Sphygmomanometer – What a name!
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…)
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…)
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
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
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…)
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…)
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
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…)
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