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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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.
Specifications for a Library Building Fort Hays Kansas State College

James C. Canole and Woods & Starr Associates

This color 237 page document details the full specifications for the new library building for Forsyth Library. Handwriting is at the top of the first page.
Hand Drawn Floor Plan - Card Catalog & Index Area

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.
Hand Drawn Floor Plan - First Floor Work Room & Circulation Desk

Forsyth Library, Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white one page document features a hand drawn floor plan of the first floor work room and the circulation desk at Forsyth Library.
Space Requirements for Seating and Books

Forsyth Library, Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white two page document details the space requirements for seating and books in the new building for Forsyth Library.
Brochure Advertising Agnew Hall

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color document features yellow promotional material explaining Agnew Hall. The first page of the brochure depicts a hand drawn text and comic. The next three pages of the brochure is themed around the "Agnew Girls" and features several amenities the hall has to offer. Photographs and printed text are on each page. It includes commentary from Tiger, the University mascot at the time.
Details of October 25, 1965 Agnew Hall Meeting

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document consists of the minutes of an Agnew Hall meeting discussed on October 25, 1965 Agnew Hall Meeting called by President Rod Sutton. This one page document includes details of Reveille Queen, Special Reading classes, suggestions for records instead of magazines, stereo buying, newspaper subscriptions, and publicity chairman votes. Agnew Hall is handwritten in red ink at the top of the page.
Malloy Hall Dedication Program

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white three page document features a program for the dedication of Malloy Hall. The program includes histories of is namesakes, schedule, and the order of speakers.
McMindes Hall Constitution 1965-1966

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color twelve page document features the constitution of McMindes Hall, detailing the name, purpose, different councils, and committees. The front and back pages are blue.
Official List of Tasks to be Completed in McMindes Hall

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color three page document features a list sent from the Department of Admission, Architectural Services Division, stating the things which must be resolved or finished before students can move into the women's dormitory. The ink is blue and red pencil handwriting is on the first page.
Press Release Quote Regarding Malloy Hall

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a note to be included with a separate documents of photos as a press release announcing the completion of Malloy Hall.
Special information for Agnew Hall Men 1965-1966

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document provides information on the rules and regulations for men living in Agnew Hall. This two page typed paper details the dress regulations, quiet hours, and room inspections.
Tasks to be Completed in the Women's Dorm

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white three page document features a detailed list of the tasks needed to prepare the dorms of the 5th and 6th floors for the student's arrival.
The Alumni News

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white one page document features an edition of The Alumni News containing the article "New Library on the Way" about the new Forsyth Library building.
Wiest Hall House Rues 1965-1966

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 1965-66 school year.
FHS Receives OK On Plans for New Library

Hays Daily News

This black and white three page document features a clipping from the Hays Daily News regarding the new building for Forsyth Library.
Inside Shots of New Malloy Hall at FHSU

Hays Daily News

This black and white document features a clipping from the Hays Daily News of six photographs. The images are of the rooms in the new Malloy Hall building. Jack Heather and Phyllis A. Schleich are included in the photographs.
Letter from W.A. Lambertson of Perry Turnstiles to Marc T. Campbell

W.A. Lambertson

This black and white two page document features a letter from W.A. Lambertson to Marc T. Campbell regarding suggestions for traffic control devices at the entrance of Forsyth Library. An illustration is on the second page.
Schulmerich Carillons Inc. Information Book

Schulmerich Carillons Inc.

This black and white printed document features a twenty page booklet that contains a guide for selecting the correct chime or bell for a memorial. The advertising is directed specifically at universities and colleges. It advertises the lines of bells and programming available through Schulmerich Carrilons Inc. The front and back cover are yellow.
Letter from Whitley Austin to Chairman Danenbarger Regarding the Library Layout

Whitley Austin

This color one page document features a letter from Whitley Austin to Chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents, William F. Danenbarger, regarding the building layout of a new building for Forsyth Library.
Letter from Marc T. Campbell to Ralph Ellsworth Regarding Dr. Ellsworth's Recommendations

Marc T. Campbell

This color one page document features a letter from Marc T. Campbell, director of Forsyth Library, to Dr. Ralph Ellsworth, Director of Libraries at the University of Colorado Boulder, regarding a request for Dr. Ellsworth's recommendations on a new library building for Forsyth Library.
Letter from Ralph Ellsworth to Marc T. Campbell Regarding Dr. Ellsworth's Recommendations

Ralph E. Ellsworth

This black and white one page document features a letter from Dr. Ralph E. Ellsworth, Director of Libraries at the University of Colorado, Boulder, to Marc T. Campbell, Director of Forsyth Library, indicating that Dr. Ellsworth was not retained as a consultant and therefore had no recommendations regarding a new building for Forsyth Library. Handwriting is on the document.
Food and Conference Room Details

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color document features a document detailing the specifics of food catering and conference room seating. A yellow illustration of the Memorial Union is at the top.
"Perspectives V" Luncheon Invitation

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color three page document features an invitation to the luncheon and presentation event being hosted by the Memorial Union. The first two pages are printed on yellow paper. The first page features an illustration of the Memorial Union.
Letter from Richard R. Starr to James C. Canole Regarding Whitley Austin's Letter of March 11, 1964

Richard R. Starr

This black and white two page document features a letter from Richard R. Starr of Woods and Starr Architects, to James C. Canole, Kansas State Architect, regarding Whitley Austin's letter of March 11, 1964.