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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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Booklet: Arlington Public School, Mabel Logan, Teacher Primary Department. Year 1902-3

This printed souvenir booklet features an illustration of an embossed wreath of flowers alternating purple and yellow with greenery around them. The middle of the wreath depicts a portrait of an unknown woman. There is printed text above and below the wreath. The inside of the booklet reveals the embossed backside of the cover. The right side of the page lists the printed names of the pupils in Arlington Public School during the 1902-3 school year.
Booklet: Souvenir 1907 - Powers Public School, Saline County, Kansas

This printed souvenir booklet contains seven pages. The cover page has gold embossment around the color illustration and the words Souvenir 1907 are embossed. There is an embossed frame depicting a portrait of a person. The image of the person has damage and is no longer recognizable. There is an American flag to the right of the portrait, Below features an individual in a red skirt and leaves framing the head. This person is surrounded by books, a globe, paint and paper and other educational materials. The next image depicts the embossed cover's backside. The right side features illustrations of an eagle and a bowl with red text on top of blue text that listed the names of the pupils. The third page displays a poem with views of people in various stages of life. The fourth page completes the poem on the left side with a picture of a schoolhouse, a woman and an eagle. The right side features an image of an owl and children walking down a patch. There is red text printed backwards. The fifth page has the same information as page four, except the text is printed correctly. The right side of the image shows the inside back cover. The sixth page is the back cover of the booklet. It is an image of a building with trees and a mountain behind it. There is gold framing around it. The final image is a small photograph of an unknown woman.
Pamphlet: Largest Prehistoric Indian Burial Pit in the Middle West

This black and white printed pamphlet promotes the archeological dig outside of Salina, Kansas. The front depicts an illustration of skeletal remains still encased in the earth with the tops revealed. There is printed text at the bottom. The back of the pamphlet features a map of the United State with directions to Salina, Kansas. There is printed text above and below the illustration.
Pamphlet: Largest Prehistoric Indian Burial Pit in the Middle West with Rust Mark

This black and white printed pamphlet promotes the archeological dig outside of Salina, Kansas. The front depicts an illustration of skeletal remains still encased in the earth with the tops revealed. There is printed text at the bottom. The back of the pamphlet features a map of the United State with directions to Salina, Kansas. There is printed text above and below the illustration.
Postcard: 01 Silurian Springs Park, Coffeyville, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a swimming pool with water rides. The foreground depicts a circular pole for people to climb. A water slide into the pool is on the left, and a concrete wall is in the background. People in bathing suits are in the water in the foreground and on the platform. Printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 100 Head 2 Year Old Steers on the Lough Ranch, Scott County, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features farmland with a herd of cows. One man stand in the middle of the cattle and is wearing a hat, shirt and pants. Prairie land fills the background. There is printed text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: $100 Reward

This black and white printed postcard contains correspondence from a constable in Kansas regarding a reward for stolen horses. Printed text is on the front and handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: 107. Skating Rink, Coffeyville, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features the outside of a skating rink. Children stand outside of the building. A trolley is in the center of the photo with a conductor on each doorway. A wagon with two horses sits to the left of the picture. Prairie grass and written text is towards the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 108 Hydrotherapic Treatment at 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 men's department depicts a man sitting in a bathtub with an attendant in the foreground. A man who is covered from chin to toe in a blanket is in the background. A man fully dressed is laying on a bed on the left and an attendant is caring for him. Written text is at the bottom left of the card.
Postcard: #10 A Western Round Up

This black and white photographic postcard features seven men on horses. Each man wears a cowboy hat and are lined up side by side in a field. A herd of cattle are in the background. Written text is at the bottom of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: 11764. Smashing Booze in Independence, Kansas

This colorized photographic postcard is a photo taken from above. It features a group of men destroying barrels of liquor and emptying crates filled with alcohol containers. Several houses and a carriage and horses are in the background. Printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 11 - Ice Gorge in Lawrence, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard depicts an ice gorge in Lawrence, Kansas. There are large chunks of ice that have moved onto land, as well as filling the riverbed. There is a bridge in the background. There is a building on the left side of the bridge behind a row of trees. The entire forefront of the postcard is large blocks of ice.
Postcard: 12290 Monument Marking Old Santa Fe Trail, Dodge City, Kansas

This colorized photographic postcard features a marker in Cimarron, Kansas. The stone marks the location of the Santa Fe Trail through Kansas. There is carving on the front of the marker. Trees are in the background. Red printed text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: 139. Crockery Sellers, Mexico

This black and white photographic postcard features a collection of earthenware for sale. There are five Mexican adults and two children in the background under a canopy behind the pottery. There are several rows of pottery in the foreground. Printed text is on the bottom of the card.
Postcard: #13 Taking Off the Rope

This black and white photographic postcard features a man on a horse on the left side of the card. He is holding a rope that is tied to a cow laying on the ground. Two men are kneeling at the cow to remove the rope. Three men stand to the right of the cow. Prairie land is in the foreground and background. Written text is at the bottom of the card.(Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: 15th Annual Rabbit Hunt. Dec. 15th, 1908

