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This collection consists of aerial photographs documenting western South Dakota, with particular emphasis on the Black Hills region in Meade and Pennington counties. The photographs span multiple dates and were taken primarily during the summer and fall months. Many of the images were created by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of aerial survey and environmental monitoring efforts, including documentation of forest conditions such as mountain pine beetle infestations.

The materials include individual aerial photographs and sequential image sets identified by flight line numbers, roll numbers and dates. The collection contains black-and-white, color and infrared aerial images, some of which are annotated or indexed and organized by geographic location or agency designation. Accompanying materials include photographic indexes, flight maps, USDA aerial photography parameters and a small number of duplicate negatives. Together, these materials document aerial survey activity and landscape conditions in western South Dakota during the period represented in the collection.

The Altrusa Records collection documents the activities of Altrusa International District Seven and the Altrusa International Club of Brookings, South Dakota, from 1956 to 2017. The collection includes administrative, financial and program records such as minutes, reports, correspondence, membership lists, bylaws, strategic plans and materials from District Seven Conferences and Presidents’ Workshops. Records of local Brookings club projects, including literacy programs, fundraising events and mini-grant initiatives, are also present. Together, the materials illustrate Altrusa’s role in community service, literacy advocacy and leadership development in the Upper Midwest.

This collection documents the activities and governance of the American Association of University Women, Brookings Branch, from its founding in 1931. Materials include reports, meeting minutes, newsletters, programs, bylaws, correspondence, financial and fundraising records, membership lists and photographs. The records illustrate the branch’s administrative functions, educational initiatives, scholarship programs, study groups and involvement in community and legislative issues.

The collection also contains historical documentation on the branch’s development and key figures, including Gertrude Stickney Young and Vivian Volstorff. Together, these materials provide insight into the role of a local women’s organization in promoting education, women’s rights and civic engagement in Brookings and South Dakota.

The Einar J. Anderson Photograph Collection consists of black and white photographic prints dating from 1917 to 1922, with one item dated circa 1910s to 1920s. The collection documents student life, academic organizations, athletics, music groups and theatrical productions associated primarily with Brookings, South Dakota, and surrounding communities.

Subjects include the Art Club (1922); Athenian Literary Society (1921); track athletics identifying Leonard Ladd as captain (1921); the Brookings, South Dakota High School senior play cast (1917); the Jack Rabbit Yearbook staff (1921); a Johnsonian Halloween costume party (1921); and a journalism class trip to Aberdeen, South Dakota (1920). One photograph identifies Principal Einar J. Anderson and documents the cast of a Canton, South Dakota High School play (1922). The collection also includes a photograph of the Viking Male Choir of Brookings, South Dakota, dated circa 1910s to 1920s, with accompanying printed reproductions. Materials consist of photographic prints and related printed images.

This collection contains addresses, speeches, reports and related materials documenting the public career of Sigurd Anderson, governor of South Dakota from 1951 to 1955 and federal trade commissioner from 1957 to 1964. The materials include gubernatorial speeches such as his inaugural address to the 33rd session of the South Dakota Legislature, addresses delivered before national organizations on federal regulatory and economic issues, and reports and proceedings related to mid-20th-century state and regional development, including Missouri River Basin planning and Corps of Engineers projects. Appropriations records from Anderson’s gubernatorial administration provide evidence of state budgeting and fiscal policy during the early 1950s. Also included is a biographical narrative outlining Anderson’s background and career. Together, the collection provides insight into Anderson’s role in state governance and federal economic regulation during a period of significant policy development.

This collection consists of extensive aerial photographs documenting western South Dakota, with particular emphasis on the Black Hills region. The photographs span multiple dates and locations, including areas within Meade and Pennington counties. Many of the images were created by federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and reflect aerial survey activities conducted primarily during the summer and fall months. Several sets of photographs were produced in connection with environmental monitoring efforts, including documentation related to mountain pine beetle infestations.

The photographs are arranged in individual and sequential image sets identified by flight lines, roll numbers and dates. The collection includes black-and-white, color and infrared aerial imagery, some of which contains annotations or agency markings. Materials are organized primarily by geographic location or agency designation. Accompanying materials include photographic indexes, flight maps, USDA parameter documentation and a small number of duplicate negatives that support identification and interpretation of the aerial imagery.

The Willibald C. Bianchi Papers document the life, military service and posthumous commemoration of Capt. Willibald C. Bianchi (1915-1945), a graduate of South Dakota State College and a Medal of Honor recipient of World War II. Bianchi served with the Philippine Scouts and distinguished himself during the Battle of Bataan on Feb. 3, 1942, where he continued to lead and assist fellow soldiers despite sustaining multiple wounds. Following the fall of Bataan, he was captured by Japanese forces, survived the Bataan Death March and endured more than two years as a prisoner of war before dying in 1945 when an unmarked prison transport ship was bombed.

