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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Letter from Alice Paynter

Alice Paynter

This black and white two page document features a handwritten letter from Alice Paynter to Mrs. Nita Landrum. Paynter apologies for not paying Alumni dues, as she can spare little money to keep them up. She emphasizes in the letter the President Lewis was a huge motivator of hers and that she would not have pursued a degree without him. She wishes to send whatever money she can to a fund to build the Campanile.
Call for Information for Radio Broadcast

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white document features a letter asking for information regarding the camps set up at Old Fort Hays, as well as the efforts being made towards their construction so they may be featured on a tentative radio broadcast.
Quote from Paul Beckhelm

Paul Beckhelm

This black and white document features a handwritten quote from Paul Beckhelm about President Lewis in his early days.
Letter from Hugh Burnett Discussing Gathering Ideas for Memorial

Hugh Burnett

This black and white document features a correspondence in which Hugh Burnett writes to Mrs. Nita Landrum asking is she could mail a form out to some members of the association to receive ideas for the President Lewis memorial.
Letter to Mrs. Nita M. Landrum Discussing Committee Meetings

Hugh Burnett

This black and white document features a letter covering Hugh Burnett's submission to the Leader, as he included a copy with the letter. Burnett suggests calling a general committee during the week of Christmas.
State Quotas and Quotas for Local Experienced Men

Department of Labor

This black and white three page document features an overview of the official quotes for each state, as determined by population.
Release for Morning Newspapers

Emergency Conservation Work, Office of the Director

This black and white five page document features a print release to the media regarding the Emergency Conservation Work program.
Urgent Message to Work Supervisors in Emergency Conservation Work

Emergency Conservation Work, Office of the Director

This black and white document features a notice to supervisors of the Emergency Conservation Work program, advising them to pay closer attention to the safety of their workers, as there have been a high number of reported deaths and injuries on various sites.
Application for State Park Conservation

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features an application for the ECW(Emergency Conservation Work) Camp to be recognized and formally submitted for review to become a State Park. The form has been filled out in pencil.
Ceremonial Unveiling of Autographed Photos

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features an invitation to the ceremonial unveiling of autographed photos for Custer Hall. A schedule of events and performances is printed on the invitation.
Draft Letter Appealing for Alumni Donations for the Campanile

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white typed three page document features the draft of a letter that will be read of sent to those registered in the alumni association. The letter clearly states that the state and University will not fund this project, but that the alumni will solely take it on of their own funds.
Edited Application for State Park Conservation

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white eight page document features an edited version of the application for the ECW(Emergency Conservation Work) camp to be recognized and formally submitted for review. Charts break down the estimates of projects and project summaries are at the conclusion of the document.
Financial Statement of Cody Commons - April through June 1933

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a report of the financials of the Cody Commons for April through June 1933.
Financial Statement of Cody Commons - February and March 1933

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a report of the financials of the Cody Commons for February and March 1933.
Financial Statement of Cody Commons - January 1933

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a report of the financials of the Cody Commons for January 1933.
Financial Statement of Cody Commons - November and December 1932

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document features a report of the financials of the Cody Commons for November and December 1932.
Notice Regarding Replacements for Civilian Conservation Corps

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white document outlines the change in how many men and juniors will be selected to enter the Conservation Corps, as dictated by the population capita and the State Representative.
Park Project Application

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white eleven page document features an application for the funding and manpower to complete the Frontier Park project. Included with the correspondence is the application and application letter.
President Roosevelt's Emergency Conservation Work Program

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white ten page document features a pamphlet detailing the need for conservation labor of primarily deforestation, planting and preservation of trees. The pamphlet details the specifics of each program, as well as which sectors will be doing the work. Two black and white photographs of men working with lumber are included in the document.
State Park Form "C"

Fort Hays Kansas State College

This black and white two page document features a proposed timeline for the construction of the park facilities.
Suggestion of a Tower from R.J. Hamilton, Architect

R.J. Hamilton

This black and white document features a correspondence in which R.J. Hamilton reaches out the University's Lewis Memorial Building Committee to suggest a possible tower memorial rather than chimes. His letter says that he included several photos of the Memorial Lawns Cemetery Tower which he designed. He offers his architect skills for when the university is hiring.
Tower of Music, Wichita, Kansas

R.J. Hamilton

This color brochure promotes the Tower of Music Memorial Lawns in Wichita, Kansas. Several black and white photographs are on the four pages with descriptions and illustrations. Blue ink is used on text and borders.
Letter from K. Hunkhouse, a Principal

K. Hunkhouse

This black and white document features a letter from K. Hunkhouse expressing apologies over being unable to do more for the memorial project.
Gas, Power, and Water Usage Logs - 1933

Kansas State Teachers College of Hays

This color document features usage logs covering the gas, water, and power usage in the greenhouse, dining hall, cottage, science hall, home economics, and powerplant facilities. The document is handwritten with blue ink.
Letter to Mr. Hugh Burnett Updating Him on the Campanile Project

Kansas State Teachers College of Hays

This black and white document features a letter expressing much worry over the problems which have arisen because of the project. In the letter, there is discussion of costs, placement, labor, and other projects the university is already undertaking.