This black and white photographic postcard features hundreds of deceased rabbits in the foreground. A group of men stand and kneel behind the rabbits. Several are holding their rifles. One baby is held in the middle of the background. The town of Conway Spring is in the background.. There is written text at the bottom of the card. There is handwriting on the back of the card.
Postcard: 179, We Welcome You - Hot Springs National Par, Ark. 2B-H429

This color printed postcard is the exterior of a business building. The word "OZARK" is on the front of this two story building. There is a manicured lawn and several trees in front of the building. An American flag is on top of the building. There is a border around the illustration that has print text at the top and bottom of the card. There is printed text on the back of the card.
Postcard: 1885 Happy New Year. Sooy, Brinkman & Roberts, Great Bend, Kansas

This black and white printed card depicts the front and back of the card on the first image. It features an illustration of a female child wearing a cap in the middle of the card inside a circular frame. To her left is wheat and to her right is a flower on a branch. The bottom of the frame states "Compliments Of". Below the frame is another branch with flowers and text in different types of font. The background of the card shows a wood panel across the middle and flowers and birds above the frame. There is printed text above the frame and the year 1885. The left side of the card depicts the backside of the card and depicts an illustration of the Walnut Creek Mills and Elevator. There are horses with wagons, people, and a train surrounding the structure. The illustrator's name is at the bottom and states, "Ramsey Miller & Hudson Kans City." The second image is largely text with a border of greenery at the top. It contains text that offers greetings and a poem.
Postcard: 1960 Beechcraft Model M35 Bonanza

This color photographic postcard is an image of an airplane on a runway. A pilot is in the cockpit and a man stands at the open door to get into the plane. He wears a suit and is looking at two men on the ground. The man on the left wears a suit, hat and holds a briefcase. The man on the right wears a suit and hat. The back end of a blue car is visible on the left side of the card. A man stands at the car with one hand on it. He wears a suit and hat. The airport is in the background.
Postcard: 1969 Kansas Junior Miss

This color photographic postcard is a full body portrait of the "1969 Kansas Junior Miss" winner. The blond woman stands behind a chair and is holding a bouquet of roses. She has a tiara on her head and is wearing a blue dress. She has a robe with fur around the neck over the dress. White gloves and a sash finish her look. Printed text is in the bottom left corner of the card.
Postcard: 199. Jicaras from Michoacan, Mexico

This black and white photographic postcard features a group of Mexican woman displaying serving platters with decorative flower paintings. All the women wear blouses and jewelry and hold their plate in front of them. Many wear a veil over the top and back of their heads. The first row of six women sit on the floor, and nine women stand. Printed text is on the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 20. Mitchell County Fair, Beloit, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features horses standing in a row to be judged for the fair. A man on the left is holding one of the horse's bridle. A tent is in the background on the left with a wagon. The building in the background on the right is the "cattle barn". There is written text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 20th Annual Flint Hills Rodeo

This black and white photographic postcard contains red print surrounding the photo. The photo features an aerial view of a track with bleachers surrounding the track. Cars are parked on every side of the track. Handwritten text is on the back of the card.
Postcard: 21,600 Gallon Oil Tank. Frisco R.R. Built by United Iron Works. Iola, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard depicts an oil tank mounted on a metal stand. Four men sit on a platform made from boards. Two men are on the ladder that goes up to the oil tank. Railroad cars and scrap metal are in the background. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: #21 Cowboys Toasting Their Shins

This black and white photographic postcard features a group of men in the prairie at dark. Seven men sit around a fire and two men stand with their hands out towards the fire. A tent and wagon are in the background. Written text is at the top of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: #22 Subduing a Wild One

This black and white photographic postcard features seven men on horses. The man on the left and right each have a rope and have lassoed a cow to the ground. The background is white with cattle in the distance. Prairie land is in the foreground and written text is towards the bottom of the card. A name is written on the back of the card.(Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: #24 Earing Down a Bronc to Mount

This black and white photographic postcard features a man with his foot in a stirrup of a saddle and is about to mount a horse. Another man holds the horse by the bridle and head. Fencing is in the background. Written text is at the bottom and back of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: 2679 Parkers Factory, Abilene, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a backyard of a factory. A two story building serves as a factory and materials, machinery, and tools are in the foreground. A ladder is propped up on the roof of the building and written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: #26 Wanted-A Horse

This black and white photographic postcard features a man sitting cross legged on the ground. He holds a rope and wears pants, a long sleeve shirt, vest and hat. A saddle and saddle blanket are on the ground to the right of him. Prairie land surrounds the cowboy and written text is at the bottom of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: 289 Sunday at Friend's Church, 1886, Haviland, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a sod church. The second story and the roof is built with wood. A group of over 50 people stand in front of the church. A wagon and oxen are in the background on the left. Printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: #29 Cowboy Dance "Stag"

