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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: #56 Stay with Him

This black and white photographic postcard features a young man sitting on a horse that reared up. The horse is in the center of the photo with prairie land surrounding it. Written text is at the bottom of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: 6010 Coomb's Grand Children. Healy, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a group of children sitting in front of a Christmas tree. All nine of the children are sitting and facing the camera. The tree has toys, cards and paper rings covering it. Printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 61 Waconda Springs

This black and white photographic postcard features the health resort, or Sanitarium, built next to the Waconda Springs. The three story building has a wrap around porch and is surrounded by trees. Prairie grass serves as the lawn. There is hand written text in the bottom left of the card. There is hand written text on the back of the card.
Postcard: #62 Old Time Method of Working Cattle

This black and white photographic postcard features four different photographs. The top left depicts five cowboys crouching around an animal. The top right depicts cowboys branding a calf. The bottom right depicts two cowboys lassoing calves. The bottom left depicts cowboys eating around a wagon. Written text is in the middle of the card and at the bottom of each photo. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: #63 Cowboy Life "After the Sun Goes Down"

This black and white photographic postcard features four different photographs. The top left depicts a group of cowboys around a fire. The top right depicts cowboys in their sleeping bags or blankets on the ground outside. The bottom right depicts cowboys dancing together and the bottom left depicts cowboys playing cards and drinking.
Postcard: 654. Toad-Stool Rock, Carneiro, Kansas

This colorized photographic postcard features a large mushroom shaped rock at the Mushroom Rock State Park, an attraction in Ellsworth County, Kansas. A man in a jacket and trousers stands on the rock. He is wearing a hat and looking at the camera. There is a tree and other rocks that are part of the park. Prairie grass grows around the rocks. Printed text is at the top of the card and hand printed text is at the bottom. There is handwriting on the back of the card.
Postcard: #66 Such is Life in the "Far West"

This black and white photographic postcard features four different photographs. The top left depicts a man riding forward on a mule and a man riding backwards on the mule behind the first man. The top right depicts families with a string of rabbits hanging in front. The bottom right depicts a woman wheeling buffalo or cow chips and the bottom left depicts four girls riding in a wagon with a man at the yoke with a mule. Written text is in the middle of the card with writing at the bottom of each picture. Writing is on the back of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: #6. A Modern Soddy

This black and white photographic postcard features a sod house with three men standing in front. The man on the front wears a long sleeve shirt, pants and a hat. The man in the middle wears a suit and hat. The man on the right wears a long sleeve shirt, pants and a hat. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 73 Waconda Springs

This black and white photographic postcard features the cafeteria in Waconda Springs, Kansas. A large table is on the left for a large group and three tables are on the right to accompany groups of four people There are table cloths on each table with place settings. The walls are wallpapered and have decorative plates and art hanging. A buffet in the background holds items for the hostess or waitress. There is hand printed text in the bottom left of the card.
Postcard: #74 Jack Rabbits Snow Bound

This black and white photographic postcard features rabbits inside a fenced in prairie land. A team engine tractor is on the left. The ground is covered with snow and vegetation is becoming visible above the snow. Written text is at the bottom of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: 7514A Grade 3, 1910-11, Solomon School, Solomon, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a group of children standing outside of a school building on the front steps. There are five rows of students and the teacher stands at the back left side of the group. Printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 762: The Mercado (Market Place), Tijuana, Mexico

This color printed postcard features an illustration of the marketplace in Tijuana, Mexico. An illustration of a row of outdoor markets include a roof covering the row. Each shop is filled with goods. One customer is standing in front of a shop with the shopkeeper inside the covered area. Printed text is at the top of the card.
Postcard: 80352 Pawnee Rock, A Land Mark on the Old Santa Fe Trail, Near Great Bend, Kansas

This colorized photographic postcard features Pawnee Rock. This photo is a landscape and all of Pawnee rock is visible. There is a monument at the top of the hill. Cropland is in the foreground and a wagon with two horses is on the right side of the card. There is printed text at the bottom and on the back of the card.
Postcard: #84 Drink or Smell

This black and white photographic postcard features two men sitting on the ground outside facing each other. They are holding playing cards and have money and liquor between them on the blanket. Their sidearms are next to each man's legs. Three men stand on the left with a horse and three men stand on the right with a horse as spectators. A building is in the background. Written text is at the top of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: 8559- Garden of the Gods, Gove County, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features an outcropping of limestone columns sticking out of the ground in Gove County, Kansas. These rock formations are several stories high and two horses with a carriage buggy is in front. Prairie land is in the foreground.
Postcard: #8 Water Treatment at Waconda Sanitarium - Men's Department

This black and white photographic postcard features the interior of the health resort, or Sanitarium, built next to the Waconda Springs. The men's department depicts a man sitting in a bathtub with an attendant using a shower hose to spray the man with water. There is a faucet and bench in the background. Handprinted text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: A 1916 Stray from the Ranch of the Wooden Horses, Leavenworth, Kansas