The collection contains photocopies of personal correspondence written by Bianchi from the Philippines and during his captivity, providing firsthand accounts of military service and prisoner of war conditions during the early Pacific theater of World War II. Additional materials include correspondence with family members and military officials, newspaper clippings, memorial writings and biographical documentation. The papers also include a photocopy of Bianchi’s Medal of Honor certificate and a commemorative certificate signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Materials further document later efforts to commemorate Bianchi’s legacy at �ձ�av��Ƶ, including records relating to the establishment of a memorial plaque, scholarship fund and commemorative events organized by Tom Beattie and the Willibald Bianchi Memorial and Scholarship Committee. Together, the collection preserves both contemporary documentation of Bianchi’s wartime experience and later institutional and community efforts to honor his service and sacrifice.

The George Biggar Papers document the career and activities of a broadcaster active in agricultural communication and radio production from the 1920s through the 1960s. The collection reflects Biggar’s work in rural and agricultural broadcasting, radio programming and wartime agricultural reporting. A substantial portion of the collection relates to a World War II agricultural tour and includes diaries, interviews, maps, speeches, research notes and related documentation. Additional materials address agriculture, economic studies and professional recognition.

The papers provide insight into the development of agricultural radio, the relationship between media and agriculture, and Biggar’s professional career within the broader history of American broadcasting.

The Elvin Bjorklund Papers document the professional career of Elvin C. Bjorklund (1908-90), who served as deputy state conservationist with the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. The materials reflect his involvement in soil and water conservation initiatives in South Dakota and within Region 5 of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bjorklund’s work focused on conservation planning, watershed protection, irrigation development, and the administration of regional and national conservation programs.

The collection consists of reports, conference proceedings, historical narratives, personnel documentation, photographs and training materials related to the development and operation of the Soil Conservation Service. Subjects represented include the Conservation Needs Inventory, flood prevention programs, the Oahe Irrigation Project, conservation activities in the Black Hills and Missouri River Basin, and engineering and training programs for conservation personnel. Also included are biographical materials on Bjorklund, anniversary publications commemorating the early years of the Soil Conservation Service, and correspondence and documentation relating to conservation leaders such as Ross D. Davies.

Together, the materials document mid-20th-century federal soil and water conservation programs and administrative practices, particularly as implemented in South Dakota and the surrounding region.

The Brookings Rotary Club was established in 1919 and chartered on Feb. 1, 1920, through the efforts of local leaders Ivan Cobel and Clyde Hinkley, with sponsorship from the Watertown Rotary Club. Under its first president, Arthur Stoll, the club began with 21 members and quickly became an active force in civic development. Over the decades, Brookings Rotarians have supported youth programs, local health care, education and community infrastructure, while also contributing to international efforts such as the Polio Plus campaign and global literacy initiatives. The club has maintained strong representation within Rotary leadership, sponsored educational scholarships and exchange programs, and continues to promote service and fellowship among business, industrial and educational leaders in Brookings.

The Brookings Rotary Club Records, dating from 1920 to 1999, document nearly eight decades of organizational activity. The collection includes foundational governance documents, correspondence, committee reports, district conference materials, membership directories, newsletters titled Rotary Cog, photographs, awards, scholarship records and a compiled club history. Together, these materials provide comprehensive documentation of the club’s administrative development, community engagement, and participation in Rotary International programs, reflecting sustained civic leadership and service within the Brookings community.

Dona Brown (1909-96) was an educator and civic leader from Brookings. She graduated from Huron High School in 1927 and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1931 and a master’s degree in education in 1937 from South Dakota State College. Brown spent 43 years working in education as a teacher and counselor in Woonsocket and Huron. She later served on the South Dakota Board of Regents from 1957 to 1969 and held leadership roles including chairman of the board of trustees at Huron College. In recognition of her contributions to education and public service, she received an honorary doctorate and Distinguished Alumnus Award from �ձ�av��Ƶ in 1970 and was inducted into the South Dakota Cowboy and Western Heritage Hall of Fame in 1980.

The Dona Brown Papers consist primarily of research and project materials compiled by April Brooks and Ruth Ann Alexander in connection with a humanities grant and the “Poets and Writers of South Dakota” project, a literary documentation initiative begun by Brown. The collection includes correspondence, address lists, articles, obituaries, Huron College records, project notes, biographies and questionnaires related to the study of South Dakota writers.

The materials document efforts to identify, record, and preserve the work of poets and writers in South Dakota. As such, the collection provides insight into regional literary activity, humanities research initiatives and the documentation of South Dakota’s literary community.

The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, widely known as the Milwaukee Road, was a major Midwestern rail carrier whose operations spanned from 1847 until its merger with the Soo Line Railroad in 1985-86. Established originally as the Milwaukee and Waukesha Railroad, the company evolved through successive name changes and expansions to become a vital transportation network linking the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest. By the late 19th century, its lines stretched across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and beyond, shaping patterns of commerce and settlement. Although the corporation no longer exists as an independent entity, its legacy endures in preserved landmarks such as the Milwaukee Road Depot and historic equipment including the Milwaukee Road 261.

