Chrisman Collection

Harry E. Chrisman, former Liberal author and historian, donated a large collection of his writings, photographs, and other items to Liberal Memorial Library for the purpose of research. This database searches the contents of the Chrisman Collection.

P14-B1b2

Call No: P14-B1b2

Description: Passenger train

Date of origin:

Type: Print

Size: 8 x 10

Condition: Good

Content:

[back note] “The Last Highball.” Here the news photographer catches the last passenger train as she gets ready to leave Liberal, Kansas. The “no seats available” policy finally ended passenger service to this busy southwest Kansas town. Photo by Joe Cannon, Southwest Daily Times. 25 40 75% [back] 25 [25 is circled] Harry E. Chrisman 10245 W. 14th Ave. Denver, Colo. 80215

Provenance: Southwest Daily Times

Miscellaneous Info.:

Railroad worker stands beside passenger train with one arm raised and hand pointing toward depot in background. Worker is in shadow.

Other Info.: Photo has stains on back. Photo has tape on top back.

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Subject: cars, depot building, Joe Cannon Southwest Daily Times, Liberal Kansas, light pole, old wagon, Passenger train, railroad workers, The Last Highball, train track,