This colorized photograph features one of the carousel horses on an amusement ride. A blue background is behind the wooden horse. Printed text is above and below the horse.
Postcard: Abel & Angel, 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 titled "Slaying of Abel". A sculpture of Abel is lying supine painted to represent blood on a platform in a tree and another sculpture representing Cain stands over him. A sculpture of an animal is next to Cain. An angel reaches down from above There is handwriting in the center of the card.
Postcard: A Big Day, Oxford, Kansas 10-19-12

This black and white photographic postcard features a parade on the main street at Oxford, Kansas. Buildings are on the left with people lining the sidewalks. People line the right side of the street. Parade floats and people on horses are lined up and traveling down the street as part of the parade. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Abilene, Kansas, Home of President "Ike", "Wild Bill" Hickock and "Violas"

This black and white printed card depicts a description of Abilene, Kansas. An illustration of a stagecoach being held up by robbers on horses is on the right side of the card. A cut out portrait of a photo of Dwight Eisenhower and Theodore Viola are on the left. Printed text is above and below. Printed text and handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Able(sic) Dead in Garden of Eden, S.P. Dinsmoore(sic), 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 titled "Slaying of Abel". A sculpture of Abel is lying supine painted to represent blood on a platform in a tree and another sculpture representing his wife stands over him. An angel reaches down from above. Two other sculptures are around the platform. Dinsmoor's house is in the background to the left. There is handwriting in the bottom of the card.
Postcard: A Bunch of Kansas Sunflowers, Roosevelt Variety

This black and white printed postcard features an illustration of babies crying. They are different ages, gender and stages of dress. The image is in reference to the Orphan Train Movement. Red printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: ACE Motel On U.S. Highways 24 & 75 Topeka, Kansas.

This black and white photographic postcard features a motel in Topeka, Kansas. The photo was taken from the street to capture the entire motel. A brick one story building facing the street contains the lobby and office. One story brick buildings are in the background with cars in front of rooms. Trees and bushes surround the buildings. A sign above the main building states "Ace Motel, Some Family Units, Air Conditioned - Free TV". Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Acknowledgement of Payment to The Massey Iron Company

This black and white printed postcard depicts a receipt for payment to The Massey Iron Company. Printed text is on the front of the card with handwriting completing the form. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: A Complete "Outfit" #72

This black and white photographic postcard features two different photographs taken with a wide lens. The top depicts cowboys sitting on the ground with cups and bowls of food. The bottom depicts a group of ten cowboys on horses with a building and prairie land in the background. Written text is at the bottom of both photos and in the center right side. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: Adam and Even in Garden of Eden

This black and white photographic postcard features an attraction in Lucas, Kansas. This postcard reflects one of the sculptures in the Garden of Eden. Titled "Eve and Adam", two statues stand at the entrance. Eve is on the left and Adam is on the right. The are holding hands up high making an arch. The are both wearing loincloths. A snake is reaching over Eve's shoulder and dropping an apple into her open outstretched hand. An archway covered in vines is behind the sculptures. Dinsmoor's house is in the background to the left. There is handwriting in the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Adam & Eve, Garden of Eden

This black and white photographic postcard features an attraction in Lucas, Kansas. This postcard reflects one of the sculptures in the Garden of Eden. Titled "Eve and Adam", two statues stand at the entrance. Eve is on the left and Adam is on the right. The are holding hands up high making an arch. The are both wearing loincloths. A snake is reaching over Eve's shoulder and dropping an apple into her open outstretched hand. An archway covered in vines is behind the sculptures. A limestone house is in the background to the left. There is handwriting in the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Advertisement for The American Red Cross

This color printed postcard promotes the workers for the American Red Cross Canteen Service. The left side of the card features a woman in nurse clothes sitting and holding supplies. To the left of her is the red cross emblem. There is printed text below her and to the right. There is stamped text on the right side of the card.
Postcard: Aerial View Sunflower State Motor Court. Hiawatha, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features an aerial view of a motel in Hiawatha, Kansas. The building forms a u-shape and a parking lot is in the center. Several automobiles are parked in front of motel rooms. The town of Hiawatha surrounds the motel towards the top of the card. Farmland and crops are towards the bottom of the card. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Aetna Building and Loan Association, Topeka, Kansas

This black and white printed postcard depicts a ledger for names that are on a list for collection. Printed text is at the top of the card and handwriting is below it. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: A.F. Roberts Contractor, Sabetha, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features the construction of a grain elevator in Sabetha, Kansas. Scaffolding surrounds the building and the sign on the front. Two men stand on the scaffolding halfway up the building. Four men stand at the top of the scaffolding. A small shed is next to the grain elevator. Tools and materials are scattered on the ground.
Postcard: After Jack Rabbit Hunt. Oberlin, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features hundreds of deceased rabbits in a wagon. A man sits at the coach box and is holding the reins of two horses. There are men behind and in front of the wagon. Some have their rifles in their hands. Two young men in the front each hold a rabbit. One man has a plus sign written on his image. There is printed writing at the bottom of the card. There is handwriting on the back of the card.
Postcard: A Good Bunch of Scouts. Hillsboro, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a group of boys wearing matching uniforms and hats for a portrait. Two boys lay on their side and are propped up on one elbow in the front row. Five boys sit cross legged in the second row. The back row portrays four boys on their knees. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: A Good Place to Eat, Manhattan, Kansas. Liberty Cafeteria

