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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: Cowboys at Rest. Alva, Oklahoma

This black and white photographic postcard features two men laying on the ground with their heads on their horse saddles. The horses stand behind the men and graze with their bridles on. Five cows are next to trees in the background. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Cowboys Fixing a Bad One

This black and white photographic postcard features two men pulling on a horse. The horse is standing in the center with one man in front holding the horse's ears and the other man is pulling the bridle. A horse stands in the background and is tied to the other horse. Both men wear chaps and have their hats on the ground in the foreground. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Cowboy Trading with Indians - Sign Language

This black and white photographic postcard features a man on a horse communicating with two indigenous men who stand next to the horse. The man on the right wears a warbonnet. Written text is in the middle of the card. Part of the "Perils of the Plains" set which are actual photos of a staged 1905 event for the NEA (National Editorial Association). The event took place on the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch near Bliss, Oklahoma.
Postcard: Crazy Snake Assembling His Warriors

This black and white photographic postcard features two indigenous men on horses. They are wearing warbonnets and several other horses are in the background. Written text is at the top of the card. Part of the "Perils of the Plains" set which are actual photos of a staged 1905 event for the NEA (National Editorial Association). The event took place on the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch near Bliss, Oklahoma.
Postcard: Crestline Lodge, No. 476, I.O.O.F.

This black and white printed postcard is an invitation to attend the Crestline Lodge meeting for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There is handwriting that includes the date, name and time of the event. The card has a black border.
Postcard: Crossing the Great American Desert Near Dodge City, Kansas, 1849

This black and white photographic postcard features a man holding a whip next to two longhorn cattle. The cattle are yoked to a covered wagon. Written text is at the top and bottom of the card. Part of the "Perils of the Plains" set which are actual photos of a staged 1905 event for the NEA (National Editorial Association). The event took place on the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch near Bliss, Oklahoma.
Postcard: Curious Rocks of Western Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features two photos. On the left, a photo of the rocks contains several people on and in front of the attraction. The photo on the right depicts a rock in the foreground with a hole in the middle and a group of three people, a man, woman, and child are looking through it. A young man is laying in the hole and is on his elbows looking at the camera. These images are surrounded by printed illustrations of flowers framing the photos. There is printed text on the left side of the card.
Postcard: C.W. Parker Carousel in Hawaii

This black and white photographic postcard features two photos. The left photo depicts a group photograph of eight men and women standing behind a paper advertisement. The photo on the right displays a carnival set up in Honolulu. Men, women and children stand in the park and ride the carousel. Printed text is above and below the photos.
Postcard: C. W. Parker Colorized Carousel

This colorized photograph features two carousels. One carousel is in the background. The carousel in the foreground has two men sitting on the running boards. They both have suits on and the man on the right wears a hat. A black and white photograph is in the top left corner of the card. It is a photograph of the manufacturing plant that makes carousels. Red printed text is on the top right side of the card.
Postcard: C. W. Parker "Superior" Model Carry-Us-All Advertisement

This black and white photographic postcard features a carousel that has been built by C. W. Parker Amusement Company. The image of the carousel has been darkened in areas. Printed text is above and below the image.
Postcard: C. W. Parker World's Largest Manufacturer of Amusement Devices, Leavenworth, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features the front of a manufacturing plant. The building is several stories high and has large windows. A carousel has been set up in front of the building. Four horses are in front of the carousel and a group of children stand off to the right. An illustration of the building is in the top right corner of the card. Printed text is below the illustration.
Postcard: DeCoursey's Ice Cream, Kansas City, Kansas

This color printed postcard features an order form for different types of ice creams. Red printed text fills the card. A stamped address in black is at the bottom of the form. The back of the form depicts red print and the Ice Cream logo.
Postcard: Defender Headquarters, Wichita, Kansas

This colorized photographic postcard features a row of people standing in front of a building. The building has a sign stating "Defenders" on the left. A brick monument on the roof depicts a cross. The building serves as the headquarters for the Wichita based organization Defenders of the Christian Faith. Printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Degree of Honor A.O.U.W. of Kansas Float

This black and white photographic postcard features two horses hitched up to a float for a parade. Two men are standing in front of the horses. There is a man at the back of the float with his hand on it. The float contains ten women and girls in dresses and a banner along the front. The banner represents the Ancient Order of United Workmen female auxiliary, also known as the Degree of Honor. There is handwriting on the back of the card.
Postcard: Deibler Trackless Trains

This color photographic postcard is an image of a trackless train. The engine contains an automobile covered with yellow decorative overlay. The two trailers behind the engine are open with a canopy on top. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: De Laval Separator Float

This black and white photographic postcard features a float for a parade. The float consists of an automobile carrying a cream separator. Printed advertisements for this product surround the wagon and bell style paper is on the left. People line the sidewalks in front of buildings in the background.
Postcard: Desolation

This black and white photographic postcard features the remains of a sod building. The four corners of the structure and a portion of the wall on the front and back are still standing. The roof no longer exists and prairie grass grows around it. There is written text at the bottom of the card and handwriting on the left side of the card.
Postcard: Dickinson County Fair, Abilene, Kansas, Sept. 28,29,30, Oct. 1, '10

