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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Initial Request from Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs

Kansas Federation of Woman's Clubs

This black and white document features a letter to president Rarick asking the university for aid in getting publicity on the new park project. Mrs. F. W. Boyd requested photos, quotes, and historical documents about the park.
Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs Request for Information

Kansas Federation of Woman's Clubs

This black and white document features a letter to president Rarick asking for photos, history, and quotes regarding the construction and development of the Frontier Park for the publications the Federation plans to publish.
Letter from F.D. Farrell to President Rarick

Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science

This black and white document features a letter from President F.D. Farrell regarding the time he and President Rarick spent together at a Park Board Meeting.
Letter to President Rarick

Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science

This black and white document features a letter to president C.E. Rarick from president F. D. Farrell regarding the use of Federal funds to improve the Frontier Park project.
Memorandums Regarding the Bill of Lading

Untied State Department of the Interior

This black and white three page document features memorandums regarding the plans to work on Frontier Park. This acknowledgment of receipt is a series of forwards to ensure there are enough copies distributed to necessary organizations.
Extracts from Hugh Burnett's Article in the Leader, February 18th

Hugh Burnett

This black and white type document contains several statements from Hugh Burnett's article in the Leader, February 18, 1934. Hugh Burnett graduated with the class of 27.
Letter from Hugh Burnett Discussing Selecting Architects for Memorial

Hugh Burnett

This black and white document features a correspondence in which Hugh Burnett writes to Mrs. Nita Landrum suggesting several architects for the President Lewis memorial.
Alumni Association's Letter of Intent

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a letter from the Alumni Association regarding the building of the Lewis memorial. It details the complications and renewed interest in the project, as well as the establishment of a committee to accomplish this project.
Costs of Books for Students

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a written log of the costs of books for a selection of students.
Establishment of a Student Position of Groundskeeper

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a letter to the Board asking for them to consider the establishment of a student groundskeeper position.
Financial Statement of Cody Common July through December 1933

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a report of the financials of the Cody Commons from July through December 1933.
Letter from F.L. Cunningham

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a two page handwritten letter submitting a summary of the maintenance and projects completed at the Frontier Park.
Letter Regarding Frontier Park Budget

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a letter accepting the suggestion for a revision of the appropriation amounts.
Locating Files on Frontier Park

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color document features a blue ink header and black typed correspondence detailing the possible locations of files and funds relating to Frontier Park. Handwriting in blue ink and pencil is at the bottom of the document.
Notes on Jellison Footbridge

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This color document features a handwritten note discussing the construction timeline for Jellison Bridge. It is in blue ink.
Report on Park Development

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a four page report on the current projects, finished projects, and planned projects at the Frontier Park.
Report on Park Development

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a full report on the work being done at Frontier park from September 20 to November 20, 1934. The report includes estimated cost for current plans, as well as recommendations for spring projects.
Request for Appropriation

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white two page document features a letter which details the excepted costs of undertaking staffing the Frontier Park, with a request for a portion of the to be granted as appropriation.
Revised Application for State Park Conservation

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a thirteen page final draft of the edited application for State Park Conservation
Third Draft of Application for State Park Conservation

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white sixteen page document features an edited version of the application for the ECW(Emergency Conservation Work) camp to be recognized and formally submitted for review. This third draft includes charts that break down the estimates of projects and project summaries.
Excerpt for Minutes of the Board of Directors, Kansas

Kansas Board of Directors

This black and white document features a two page section of the minutes from the Kansas Board of Directors Meeting, in June 13, 1934. President Rarick was instructed to find a solution to sewage at the park, as well as announce the creek was unauthorized for swimming.
Gas vs. Electricity Used in 1932-1934

Kansas State Teachers College of Hays

This black and white typed document features a comparison of the gas and electricity used by the university in the 1932, 1933 and 1934 years.
Letter from Nita Landrum to Alice Paynter

Nita Landrum

This black and white document features a typed letter where Nita Landrum graciously thanks Alice Paynter for her want to contribute to the fund, and assures her that if she wishes to send a donation, it will be specially placed in the Memorial Fund until it is time to fund the project publicly.
Letter from Nita Landrum to Hugh Burnett

Nita Landrum

This black and white typed document features a letter in which Mrs. Nita Landrum contemplates a way for the alumni association to aid in the funding of the Campanile. Nita is the Executive Secretary for the Alumni Association.
Memo from Nita Landrum to C.J. Wilson

Nita Landrum

This black and white typed document consists of a memo for Dr. C.J. Wilson, appointing him as chairman of the Lewis Memorial. He is expected to draw up the plans for the Campanile.