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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Tomanek Hall: Program, groundbreaking for the new physical sciences building

Fort Hays State University

Program for the groundbreaking ceremony which features Governor Joan Finney.
Tomanek Hall: Proposed site plan for the groundbreaking ceremony

Fort Hays State University

A drawing of the proposed staging for the groundbreaking for the physical sciences building.
Transmit Confirmation Receipt

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a report regarding a fax transmission.
Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Governor Joan Finney, from President Edward Hammond, March 25, 1993

Edward Hammond

President Hammond extended an invitation to Governor Joan Finney to attend the groundbreaking for the physical science building.
Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Governor Joan Finney, from President Edward Hammond, May 10, 1993

Edward Hammond

Thank you letter to the governor for her presence at the groundbreaking ceremony for the physical science building.
Tomanek Hall: Letter, to James Dawson, from Edward Hammond, April 7, 1993

Edward Hammond

President Hammond extending an invitation to Dr. James Dawson to attend a luncheon buffet and the groundbreaking for the new physical sciences building
Sheridan Hall: Pamphlet, History of Sheridan Hall written by Bob Lowen, January 1993

Bob Lowen

A pamphlet that contains the history of Sheridan Coliseum and the plans to renovate it into a Performing Arts Center and offices with the new names of Sheridan Hall and the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. Includes text and photos.
Tomanek Hall: Letter, to President Edward Hammond, from Ron Pflughoft, January 8, 1993

Ron Pflughoft

Conveying the feelings of the FHSU alumni, the Director of Alumni/Governmental Relations asks President Hammond to consider naming the physical sciences building after President Jerry Tomanek.
McDonald's Donates to Discovery Room

The Ellis County Star

This black and white document features a photocopy of an article from the Ellis County Star revealing the donations to the Discovery Room.
Movie and Public Portion of FHSU's Sternberg Museum Project Ideal Companions

The Ellis County Star

This black and white two page document features a photocopy of a newspaper article from the Ellis Country Star discussing the fundraising for the Sternberg project.
Fort Hays Now Back on Track with Francis

The Hays Daily News

This black and white document features a clipping of an article from the Hays Daily News covering the resurfacing of the track and the dedication of that track to Alex Francis. A black and white photograph of Francis is on the left. Pencil writing is at the bottom.
McDonald's Supports Sternberg Project

The Hays Daily News

This black and white document features a clipping from the Hays Daily News revealing the donation from the local McDonald's restaurant to the children's Discovery Room at Sternberg Museum.
Million Dollar Donation Boosts Sternberg

The Hays Daily News

This black and white document features a photocopy of a newspaper clipping from the Hays Daily News related to the Sternberg donations and progress.
VIP Showing of 'Jurassic Park' Helps Kick Off Public Fund Raising for Move

The Russell Daily News

This black and white document features a photocopy of a newspaper article from the Russell Daily News discussing the movie showing at Sternberg, as well as the funds it brought in for the Sternberg Museum.
Breathing Life into Fossils

The Wichita Eagle

This black and white document features an article from the Wichita Eagle that reveals the generous donation from Ross and Mariana Beach to the Sternberg Museum.
Tomanek Hall: Magazine, New science building on board

FHSU Alumni Association

Article from The Alumni News about the proposed new physical science building
Tomanek Hall: Press release, from the Office of University Relations, June 12, 1992

FHSU University Relations

A press release about the new science building with details about the design and costs.
Tomanek Hall: Press release, from the Office of University Relations, March 27, 1992

FHSU University Relations

Governor Finney announced that FHSU would receive $8 million dollars of $185 million from the federal government. It is to be used to fund the Physical Sciences building
Invitation to Malloy Hall Dedication for Retired Faculty Members

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color document features an invitation for retired faculty members to join the university in the dedication of the Malloy Hall recital room. A gold column is on the left side of the document.
Program for the Dedication of the Harold Palmer Recital Hall

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a program for the Harold Palmer Recital Hall dedication, featuring the schedule of events and order of speakers. The Hall is located inside Malloy Hall.
Answers to Questions About Funding

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features a letter from Eric King answering questions asked about the funding and use of funds delegated. The document is printed on cream paper and an illustration of a gold column is on the left.
Approve Preliminary Plans

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features a letter alerting the recipient of approval for the Physical Science Building project. One sentence is highlighted in yellow. A red stamp is in the top right corner. The summary and costs are listed on the second page.
Budget Estimate Revised

Fort Hays State University

This black and white nine page document features a federal assistance budget information form to estimate for the Physical Science building project.
Capital Improvement Project Sheet

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a sheet of all projects planned for the FY96, fiscal year for 1996, as well as detailing the price state and federal pay for each.
Cover Letter for Documents

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a cover letter for a set of documents relating to the Program Review and Development Manual. One name is marked with yellow highlighter.