Forsyth Library Archives and Special Collections Catalog

Scope and Contents The Course Catalogs contain pertinent information for students. The catalogs list the members of the Kansas State Board of Regents, Faculty, a brief history of the University, directions to campus, a list of classes offered along with a brief description of the topic covered, registration requirements, degree requirements, recognition of graduates, enrolled students, and their year rank, along with tuition costs and required materials. Statistical tables in the back of the volumes also list...

Overview Ernestine Fields Collection includes photographs, correspondence, coursework and music recital memorabilia.

Overview The George F. Sternberg Collection includes scrapbooks, diaries, field journals, photographs, correspondence and other materials related to his career in paleontology, his teaching at Fort Hays State University, and work as curator of the Sternberg Museum.

Scope and Contents The first issue of the Leader was published in 1907 and continued until 2013. When it was founded, the paper was named the Western Normal Leader, becoming the State College Leader in 1931 and then the University Leader in 1977. The newspaper was originally printed monthly but became weekly and then biweekly in the 1970s. The first digital copy of the University Leader was published in January of 1999. In 2014, the University Leader ceased to be a student publication, and was transitioned to an...

Overview the Lyman D. Wooster Papers consists of letters, research notes, stories, newspaper accounts, and various information collected and created by Dr. Lyman D. Wooster during the research of his book: Fort Hays Kansas State College: An Historical Story (cover title: A History of Fort Hays Kansas State College 1902-1961).

Overview Ramond L. Welty was employed at Fort Hays State College in 1936 where he taught in the history department. His papers are made up of academic materials from 1920 to 1963 and include correspondence, research notes, course outlines, student papers and a map.

Overview This collection includes multiple copies of every Reveille yearbook published from 1914 to 2003.

Overview The Sternberg Family Collection includes writings, field notes, photographs and other materials related to the history of the Sternberg family and their paleontological research and findings.