The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company Records document railroad operations at the local level, with materials originating from the Madison, South Dakota, depot. The collection consists primarily of operational and administrative forms, including car reports, conductor delay records and telegrams that illustrate the daily coordination required to manage freight and passenger traffic. These records provide insight into internal communication systems, logistical planning and the procedural routines that sustained a Class I railroad during a critical period of regional growth.

Beyond operational detail, the collection reflects the broader economic and social importance of rail infrastructure in South Dakota and the Upper Midwest. The Madison depot records demonstrate how railroads functioned as commercial arteries for rural communities, facilitating trade, transportation and regional connectivity throughout the 20th century. The materials also hold preservation significance: after donation to Prairie Village in Madison, the records survived a destructive barn fire and were subsequently salvaged, photocopied and encapsulated. Though not comprehensive, this representative body of documents offers valuable evidence of industrial-era railroad administration and underscores the enduring importance of archival stewardship.

The South Dakota State Climate Office Records document the collection and dissemination of climate and weather information in South Dakota and surrounding regions. The South Dakota State Climate Office serves as the state’s official source for climate and drought information, providing data, analytical tools and outlooks to support decision-making in agriculture, industry, public safety and other sectors. Climate information is distributed through a variety of platforms, including websites, social media, and print and electronic publications, ensuring public access to current and historical climate resources.

The collection documents more than a century of weather and climate observation across South Dakota and portions of Iowa, Minnesota and Wyoming. The bulk of the materials consists of daily weather observation sheets submitted by volunteer reporting stations, recording precipitation, air and soil temperature, wind and solar radiation. Records are organized geographically by reporting location, including towns, research farms and natural landmarks. Additional materials include master’s theses, grant proposals, legal case documentation involving weather data, radar output, storm and cloud photography, drought and tree ring analyses, and specialized climatological forms such as B-91 reports. Together, these records document long-term regional climate patterns and support research in environmental science, agriculture, public safety and historical climatology.

The Elizabeth Cook-Lynn Papers document the life, career and scholarship of Dakota author, editor and educator Elizabeth Cook-Lynn (1930-2023), an enrolled member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Born in Fort Thompson, on the Crow Creek Indian Reservation, Cook-Lynn earned a B.A. in English and journalism from South Dakota State College in 1952 and later completed an M.Ed. in psychology and counseling at the University of South Dakota. After beginning her career as a secondary school teacher, she joined the faculty of Eastern Washington University, where she taught English and Native American studies from 1971 to 1990. During her academic career she helped establish Native American studies as a field of scholarship and co-founded Wicazo Sa Review: A Journal of Native American Studies. Following her retirement, Cook-Lynn continued her work as a writer, publishing fiction, poetry and essays addressing Native identity, tribal sovereignty and Indigenous intellectual traditions.

The collection includes biographical materials, extensive correspondence and a broad range of Cook-Lynn’s literary and scholarly work, including articles, essays, editorials, poetry, novels, novellas, book reviews and unpublished manuscripts. Teaching files, course materials and academic papers document her work in higher education and her role in developing Native American studies programs. A substantial portion of the collection relates to Wicazo Sa Review, including editorial correspondence, manuscript submissions, drafts, grant applications and administrative records documenting the development of the journal. Additional materials include research files, conference and lecture documentation, and publications addressing legal, cultural and educational issues affecting Native American communities. Together, the papers document Cook-Lynn’s contributions to Native American literature, scholarship and advocacy and provide a resource for the study of Indigenous intellectual and cultural history in the United States.

The Lonita Gustad Corothers Papers document the life and writings of Lonita Joyce Gustad Corothers (1928-2010), whose extensive diaries record more than six decades of personal reflection and daily life. Born in Yankton, and raised on a farm near Volin, Corothers began keeping a diary in 1945 at age 17 during the closing months of World War II. She graduated from Yankton High School in 1946 and earned a pharmacy degree from South Dakota State College in 1950, where she was one of eight women in a class of 64 pharmacy students. After working as a pharmacist in Aberdeen and Sioux City, Iowa, she married Thomas Edward Corothers in 1951. Her lifelong practice of journaling and writing forms the core of this collection.

The collection consists primarily of personal diaries dating from 1945 to 2010 that document daily activities, family life, personal relationships, religious reflections and significant life events. Early entries describe Corothers’ experiences as a pharmacy student at South Dakota State College and reflections on the end of World War II. Supplementary materials include timeline index notebooks summarizing diary entries, thematic excerpts from the diaries, typed transcriptions with later commentary and alphabetical diary volumes created for reference. Additional materials include correspondence between Lonita and Tom Corothers during their courtship and early marriage, a grief notebook written after Tom Corothers' death, poetry binders organized by theme and numerous notebooks containing poems, meditations and prose reflections. These materials form an extensive autobiographical record spanning more than 60 years of personal writing.

