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Kansas postcard collection

 Collection
Call Number: RH PH 571

Overview

Black and white or color lithographic and real photographic postcards of scenes from around the state of Kansas in the 20th century, organized alphabetically by place name. Typically exterior views of public buildings, historic structures, or commercial structures, such as hotels/motels, train stations and depots, or street scenes, as well as some images of interesting geological features or park scenes. Mostly lithographic prints, includes some drawings and sketches instead of photographs. There are also some composite images of multiple scenes around a city or town. Dating provided is frequently from postmarks.

Dates

  • Creation: 1903-2001 not inclusive, mostly undated

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH PH 571

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Amy Fishburn, 2019.

Source

Title
Guide to the Amy Fishburn Collection
Subtitle
Kansas postcard collection
Author
Finding aid prepared by erm. Finding aid encoded by mwh.
Date
2023-05
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
https://hdl.handle.net/10407/4939701049
Preferred citation
Kansas postcard collection, RH PH 571, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
1450 Poplar Lane
Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
785-864-4334