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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: Swedish Lutheran Elim Church, Marquette, Kansas

This colorized photographic postcard features the Swedish Lutheran Elim Church in Marquette, Kansas. The first floor is limestone and the upper floors are built with brick. A tower is on the right side of the building. Buildings are in the background and a lawn with trees are in the foreground. Printed text is at the top of the card. A date is written on the back of the card.
Postcard: Swedish Methodist Preacher's Aid Society in America

This black and white printed postcard depicts a receipt for annual dues to the Swedish Methodist Preacher's Aid Society in America. The front of the card is filled with text. Handwriting is at the top right of the card. The bottom of the card is Swedish handwriting. The back of the card contains handwriting.
Postcard: Swimming Pool at Foot of Great Spirit Springs, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features the construction of an outdoor swimming pool at the foot of the Waconda Springs in Kansas. The base of the pool is completed with a ladder into the water on the left side. Men are standing in the background and the pool is surrounded by prairie land. Hand written text is at the bottom of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Swine on J.W. Lough's Farm, Scott City, Kansas, 1916

This black and white photographic postcard features two sows in a pen. The sow in the front is laying on her side and piglets are suckling on her right. The other sow is standing in the back of the pen and piglets are at her hindquarters. Corncobs and hay cover the ground. There is handwritten text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: T. C. Carpenter, Dealer in and Planter of Ornamental Nursery Stock, Fort Scott, Kansas

This black and white printed postcard features text promoting Ornamental Nursery Stock, located in Fort Scott, Kansas. The back side contains a printed text order form with the list of principal stock available for purchase. It lists: Standard Apples, Siberian Crab, Pears, Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Plums, Quinces, Grapes, Currants, Gooseberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Roses--fine new sorts, Vines and Creepers, Evergreens, Flowering Shrubs, Bulbs, Shade Trees, Hedges, Etc. The bottom of the form lists the order cost, delivery time and date and the salesman at T.C. Carpenter.
Postcard: Ten Men Standing Next to a Corpse

This black and white photographic postcard displays a corpse on a table. A man in a white gown and cap is at the table with dissection tools. There are nine people behind the table in white gowns and caps. Behind the men are notes written in chalk on the brick. There is a chair with books to the left of the group.
Postcard: Thanksgiving Hunt at Selden, Kansas. 1043 Rabbits

This black and white photographic postcard features hundreds of deceased rabbits in a pile in the foreground. A group of men stand behind the rabbits. Several are pointing their rifles as a pose. A board with SELDEN is above the rabbits. The Opera House building is in the background. There is printed text at the bottom of the card. There is handwriting on the back of the card.
Postcard: The American Legion, Thomas Hopkins Post No. 4, Wichita, Kansas

This color printed postcard features an illustration of an American flag on the left side of the card. Two American Legion emblems are at the bottom of the card. There is blue text on the right side of the card. Black text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: The Baby Incubator

This black and white photographic postcard features the interior of the baby incubator exhibit at the AYP Expo. Two nurses and a doctor stand in front of seven baby incubators. There is a potted palm tree next to each incubator. There are windows above and a railing in the foreground. Red printed text is on the bottom right. The back of the card has the emblem of the 1909 world's fair and there is printed text.
Postcard: The Big Red Apple

This colorized photographic postcard features a building the shape of a two story apple. The apple shaped building is colored red with a set of stairs on the right and people standing on the left. Printed text and red printed text is at the bottom of the card. Red printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Celebrated Tally-Ho

This printed postcard is color illustrations on the front with black and white illustrations on the back. The color illustrations depicts four black men running down a road. A crowd is in the foreground cheering them on. There is a man on the left side of the road wearing a hat who is watching the four runners. The background is full of spectators and a tent with the American flag. The top and bottom of the card has text. This black and white side of the postcard features an illustration of coal or wood stove with the name TALLY HO printed on it. There is printed text above and below.
Postcard: The Cimarron Crossing at Cimarron, Kansas

This color photographic postcard features a sign erected at Cimarron, Kansas. The sign has text printed and a map above it depicting the paths of the Santa Fe trail. Trees are in the background. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Cornish Studio, Arkansas City, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a shop in Arkansas City, Kansas. A counter is in the middle of the room with a variety of photos on display on the left wall. Different framing options line the wall behind the counter. The studio hangs examples of completed portraits in frames above the counter on the right. Printed text is on the bottom left of the card.
Postcard: The Devine Brothers Clinic and Hospital

This color printed postcard is the exterior of a business building. The word "DEVINE BROS" is on the front of this three story building. It is surrounded by streets. The left side is a separate illustration of the front entrance larger in size. There is printed text above and below the entrance. There is handwritten text on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Dining Room at the Nurses Quarters at Base Hospital, Camp Dodge

