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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November 1986 Memorial Union Dining Services

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 offers. The flyer is printed on yellow paper.
Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day Ceremony

Fort Hays State University

This color document features an invitation to the POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony.
Return Letter to Doris Swearengin

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a return letter from Leland Bartholomew to Doris Swearengtin regarding her donation.
Seat Sponsorship - Sheridan Coliseum Performing Arts Center

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features a seat dedication for John Schleicher. The letter is to Ron Pflughoft and is written by Claret Schlicher Crawford and Don Crawford. Yellow highlighter and red pencil mark several lines of the text.
Senate Bill No. 522

Fort Hays State University

This black and white three page document features an amendment to the bill, which now includes Fort Hays State as a school able to participate in the capital campaign.
Take Note

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a card from Doris Swearengtin, an alumnus, thanking Leland Bartholomew for reaching out regarding the project. Swearengtin gives information on another potential donor to try and help with the fund drive.
Thank You Note

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a thank-you note for James Murphy regarding his assistance on the platform at the dedication. The header features a gold ink cannon. The thank you note was from Vice President Ron Pflughoft.
Sheridan Coliseum: Kansas Senate Bill no. 522

Kansas State Legislature

The official documentation of the Senate Bill No. 522 drafted by the Committee on Ways and Means that appropriates $3,912,000 to renovate Sheridan Coliseum.
Sheridan Project Requires Move

Eric Newcomer

This black and white document features a newspaper clipping detailing the change in offices and rooms from Sheridan Hall to the Picken Hall building.
Memories of Sheridan

Thaine Clark

This color document features a history of Sheridan Coliseum, as written by Thaine Clark. The document is printed on blue paper.
Sheridan Coliseum: Newsletter, Memories of Sheridan

Thaine Clark

A short article for the "Retired Faculty Newsletter" written by Professor Thaine Clark in which he reminisced about Sheridan Coliseum.
Open House for the Ethnic Studies Collection Room Program

Forsyth Library, Fort Hays State University

This black and white three page document features a program from an October 1985 open house for the Ethnic Studies Collection Room at Forsyth Library.
Call for Support for Protestant Center

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color document features a call for support to aid in funding the Protestant Campus Center. Blue ink is at the top and bottom of the page.
McMindes Hall Guide 1985-1986

Fort Hays Kansas State College

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. The front and back pages are yellow.
1.16 Million Raised for Coliseum

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a newspaper clipping from the University Leader detailing the money that has been raised for the Sheridan renovations.
Alumni News - Building Named for Heather

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a column in the Alumni News in the winter edition of 1985 which discusses the dedication of Heather Hall. A black and white photograph of Jack Heather is on the right side of the article.
"Bulletin Board "Workers Report

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features a bulletin detailing the progress made on the Sheridan renovation project, including donation drive updates and prospects left to contact. The document is printed on yellow paper.
Cover Letter for the Q&A Brochure

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a cover letter for the Q&A brochure. Bill Doyle asks that prior to the gathering, everyone read the brochure to clarify their questions, as well as assure them it will make sense after his briefing. The document is printed on yellow paper.
Dane Hansen Foundation Contributes to Coliseum Campaign

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a news bulletin detailing the donation from the Dane Hansen Foundation to the Sheridan Coliseum fund.
Documents Relating to Sheridan Hall Coliseum Renovation Committee

Fort Hays State University

This black and white three page document features two typed papers. One is a letter from William Elliot regarding his trip to see Sheridan Coliseum, as well as two pages of the Joint Committee on State Building Construction proposals.
Drawing of Landscape Invitation

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a photocopied drawing of a landscape with lions and zebras. The second page features an invitation to the grand opening of the Ross and Marianna Beach Hall of Natural History in the Sternberg Memorial Museum.
Food Service Discount Package

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a memorandum seeking faculty members interested in purchasing a discount package offered by the food services of the Memorial Union.
"Here 'n' There" Column

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a clipping from the Hays Daily News where Sheridan Hall is remembered.
Information on Sheridan Coliseum

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a report sent to the Joint Committee on State Building Construction on the size, plans, and timeline for the Sheridan renovation.
Invitation to Agnew Hall's 30th Anniversary Celebration Reception

Fort Hays State University

This black and white card features an illustration of Agnew Hall on the front. The back contains typed text detailing the invitation to Agnew Hall's 30th celebration reception.