Postcard of Dynamiting an Ice Gorge on the Kaw
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Title
Postcard of Dynamiting an Ice Gorge on the Kaw
Subject
Ice on rivers, lakes, etc. -- Kansas -- Lawrence
Kansas River (Kan.)
Description
Postcard with a black and white photograph of dynamiting an ice gorge on the Kaw River on the front. Photograph depicts several uniformed men standing on ice sheets on the river, an explosion can be seen in the background. At the bottom of the photograph is a black strip with "Dynamiting the Ice Gorge, Kaw, River, Lawrence, Kans." printed in white ink. On the back is a note to Miss Emma Keister in La Crosse, Kansas from C.M. in Lawrence, Kansas. The note discussed that the location of the photograph is east of the bridge. Postmarked February 13, 1910.
Creator
C.M.
Source
Fitzpatrick-Postma Collection
Publisher
Unknown
Date
2/13/1910
Contributor
Fitzpatrick, Charline
Postma, Sally
Carttar, Rosalea
Carttar, Peter
Rights
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Format
Still Image
Language
English
Type
Postcard
Identifier
7_River_Ice_to_Tornado(cp_23a)
7_River_Ice_to_Tornado(cp_23b)
Coverage
Kaw River (Lawrence, Kan.)
2/13/1910
Acquisition date unknown
Abstract
Postcard with a black and white photograph of dynamiting an ice gorge on the Kaw River on the front. Note written on the back.
Date Modified
2/13/1910
Is Part Of
Album 7: River Ice to Tornado
Medium
Photograph
Print
Drawing
Provenance
Acquired by Charline Fitzpatrick or Sally Postma.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
5 7/16" x 3 1/2"
Collection
Citation
C.M., “Postcard of Dynamiting an Ice Gorge on the Kaw,” Digital Douglas County History, accessed December 23, 2024, https://history.lplks.org/items/show/497.
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