This black and white photographic postcard features a room where cowboys are dancing and playing music. A man sits on the left with a violin and a pipe in his mouth. Eight men stand and are paired off in dancing positions. Three men stand at the back of the room. The men are dressed in work clothes from ranching and herding cattle. Written text is at the bottom of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: #2 Cowboys Delight Bringing Calves to Brand

This black and white photographic postcard features two men on horses roping calves. One cow on the right follows the calf and the rest of the herd is in the background. Written text is at the bottom of the card. A name is written on the back of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: 2 Row - "Q" Carry-Us-All. #863

This black and white printed postcard features an illustration of a carousel that has been built by C. W. Parker Amusement Company. Printed text is below the image.
Postcard: 3:00 P.M. The Black Blizzard of Sunday April 14, 35 #7

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, and shops, as well as the street lights. This image is of a dust storm at "3:00 P.M.". There is no visibility beyond the building lights. There is written text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 321 - Native Potters of Juarez, Mexico

This colorized photographic postcard features a Mexican man working with pottery. He holds a vase above the brick oven with a long tool. Completed pieces are on the left side of the kiln. Large vases are in the foreground. Printed text is at the bottom left and back of the card.
Postcard: #32 Cowboys Quiet Game

This black and white photographic postcard features a room with a table for playing cards. The table is surrounded by twelve men. Money and personal items, such as pocket watches, are on the table. Five of the men are holding guns. One man holds a knife. Three bottles of liquor are being passed around. Written text is in the top right corner of the card. A name is written on the back of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: #35 A Pioneer Home

This black and white photographic postcard features a family standing in front of their sod house. The woman wears a long sleeve blouse and skirt. The man wears a long sleeve shirt and overalls. A girl stands next to a child's wagon and holds the handle. A child sits in the wagon. The home is surrounded by chickens, a cat, and a dog. Written text is on the bottom of the card.
Postcard: #37 Tearing Up the Earth

This black and white photographic postcard features two men in a machine with a steam engine. This wooden tractor pulls disks behind it to plow a field. A seed drill is attached with a chain behind the disks. Written text is towards the bottom of the card. Written text is on the back of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: $40 Reward!

This black and white printed postcard contains correspondence from a sheriff in Paola to a sheriff in Independence regarding a reward for stolen horses. Printed text is on the front and handwriting is on the back of the card.
Postcard: 423. Baskets of Irapuato. Mexico

This black and white photographic postcard features a Mexican man wrapped in a blanket and wearing a cowboy hat. He sits and leans on a tree while looking at his baskets. A collection of wares is on the ground in front of him, and they are all woven materials. Written text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: #42 Getting Acquainted with the "Hot Iron"

This black and white photographic postcard features calves getting branded. Two men stand around several cows that are in a pen. One man sits on a calf while another man holds the calf's leg. A man stands behind the calf and brands it with a branding iron. A boy stands in the background next to the fence with his hands on his hips. Written text is at the bottom of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: #43 Flanking a Yearling

This black and white photographic postcard features a calf that has been roped and is flipping over. A man stands next to the calf to lay it on the ground. Longhorn cattle are in the background. Written text is on the bottom of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: 4456. Rock City near Minneapolis, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features the large rocks in Rock City, an attraction in Ottawa County, Kansas. The rocks are focused in the center of the photo with prairie grass in the foreground and background. The back wheel and corner of a carriage buggy can be seen behind a rock on the left. There is written text at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 4591. Thomas County Home 1885. Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features a homestead with three people in the middle. A man stands on the left with his hat in his hand. A man sits in a chair with a stick in his hand and is holding a dog. A woman stands to the right and has her hand on the back of the chair. A windmill is behind them. Two sod buildings are in the background. Written text is at the bottom of the card. "Troy, Kan." and "Aunt Cora" are written on the back of the card.
Postcard: #45 A Well Matched Team

This black and white photographic postcard features four girls sitting on the bench of a wagon. A man with a mustache and beard stands in front of the cart next to a mule. He holds the yoke that pulls the wagon. A building a prairie land are in the background. Written text is at the bottom of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: #46 Taming An Outlaw Horse

This black and white photographic postcard features cowboys taming a horse. A man in the center sits on a bucking horse. A man on a horse to the right has a blue ink checkmark next to his image. A man on a horse and two men standing on the ground are to the left of the bucking horse. Written text is at the bottom of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card. (Note indicates the photo was taken by Liberal, Kansas photographer Hal Reid.)
Postcard: 529 Sod House, Oberlin, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features two sod buildings. The structure on the right is large enough for one room and has a window. The structure on the left is large enough for several rooms and has several windows. Prairie land is in the foreground and printed text is at the bottom of the card.
Postcard: 5554 Threshing Scene, Healy, Kansas

This black and white photographic postcard features farmland during the harvest. A wagon with two horses and a man sitting is in the center. Behind the wagon is a tractor and equipment. The right side depicts the thresher and grain on both sides. Two men are on each pile using pitchforks to load grain onto the thresher. A man stands in the background on the thresher. There is printed text at the bottom of the card. There is handwriting on the back of the card.