This black and white photographic postcard features the Liberty Cafeteria in Manhattan, Kansas. This structure was originally the First Presbyterian Church until it was sold. The building consists of limestone brick and arch style windows. One window at the top front of the building has broken glass. A sign is on the street and on the front of the building. Written text is at the top right corner of the card.
Postcard: Agriculture, Advertisement for Arbuckle's Ariosa Coffee

This printed color postcard depicts a farmer using a steam combine to plant a crop. The right of the combine features an illustration of green corn on a blue background. The bottom right features a map of Kansas and includes town names and the rivers. The state is colored red with the surrounding states in different colors. The backside of the card is an advertisement for coffee. Ariosa Coffee has created a series of cards available for trading. This particular card is No. 15.
Postcard: Agriculture Exhibit, Utica, Kansas Fair 1908

This colorized photographic postcard features the agricultural exhibit at the Utica fair. There are quilts hanging at the top and shelving below. The top shelf contains fruit, produce and flower arrangements. Some produce is in baskets. The bottom shelf has boxes and baskets that hold vegetables. There is handwritten text in the top right.
Postcard: A Happy Birthday. Sample card from Great Western Post Card Company

This color printed postcard depicts a sample of a postcard for purchase. An illustration of a bouquet of roses is in the center of the card. Ribbon with green background is on the top left corner. The background of the card is abstract linework. Red printed text is on the bottom of the card. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: A Happy New-Year. Sample card from Post Office Book Store

This color printed postcard depicts an illustration of a postcard for purchase. An illustration of two angels riding in a car, surrounded by flowers, is bordered with a row of bells. Red printed text is at the bottom of the card. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: A Hill of Corn Over 17 Feet Raised by JC Potter 9 Miles West of Hutchinson Kansas State Fair Exhibit

This black and white photographic postcard features a number of corn stalks propped against a pole. The stalks are taller than the roof of the building in the background. Three men stand in front of the pole and they are all wearing suits and hats. A girl in a dress wearing a hair bow is on the left side of the card. There is hand written text in the middle of the card. The date "1909" is written on the back of the card.
Postcard: A.H.T.A. Day 10-25-13 Oxford, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a parade on the main street at Oxford, Kansas. Buildings are on the left and right side of the street with people lining the sidewalks. Four wheeler machines similar to a Roadster size are lined up and traveling down the street as part of the parade. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: A.H.T.A. Day, Girard, Kansas 9-3-08

This black and white photographic postcard features people lining up for a parade on the main street at Girard, Kansas. Buildings are in the background and a large crowd is on the sidewalk and street. Horse drawn buggies and wagons are in the foreground. Several people have umbrellas open. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: A.H.T.A. Day Oxford, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a parade at Oxford, Kansas. A float is in the center with a building and trees in the background. The float carries women in white dresses with decorations above them. The women are sitting in a giant basket made of decorations. "HYPATIA"" is spelled with flowers on the front of the float. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: A.H.T.A. Day, Oxford, Kansas 10-19-12

This black and white photographic postcard features a parade on the main street at Oxford, Kansas. Buildings are on the left with people lining the sidewalks. People line the right side of the street. People on horses are riding down the street as part of the parade. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: A.H.T.A. Day, Oxford, Kansas 10-19-12 Floats

This black and white photographic postcard features a parade on the main street at Oxford, Kansas. Buildings are on the left with people lining the sidewalks. People line the right side of the street. Parade floats are lined up and traveling down the street as part of the parade. Written text is at the bottom of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: A.H.T.A. Parade. Girard, Kansas 9-3-08

This black and white photographic postcard features a parade on the main street at Girard, Kansas. Buildings are on the left with people lining the sidewalks. Trees and wagons are across the street on the right. A band and rows of men walk down the street as part of a parade. Written text is on the bottom of the card. Written text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: A.H.T.A. Picnic, Cherokee, Kansas

This color printed postcard features pink and burgundy flowers embossed on the paper with gray shadows. Glitter writing is at the bottom of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Alex A. Ditter, Jeweler and Optician Advertisement, Moundridge, Kansas

This black and white printed postcard features an illustration of a woman leaning on the back of a chair. She is wearing a dress and hat and has her hair pinned up. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: All Aboard for McPherson County Fair, McPherson, Kansas. Sept. 7-8-9-10, 1909

This colorized photographic postcard depicts five children on a horse. There are buildings and fences in the background. There is a yellow border around the photo and printed text above and below the photo.