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: Architectural Program

Fort Hays State University

An architectural program titled "A Physical Sciences Building for the 21st Century: Harnessing the Telecommunications Revolution for Instruction and Research" that details the specifications for the proposed new building.
Sheridan Coliseum: Letter, draft, from President Hammond

Edward Hammond

Letter of invitation to attend the signing of House Bill 2040 in the Memorial Union. Passed in 1989, it provided funding for completion of the Sheridan Coliseum Project two years ahead of schedule.
Innovative Interspace Estimate for Library Window Treatments

Innovative Interspace, Inc.

This color two page document features an estimate from Innovative Interspace, Inc. of Hays, Kansas, for window treatments at Forsyth Library.
Forsyth Library Study - Office & Special Collections Area Partial Main Floor Plan

Forsyth Library, Fort Hays State University

This black and white one page document features a partial floor plan for the main floor at Forsyth Library.
Forsyth Library Study - Preliminary Cost Estimates

Forsyth Library, Fort Hays State University

This black and white one page document features a preliminary cost estimate for updates to the Forsyth Library building in October 1988.
Forsyth Library Study - Supplementary Instruction Lab Partial Basement Floor Plan

Forsyth Library, Fort Hays State University

This black and white one page document features a partial floor plan for the Forsyth Library basement.
Dedication of the Alumni Center and Nita M. Landrum Lounge

Fort Hays State University

This color document features both sides of an invitation detailing the location, time, and purpose of the dedication ceremonies. The column is gold on cream paper. The text is black.
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 Scrooge is in a blue nightgown on the first and last page.
Letter on Funds for Construction

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a letter from President Hammond detailing the current status on the start of the renovation project, explaining that there was a discrepancy between the State architect's expectation for the project cost, and the costs as bid by construction companies.
McMindes Hall Guide 1988-1989

Fort Hays State University

This black and white thirty page document features a guide for those living in McMindes Hall, detailing the expectations of the hall as well as the rules and guidelines.
Forsyth Library Study - Supplementary Instruction Lab Cost Estimates

Eric King

This black and white two page document features a memo from Eric King to Karen Cole regarding cost estimates for a Supplementary Instruction Lab located in the basement of Forsyth Library. The second page features a floor plan.
Invitation to Fitness Trail Dedication

Frank Pechanec

This black and white document features an invitation to the dedication of the Fitness Trail. The invitation details the group trail walk after the dedication ceremony. An illustration of a tree and butterfly is at the top of the page. Handwriting is below the tree.
Fort Hays Officials Defend Farm Operation

Jerry Fetterolf

This black and white two page document features an article from the Wichita Eagle and Beacon covering the defense of the University Farm at Fort Hays State University as made by several staff members. Photographs of Walter Keating, Ron Pflughouft and Duane Sharp are included in the article.
Brochure, Moss & Thorns Gallery of Art Dedication, October 10, 1987

FHSU Art Department

Program and list of art from Drs Moss and Thorn.
Floorplan Modifications

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features the floorplan of the first floor of the President's residence.
Floorplans of the President's Residence

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white five page document features the floorplans for the Presidents Residence, including exterior drawings.
Fort Hays Bookstore Christmas Card

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color three page document features a holiday card from the Fort Hays Bookstore. The red and green printed card invites everyone to an Appreciation Day.
Preliminary Cost Estimate

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color three page document features a preliminary estimate of the costs of the President's residential construction. Sections are highlighted in yellow.
Cost Study for the Construction of the Alumni Center

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a two page detailed breakdown on the estimated costs for the building of the Alumni Center.
February 1987 - Memorial Union Flyer

Fort Hays State University

This color document features an advertisement detailing the events taking place in the Memorial Union dining areas, as well as several promotions and activities. Red ink is used on this document.
Invitation to Tribute Dinner

Fort Hays State University

This color three page document features an Invitation to a dinner honoring Jerry and Ardis Tomanek. The first two pages are printed in blue.
McMindes Hall Guide 1987-1988

Fort Hays State University

This color fifteen 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 front page is blue.
Mobil Contributes to Sheridan Restoration

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a news bulletin detailing a large donation to the Sheridan Hall building fund from the Mobil Foundation. A yellow circle is on the top left of the page.
October 1987 - Memorial Union Flyer

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a flyer detailing the events taking place in the Memorial Union dining areas, as well as several other activities. This document is printed on yellow paper.
Sheridan Hall Progress Update

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a letter to the university faculty and staff from Eric King, updating them on the status of the project, as well as where they are currently at in the timeline.