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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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Willow Cutting for Erosion Control

C. J. Krabeel

This black and white three page document features a document detailing the use of willow cuttings for erosion control.
Correspondence from Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy, 6th District Kansas Representative

Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy

This black and white document features a letter from Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy following up a letter from Miss Nita M. Landrum. McCarthy expresses apologies for not being at a committee meeting, and agrees to the memorial being a Civil Works project.
Quote from Mary Mae Paul about President Lewis

Mary Mae Paul

This black and white document features a typed quote from Mary Mae Paul regarding President Lewis.
Executive Order by President Franklin D. Roosevelt

President Franklin D. Roosevelt

This black and white document features a copy of the Executive order written by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The executive order provides relief of unemployment through the performance of useful public work. Robert Fechner was appointed director of the Emergency Conservation Work on March 20, 1933.
Quote from James Start on President Lewis's Leadership

James R. Start

This black and white document features a typed quote from James Start remarking on his undergraduate years under Lewis's administration and leadership.
Typed Quote from James Start on President Lewis's Leadership

James R. Start

This black and white document features a handwritten quote from James Start remarking on his undergraduate years under Lewis's administration and leadership.
Call for Park Project Submissions

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white document features a note for State Park Authorities that they must submit six copies of their park plan, even if previously approved.
Featured Broadcasting Systems Lists

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white document features a list of stations which will be broadcasting the coverage of the National Parks informative radio talk. The radio talk show was labeled "Our National Parks --Their Value and Use".
Handbook of Park Emergency Conservation Work

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white two page document details some of the procedures outlined or changed in the new Park Emergency Conservation Work handbook.
List of Officials Contact: Forest Service

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white five page document features a list of officials to contact regarding transfer of supervisory and facilitating personnel. John Shea from Pittsburg is listed on page three as the only officer in Kansas.
List of Officials Contact Regarding Transfer

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white seven page document features a list of officials to contact regarding transfer of supervisory and facilitating personnel. C.E. Rarick is listed as the Chairman of the only Kansas facility number SP1.
Memorandum Discussing Holiday Leave

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white document features a memorandum discussing the possibility of holiday leave for the workers. It is agreed upon, but only if there are enough workers to run the park and construction during leave.
Memorandum for Field Officers: August 23, 1933

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white two page document features a memorandum detailing furloughs for Jewish Holidays, as well as an extension of the Emergency Conservation Work Corps.
Memorandum for Field Officers: Happy Days

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white three page document features a memorandum discussing the "Happy Days" publication which aims to build morale in the camps. The memorandum calls for officers to donate a small portion of money to supplying this publication for the workers.
Memorandum for Field Officers: October 19, 1933

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white four page document features a memorandum addressing several topics relevant to both the Emergency Conservation Work supervisors, and their workers.
Memorandum for Field Officers: October 2, 1933

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white document features a memorandum discussing pay for those in the Emergency Conservation Work Program.
Memorandum for Field Officers: October 23, 1933

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white document features a memorandum addressing several topics relating to the supervision of the Emergency Conservation Camps, as well as plans going forward into the winter camps.
Memorandum for Field Officers: October 24, 1933

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white document features a memorandum addressing the new vendor invoice and payment voucher process.
Memorandum for Field Officers: October, 30, 1933

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white two page document features a memorandum discussing the appointments of leaders and assistant leaders, as well as responsibility for U.S. Property.
Memorandum for Field Officers: September 11, 1933

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white document features a memorandum correcting a previous note, as well as detailing different protocols for dress, tool usage, and winter regulations.
Memorandum for Field Officers: September 25, 1933

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white document features a two page memorandum discussing topics such as shipment of freight and winter camps regulations.
Memorandum for Field Officers: September 27, 1933

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white two page document features a memorandum detailing several details of plant erosion, soil replenishment, and use of exotic plants in the Conservation Corps.
Memorandum for Field Offices

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white two page document details the new process of submitting monthly submissions regarding obligations and pay rolls.
Memorandum for Inspectors, State Park Authorities, Officers and Superintendents

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white three page document features a memorandum relating to questions raised during a conference of procurement officers in Chicago. This memorandum seeks to answer and clarify these questions.
Memorandum for National Park Superintendents and State Park Authorities

United States Department of the Interior, Office of National Parks

This black and white nine page document features a memorandum discussing liaison officers, equipment for camp operation, and leaders in proportion to the company.