This color printed postcard features an illustration of six horses racing on a track. The riders are on carts behind the horses. The stands are to the left of the horses and the bleachers are full of spectators. There is printed text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Dick Ward's, Prize Winners, Republic County Fair, 1909. #764

This black and white photographic postcard features the prize winning cattle at the fair in Republic County. A man in a suit and hat holds a cane on the left. Four cows are to the right of the man. They are all grazing on the prairie grass. A man in a hat and dark colored suit stands to the right in between two cows on leads. The background consists of a building and several horse and carriage buggies. There is written text at the bottom of the card. The word "Kansas" is written on the back of the card.
Postcard: Dinosaur Marbles

This color photographic postcard features the large rocks in Rock City, an attraction in Ottawa County, Kansas. A cluster of rocks are in the foreground with prairie grass growing around them. The background depicts the prairie land and blue sky. Printed text is at the top of the card. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Display of Woven Baskets

This black and white photographic postcard features a display of baskets and containers made by a class in the Emporia Teacher's College. A table is full of the different styles, sizes and designs made in basketry class. A carving hangs on the wall behind the table of baskets. Handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Dodge City, Kansas. Shangri-La Motel

This black and white photographic postcard features Shangri-La Motel in Dodge City, Kansas. The left building is a one story building with an attached garage on the right side of each room. The one story building in the center is the motel office and amenities. A lighted sign is mounted on a brick platform in the foreground. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Dog After Fox. Cabin Home, 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 "Chain of Life", the tree has a sculpture of a dog in the tree reaching toward a fox. The fox sculpture is higher and is looking at a sculpture of a bird that is farther out on the branch. A water tower is in the background. There is handwritten text at the bottom of the ecard.
Postcard: Dog After Fox. Cabin Home, 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 "Chain of Life", the tree has a sculpture of a dog in the tree reaching toward a fox. The fox sculpture is higher and is looking at a sculpture of a bird that is farther out on the branch. A water tower is in the background. There is handwritten text at the bottom of the ecard.
Postcard: Do You Remember Float

This black and white photographic postcard features a float for a parade. The float consists of a miniature version of a sod house with a banner listing "Do You Remember" on the front. The Kansas seal and American flag is at the top of the float. A man and two horses stand to the right of the float.
Postcard: Dr. H. W. Ortman, Nerve and Bone Specialist

This black and white photographic postcard is the exterior of a business building. The word "Ortman Hotel" is on the sign in front of this four story brick building. There is a sign for "Ortman Cafe Ice Cream Parlor" on the front of the building It is surrounded by streets and there are people and cars in front and side of the building. It has print text at the top of the card. Next to the text is a photographic picture of Dr. H. W. Ortman. This picture is on the top left corner.
Postcard: Driftwood Hereford Farm, John Focke, Owner. Ludell, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features two cows. The cow on the right has horns and a bridle on its head. The cow's calf is on the left and it has a bridle on it's head. Bushes and a building are in the background. Printed text is on the bottom of the card and the back of the card.
Postcard: Drilling and Loading Golden Rod Mine #7 Near Baxter Springs, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard depicts men working in a mine near Baxter Springs, Kansas. Two men in overalls and hardhats with lights stand in the back of the mine and hold metal bars. A man on the left side of the card is using a shovel. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Duff and Son House Furnishers, Newton, Kansas, Bedroom

This color printed postcard features an illustration of a bedroom with a bed, dresser, mirror, table, and chairs in the room. A calendar month of June 1911 is on the top left of the card. Printed text is on the right side of the card. It is surrounded by a wood border with roses and leaves on the top left corner.
Postcard: Duff and Son House Furnishers, Newton, Kansas, Chairs on a Porch

This color printed postcard features an illustration of a porch with patio furniture. It includes a table and chairs in the room. A calendar month of July 1911 is on the top left of the card. Printed text is on the right side of the card. It is surrounded by a wood border.
Postcard: Duff and Son, House Furnishers, Newton, Kansas, Den

This color printed postcard features an illustration of a den or study room with a table and chairs in the room. A divan couch is on the left. A calendar month of November 1911 is on the top left of the card. Printed text is on the right side of the card. It is surrounded by a wood border.
Postcard: Duff and Son, House Furnishers, Newton, Kansas, Dining Room

This color printed postcard features an illustration of a dining room with dining furniture. It includes a table, chairs, and a china cabinet in the room. A calendar month of October 1911 is on the top right of the card. Printed text is on the right side of the card. It is surrounded by a wood border with fruit and leaves at the bottom.
Postcard: Duff and Son, House Furnishers, Newton, Kansas, Furniture for Christmas Advertisement

This color printed postcard features an illustration of a variety of furniture including a dresser and an easy chair. A Christmas tree is in the background. A calendar month of December 1911 is on the top left of the card. Printed text is on the right side of the card. It is surrounded by a holly border.
Postcard: Duff and Son, House Furnishers, Newton, Kansas, Kitchen

