Newspaper Article - Kansas City Times

Name/Title

Newspaper Article - Kansas City Times

Entry/Object ID

Q2024.30.01

Scope and Content

A copy of the newspaper article in the Kansas City Times dated October 21, 1946 titled "Pony Express, Planned In Kansas City, Edged Out By Telegraph 85 Years Ago". It was written by Cecil Howes of the Star's Staff.

Context

The article contains a sub-title "Line Operated by Russell, Major & Waddell Firm Between St. Joseph and Placerville, Calif., Was Believed to Have Been Organized at Old Majors Homestead - Riders Carried Mail and Telegrams in 8-Day Relay". Included in the article is a picture and the caption THE HOLLENBERG RANCH HOUSE NEAR HANOVER, KAS, ONCE A RELAY STATION FOR THE PONY ESPRESS, STILL STANDS

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Clipping, Newspaper

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Clipping

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

5.5" X 12"