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State's Frontier Park Abounds In Kansas History, Fort Hays Kansas State College Dec 1935

State's Frontier Park Abounds In Kansas History, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a section of "The Topeka Daily Capital" newspaper discussing the construction and establishment of the Frontier Park and Historic Block House. The article includes six photographs of the Kansas .


Postcard: Hiddekel Hall Dec 1935

Postcard: Hiddekel Hall

Tim Johnson Postcard Collection

This black and white photographic postcard features a collage of photos. A two story building with a front yard serves as the background. In each corner is a cut-out image of a woman holding an infant. There are four faces of infants in the center of the card. Each image is a cut-out circle with only the face of an infant visible. Printed text is at the bottom of the card. Typewriter typed text is on the back of the card.


Receipt For Payment, Fort Hays Kansas State College Nov 1935

Receipt For Payment, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features a receipt of payment for the use of the fund account for a previous purchase.


Requisition Form For Frontier Park, Fort Hays Kansas State College Nov 1935

Requisition Form For Frontier Park, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features a receipt on the quotes received by the department during acquisition of tools and materials. The voucher is printed on yellow paper.


Kansas Federation Of Women's Clubs Request For Information, Fort Hays Kansas State College Oct 1935

Kansas Federation Of Women's Clubs Request For Information, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features two letters suggesting how to bring interest to the park historically, not just recreationally. Mrs. F.W. Boyd sent a request for information to Miss Cora Bibens, and Bibens sent a typed message responding to Boyd.


Vouchers For September 21-Oct 20, Fort Hays Kansas State College Oct 1935

Vouchers For September 21-Oct 20, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features six pages of receipts and vouchers from August through October. The first two pages are handwritten. The fourth page is on pink paper.


Termination Of Patrol Duties Position, Fort Hays Kansas State College Sep 1935

Termination Of Patrol Duties Position, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features the termination of the position of patrol duties due to budget issues.


Park Publication Discussions, Fort Hays Kansas State College Sep 1935

Park Publication Discussions, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a discussion between President Rarick and the National State Park Services operator regarding sending any publication on the parks activities, history, or otherwise. However, President Rarick informs him the there are currently no such publications.


Park Time From August 21 To September 20, Fort Hays Kansas State College Sep 1935

Park Time From August 21 To September 20, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a handwritten note detailing the amount paid to an employee for the month.


Postcard: Official Route, Tom Mix Circus And Wild West Sep 1935

Postcard: Official Route, Tom Mix Circus And Wild West

Tim Johnson Postcard Collection

This color printed postcard features an illustration of a touring schedule for the Midwest area. The Tom Mix Circus performed circus acts and other performances as entertainers. They also included the more contemporary "motorized circus", including trucks and trailers. This is the first year, 1935, of the show touring under Tom Mix's name. The top of the card has purple circus images of a woman on a trapeze bar, cowboy on a horse and a clown. There is red print at the top and black print below the image. There is typewriter typed text on the back of the card.


College Cafeteria Receipt, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

College Cafeteria Receipt, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a receipt outlining the cost for meals for those working at the park. The meals came from the College Cafeteria.


Letter To The Chairman And Chamber Of Commerce Committee, Kansas Aug 1935

Letter To The Chairman And Chamber Of Commerce Committee, Kansas

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white two page document features a handwritten letter to the Chairman and Members of the Chamber of Commerce Park Board. The letter is from F.L. Cunningham and he is providing a brief report of projects completed. Cunningham makes a reference to C.C.C. which was the Civilian Conservation Corps.


History Of The Old Fort Hays Camps, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

History Of The Old Fort Hays Camps, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a brief two page history of the old dimensions and boundaries of the Fort Hays Camp, as well as the previous structures on the land. The contents are compiled by Cora Bibens and sent to Mrs. F.W. Boyd.


