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Materials include meeting minutes, 1949–1951; annual reports, 1950–1954, 1957, 1959–1960; newsletters (Bull Tales), 1953–1955, 1957–1958.

This collection offers insight into the operations of the now defunct Kansas Center for Rural Initiatives in the School of Leadership Studies at Kansas State University from 1991–1999. The focus of the collection are the Rural Resource Directory and the program "Sustainable Manhattan." Documents for these two programs include: corrections, budgets, information sheets, correspondence, essays, newspaper clippings, and newsletters.

The collection is an amalgamation of Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska ephemera derived from multiple sources, dating 1940-2000. Maps, promotional brochures, and travel guides feature prominently.
Most materials pertain to the state of Kansas. Topics include plants, regions, municipalities, sites, programming, and transportation routes. Researchers interested in the state's highway and water resources, the tourist industry, and public services may find the collection especially beneficial. Highlights include a state-issued map illustrated by F. Richard, "Travel Kansas: Kansas, the Friendly State Welcomes You" (1940) and a Corps of Engineers - Kansas City District brochure pertaining to the construction of the Harlan County (Nebraska) Dam (May 1947).

Box 1, A83412042593- Contains brochures from the Regents Continuing Education Network related to TeleNet courses offered from 1977-2000. As well as pamphlets with details on honor programs from 1978-1980. There are also papers related to the Regents Continuing Education (TeleNet) operations, classes, history, meeting details, news clippings, and business plans from the 1980’s- 1990’s.
Box 2, A83412075512- Contains brochures from Regents Continuing Education (TeleNet) related to Courses Offered, TeleNet Locations, Kansas Teleconferencing Service, and pamphlets with details on Honor Programs from 1978-1980. Brochures are dated from 1979-2001.

These calendars are produced by the university or by vendors with historical materials from the university. Subjects include campus images, athletics, and historical figures in university history.

Kathleen Ward was a Communication Specialist for Research and Extension at Kansas State University. She has been a longtime writer for Kansas State University. Ward's collection consists of copies of articles and local newspapers clippings dated from the late 1970s to 2010. Among other things, the collection includes multiple local publications on wild animal trapping.

