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.

P198-A2f

Call No: P198-A2f

Description: St. Nicholas Hotel, Vorhees, Kansas

Date of origin:

Type: Print

Size: 5 x 7 1/8

Condition: Good

Content:

[back] St. Nicholas Hotel Vorhees, Kansas (west of Liberal) circa 1887-88; This structure razed and re-built as home south of Liberal 2 miles by Chas. Wright pioneer Beaver Co. Okla atty and cattleman; Harry E. Chrisman 10245 W. 14th Ave. Denver, Colo. 80215.
[note] Copy B-2 St. Nicholas Hotel, Vorhees, Kansas This old structure saw some of the fighting of the Stevens County county-seat war. It was razed and re-built as the home of Charles Wright, pioneer attorney and cattleman of Beaver County, Oklahoma, south of Liberal, Kansas two miles. Photo courtesy the late Burris Wright. [Photo courtesy the late Burris Wright is underlined]

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Miscellaneous Info.:

Picture is of a 2-story hotel with people standing in front of it. There are 2 saddle horses 1 with rider on it. 1 buggy with people in it and 1 team of horses.

Other Info.: Photo has tape on top back.

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Subject: Beaver County Oklahoma, Burris Wright, cattleman, Charles Wright, Liberal Kansas, Pioneer attorney, St. Nicholas Hotel, Stevens County pioneers, Vorhees, Vorhees Kansas,