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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Wichita Eagle

This black and white one page document features a clipping from the Wichita Eagle of an article about moving Forsyth Library from its old building to the new building.
Forsyth Library Flyer

Woods & Starr Associates

This black and white one page document features a flyer from Woods & Starr Associates with an illustration of the proposed Forsyth Library building along with basic details regarding the size and cost of the construction.
Letter from Rich Young to Marc T. Campbell

Richard Young

This black and white one page document features a letter from Rich Young of Hoover Brothers, Inc. to Marc T. Campbell, director of Forsyth Library, regarding the design of a desk.
American Mat Corporation Invoice

American Mat Corporation

This black and white one page document features an invoice from the American Mat Corporation in Wapakoneta, Ohio for library equipment.
Purchase Voucher: Central Kansas Power Company

Business Office, Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white one page document features a purchase voucher for electrical work at Forsyth Library done by The Central Kansas Power Company of Hays, Kansas.
Forsyth Library Equipment List

Forsyth Library, Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white nineteen page document features an equipment list for Forsyth Library.
Hand Drawn Floor Plan - Forsyth Library

Forsyth Library, Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white one page document features a hand drawn floor plan for the card catalog and index area of Forsyth Library.
Library Feature News

Forsyth Library, Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color two page document features a copy of the Library Feature News discussing the new building for Forsyth Library.
Suggestions Submitted by Forsyth Library Staff Members to Committee of the 1980s

Forsyth Library, Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color seven page document features a document detailing suggestions from Forsyth Library staff to the Committee of the 1980s regarding needed improvements for the college. Handwriting is at the top of the first page.
Annual Report July 1, 1965 - June 30, 1966

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white thirty eight page document features a report on the meetings and special events held in the Memorial Union dating from July 1, 1965 through June 30, 1966.
Clearance of Project Materials

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color document features a letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development clearing the materials reviewed for the addition project. The ink is faded and the paper is tan colored.
Fort Hays Kansas State College Housing Announcement

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white twenty-two page document contains a booklet describing student housing at the university. It includes an overview of the residence halls, a blank Wooster Place application, a Residence Hall contract, married and private student housing, and details about off-campus housing.
Improving Campus Life and Value

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color document features a memorandum from President Cunningham detailing the need for there to be other projects to promote a higher quality of student life to match the surrounding universities.
Note on an Auditorium in the Union

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a memorandum in response to President Cunningham regarding the building of an auditorium in the Memorial Union.
Note on Funding of the Memorial Union Auditorium

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a letter addressing the funding for the Memorial Union Auditorium, as well as asking when the loan shall be decided upon.
The Alumni News

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color two page document features an edition of The Alumni News containing the article "Library Set To Move; Will Retain 'Forsyth'" about the new library building at Forsyth Library.
Wiest Hall House Rules 1966-1967

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white two page document features a list of the rules and regulations from Wiest Hall in the 1966-67 school year.
Letter from Stacy A. Johansen to W.E. Keating Regarding Bids for Equipment for the New Building for Forsyth Library

Stacy A. Johansen

This black and white four page document features a letter from Stacy A. Johansen, Buyer at the State of Kansas Department of Administration Purchasing Division to W.E. Keating regarding equipment bids for the new building at Forsyth Library.
Letter from W.E. Keating to Ben Wearing Regarding Color Selection

W.E. Keating

This black and white two page document features a letter from W.E. Keating, Business Manager of Fort Hays Kansas State College, to Ben Waring of the Kansas State Architect's Office in Topeka, Kansas, regarding color selections for the new Forsyth Library building.
Letter from W.E. Keating to Stacey Johansen Regarding Blueprints for the New Forsyth Library

W.E. Keating

This black and white one page document features a letter from W.E. Keating, business manager of Fort Hays Kansas State College to Stacey Johansen at the Purchasing Division, Kansas State Department of Administration, regarding purchasing blueprints for the new building at Forsyth Library.
Purchase Order: Bulletin Board & Directory Products

Purchasing Division, State of Kansas Department of Administration

This black and white one page document features an invoice for library equipment from Bulletin Board & Directory Products of New York, New York.
Purchase Order: Library Equipment

Purchasing Division, State of Kansas Department of Administration

This black and white one page document features a purchase order for library equipment.
Purchase Requisition: Library Equipment

Purchasing Division, State of Kansas Department of Administration

This black and white one page document features a purchase requisition for library equipment.
Request for Men to Wear Bermuda Shorts

Roddy Sutton

This black and white document features a letter from Roddy Sutton asking Dr. Jellison to allow for Agnew Hall men to be able to wear Bermuda shorts at evening meals during the week. Roddy Sutton also asks for there to be a detailed definition of Bermuda shorts, as the other residence halls have requested. Sutton's signature is in blue ink.
Blue Prints for the Library Building - Invoice

Business Office, Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color eleven page document features a series of invoices for the purchase of the blueprints for the new Forsyth Library building. Invoices include the estimated cost of construction for the building located at 502 S. Campus Drive.