Caryl Crozier was born on Aug. 1, 1938, to Raymond Lyle Kinkner and Elvera Violet (Erickson) Kinkner and was raised on a farm near Beresford. She attended a one-room country school through eighth grade, graduated from Beresford High School, and earned a B.S. in home economics from �ձ�av��Ƶ. Her professional career included work as an Extension home economist, a home economics and adult education instructor, and a long-term care administrator. She also operated a pattern design business. Caryl and her husband, Edward Crozier, lived in several states before settling in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Together they conducted extensive genealogical research and authored multiple family history publications.

The Crozier Family Papers document family life, education, craft production and genealogical research across several generations. The collection includes correspondence, journals, writings, teaching materials, recipes, sewing and craft patterns, 4-H materials, scrapbooks, photographs and memorabilia related to Caryl Crozier’s personal, professional and community activities. Additional materials include travel journals, records of social organizations and book clubs, and extensive genealogical documentation concerning the Crozier, Kinkner, Erickson and Jones families. The collection also contains family heirlooms such as clothing, quilts and other handmade items, as well as annotated commercial sewing patterns and samples of projects completed during Crozier’s college years. Together, these materials document domestic life, craft traditions, family history research and community engagement connected to southeastern South Dakota and later residences in the Upper Midwest.

Edgar J. Banks was an antiquities enthusiast, itinerant archaeologist, and former American consul in Baghdad active during the late Ottoman period. Through excavation, travel and the antiquities market, he distributed Sumerian cuneiform tablets to museums and universities across the United States, influencing early American collections of Near Eastern materials and documenting both archaeological practice and antiquities collecting in the early 20th century.

The collection comprises six Sumerian cuneiform tablets from sites including Drehem, Jokha and Senkereh, along with related documentation. Five small tablets contain administrative texts such as livestock receipts and temple records, while a larger tablet remains untranslated. Five tablets were purchased in 1923 by South Dakota State College President Willis E. Johnson from Banks, with a sixth transferred from the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum. Supporting research and exhibit materials contextualize the tablets and reflect modern scholarly efforts to interpret ancient Mesopotamian economic, religious and administrative practices.

The Dakota Farmer Collection documents the history, production and promotion of The Dakota Farmer, an agricultural periodical established in 1881 in Alexandria, Dakota Territory, by James Baynes. The publication relocated to Huron within its first year under Augustine Davis and later came under the leadership of William Bushnell, who became sole proprietor in 1885. Under Bushnell’s direction, the magazine expanded its influence and relocated to Aberdeen in 1893, where it advocated for agricultural development, improved livestock and crop production, and the growth of farm organizations throughout the northern Great Plains. Over time, The Dakota Farmer continued to serve as a source of agricultural information and commentary for farmers in the Dakotas, later becoming part of Webb Publishing in 1979 and eventually Farm Progress Companies.

The collection consists primarily of printing plates, specialty publications, survey reports, correspondence and photographs documenting the magazine’s production, marketing and editorial development. A large portion of the materials includes printing plates used in publication design, such as mastheads, ornamental frames and original artwork reflecting the magazine’s visual identity. Additional materials include advertising and promotional publications, surveys of farmers, merchants and bankers assessing readership and market reach, and correspondence related to the redesign of the magazine’s cover, including evaluations of competing agricultural publications and proposed design samples. Together, these records document the magazine’s role in disseminating agricultural information while also promoting regional agricultural commerce and readership engagement.

Daktronics, Inc. was founded on Dec. 9, 1968, in Brookings, South Dakota, by �ձ�av��Ƶ electrical engineering professors Aelred Kurtenbach and Duane Sander. Initially focused on biomedical instrumentation, the company shifted direction in 1970 after developing an electronic voting system for the Utah Legislature. In 1971, Daktronics produced its first scoreboard, the three-sided “Matside” wrestling scoreboard, which led to the development of the widely used “All Sport” line and the company’s expansion into electronic display systems for sports venues, commercial spaces and public events.

The Daktronics Records document the company’s growth from a regional startup to an international leader in electronic scoreboards and digital display technology. Materials include newsletters, reports and promotional publications that reflect product development, corporate culture and public relations activities. The collection also documents Daktronics’ involvement in major international events, including the 1980 Winter Olympics and the Holmenkollen Ski Festival.

The collection illustrates the technological and economic impact of a South Dakota-based company closely connected to �ձ�av��Ƶ and provides research value for the study of regional entrepreneurship, corporate communications and the development of electronic display systems used in sports and public venues.

Franklin Edward Denholm (1923-2016) was a South Dakota farmer, attorney and politician who served as a U.S. representative for South Dakota’s First Congressional District from 1971 to 1975. Born in Day County, he attended South Dakota State College, later served as a special agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and earned a Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota. Denholm practiced law in Brookings and taught economics, law and political science at �ձ�av��Ƶ before entering national politics. During his congressional service, he supported legislation related to rural development, agriculture, rural electrification and water systems.

