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a statue in Council Grove, Kansas. A woman in a dress and bonnet is holding a baby and a child clings to one of her legs. There is carved text in the pedestal below the statue. Hand written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Mail Delivered at Rose Hill, Kansas by Air, March 31, 1926

This black and white photographic postcard features two photos. The top photo depicts an airplane with the pilot standing at the nose. A group of people stand to the left of the plane, and two women stand to the right of the plane. Snow covers the ground. The bottom photo depicts a building with a group of people standing in front. Each person is holding a mail bag . Printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Main Operating Room, Mercy Hospital, Cadillac, Michigan

This black and white photographic postcard features an operating room in Cadillac, Michigan. There is an operating table in the middle of the room with trays and a stool surrounding it. There is white tile on the floor. There is handwritten text in the bottom right of the card.
Postcard: Major Surgery - Lutheran Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features an operating room. There is an operating table with medical equipment surrounding it. There are large windows with no curtains. There is a set of mirrors above the operating table. There is handwriting on the picture towards the bottom.
Postcard: Man Sitting on an Oil Truck

This black and white photographic postcard features a man sitting on the running board of an oil truck. The truck has painted on the side "Lubricating oils and greases, Howards Gasoline Kerosene, The Howard Oil Co. Mount Hope". Houses and trees are in the background.
Postcard: Man Standing in a Float in Front of the Great Bend Hotel

This black and white photographic postcard depicts a man campaigning with two boys. The man wears a suit and hat and stands in front of an automobile wrapped in stars and stripes material. He holds a full size stuffed man with two written signs on the effigy. One boy stands on the automobile and the other boy stands to the left of the automobile. The Great Bend Hotel is in the background. The Barton County Flour Mills is on the right side of the card.
Postcard: Man Standing in His Barber Shop

This black and white photographic postcard depicts a man standing with his hand on a chair. He is wearing an apron. There is a towel on the back of the chair. A variety of goods are located to the right in display cases and behind the cases. There is a mirror behind the man. The mirror is on a dresser. Barber shop items are on the dresser and on the wall behind the man. The backside of the postcard has handwriting on it.
Postcard: Man Standing Next to Machinery

This black and white photographic postcard features a man surrounded by machinery. The man is wearing overalls and a hat and is standing inside a brick building with his hand on a belt of the machine. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Manufactured by C. W. Parker World's Largest Manufacturer of Amusement Devices, Leavenworth, Kansas

This colorized photograph features some of the carousel horses on an amusement ride. Machinery above the carved horses attaches to the horses so that they can go up and down. Printed text is on the left of the card.
Postcard: Man with a Tractor

This black and white photographic postcard features a close up view of a steam engine tractor. A man stands next to the tractor with his arm on the wheel. An oil can is in his other hand. A building is in the background on the left and prairie land is in the foreground.
Postcard: Marlin Sanitarium and Bath, Marlin, Texas, Dec. 9, 17, No. 1

This black and white photographic postcard features Marlin Sanitarium and Bath in Marlin, Texas. There are showers in the background and beds in the foreground. There are four men in blankets sitting on the beds. Behind them are fourteen men standing in various stages of dress. There is handwriting towards the bottom of the card. There is also handwriting on the back of the card that depicts numbers written for score keeping of a game.