This black and white photographic postcard features a cafeteria for nurses at a base hospital. There are three rows of tables and chairs. There are windows along all the walls. Each table has place settings at the chairs. There is crepe paper decorations across the ceiling. The bottom and left side of the card are white. There is handwriting on the bottom of the card.
Postcard: The Dream Mower

This colorized photographic postcard features an advertisement for a riding lawn mower. A woman in a blouse and shorts sits upon a red riding mower. The background depicts trees and green colors the foreground. Printed text is at the top of the card. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Esbon Hospital. Esbon, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a two story house with a porch and deck on the second floor. A sign stating "Hospital" is on the front of the building. Trees surround the building. The top left corner of the card depicts a headshot of a woman from the chest up. The top right corner of the card depicts a headshot of a man from the chest up. He is wearing a suit. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Face in the Dust #20

This black and white photographic postcard depicts a blackout during a dust storm. Billows of dirt clouds eliminate all visibility. There is writing on the bottom of the card.
Postcard: The Farmers State Bank, Bavaria, Kansas

This black and white printed postcard depicts a ledger for a bank in Bavaria to enter for collection from Falun. Printed text is at the top and bottom of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Fetter Pillow-Top. Ottawa, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features the ornate work of stitching on a pillow. The pillow features stitching of corn, wheat and a sunflower with words stitched above and below. Printed text is on the left side of the card.
Postcard: The H.D. Lee Mercantile Company, Salina, Kansas

This black and white printed postcard depicts a receipt for payment to The H.D. Lee Mercantile Co. in Salina, Kansas. Printed text is on the front of the card with a black logo for Lee at the top. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Health Drink; Waconda Springs, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a location at Waconda Springs, Kansas. A man in a dress shirt, pants and hat stands next to a concrete form. A woman in a dress sits next to him. The concrete structure serves as a receptacle for the spring water. The man and woman both have a cup in their hand from the springs. Hand written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: The Homestead Lodge

This black and white photographic postcard features a motel in Junction City, Kansas. The hotel has signs and a clock on the front of the one story building. Two automobiles are parked on the left side of the building and one is parked on the right. Two houses are visible to the left of the motel and in the background. Handwritten text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: The Homestead Lodge - Junction City, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a motel in Junction City, Kansas. The hotel has signs and a clock on the front of the one story building. Two automobiles are parked on the left side of the building and one is parked on the right. Two houses are visible to the left of the motel and in the background. Handwritten text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: The Kar-A-Van is coming; Will Arrive at My Store Saturday. The Exchange Store

This black and white printed postcard contains illustrations with photographic faces collaged on the card. An illustration of the body of a man walking with a sword has a photographic face of a man with a beard as the head of the illustration. Two illustrated bodies on camels both have photographic faces of men as the head of the bodies. Pyramids are in the background. Printed text is on the bottom of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Landons Wish You a Balanced 1936 of Health & Happiness

This black and white printed postcard features an illustration of a silhouette of a family reading together. An illustration of the Capitol and other buildings are in the background. The illustration is surrounded by a border in the shape of Kansas. Printed text is at the bottom of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Mark Turkey Ranch, Scott County, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features the Mark Turkey Ranch in Scott County, Kansas. Turkeys fill the foreground in front of a farmhouse with a windmill. Trees are planted around the house and a wire fence surrounds the trees. A man stands in front of the fence with his hands behind his back. He is wearing a hat, a shirt with a bow tie and pants. There is written text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: The Massey Iron Company Receipt

This black and white printed postcard depicts a receipt for a payment to The Massey Iron Co. The front of the card is filled with text. Handwriting is on three lines of the form. The back of the card contains handwriting.
Postcard: The Morrill & Janes Bank Credit Confirmation

This black and white printed postcard depicts a receipt for a deposit to the Morrill & Janes Bank. Printed text is on the front of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: "The Mound" Waconda Springs - Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a group of people walking up a trail to the Waconda Springs source. A naturally circular hole is in the center with a fence around it. Men, women and children are walking up to see the natural salt water attraction. The spring is surrounded by prairie land. There is hand printed text in the bottom left side of the card.
Postcard: The Only Picture Window That "Opens" Electrically

This black and white photographic postcard features an advertisement for a window. A large picture window is in the middle of the room. A dog sits at the window. A woman in a dress has her hand on a button to the right of the window. Furniture and decorative pieces are placed around the room. Printed text is on the bottom and back of the card.
Postcard: The Original Sod House at Waconda Springs, Kansas in 1878

