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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Forward of John McGuagh's Farm Report

Fort Hays State University

This black and white six page document features a forward of a document that John McGuagh wrote regarding the state of the farm and its hefty upfront cost. The letter details the numerous improvements to livestock and farm production, as well as the reasons why budgeting is difficult with this operation.
Invitation to dedication

Fort Hays State University

Invitation to the dedication of Rarick Hall
Memorial Union Developments Memorandum

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a memorandum alerting its recipients to some of the developments related to the Union and its operations.
Notice of Meeting and Dedication Ceremony- May

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a notice for committee members that they will meet on May 13 to discuss final details and responsibilities.
Notice of Meeting- January

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a notice for committee members that they will meet January 22, 1981.
Nursing Building Dedication Meeting Minutes- April

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features the minutes of the Nursing Building Dedication meeting April 2, 1981.
Nursing Building Dedication Meeting Minutes- February

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features the minutes of the Nursing Building Dedication meeting on February 5, 1981.
Nursing Building Dedication Meeting Minutes- January

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features the minutes of the Nursing Building Dedication meeting January 22, 1981.
Nursing Building Dedication Meeting Minutes- March

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a notice for committee members that they will meet April 2, 1981 and that the dedication is scheduled for June 13 and 14.
Nursing Building Dedication Meeting Minutes- May

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features the minutes of the Nursing Building Dedication meeting on May 13, 1981.
Rarick Hall Pamphlet

Fort Hays State University

Pamphlet and program for dedication of Rarick Hall. Provides a description of Clarence Edmund Rarick and about the hall.
Senate Bill Number 411

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a copy of a page containing the Senate bill number 411. This act concerns funding for the improvement project for the university library. On January 20, 1982, the Committee on Ways and Means recommended this bill not be passed. This bill did not pass. Handwriting is at the top of the page.
Stroup Hall Dedication Program

Fort Hays State University

This color three page document features a program for the Stroup Hall dedication ceremony.
Updates on Memorial Union Development

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a note discussing the hours of the Memorial Union, as well as updates in the Development Fund Campaign and the building of a lounge in the Union.
Updates on Memorial Union Operations

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a memorandum detailing the current events at the Memorial Union.
Memorandum, to Bill Claflin, from Lois Lee (Administrative Assistant in the President's Office), February 10, 1981

Lois Lee Myerly

Memorandum discussing Governor Carlin's tour of campus and possible invitation to the dedication ceremony.
Program for the Dedication Ceremony of Rarick Hall, October 3, 1981

Office of the President

Program and List of Platform participants for the dedication of Rarick Hall during Homecoming weekend in October 1981.
Letter, to Gerald W. Tomanek, from G. Lawrence Rarick, November 13, 1981

Lawrence G. Rarick

Letter, thanking Dr. Tomanek for sending a copy of the comments to Lois (sister of Lawrence Rarick).
Letter, to Gerald W. Tomanek, from G. Lawrence Rarick, October 19, 1981

Lawrence G. Rarick

Letter, thanking Dr. Tomanek for an invitation to participate in the Dedication Ceremony, and tribute to Dr. Rarick.
Memorandum, to Roger Pruitt, from Gerald W. Tomanek, June 1, 1981

Gerald W. Tomanek

Memorandum, asking Dr. Pruitt to replace Bill Claflin as the chairman for the Dedication Committee.
Rarick Hall Dedication

Harold A. Wisner

Speech given at the dedication of Rarick Hall on October 3, 1981 given by Harold A. Wisner.
University Forum

Jerry R. Choate

This black and white five page document features an article covering the different museums which the Fort Hays State University Campus and the surrounding area.
Change in Management of Follett Trading Post Bookstore

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a letter alerting the university to a change in management at a bookstore, as well as renaming and rebranding to the Memorial Union Bookstore.
Custer Hall Bulletin

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white three page document features a bulletin discussing the attractions at Custer Hall, as well as some of the features of the student rooms. Photos of the dining rooms and bedrooms are included.
Appreciation Card

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a card thanking Loretta (Hirt) Doubrava and her husband Vic for her involvement in gathering the information necessary for the project.