Labor Time For Period From 7-21 To 8-20, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

Labor Time For Period From 7-21 To 8-20, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a note detailing the hours each worker is paid for at the park, as well as the total amount of their pay.


Invoice From George Philip, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

Invoice From George Philip, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features an invoice for supplies and material purchased for Frontier Park. The print is red and the handwriting is blue, red, and pencil.


Department Requisition Form For Frontier Park, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

Department Requisition Form For Frontier Park, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features a receipt on the quotes received by the department during acquisition of tools and materials. The voucher is printed on yellow paper and is signed by C.E. Rarick.


Blacksmithing And General Repair Invoice, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

Blacksmithing And General Repair Invoice, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features an invoice from Louis A Hauser, Blacksmithing and General Repairing, for pump repairs at Frontier Park. The writing is in is red, white, and pencil.


Invoice From Cement Work, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

Invoice From Cement Work, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features an invoice statement for cement materials and supplies purchased for the development and construction of Frontier Park. The black printed receipt has pencil handwriting and two red pencil marks.


Note From F.L. Cunningham, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

Note From F.L. Cunningham, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features a note from F.L. Cunningham regarding the tire repair completed by Thomas Service Station. Red and Blue ink is used on the note.


Note From Cunningham, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

Note From Cunningham, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features a note from F.L. Cunningham regarding the tire repair completed by Thomas Service Station. Red and Blue ink is used on the note.


Response To Request For Photos, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

Response To Request For Photos, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a response with attached documents at the request of Mrs. F.W. Boyd regarding the construction and development of the Frontier Park. The typed message is from Cora Bibens.


Photography Studio Invoice, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

Photography Studio Invoice, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features an invoice for eight postcard photos from Ekey Studio. The writing is in is red, white, and pencil. The paper is cream colored.


Response To Request For Photos, Fort Hays Kansas State College Aug 1935

Response To Request For Photos, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features the initial response to a request for photos, as there are no photos attached to this version. The writer assures Mrs. F.W. Boyd that the photographs will be on their way shortly.


Kansas Federation Of Women's Clubs Request For Information, Kansas Federation Of Woman's Clubs Jul 1935

Kansas Federation Of Women's Clubs Request For Information, Kansas Federation Of Woman's Clubs

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a letter to president Rarick asking for photos, history, and quotes regarding the construction and development of the Frontier Park for the publications the Federation plans to publish.


Discussion Of Vouchers For Travel, Fort Hays Kansas State College Jul 1935

Discussion Of Vouchers For Travel, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features two letters discussing vouchers for travel to Hays by Kirke Mechem. A handwritten post script is transcribed.


Collection Of Receipts, Labor Hours, And Supply Purchases, Fort Hays Kansas State College Jul 1935

Collection Of Receipts, Labor Hours, And Supply Purchases, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features eight pages of receipts, papers, labor hours, and supply runs for the construction and development of the Frontier Park.


Building Ownership Transfer, Fort Hays Kansas State College Jul 1935

Building Ownership Transfer, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white two page document features a request by President Rarick for the transfer of ownership of two buildings on the Fort Hays Kansas State College grounds.


Request For Expense Account For Park Meeting, Fort Hays Kansas State College Jul 1935

Request For Expense Account For Park Meeting, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a letter from President Rarick in which he asks for the expense account in connection with the Park Board meeting.


Initial Request From Kansas Federation Of Women's Clubs, Kansas Federation Of Woman's Clubs Jul 1935

Initial Request From Kansas Federation Of Women's Clubs, Kansas Federation Of Woman's Clubs

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a letter to president Rarick asking the university for aid in getting publicity on the new park project. Mrs. F. W. Boyd requested photos, quotes, and historical documents about the park.


Letter Redirecting President Rarick, Fort Hays Kansas State College Jul 1935

Letter Redirecting President Rarick, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a letter in which Benjamin Franklin, State Business Manager, redirects President Rarick to the State Auditor for matters of the Kansas .