This black and white photographic postcard features a sod house with another sod building to the right of it. A woman and three children stand in front of the house. Prairie land is in the foreground. There is printed text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: The Pool in the Garden of Eden. Lucas, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features an attraction in Lucas, Kansas. This postcard reflects one of the sculptures in the Garden of Eden. A fountain in the shape of a circle has a small stack of rocks which allows a waterfall in the fountain. Above the waterfall is a sculpture of a bird and sculpture of a snake behind it. The snake's mouth is open and preparing to strike the bird. The fountain is surrounded by fence and has landscaping around it. S. P. Dinsmoor stands to the right of the fountain. There is handwritten text in the center of the card.
Postcard: The Prettiest Station on US-24. Morland, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a gas station at Morland, Kansas. This one story building is entirely faced with rocks. Windows and doors are on the front and side of the building. A windmill is at the top of the card. Gas pumps are in front of the building. A "Drink Coca-Cola" sign is on the right. A man, an automobile, and siloes are in the background. Stamped text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Q. Café

This black and white photographic postcard features a restaurant in Quinter, Kansas. This one story brick building has three windows and one door on the front. A lighted sign is on the front of the building. Another sign in the background states Frazier Hotel. Written text is at the bottom right of the card.
Postcard: The Quality Mills, Enterprise, Kansas. Osthaus Training the Puppies

This color printed postcard features an illustration of a man holding a bird out to four dogs to smell. He is wearing hunting clothes and is standing next to a table. A painting of dogs is framed on the wall. Printed text and a calendar month of January 1909 is on the right side of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Salina Music Company, Salina, Kansas

This colorized photographic postcard features a music store in Salina, Kansas. Pianos line the left side of the room and display cases are on the right. A guitar in a display case is in the foreground. Wallpaper lines the walls. There is print at the bottom left and back of the card. The name and address are typed.
Postcard: The Sedgwick Ball Team. Arkansas Valley League

This black and white photographic postcard features "The Sedgwick Ball Team" Men's photograph. Each person has a number handwritten on their image to indicate a number. The corresponding number with the person's name is to the right of the photo. The front seats three players and a boy who serves as mascot. Five players are kneeling in the second row and two of them have baseball mitts. The player on the right is holding a ball. Five men are standing in the back row and the middle man is wearing a suit. All the other players are in uniform. The far right player is holding a catcher's mitt. There is a cloth backdrop behind the portrait. Printed text is on the right side of the card.
Postcard: The Silurian Springs, Coffeyville, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a building that serves as the Silurian Springs. The building has two floors of wrap around decks and windows along each wall. The photo is surrounded by an ellipses border and has text on the right and bottom of the card. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: The Smoky Hill River

This black and white photographic postcard features the Smoky Hill River. It weaves left and right from the background to the foreground. Prairie land surrounds the river. Four people are on the right bank fishing and their car is to the right of them.
Postcard: The Symns Grocer Company

This black and white printed postcard contains correspondence from a grocery store to a customer. Printed text and handwriting are on the front of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: "The West" Masonic Temple, Osawatomie, Kansas, Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, A.F. & A.M.

This black and white photograph features the inside of a building. The center stage depicts a mural with white columns and white carvings above the podium. There are two globe shapes on top of two pedestals. One is on either side of the mural. There is a door to the left and a door to the right of the mural. Steps lead up to the lectern. Printed text is below the image. The back side of the postcard has printed text and an image of an eagle with an American flag.
Postcard: "The Whirl" Amusement Ride

This black and white photographic postcard features a carousel style ride multiple people. The seats are different shapes and suspend from mechanical arms that move in a circle. Written text is at the top of the card.
Postcard: The Wichita Art Museum, Wichita, Kansas

This black and white printed postcard features an architect's drawing of a building that will become the Wichita Art Museum. A manicured lawn and a pool are in front of the building. Printed text is on the bottom and the back of the card. An illustration of an indigenous person is on the left corner of the back of the card.
Postcard: This is Boot Hill Famous Burial Ground and Museum

This black and white photographic postcard features the Boot Hill Burial Ground and Museum at Dodge City, Kansas. The one story building depicts a rock façade. Trees and a sign are in front of the building. A two story building is located on the right side of the card. A red ink stamp is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Three Men and a Boy Standing in Front of a Building

This black and white photographic postcard depicts a white building with two windows and a front door. The awning is tied against the building. Three men and a boy are standing in front. The man on the left is holding a hat, and to the right of him is a boy. The third man is wearing an apron and the man on the far right is wearing a vest and hat. There is a sidewalk in front of the building.
Postcard: Three Men and a Dog in Front of a Tent

This black and white photographic postcard features three men sitting in front of a tent. The man on the left wears an apron and is washing dishes in a pot. The man in the center wears a button up shirt and pours a drink into a tea cup. The man on the right wears overalls and a dog lays in front of him. Text is embossed on the bottom left of the card.
Postcard: Three Men Watching a Locomotive with Snow Rotary Equipment Clearing the Track

This black and white photographic postcard depicts three men in the foreground to the left of the tracks watching a locomotive with snow rotary equipment clearing the track. There are billows of steam and smoke above the train engine. Snow is flying to the right of the track. There are three train cars visible to the left of the image.