Buildings & Facilities | Campus Buildings Collections

The Buildings and Facilities Collection consists of primary source materials from the University Archives relating to the planning, construction, and dedication of the buildings on campus. Items in the collection include meeting minutes, memorandums, plans, programs, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera.

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"The Big Push" Workers Report

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features a bulletin detailing the progress made on the Sheridan renovation project, including donation drive updates and prospects left to contact. The document is printed on yellow paper.
The Discovery Room at the New Sternberg Museum

Fort Hays State University

This black and white twenty seven page document features an article from the Journal of Museum Education: Roundtable Reports, Volume 12, Number 2.
The Margin of Excellence and The Sheridan Project 1989-1990

Fort Hays State University

This color eight page document features a booklet detailing the advances made by the university in the 1989-1990 fiscal year. The booklet is printed on cream paper.
The Sternberg Museum - An Unprecedented Educational Opportunity Campaign Booklet

Fort Hays State University

This color six page document features a booklet detailing the plans for the Sternberg Project as well as the goals and current facility campaign information.
The Wilson World - Plymouth School Move Leads to Look Backward

Fort Hays State University

This black and white three page document features a photocopy of the Wilson World in which they detail the selection and planned move of the Plymouth Schoolhouse and its impacts on the town and its interest in history.
"The Winds of Time Bring Change"

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a piece detailing the new improvements to come with Sheridan Hall, as well as general plans for the buildings use.
Third Floor Plan

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a drawing of the third floor of Tomanek Hall.
Title of Land

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a document detailing the transfer of land where Lewis Field is located as authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents . The document outlines that the land around it is now owned by Fort Hays State University.
Tonight's Game

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a section from a larger publication discussing the last game to be played in Sheridan Coliseum, as well as the retirement of a Tiger coach.
Trading Post Bookstore Brochure

Fort Hays State University

This black and white five page document features a brochure detailing the process of buying and renting books from the bookstore.
Various Clippings Regarding Rededication Ceremony

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a newspaper clipping from different publications showing photos of the rededication ceremony.
Vietnam Veteran Memorial Sought

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a newspaper clipping discussing the need for a Vietnam Memorial in addition to the other existing memorials.
VIP Breakfast RSVP and Invitation

Fort Hays State University

This color four page document features an invitation to the VIP Breakfast for the dedication ceremony, as well as an enclosed RSVP form.
Wooster Hall Brochure

Fort Hays State University

This color six page document features a brochure advertising the residence hall, including a description of the amenities offered.
Work Continues on Memorial

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a newspaper clipping describing the bronze plaque that serves as the Vietnam War memorial.
Working Floorplans

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a series of floorplans which were still being edited.
Written History of Sheridan Hall

Fort Hays State University

This black and white five page document features a typed history of Sheridan Hall including its founding.
Sheridan History

Fort Hays State Unviersity

This black and white document features a four page history of the struggle for a place for the arts and music in the plains.
FHSU Defends its Turf on Season Opener

Terry Gaston

This black and white document features a retelling of one of the first football game played on the newly resurfaced turf.
The Hays Daily News Sports Column

Terry Gaston

This black and white document features a retelling of the first football game to take place on the newly redone turf. Clint Bedore was one of the football players interviewed.
President Edward Hammond Addressing Dedication Ceremony Crowd

Steven Hausler

This black and white document features a photocopy of a clipping form the Hays Daily News showing President Hammond addressing the dedication ceremony audience.
Ovals From Western Kansas Order Forms

Richard J. Kaczor

This black and white two page document features an order form for an artist who makes and sells illustrations in the shape of ovals with pictures of Western Kansas life.
Rules for Teachers - 1872

Kansas Heritage Center

This color document features a flyer from the Kansas Heritage Center detailing the rules and regulations for teachers at a similar schoolhouse in 1872. The flyer is printed on cream paper.
Water Well Pump - Plymouth School

Gordon Mai

This black and white photograph features an image of a water pump at the Plymouth School in Russell County.
Agnew Hall History Narrative

Donald L. Richardson

This black and white four page document is a handwritten account of the history of Agnew Hall, including its construction and an estimated timeline of construction activities. Donald Richardson, the one who wrote this piece, describes his time coming to work on Agnew Hall, as well as remembering some of those he worked with in its construction.