Box 1, A83412081686 – Contains files from Kenneth Klabunde, and the folders are labeled: Inventory, Interlibrary loan, Intellectual Property Forum, Infa-Red Accessories-Russia, History of Chemistry, History of Chemistry Department- Staff and Faculty, Hydrogen Storage, Great Books Program-2000, Grant/ Funding History 1970-1996, Graduation Booklets-Commencement, Global Warming-Evidence Against, Environmental Seminar Series, Fuel Cells, Freshman Chem- Task Force, Fireworks/ Explosives, FastACT-MSDS Sheet, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development- Kansas Commission, Drug Chemical Structures, Diamond Dust Data, Department Priorties-2006, Diagnostic Exams 2003, Co-sent/ Bulgaria- Eastern Europe, Consulting Reports- Farms/KSU-2006, Conflict of Interest Forum, Chemical Warfare- Agent Deterrents- 2008, Communiversity, Center for Nanostructured Materials for Indoor Air Quality, Center for Biobased Polymers by Design (CBPD), Citation Report, Cold Fusion, Center for Advanced Studies-KSU, Carbon Sequestration-2003, Bacteria/Viruses List, Axe, Army Research- Excellence Booklet, American Tribute, All University Campaign 2010-2011, ACS Website Profiles, ACS Fellow Nominations -2009, UP Research-1989 Interview, UP-Dean Info- Interview K-State, UND- K-State Move Requests, Strategic Planning Documents, Sigma Xi Membership List, Retirement/Birthday Celebrations-2013, Research Discussions- Faculty, Promotion/ Tenure Document, Professional Performance Award, Presidential Lecture Series, Popular Mechanics, Nobel Prize Nomination 1993 +1994- 1999+ 2000, NSF Chemistry Director Discussions, Newsletters KSU, National Academy, Job Offers, IMAN Award 2008, Goals of Department 1983, Faculty Evaluation Conference, Committee of Presidents, Chemistry Department Heads, and Chair vs Head.
Box 2, A83412067789 - Contains files from Kenneth Klabunde, and the folders are labeled: Kansas City Star- Article on Nanotech-2003, Kinetic Energy- Calculations of Lazer Ablated Atom/Ions, KSU Christmas Party, KSURF Patents Licensed, Letters Outgoing-2011, Letters Incoming- 2011, Letters of Reference- 2012, Lithium Ion Batteries, Magnetic Properties and Units, MgO Nanosheets, MgO Pellets, Material Transfer Agreement Nanoscale- KSU, Micrometrics- Surface Equipment, Material Transfer Agreements, MS and PHD Guidelines, Nanoscale Materials-History, Nanoscale Accounts, Nanostructured Materials- Journal, National Network Initiative- Presidents 2003 Budget, Nanosheets, Nanotech- Questions of a 5th Grader, Newsletters, Nanotech Companies, NSF Website, NSF Strategic Direction,- 2008, Oxygen- Preprint, Passwords- Journals- 2003, Patents/Nanoscale, Patents and Summary, Photographs- KJK Business-2009, Photographs- KJK- 2003, Presidential Lecture Series, Post due Search- 2010, Primary Texts, Private Companies- 2008, Privatization of State Universities, Publications using our Name Products, Research Ideas- Collected, Research Infrastructure- 2010, Reviewing 2005-2006, Safety Meetings- 2004, Safety- Random Accident Department- 2008, Science Advising Board- Nanoscale, SciFinder Schedule, and Seminars for Credit (Guidelines.)
Box 3, A83412068882 - Contains file folders holing copies of correspondence to and from Kenneth Klabunde, as well as manuscript copies. The folders are labeled: Jackie Johnson- Schuyler Baker - “Dipe Adsorption,” Co/Sio2 vs Co/Tio2- Co/Sio2-Sio2, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Balaji Jaghirdar, Yijun Sun- A Mines/ Gold/ SMAD, Mgo-Tio2 Mixed Oxides- Khadga- Publish, Khadga- SiO2 Paper- Submit, Khadga- Cu2O- Submit, Chris Parsons- Digestive Ripening, Caihong, Nanotechnology- Fundamental Principals, Nano 2030, Rajala Sadhana, Au/Tio2- Water Splitting, Vita/ Resumes, Letters Incoming- 2010, Letters Outgoing- 2010, Accomplishments 2006- 2010, and MRSEC Review of Minnesota- 2012.
Box 4, A13411849931- Contains Kenneth Klabundes’ plaques, Awards, and Souvenirs from both UND and KSU, as well as various other establishments that Klabunde worked with.
Box 5, A13411849478 – Contains file folders labeled: Settlement Agreement with Nanoscale- 2006, Bioscience Authority Presentation- Development Speech, Consulting Agreements Nanoscale April 2004, Stock Certificate- Applied Nanoscience, and KSU-Nanoscale Agreement. There are 3 folders containing more details on products from Nanoscale: OdorKlenz (an order elimination system,) NanoZorb (a decompensation order eliminator,) and FastACT (a toxic chemical eliminator,) there is also a flier and a VHS tape on FastACT. There are two magazines, one containing an article on FastACT and Kenneth Klabunde, and the second one is related to nanotech. There is a binder with additional papers on FastACT including legal documents.
Box 6, A13411849517 – Contains 12 plaques that are both awards and patents made out to Kenneth Klabunde. There are also papers about Nanotech and FastACT.
Box 7, A83412073552 – Contains a laptop along with its mat and charger. There are also 78 CDs from Kenneth Klabunde and contain his academic works and PowerPoints, as well as other presentations and demonstrations.
Box 8, A83412073497 - Contains file folders with travel logs related to trips taken by Kenneth Klabunde. The folders are labeled: Vacations – Mike Adamson, Niagara Falls Vacation, Kansas City Trips, Alaska- 2012, Austin Texas- 2012, New Orleans- ACS plus Vacation- 2013, Davenport- 2013, Italy- 2012, Austin Texas- 2011, Bowl Game/ Fiesta Bowl- 2012, Israel Trip- 2008, India Trip- 2009, Salt Lake City- 2009, and Singapore Trip- 2009. There is also a folder contains kids’ schoolwork and art.
Box 9, A83412073502 – Contains file folders with travel logs related to trips taken by Kenneth Klabunde, most related to his work. The folders are labeled: New Orleans Meeting (ACS) 2013, Oakridge Visit-2012, Japan-1977, France-1978, England Trip-1979, Italy (Venice)-1979, Japan and British Columbia-1981, Germany-1985, China-1988, Japan Trip-1988, Japan-1990, Poland- 1989, Soviet Union-1991, Chile-1990, Denmark-1992, Greece- 1993, Russia 1994, Japan-1994, Chile-1994, Italy- 1995, Bulgaria- 1998, Russia- 2001, Hawaii- 2000, Australia- 2005, and Taiwan- 2006. There is also a binder from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory dated 2011.
Box 10, A83412068183 – Contains File folders and two spiral bound books called: “Federal Compliance Topics for Tax-Exempt Organizations-2008” and “Program for the Chemistry- Biochemistry Building, Kansas State University.” The file folders are labeled: DOW/ DOW Corning Consulting, Space Chemistry, Meta Vapor Products, Photographs- KJK, Linken Technologies, Accomplishments- June 1977, Upson Lectures 1974-1975, Delaware, Communiversity, Photographs, Total Waste Management, Accomplishments + Annual Evaluations 1999-2004, Accomplishments 2011-2013, Patents, Gold Superlattices, and Photographs/ Students. There is also a thumb drive and what appears to be a computer add- on as well as its cord.
Box 11, A83412067412 – Contains 7 books on chemistry, nanochemistry, and nanoscale particles all edited by Kennith Klabunde. There is also a book and calendar full of photos of him and his friends and colleagues, given to Kenneth for his birthday and retirement, as well as a magazine that he made an appearance in.

