Initially called the Agricultural High School Building, and later known as the Industrial Bulding, the first Rarick Hall was constructed in 1912. This building was razed in 1978 and a 117,661 gross square foot building, also named Rarick Hall, was completed on the same site at the northeast corner of campus in 1981. The building presently includes classroom and office space, the Moss-Thorns Art Gallery, and Tiger Tots Nurtury Center. Departments housed in the building include: Advanced Education Programs, Art, Business Education, English, History, Justice Studies, Mathematics & Computer Science, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work, and Teacher Education. The offices of the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and the Dean of the College of Education and Technology are also located in Rarick Hall.
The building honors Dr. Clarence Edmund Rarick, who served as university president during the difficult times of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Dr. Rarick was appointed acting president on October 28, 1933, during the illness of President Lewis. He was appointed president on November 30, 1934 and served until his death on August 1, 1941. Professor C. E. Rarick began his association with the university when he was hired by President Lewis in 1919 to direct the rural education program. The Board of Regents named the remodeled Industrial Building in honor of former President Rarick on September 9, 1952.
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Chart showing the division of space by department
Fort Hays State University
Chart shows the prorated space and requested space for each department moving into Rarick Hall.
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Clarence Edmund Rarick
Fort Hays State University
Speech providing a brief biography of President Rarick of Fort Hays State University.
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Petition for new building
Douglas A. Leiker
Petition of student signatures to the legislator for a new building on campus.
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Notice, to All Faculty and Staff in Rarick Hall, from Brian Murray
Brian Murray
An important notice discussing the new quarters before faculty and staff move into Rarick Hall in January.
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Newspaper, Tomanek to open secrets of old box
Steve Quackenbush
University Leader article, undated, that is about an old box that was found after Rarick Hall I was demolished.
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Note, from Gerald W. Tomanek
Gerald W. Tomanek
A note from President Tomanek that probably accompanied pieces of stone from the walls of the original Rarick Hall.
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Brochure, Moss & Thorns Gallery of Art Dedication, October 10, 1987
FHSU Art Department
Program and list of art from Drs Moss and Thorn.
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Letter, to Warren Corman, from Francis O'Brien Murray, June 30, 1982
Francis O'Brien Murray
Letter discussing the problems with the solar collectors on the roof of Rarick Hall.
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A guided tour
Fort Hays State University
University Leader January 15, 1981 provides a map of Rarick Hall and two articles describing the new space.
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Rarick Hall Pamphlet
Fort Hays State University
Pamphlet and program for dedication of Rarick Hall. Provides a description of Clarence Edmund Rarick and about the hall.
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Memorandum, to Bill Claflin, from Lois Lee (Administrative Assistant in the President's Office), February 10, 1981
Lois Lee Myerly
Memorandum discussing Governor Carlin's tour of campus and possible invitation to the dedication ceremony.
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Program for the Dedication Ceremony of Rarick Hall, October 3, 1981
Office of the President
Program and List of Platform participants for the dedication of Rarick Hall during Homecoming weekend in October 1981.
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Letter, to Gerald W. Tomanek, from G. Lawrence Rarick, November 13, 1981
Lawrence G. Rarick
Letter, thanking Dr. Tomanek for sending a copy of the comments to Lois (sister of Lawrence Rarick).
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Letter, to Gerald W. Tomanek, from G. Lawrence Rarick, October 19, 1981
Lawrence G. Rarick
Letter, thanking Dr. Tomanek for an invitation to participate in the Dedication Ceremony, and tribute to Dr. Rarick.
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Memorandum, to Roger Pruitt, from Gerald W. Tomanek, June 1, 1981
Gerald W. Tomanek
Memorandum, asking Dr. Pruitt to replace Bill Claflin as the chairman for the Dedication Committee.
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Rarick Hall Dedication
Harold A. Wisner
Speech given at the dedication of Rarick Hall on October 3, 1981 given by Harold A. Wisner.
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Rarick Hall Building Plans
Fort Hays State University
Drawing of the building plans for Rarick Hall. Provides classroom numbers and locations.
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Letter, to [Select faculty], from Brian Murray, December 8, 1980
Brian Murray
Discussion of moving plans into Rarick Hall.
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Memorandum, to Bill Claflin, from Lois Lee (Administrative Assistant in the President's Office), May 28, 1980
Lois Lee Myerly
Memorandum discussing the schedule for the dedication ceremony during Homecoming 1981.
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Letter, to Bill Claflin, from Gerald W. Tomanek, May 1, 1980
Gerald W. Tomanek
Letter inviting Bill Claflin to serve as chairman for the Dedication Committee.
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Letter, to Pat Baconrind, from Gerald W. Tomanek, May 6, 1980
Gerald W. Tomanek
Letter inviting Pat Baconrind to serve on the Dedication Committee.