Category Archives: Behind The Scenes

Sphygmomanometer – What a name!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Sphygmomanometer.  We’ve all seen one before and probably even used one before; we just did not know its name.  So what is a sphygmomanometer you ask? (more…)

Branding Identity

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Events, Treasures From The Collection

What is Goodland’s Not-So-Secret Identity?  Can you name a person, place, thing or event that really stands out to you as a signature part of life in Goodland?  The High Plains Museum will be hosting a Kansas Town Hall Program in October and we are starting to look at how our identity has devel

Get A Stamp On Our Identity!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

What is Goodland’s Not-So-Secret Identity?  Can you name a person, place, thing or event that really stands out to you as a signature part of life in Goodland?  The High Plains Museum will be hosting a Kansas Town Hall Program in October and we are starting to look at how our identity has devel

Hook ‘Em!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Ever wish there was an easier way to fasten your boots with buttons?  What about shirts?  Well the good news is there is a way!  You can simply use a buttonhook to fasten those pesky buttons! (more…)

I Want Candy!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

This week I had a brand new experience!  For the first time I tried Swedish Fish, a chewy candy that tastes like fruit.  Throughout our lives we will have lots of new experiences, and some of these new experiences might come from a museum. (more…)

Caldwell’s – The Store of Plenty!

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James M. Caldwell, sons Don and Dick Caldwell and son-in-law Maurice Peters started the company Caldwell’s in the 1920’s.  James worked for the Goodland Power and Light Co. and was chief electrician for the power company for seven years.  It was through his work at the Power and Light Plant

Pull Along Little Doggie!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Did you have a favorite toy growing up?  Many of us did, and perhaps one such toy was a pull toy.  If this was your toy then you might remember taking walks or going on grand adventures with it! (more…)

All Aboard!

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Imagine you are in the year 1876 and you were traveling on the railroad out west.  How would you know what time trains arrive and depart from stations or find a map of the area you are traveling through?  These questions are answered in the railroads timetable!  Timetables are the booklet that th

High Flying Adventure

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

The photograph shows the dedication of the Central Airlines Service into the Goodland Airport in 1960.  On the top step we see Marjorie Cogswell, followed by two unknown women and the man is Mayor John Cogswell.  Named after Dr. Renner for his prominence in the flying community, today Renner Fie