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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Sports Medicine Center Diagram

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a letter to President Hammond from M. Scott Barrett discussing the revised Sports Medicine Center diagram. The second page consists of the drawn floorplan for the Sports Medicine Center.
Thank You Card and Note

Fort Hays State University

This black and white four page document features a card and attached note detailing the ceremonies and events which happened at the rededication ceremony, as well as a handwritten wish that the recipient could have attended.
The Music Man - Program

Fort Hays State University

This color four page document features a program from a performance of The Music Man.
The Pteranodon Issue Number 12

Fort Hays State University

This color seven page document features an issue of the Pteranodon newsletter, discussing the happenings of the museum and its construction.
Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Gerald W. Tomanek, from President Edward Hammond, November 9, 1994

Edward Hammond

The dedication of Jerry Tomanek Hall was tentatively scheduled for August 19, 1995 with a brunch or lunch to follow.
Tomanek Hall: Minutes, Kansas Board of Regents, September 15, 1994

Kansas Board of Regents

Motion for Fort Hays State University which requested approval to name the new physical sciences building for Gerald W. Tomanek which was approved and seconded. The second page contains a motion for approval to demolish McGrath Residence Hall which was approved and seconded.
Gas Rates and Consumption Logs

Kansas State Teachers College of Hays

This black and white typed document features usage logs covering the gas rate and consumption during the 1933-1934 fiscal year.
Museum Will Open in May 1996

Adele Shaver

This black and white document features a clipping form the Hays Daily News detailing the current progress on construction, as well as general project information.
Jack R. Heather Biographical Information

This black and white document features a detailed account of a Jack Heather's personal life and a timeline of his activities over the years. This document is the first page of Heather's biography.
Tomanek Hall: Press release, by the Office of University Relations, April 22, 1993

FHSU University Relations

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new physical science building to take place May 7.
Tomanek Hall: Script, used by Bob Lowen at groundbreaking ceremonies, May 7, 1993

FHSU University Relations

Suggest script used at the groundbreaking ceremonies of the physical sciences building. Includes the remarks by President Hammond, Sid Warner, and Bob Lowen.
Wiest Hall Guide 1993-1994

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color twenty eight page document features a guide for those living in Wiest Hall, including a list of expectations, amenities, and visitation policies.
Alex Francis Track Dedication Ceremony

Fort Hays State University

This color document features an eight page special edition of The University Leader discussing the dedication of the track, as well as detailing Alex Francis's life and time at FHSU. Other articles cover the season ahead, rosters, and other athletics pieces.
Alumni Opinion on Physical Science Dedication

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a letter from Ron Pflughoft regarding the alumni's opinion on dedicating a building to former President Tomanek. Some paragraphs are highlighted in yellow. The document is printed on cream paper and an illustration of a gold column is on the left.
Biography of Bob Dole

Fort Hays state University

This black and white two page document features a telecopier transmittal to Bob Lowen with an article providing biographical information about Bob Dole. The first page is a cover page.
Biography of Governor Joan Finney

Fort Hays state University

This black and white two page document features a fax to Bob Lowen with biographical information about Governor Joan Finney. The first page depicts a cover page to a fax.
Cost Estimate for McGrath Renovation

Fort Hays State University

This black and white three page document features the estimated costs of renovating the McGrath Hall building into an alumni center.
Cover Letter for Groundbreaking Photos

Fort Hays state University

This color document features a cover letter presenting the photos of the groundbreaking ceremony. The document is printed on cream paper and an illustration of a gold column is on the left.
Cover Letter for Site Plan

Fort Hays state University

This color document features a cover letter for the site plan for the day of the groundbreaking ceremony. The document is printed on cream paper and an illustration of a gold column is on the left.
Documents on Purchasing McGrath Land

Fort Hays State University

This black and white nine page document features a plan relating to purchasing the McGrath land for renovation and construction. Several concept plans are included.
Faculty Invitation to Groundbreaking Ceremony

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features an invitation to faculty and staff to join the president in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Physical Science building.
Faxed Invitation to Lewis Field Football Stadium Groundbreaking

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a facsimile containing an invitation to the groundbreaking of the new football field surface at Lewis Field Stadium.
Fort Hays State University Glory Days Program

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features and invitation and a schedule of events at the Glory Days Event.
Grant Application

Fort Hays State University

This black and white ten page document features a cover letter and enclosed application for the Ronald McDonald Children's Charities grant.
Grant Application Corrections

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a need for correction of the grant application on account of an incorrect phone number.