Kansas Ephemera, 1940-2000
Collection context
Summary
- Physical description:
- 1.00 Box
- Language:
- English
Latin
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection is an amalgamation of Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska ephemera derived from multiple sources, dating 1940-2000. Maps, promotional brochures, and travel guides feature prominently.
Most materials pertain to the state of Kansas. Topics include plants, regions, municipalities, sites, programming, and transportation routes. Researchers interested in the state's highway and water resources, the tourist industry, and public services may find the collection especially beneficial. Highlights include a state-issued map illustrated by F. Richard, "Travel Kansas: Kansas, the Friendly State Welcomes You" (1940) and a Corps of Engineers - Kansas City District brochure pertaining to the construction of the Harlan County (Nebraska) Dam (May 1947). - Acquisition information:
- Acqusition Date: 20180226
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- General note:
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Published
Dacs citation:[Item title], [item date], Kansas Ephemera, Box [number], Folder [number or title], Morse Department of Special Collections, Kansas State University Libraries.
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