The Frank E. Denholm Papers document his public career and political activities, particularly his service in the U.S. House of Representatives. The collection includes press releases, congressional reports, financial disclosures, newspaper clippings, campaign materials and correspondence with political figures. Additional materials document Denholm’s earlier and later careers in law enforcement, business and law, as well as his involvement in civic organizations. Visual and audio-visual materials include photographs, slides, campaign posters, scrapbooks and recordings related to campaigns and congressional work. The papers also contain materials relating to Mildred Niehaus Denholm, including correspondence and documentation of her role in congressional and campaign activities. The records document political life in South Dakota and federal policy advocacy affecting rural communities during the mid-20th century.

The Zeta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society of South Dakota Records document the activities and administration of a local chapter of the international honorary society for women educators. The collection includes meeting minutes, chapter handbooks, membership lists, budget records and miscellaneous chapter materials. Also included are copies of the bylaws and rules of the Alpha Pi State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society in South Dakota. Together, the materials document the governance, membership and organizational functions of the Zeta Chapter within the state organization.

Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve (b. 1933) is a Lakota writer, educator and historian, recognized for her contributions to Native American literature and cultural preservation. An enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, she was raised on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota and pursued a career in education before transitioning to writing. Her literary career began in 1971 with the award-winning Jimmy Yellow Hawk, leading to a prolific body of work that includes fiction, nonfiction, historical studies and children’s literature. Her impact on Indigenous representation in literature and education has been widely recognized, earning her numerous honors, including the National Humanities Medal, making her the first South Dakotan to receive this distinction.

The Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve Papers span from the 1960s to the 2020s, documenting her literary career, research and advocacy. The collection includes manuscripts, research materials, correspondence and published works, highlighting her dedication to Native American storytelling and cultural history. Works such as "Completing the Circle," "The Medicine Bag," "Dancing Teepees" and "Sioux Women" are represented through drafts, reviews and editorial notes. Additionally, the collection contains materials related to her speaking engagements, professional affiliations and awards. A significant resource for scholars, educators and researchers, these papers provide valuable insights into Indigenous narratives, representation and the broader landscape of Native American literature.

The David Dwyer Papers document the life and literary career of poet, translator and writer David Dwyer (1946-2003). Raised near New York City, Dwyer later settled in Lemmon with his wife, writer Kathleen Norris, after she inherited her grandparents’ farm. Dwyer’s first poetry collection "Ariana Olisvos: Her Last Works and Days," received the Juniper Prize and was published in 1976 by the University of Massachusetts Press. His second collection "Other Men and Other Women," supported by a National Endowment for the Arts grant, was published in 1988 by Sandhills Press. His poetry also appeared in literary journals and anthologies such as The New York Quarterly, The Agni Review and The Virginia Quarterly Review. The collection reflects Dwyer’s participation in regional and national literary communities and documents his work as a poet and translator.

The papers span 1924 to 2017, with the bulk dating from 1969 to 2003, and include manuscripts, drafts, annotated proofs, correspondence and research materials related to Dwyer’s poetry and literary projects. Files document the development and publication of his major works as well as numerous unpublished poems and prose writings. Materials related to his translation work, particularly his efforts to translate the writings of French poet Catherine Pozzi, are also present. Correspondence with publishers, literary organizations and fellow writers reflects his professional relationships and efforts to secure publication and fellowships. Additional materials include records of residencies and literary programs, educational and personal records, photographs and ephemera. Documentation of Dwyer’s illness, death and memorial tributes is also included. Together, these materials provide insight into Dwyer’s creative process and his role in late 20th-century American poetry and literary translation.

Anthony S. Dylla (1924-2006) was an agricultural engineer whose career focused on irrigation research and agricultural water management. Born in Andover to Julius and Lucy Dylla, he was raised on a farm and served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948, including service in Japan. After his military service, Dylla attended �ձ�av��Ƶ, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural engineering. From 1959 to 1982 he worked as an agricultural engineer with the United States Department of Agriculture, conducting irrigation research in Reno, Nevada, Morris, Minnesota, and Columbus, Ohio. He retired in 1982 and later lived in Pueblo, Colorado. Dylla married Colette Lathrop of Sioux Falls in 1955.

The papers document Dylla’s research on irrigation systems, soil analysis and agricultural water management, particularly in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. The collection includes research reports, technical publications and related materials addressing topics such as sprinkler and rotating-boom irrigation, evapotranspiration measurement, soil moisture sensing, nitrogen inputs and leaching, wind effects on irrigation uniformity, hydraulic conductivity and soil classification. Additional materials examine drought-hazard soil properties, water seepage control using bentonite, and forage water use studies in Nevada. The papers document agricultural engineering research conducted through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and provide insight into the development of irrigation practices and soil-water management in mid-to-late-20th-century agriculture.