This color printed postcard features an illustration of a kitchen with kitchen furniture. It includes a table, a chair, and a hutch in the room. A calendar month of August 1911 is on the top right of the card. Printed text is on the right side of the card. It is on an illustration of a scroll.
Postcard: Duff and Son, House Furnishers, Newton, Kansas, Living Room

This color printed postcard features an illustration of a parlor with a table and chairs in the room. A calendar month of September 1911 is on the top left of the card. Printed text is on the right side of the card. It is surrounded by a red and gold border.
Postcard: Dust Cloud Rolling Over Western Kansas. Feb. 21, 35. #1D

This black and white photographic postcard depicts an approaching dust storm in the Midwest. A large black dirt cloud rolls along the ground in the background heading to the town buildings on the right. A building on the right has an advertisement for a coal distributor located in the town of Swastika, New Mexico; in 1940, the town was renamed Brilliant to avoid association with the rise of the German National Socialist, or Nazi, Party. In 1935, this advertisement is located at Scott City, Kansas. There is written text at the bottom of the card. There is handwriting on the back of the card.
Postcard: Dust Cloud Rolling Over Western Kansas Prairie '35. No. D

This black and white photographic postcard depicts an approaching dust storm in the Midwest. A large black dirt cloud rolls along the ground in the far distance of the background. Prairie ground is in the foreground. One small house is on the right side. There is printed writing at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Dust Cloud Rolling Over Western Kansas Town '35. No. A

This black and white photographic postcard depicts an approaching dust storm in the Midwest. A large black dirt cloud completely fills the background. A building and cars are the only visible images on the right. The foreground is a dirt road. There is printed writing at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Dust Cloud Rolling Over Western Kansas Town. Feb. 21, 35. 2D

This black and white photographic postcard depicts an approaching dust storm in the Midwest. A large black dirt cloud fills the background on the left. A building and cars are on the right. The foreground is a dirt road with a car on the right. There is printed writing at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Dust Drifts In Southwest Kansas #11

This black and white photographic postcard depicts the aftermath of a dust storm in the Midwest. In the center, a tree is covered by dust up to the branches. A dune formed around the tree and two people stand at the top of the dirt dune. Another tree is in the right foreground. There is printed writing at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Dust Storm 12 o'clock Noon - April 10, 1935, Dodge City, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard depicts a dust storm in the Dodge City, Kansas. The postcard depicts a darkened outside with the lights on at the Rail System Depot, shops and the bus station, as well as the street lights. This image is of a dust storm at "12 o'clock noon". There is no visibility beyond the building lights. There is written text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: Dust Storm Approaching - Western Kansas Sun. April 14, 35

This black and white photographic postcard depicts an approaching dust storm in the Midwest. A large black dirt cloud completely fills the background, over three-fourths of the card. The storm is moving towards a town. There is printed writing at the bottom of the card. There is handwriting on the back of the card.
Postcard: Dust Storm at 3:30 P.M.

This black and white photographic postcard depicts a blackout during a dust storm. The lower half of the card is black and the top half is gray. Three different sets of lights are in the formation of street lights. There is printed writing at the left of the card. This photograph was taken by a well known photographer, Frank Durnell Conard, located in Garden City, Kansas.
Postcard: East View Cabin Home, Lucas, Kansas S. P. Dinsmoor Property

This black and white photographic postcard features an attraction in Lucas, Kansas. The "Garden of Eden" consists of Samuel Dinsmoor's house in the middle with sculptures and trees surrounding it. This image depicts the east side of the property. A man and woman are standing on the second floor balcony. A man and woman are on the front porch with the woman sitting in a chair. Some landscaping is in front of the building . There is written text at the top of the card.
Postcard: Economy Traction Built by Grover Whitson, Hackney, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a tractor called the "Economy Traction" that was built by Grover Whitson in Hackney, Kansas. Three men stand on the back end of the tractor. A man and boy stand to the front of the tractor. There is written text at the bottom of the card. There is handwriting on the back of the card.
Postcard: El Mercado, "The Market"

This color photographic postcard features a market style interior room. White walls contain imported wares. Tables and racks contain blankets, cloths, hats and other imported goods. Printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: Enjoying A Health Bath at Moor (Mud) Baths, Waukesha, Wisconsin

This black and white printed postcard depicts an attendant applying mud to a customer in a mud couch. There is a person laying behind the attendant also covered in mud. There is printed text on the back of the card.
Postcard: Enterprise Mills

This color printed postcard depicts an advertisement for a mill. This image features an illustration of a milling facility along a river. The left side contains a building titled "Enterprise Elevator C. Hoffman & Son". The river is located right of the building. To the right of the river is another building labeled "Enterprise Mills". The last building is to the farthest right and the largest. It has two labels, "Enterprise Mills C. Hoffman & Son." and "Office". There are trees and a bridge in the background. There are trees, a horse and wagon, two people and the river in the foreground. There is printed text above and below the image.