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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Faculty Senate Name Recommendation

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features an official approval form for the Faculty Senate to complete regarding the naming of Tomanek Hall. Handwriting is on the bottom of the page.
Fax from Ronald McDonald Children's Charities

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a fax from the RMCC alerting Fort Hays to having been awarded $60,000 for the Sternberg Museum.
FHSU Receives Gift for Sternberg Museum

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features a news bulletin discussing a grant gifted to the museum. A gold column is on the left of the type.
FHSU Reveals Plans for McGrath Hall

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a news bulletin discussing the decision to demolish McGrath Hall. A gold column illustration is on the left side of the document.
Helman Family Wills Sizable Gift to FHSU

Fort Hays State University

This black and white printed document features a press release detailing the donation of Robert W. and Geraldine R. Helman of $2 million, as well as the intentions of the university to build a large limestone and steel carillon tower with clock and bells in memory of the couple. The design appears to be the exact same suggested by W.A. Lewis before his passing. The article describes the careers of the two, as well as their many connections to FHSU.
Invitation to Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features an invitation to the Faculty/ Staff Appreciation Day at the University Bookstore. The invitation contains green ink, and an illustration of a front door and stairs are on the first page.
Kansas Board of Regents Approves Name for New Sciences Building

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a press release in which the Kansas Board of Regents approved the naming and dedication of the Physical Sciences Building.
Kansas Board of Regents Meeting Topics

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features minutes of a meeting of the Kansas Board of Regents. The discussion of Fort Hays State University is highlighted. Handwriting is at the top of the first page.
Kansas Living - Fall 1994

Fort Hays State University

This color twenty four page document features a magazine that contains an article about the Sternberg Museum.
Learning from the Past

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a newspaper clipping about Dr. Charles Leftwich. He refers to the rededication of the stone schoolhouse in his statement.
Letter from President Hammond to President Tomanek

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a letter from President Edward Hammond to former President Gerald Tomanek detailing the suggested date and time for the dedication, as well as asking for list of those attending.
"McGuffey's Fifth Reader" Invitation and Donation Drive

Fort Hays State University

This color eight page document features a pamphlet made to look like a reading book. The front and back pages are on red paper. The inside details a donation drive for funds to purchase reading books and features and invitation to the rededication ceremony.
One Room Schoolhouse Turns 15

Fort Hays State University

This black and white newspaper clipping features an article regarding the anniversary of the schoolhouse project.
Phi Delta Kappa Newsletter

Fort Hays State University

This color four page document features a newsletter from the Phi Delta Kappa office, featuring a story about the Stone Schoolhouse. The second page contains a reservation request for a banquet and show. Several interviews complete the rest of the newsletter. The newsletter is printed on yellow paper.
Plans Revealed for Sternberg Museum Construction

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a news bulletin detailing the plans for constructing a better facility for the Sternberg Museum.
Plans Revealed for Sternberg Museum Construction

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features a news bulletin announcing plans for the construction of the Sternberg Museum. A gold column is on the left of the type.
Plymouth School Celebration Day Program

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a program for the celebration day at the Plymouth Schoolhouse. The program includes a schedule of events and the history of the building. The program is printed on pink paper.
Plymouth Schoolhouse 15 Year Rededication Program

Fort Hays State University

This black and white fourteen page document features a program for the fifteen year rededication ceremony of the Plymouth Schoolhouse.
Plymouth Schoolhouse Pamphlet

Fort Hays State University

This black and white four page pamphlet features the Plymouth Schoolhouse information and explains how to request a tour of the facility.
Plymouth School to Celebrate 120th Year

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a clipping from a newspaper detailing the celebration of 120 years for the Plymouth School.
Press Box Floor Plan

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a drawn floorplan for the Press Box at Lewis Field Stadium.
Press Conference Notes from Ronald McDonald Charities

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a loose script for the acceptance and acknowledgement of the grant, as well as its awarder.
Press Conference Remarks

Fort Hays State University

This black and white six page document features a fax from the Ronald McDonald Children's Charities spokesperson's speech notes for the press conference.
Rededicating Plymouth Schoolhouse

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a news bulletin on the rededication of the stone schoolhouse.
Saint Bonaventure Fraternity Reception Invitation

Fort Hays State University

This black and white printed document features an invitation to the reception marking the establishment of the friary (fraternity house).