In 1952, faculty members at South Dakota State College organized the Faculty Housing Company, Inc., a private stock corporation created to address the need for faculty housing in Brookings. With support from the college administration and financing through the Federal Housing Administration, the company constructed two six-unit apartment buildings near Hillcrest Park. The corporation operated until Jan. 21, 1963, when stockholders voted to dissolve the company.

This collection documents the formation, administration and dissolution of the Faculty Housing Company, Inc. Materials include articles of incorporation, deeds, meeting minutes, correspondence with stockholders, leases, legal and financial records, architectural floor plans, promotional materials, project photographs, quarterly reports to the State Securities Commission, and records related to the corporation’s dissolution.

The collection documents an early effort to address faculty housing needs during a period of institutional growth at South Dakota State College and provides insight into local housing development and cooperative initiatives undertaken by faculty and administrators.

The Ethical Culture Club, later known as the Forum, was organized in Brookings in January 1906. Initially conceived as a Sunday gathering offering a liberal theological alternative to church attendance, the organization evolved after 1910 into a forum for the free discussion of social, political and community issues. Topics included child labor laws, the establishment of a public library, the promotion of a league to enforce peace and the use of metric measures. Membership included individuals from both the college and the Brookings community, and the organization was governed by an executive committee and standing committees for programs and membership.

The collection documents the activities and intellectual interests associated with the Forum and related work of its members from approximately 1916 to 1991. Materials include writings, audiocassettes, photographs, clippings and biographical materials, as well as a 1922 master’s thesis and collected scripts from the late 1920s. A substantial portion of the collection consists of writings produced between 1920 and 1987. The collection also contains materials from a World War II-era research trip (1943-44), including correspondence, a diary, interviews and research notes related to agricultural conditions and policy. Together, the materials document public discussion, agricultural journalism and civic engagement in Brookings and beyond.

Gordon Richard Garnos (1935-2016) was a South Dakota journalist and editor closely associated with the Watertown Public Opinion. Born in Presho, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958 and earned a B.S. degree from the University of South Dakota in 1964. Garnos began his journalism career as a reporter for the Public Opinion, later serving as executive vice president of the American Cancer Society of South Dakota before returning to the newspaper in 1968. He advanced through several editorial roles and served as editor from 1980 until his retirement in 2002. Following retirement, he continued writing the syndicated weekly column Seeing South Dakota, which appeared in numerous newspapers across the state until shortly before his death.

The Gordon Garnos Papers consist primarily of editorials written between 1998 and 2016, including articles published in the Watertown Public Opinion and the syndicated Seeing South Dakota column. The editorials address topics such as agriculture, education, governance, legislative issues, economic development, local affairs and national politics. Additional materials include indexes, title lists, runs of columns arranged in reverse chronological order, the final published column and related correspondence. The collection documents regional perspectives on political and civic issues in South Dakota and provides a resource for the study of journalism, public commentary and political culture in the state.

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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of South Dakota traces its roots to the late 19th-century women’s club movement and formally organized in 1900, affiliating with the national federation founded by Jane Cunningham Croly. Emerging from a 1972 statewide symposium and earlier local federations led by Clara D. Coe, the organization united nonpartisan women’s clubs to promote intellectual, moral and civic advancement. Structured into districts and guided by elected officers and departmental committees, the federation addressed issues ranging from conservation and education to public policy and international affairs.

The records document statewide administration and local club activity, with substantial materials from GFWC Brookings and the Brookings Civic League. Included are constitutions and bylaws, minutes, correspondence, directories, newsletters, scrapbooks, photographs, legislative materials and project files. The collection also extensively documents the Memorial Art Center campaign, capturing fundraising efforts, planning and collaboration that resulted in the establishment of the South Dakota Art Museum at �ձ�av��Ƶ in 1970. The materials illustrate women’s leadership, civic improvement initiatives and cultural development across South Dakota throughout the 20th century.

The Goodale Papers document the lives of Eugene and JoAnn Goodale, alumni of South Dakota State College, and preserve materials related to their student years and later connection to �ձ�av��Ƶ. Eugene Goodale graduated in 1957 with a degree in civil engineering and went on to a career in engineering. JoAnn Goodale, originally from Huron, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1959 and later completed a master’s degree in rehabilitation administration and management at DePaul University. Together, the Goodales remained active supporters of �ձ�av��Ƶ through alumni engagement and scholarship support, including the establishment of the Goodale Nursing Scholarship.

The collection consists of scanned pages from a scrapbook documenting the Goodales’ experiences as students at South Dakota State College from 1953 to 1957. It also includes materials collected after their graduation, extending through 2013. The scrapbook provides evidence of student life, alumni relationships and the Goodales’ long-term ties to the university.