This collection includes an undated information sheet describing the K-Laires in a question and answer format. It includes information about purpose, activities, cost, membership requirements, benefits and meeting times. A constitution and bylaws from 1978 provide details about name, purpose, membership, officers, meetings, dues, amendments, and rules of order. There is no explanation of what the name K-Laires means. Advisor responsibilities are listed on a separate document. An undated organization information sheet for the Royal Purple yearbook and a 1992 registration form for the University Activities Board provide additional information including a number of members, membership composition, activities, and contact information for officers.
Agendas for 1991-1992 and 1992-93 list activities for each academic year. There are two meeting agendas and a Spring Festival Committee sign-up sheet from 1992. Minutes from the spring business meeting in 1983, 1984, and 1985 name newly elected officers and describe plans and assignments. Extensive minutes from meetings held during the 1986-1987 academic year provide the most insight into the K-Laires. The minutes' record member recruitment, event planning, announcements, voting outcomes, budget reports, activity calendars, elections, and faculty advisor selection. Brief notes from two fall 1987 meetings describe events. Minutes from the 1988-1989 academic year record business meeting topics and describe dances giving an indication of how they were viewed by participants. From 1992, there is an agenda for the 30 August meeting, and minutes; dues, membership, activities, and a treasury report were covered. Minutes from the 27 September meeting state there are only two to four student members and that the club will shut down for the year and try again in 1993-94.
Correspondence consists of four letters. From 1986 there is a letter to officers and a letter requesting a public service announcement about the K-Laires be made. From 1992, there is a letter to University Activity Board registered organizations and a letter from a caller requesting calendar dates. Financial documents consist of a checkbook register covering 1985-1991 and an undated checkbook register, receipts from 1991-1992, student union room reservation rental information, a bank statement showing a balance of $11.66 in July 1993, and detailed financial ledgers from 1982-1990. Membership information consists of contact information lists from 1991-1993, dance attendance sheets from 1991-1992, undated name badges, and guest book pages from 1982-1986 and 1991-1992. A computerized printout of names and addresses is identified as an alumni list current as of 14 September 1986.
Numerous colorful flyers advertise square dance lessons, dances on campus sponsored by the K-Laires, square dances held in Manhattan, and square dances sponsored by various clubs throughout Kansas. The flyers have dates and locations and most provide the name of the callers and the cuers. The K-Laires were members of the North Central District of the Kansas Square Dance Association (KSDA); there is a 1991 bylaws book for the District and an undated blank dance booklet. A 1992 copy of Travel On -- Square Dancing in Kansas, a quarterly KSDA publication, lists a K-Laires’ dance. A collection of “dangles” or badges collected from various dances are undated. There are two large purple and white felt banners with the name of the club and figures of a square dancing couple.

Box 1- A83412058316- Is full of loose paper that has records from the university architect Jerry Carter for buildings and maintenance related to the K-State campus. There are files that go over plans for remodeling buildings, invoices for repairs, floor plans, general info about upkeep. Dates are circa 1996-2005.
Box 2- A83412059320- Contains 5 file folders. Each one has records, documents, invoices, remodel plans, and floor plans. There are records pertaining to: Call Hall, the Accelerated Testing Lab, Bluemont, Burt Hall, Willard Hall, Bramlage, and Calvin Hall. There are also miscellaneous floor plans for other buildings.

Box 1, A83412142408 – Contains 2 books labeled: “Report of Kansas Cooperative Extension Service FY88-FY91,” and “Kansas Cooperative Extension Service- Four Year Plan of Work: October 1,1991- September 30, 1995.” There is then a file folder that contains the “Kansas Performance Plan 1998-2001- Kansas Annual Report of Accomplishments.” Then there are 2 file folders labeled: Overview-CSREES 1995 Report/1996 Plan of Work Update. Box dated:1988-2001
Box 2, A83412142393 – Contains 2 file folders both labeled: Overview- CREES 1995-1997 Report/ 1996-1997 Plan of Work Update (Continued.)