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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Announcement of Gloria Steinem Speaking at FHSU Campus

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a document detailing Ms. Gloria Steinem's visit to the FHUS campus to speak as part of the colleges special events. Gloria Marie Steinem is an American journalist and social-political activist who emerged as a nationally recognized leader of second-wave feminism in the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Steinem was a columnist for New York magazine and a co-founder of Ms. magazine.
Appointment of an Associate Architect

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a letter from the Board of Regents, alerting the architects of the State to appoint an architect to fulfill the Nursing Education Construction project.
Edited Work Request

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a letter explaining a change to the original work request form submitted for Sheridan Coliseum, and asking for there to be further clearance given or a number of items on the request list.
Mailed Flyer Advertising Agnew Hall

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color document features yellow promotional material explaining Agnew Hall, including its activities, facilities, and events. The flyer consists of 3 images.
Memorial Union Board

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white two page document features a finalized document outlining the duties of the board, as well as the requirements for membership and the roles within the board.
Suggestions to Floorplans and Size

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a letter suggesting that changes be made to the current floorplans to cut some square footage.
75th Anniversary Celebration Program

Fort Hays State University

This color fourteen page document features a program to celebrate Fort Hays State University's 75th anniversary. The front and back page are printed on yellow paper. The document contains red ink marks.
Agnew Hall for Independent Women Brochure

Fort Hays State University

This color document features a blue brochure with red handwritten-styled print text. It details some of the regulations of Agnew Hall, such as visitation times and key entry. The first page features an illustration of a hand. The second page is handwriting. It is aimed at those who identify as independent women, as it is a key distinguisher between Agnew Hall and other residence halls.
Announcement of Move Confirmation

Fort Hays State University

This color two page document features a notice to all those on the committee that the project has moved into the "moving" phase. Handwriting in blue ink is on the second page.
Call for Work Day Workers

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a letter from Allan Miller to those who helped with the schoolhouse reject in some way, asking them to join the workers at the site of the schoolhouse to help with stone movements,
Cash Flow Statement for Fiscal Year 1976 to 1977

Fort Hays State University

This black and white four page document features a statement of the cash flow in and out of the University Farm in the fiscal year.
Choice of Schoolhouses

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a document from Allan Miller detailing the final selection of the schoolhouses. Handwriting on blue ink is on the front and back of the document.
Clearing Confusion with Schoolhouse

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a letter from Loretta (Hirt) Doubrava apologizing for confusing the two schoolhouses.
Committee Selects School

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a photocopy from the University Leader discussing the Committee decision on which school to advance the project.
Confirmation for Dedication Ceremony

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a from Allan Miller letter detailing the all-clear for the finishing of the project.
Criteria and Recommendations Reference Project

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a document from Myrl V. Walker discussing the criteria which the selected schoolhouses should meet.
Defense of Proposed Classroom Building

Fort Hays State University

Description and evidence for the status of the university for why a new building is needed on campus.
Dr. Allan Miller's Speech Notes

Fort Hays State University

This black and white five page document features notes from Dr. Miller's speech at a luncheon he had attended for alumni at the Black and Gold room.
Invitation to Workday at Schoolhouse

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a letter from Allan Miller to those who helped with the schoolhouse reject in some way, asking them to join the workers at the site of the schoolhouse to help with stone movements,
Last Workday at Dorrance for Schoolhouse Project

Fort Hays State University

This black and white two page document features a letter from Allan Miller asking for a count of those who will want to attend the last workday at the schoolhouse. The second page is a form for people to fill out regarding what they can do to participate.
Letter Discussing Next Steps in Schoolhouse Project

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a letter from Loretta (Hirt) Doubrava detailing the completion of the hardest portion of the project, as well as how it will continue.
Letter of Appreciation

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a short thank-you note to the Doubravas for their help in the preservation of the Stone Schoolhouse project from Allan Miller.
Letter of Appreciation

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a short thank-you note to the Doubravas for their help in the completion of the Stone Schoolhouse project. Handwriting is at the bottom.
Letter Regarding Details of the Book

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a letter from Loretta (Hirt) Doubrava regarding opinions on what to cut, as well as the way she wishes her name to be credited.
Letter Regarding Renovation of Sheridan Coliseum Arena

Fort Hays State University

This black and white document features a letter replying to Leland Bartholomew regarding his correspondence about the necessary upgrades suggested to the arena area.