Edwin C. Graber was a poet from Freeman whose literary activity flourished primarily between the late 1930s and late 1940s. Through a series of limited-edition chapbooks, Graber developed a lyrical body of work grounded in the landscapes and contemplative spirit of the Great Plains. His poetry reflects recurring themes of nature, solitude, time and spirituality, expressed through reflective and meditative language. Titles such as "Stars Are My Parade," "Nature the Peerless Colorist" and "Zeniths as Yet But Dimly Seen" illustrate his attentiveness to the natural world and metaphysical inquiry.

The Edwin C. Graber Poetry Collection consists of chapbooks containing original poetry written between 1937 and 1949, along with several undated works. Preserved at �ձ�av��Ƶ, the collection documents Graber’s creative output and represents a regional voice within mid-20th-century American poetry. The materials provide valuable evidence of literary expression rooted in the cultural and physical landscape of the Great Plains, particularly in southeastern South Dakota.

This collection centers on "Im Schneesturm" ("In the Blizzard"), an undated manuscript originally written in 1882 by Louis Grewing (1843-1908) and later copied by his son, Frederick Grewing (1867-1937), whose editorial role shaped the document’s preservation and later dissemination. Although the original manuscript is now lost, Frederick Grewing’s copy survived and became the basis for multiple published translations beginning in 1949. The materials document the manuscript’s transmission, translation and publication history, including efforts by �ձ�av��Ƶ faculty to translate the handwritten German text into English with institutional research support. Supplementary newspaper accounts, photographs and background materials illuminate both the historical context of the narrative and the evolving understanding of its authorship, making the collection a valuable resource for studying immigrant narratives, translation practices and textual transmission.

Barbara Bates Gunderson (1917-2007) was a South Dakota writer, political leader and federal official. Born in Bradley, she worked her way through Yankton College and began her career in radio and advertising before settling in Rapid City with her husband, Robert W. “Bob” Gunderson, in 1947. Active in Republican politics, she served in leadership roles supporting Dwight D. Eisenhower and, in 1958, was appointed by President Eisenhower to the U.S. Civil Service Commission. As vice chair, she helped shape federal personnel policy and established the Federal Woman’s Award Program recognizing women in government service.

The Barbara Bates Gunderson Papers document her political, governmental and civic activities from the 1950s through the 1970s. The collection consists primarily of scrapbooks, photographs, correspondence, publications and memorabilia related to her service on the U.S. Civil Service Commission, involvement with the Eisenhower administration, and her 1974 campaign in the South Dakota Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Scrapbooks and albums provide detailed documentation of her public appearances, political activities and recognition.

The collection offers insight into mid-20th-century political campaigns, federal civil service administration and the evolving role of women in national government leadership.

The Neva Whaley Harding Papers document the life and legacy of Neva Marie Whaley Harding and the later efforts of Jane Alexander to preserve and expand Harding’s personal history. Neva Harding was born in 1872 in Rock Island County, Illinois, and moved with her family to De Smet in 1880. She graduated from South Dakota Agricultural College in 1897 and later married Albert Spencer Harding, a history professor at South Dakota State College. Active in the civic life of Brookings, she helped found the Brookings Women’s Club and participated in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. In later life she wrote the autobiography "I Recall Pioneer Days in South Dakota." Harding died in Brookings in 1978 at the age of 105.

Jane Alexander, a Brookings native, became acquainted with Harding while volunteering at the Brookings Retirement Center. Inspired by this relationship, Alexander expanded Harding’s autobiographical work. She later graduated from Mount Holyoke College and pursued a career in social service, including co-founding Women’s Lunch Place in Boston in 1982 and serving as its executive director for two decades. Alexander died in 2022.

Curated by Alexander, the collection documents Harding’s life, family heritage and community involvement. Materials include manuscripts, correspondence, interviews, certificates, diplomas, photographs and audio recordings. The papers contain autobiographical writings, manuscript drafts, genealogical materials and extensive correspondence with family members, friends and historians.

Of particular note are open reel audiotape interviews in which Harding reflects on her life experiences, including the Great Depression and the World Wars. Materials related to her manuscript "I Recall Pioneer Days in South Dakota" and associated research and editorial files provide firsthand insight into settler life and rural womanhood in South Dakota. The collection also includes records from Neva and Albert Harding’s time at South Dakota Agricultural College. Together, these materials document early settlement experiences in South Dakota and the later preservation and interpretation of those memories.

Reed “Rocky” G. Hart, Jr. (1926-2014) was born in Pipestone, Minnesota, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II and again during the Korean War. After completing a B.S. degree from the University of Minnesota in 1955, he spent much of his career working on government contracts in locations including Greenland, Guantanamo Bay, Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While living overseas, Hart organized and led jogging clubs that sponsored races, competitions, and community running events. After retiring and returning to Minnesota, he founded the All-Star Jogging League, which served runners in southwestern Minnesota and southeastern South Dakota.

