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: Letter, to Julie Doll, from Senator Bob Dole, August 9, 1990

Robert J. Dole

A facsimile cover sheet and a draft of a litter written by Senator Dole for the editorial page of the Hays Daily News. Several words are circled and "please check these facts" is written near the top of the letter.
Tomanek Hall: Newspaper, If it looks like fat and smells like fat....

Julie Doll

Editorial from the Hays Daily News that suggests that the planned project for the new science building is a pork-barrel project.
Collection of McCartney Hall Print Materials

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white seven page document features a collection featuring floor plans, illustrations, and photographs of the building, as well as a description of the purpose of the building.
McMindes Hall Information

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color seven page document features a guide for those living in McMindes Hall, detailing the expectations of the hall as well as the rules and guidelines. The first page is orange.
Copy of the Energy Supply, Research, and Development Activities

Fort Hays State University

This color four page document features a letter sent by Kathy Ormiston to Larry Gould containing the Energy Supply, Research and Development Activities report. The first page is a cover letter for a fax and has a yellow sticky note attached to it.
Correspondence Regarding the Energy Supply, Research, and Development Activities

Fort Hays State University

This color three page document features a letter sent to Robert Creighton containing the report given to President Hammond by Bob Dole. Three words are highlighted in yellow.
Designated Areas of Sheridan and Donor Recognition

Fort Hays State University

This black and white four page document features areas that are dedicated by name to their donors or contributors.
Energy Supply, Research, and Development Activities

Fort Hays State University

This black and white three page document features a report that was included in several faxes relating to energy and energy consumption.
Federal Funds for FHSU Science Building Approved by President Bush

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a news bulletin detailing the federal funding opportunity for the anticipated science building. The document is printed on cream paper and an illustration of a gold column is on the left.
Invitation to Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day

Fort Hays State University

This color three page document features an invitation to the Faculty/ Staff Appreciation Day at the University Bookstore. The invitation contains red and green ink. An illustration of a reindeer is on the first page.
Invitation to Ribbon Cutting and Gala for Donors

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features an invitation to the ribbon cutting ceremony, as well as the planned gala, which donors to the Sheridan renovation project are encouraged to attend. A gold column illustration is on the left of the page.
Jellison Bridge Dedication Program

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a six page program for the dedication of Jellison Bridge. The program includes tributes, a schedule of speakers, and history of Dr. Bill D. (Bill) Jellison's time at the university. The document concludes with the history of the construction and installation of the bridge. The first page contains an illustration of the bridge.
Letter Discussing Book Costs and Purchasing

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a letter detailing some of the unexpected obstacles of the book publishing process, as well as asking for the recipient to pass the book along t a librarian if they can. A handwritten note is at the bottom of the second page.
Letter Discussing the Stone Schoolhouse Project

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a letter detailing the writer's involvement with the schoolhouse, as well as the future of the project. The letter includes a discussion regarding photographs and books relating to the schoolhouse.
Letter from Bob Dole to the Hays Daily News

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a statement made by Bob Dole criticizing the Hays Daily News for its critical views of a project approved by the state and university. The second page is the facsimile cover sheet.
Letter from Bob Whittaker

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a letter congratulating the university on seeking a new electronic learning building and offering support for the facilities project. Some paragraphs are highlighted in yellow. The header is printed in blue, and a red stamp is on the top right.
Letter from Kathy Ormiston

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a letter detailing the impressiveness of the University in terms of funds matching. 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 black and white document features a letter to Bob Dole thanking him again of the help he has given with the project as well as thanking him for his contributions.
McMindes Hall Guide 1990-1991

Fort Hays State University

This color thirty four page document features a guide for those living in McMindes Hall, detailing the expectations of the hall as well as the rules and guidelines. Several pages are printed on color paper.
Minutes from Kansas Board of Regents Meeting

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a section of the minutes from the Kansas Board of Regents meeting on September 20, 1990. The name designation section is wherein they discussed formally renaming the Rodeo Arena. Some of the text is highlighted in yellow.
Name Change Request for Rodeo Club Arena

Fort Hays State University

This black and white four page document features a series of correspondences outlining the new naming request for the Rodeo Arena. The first page is from president Ed Hammond and is on official letterhead. The next three pages are the proposal from the Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club.
Notice of Funds

Fort Hays State University

This color six page document features a notice that the project has received funding from the Department of Energy. Maps and illustrations are included. The first paragraph is highlighted in yellow.
Scanned Pages

Fort Hays State University

This black and white three page document features scanned pages on a variety of scientific topics like magnetic fusion and environment restoration. It was faxed from the Senator Bob Dole Press Office.
Sheridan Coliseum Brief

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a briefing on the construction, history, and funding for the Sheridan Coliseum project.
Sheridan Coliseum: Outline, Sheridan Coliseum Brief

Fort Hays State University

An outline of the history, the construction time table, the funding, the facilities and the planned opening ceremonies for the newly renovated Sheridan Hall.