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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Invitation to the Dedication of the Akers Energy Center

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features an invitation to the dedication and reception honoring Dale L. Akers.
Letter from Bob Dole

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a letter from Bob Dole thanking President Hammond for the update and congratulating the university on its development. Some paragraphs are highlighted in yellow. The header is printed in blue, and a red stamp is on the top right.
Letter to Bob Dole

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features a letter from President Hammond expressing his wishes for Bob Dole to be involved in the upcoming projects, as well as inviting him in advance to the groundbreaking ceremony. One paragraph is highlighted in yellow.
Lewis Field Renovation Campaign

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a six page booklet outlining the estimated funds, renovation plans, and layout of the proposed changes. The layout features an illustration of the site plan for Lewis Field and the stadium. A yellow sticky note on the first page depicts handwriting in pencil.
Lewis Field Stadium Renovation Project

Fort Hays State University

This black and white six page document features a campaign booklet detailing the plans for the stadium renovation and the impact of these renovations
Maude's Newsletter

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a newsletter made by the McMindes Hall residents. The newsletter includes a section of jokes and helpful tips, as well as a calendar for the month of February.
Photography Archives Card

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a card with a written note of a photographic file that has been relocated to the archives.
Program Review and Development Manual

Fort Hays State University

This black and white eighty-six page document features a review of the project proposal by the design team, including their goals, concepts, and needs. Illustrations are throughout the document.
Rededication of Sheridan Hall Program

Fort Hays State University

This black and white thirteen page document features a program for the rededication of Sheridan Hall, including an order of events, speakers, and list of donors.
Request for Grant Funding Increase

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a request submitted to increase the funding received from the grant for the Physical Sciences Building to include money to relocate the tennis courts. A sentence is highlighted in yellow.
Scheduling the Performance Arts Center

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a merging of the management between the Memorial Union and Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center.
Sheridan Hall: Brochure, Gala Weekend

Fort Hays State University

Schedule of events for the weekend of celebrating the rededication of Sheridan Hall.
Sheridan Hall: Invitation, Rededication of Sheridan Hall

Fort Hays State University

Envelope and invitation to the rededication of Sheridan Hall on Saturday, February 9, 1991.
Sheridan Hall: Pamphlet, Rededication of Sheridan Hall

Fort Hays State University

This pamphlet contains the program for the rededication. It also has the lists of the rededication committee members and the donors.
Short History of Lewis Field Stadium

Fort Hays State University

This black and white three page document features a written history of Lewis Field Stadium, including the initial dedication and construction. A red stamp is in the top left corner.
Wiest Hall Guide 1991-1992

Fort Hays State University

This color thirty six page document features a guide for those living in Wiest Hall, including a list of expectations, amenities, and visitation policies. The first page depicts yellow illustrations.
Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Senator Bob Dole, from President Edward Hammond, May 13, 1991

Edward Hammond

President Hammond briefs Senator Dole on the progress of the physical science building.
C.A.S.E. Classroom Floor Plan

Johnson County Community College

This black and white document features a floor plan for the C.A.S.E., Computer Application in Science Education, classroom at Johnson County Community College.
Tomanek Hall: Memorandum, to President Edward Hammond, from Eric King, March 21, 1991

Eric King

Memorandum requesting spending authority for the Department of Energy grant for the Physical Sciences buildings to be increased
Sheridan Hall: Pamphlet, History of Sheridan Hall written by Bob Lowen, January 1991

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.
The History of Sheridan Hall Booklet

Bob Lowen

This color twelve page document features a history of the Sheridan Coliseum, and the eventual transition into Sheridan Hall. Black and white pictures and details on construction and controversy surrounded the project.
Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Dale Johansen, from Dorothy Pitts, 1991

Dorothy Pitts

Letter of review and acceptance for the grant from the Department of Energy.
Albertson Wasn't Closed, Despite Dole Claim

David Baker

This black and white document features an article from the Hays Daily News addressing the confusion surrounding Bob Dole thinking Albertson Hall had closed due to fire and safety code violations.
Senate Approves $4 Million for FHSU Building

David Baker

This black and white document features a clipping from the Hays Daily News which discusses the securing of funding for the new building.
Tomanek Hall: Newspaper, Albertson wasn't closed, despite Dole claim

David Baker

Article in the Hays Daily News about a miscommunication between representatives of Senator Bob Dole's office and the university. Senator Bob Dole had written an editorial the previous Sunday in which he made a comment about Albertson Hall being closed on numerous occasions for fire and safety code violations.