The Reed G. Hart, Jr. Scrapbooks consist of five volumes documenting the activities of jogging clubs he organized in Kwajalein and Saudi Arabia between 1968 and 1983. The scrapbooks contain black-and-white and color photographs, newspaper clippings, race scorecards and memorabilia related to events sponsored by the Kwajalein Jogging League and the Saudi Arabian Jogging Association, including distance races, endurance competitions and marathons. The materials provide documentation of recreational running communities among expatriate populations and the organization of amateur athletic activities abroad during the late 20th century.

This collection consists of photographs, albums, certificates, scrapbooks, printed materials and personal memorabilia documenting the Hawley and Lothrop families, along with related individuals and organizations connected to Brookings and Huron from 1879 to 2002. Materials include family photographs and portrait albums, such as two Hawley family photograph albums containing studio portraits and individual images, as well as loose family photographs and a written Hawley family history by Jean Lothrop. Additional family-related materials include a baby book for Lucille Lothrop with photographs, a scrapbook documenting the death of Lucille Lothrop containing condolence and sympathy cards, and personal correspondence addressed to Jean and Eugene.

The collection also contains items reflecting educational, civic and social activities in South Dakota. These include certificates and memorabilia associated with South Dakota Agricultural College, such as a commencement invitation from 1897, a transcript issued to William H. Walters in 1900, a reunion button, and anniversary and reunion certificates. Other materials include a municipal reform paper written by William H. Walters, a postcard album containing photographic postcards, and a scrapbook documenting the activities of the International Organization of Odd Fellows through newspaper clippings and photographs. Additional photographs depict individuals including E. and M. Hawley and locations such as the ruins of the Royal Hotel in Huron.

The materials provide insight into family life, education, civic engagement and social organizations in South Dakota from the late 19th through the 20th centuries. Family photographs, albums and written histories document genealogical connections and domestic life, while items associated with South Dakota Agricultural College and local schools illustrate the educational experiences of early students and alumni. Scrapbooks and organizational materials, including those of the International Organization of Odd Fellows, reflect the role of fraternal and community organizations in regional social life. Collectively, the collection contributes to the study of local history, family networks and community institutions in South Dakota across multiple generations.

The Carol Hepper Collection documents the professional career and artistic development of American sculptor Carol Hepper (born 1953). Raised in McLaughlin, Hepper earned a B.S. from �ձ�av��Ƶ in 1975 and gained national recognition when her work was included in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum’s 1983 exhibition "New Perspectives in American Art." She relocated to New York City in 1985 and established a career in contemporary sculpture, exhibiting her work at institutions including the Orlando Art Museum, Worcester Art Museum, Cranbrook Academy of Art Museum, The Phillips Collection, the Walter Art Center and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Her artwork is represented in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Dannheisser Foundation. In addition to her studio practice, Hepper has served as a visiting lecturer at institutions such as Brandeis University, Princeton University, the Maryland Institute College of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts.

The collection spans the mid-1980s through the early 2000s and consists of materials documenting Hepper’s exhibitions, professional activities and artistic practice. Included are exhibition catalogs, brochures, press materials and digital media such as CD-ROMs and video files related to solo and group exhibitions at museums and galleries across the United States. Additional materials document academic appointments, artist residencies and publications featuring Hepper’s work. Together, these records provide documentation of Hepper’s sculptural practice and thematic exploration of form, materials and landscape, and offer a resource for the study of late 20th-century American sculpture and contemporary art.

Ben Frank Hofer (1926-2018) was a farmer and community member in Beadle and Spink counties. Born in Milford Township, Beadle County, to Josua and Anna Hofer, he married Elsie Waldner in 1946. The couple farmed grain and livestock in Spink County while raising three children: Lowell, Darla and Rachel. Hofer was active in agricultural and civic organizations, serving on the Spink County Pest and Weed Board, the Union Township Board, and as chairman of the Yale Farmers Elevator Cooperative Board of Directors. He also served on the South Dakota Weed and Pest Commission and was named Outstanding Young Farmer by the Redfield Jaycees in 1961. After moving to Huron, in 1995, he participated in the Huron Area Chamber of Commerce and ran as the Republican candidate for the South Dakota State Senate in District 21 in 1996. Hofer was also active in the Bethel Mennonite Brethren Church near Yale.

The Hofer/Loewen Family Papers document the agricultural operations, civic involvement and family history of the Hofer family in eastern South Dakota from 1940 to 2000. The collection primarily consists of farm account books and financial records documenting crop production, livestock inventories, land use, machinery and farm business management. These include record books issued by South Dakota State College Extension, National Farmers’ publications, and Farm Credit Services. Additional materials include calendars recording daily activities, photographs, biographical materials related to Ben Hofer and his father Josua Hofer, a funeral program, and a farm history written by Elsie Waldner.

The collection also contains materials from Ben Hofer’s 1996 campaign for the South Dakota State Senate, including advertising, posters, promotional items and newspaper clippings. Of particular note are acreage measurements for Milford Township compiled by Josua Hofer in 1940, which provide localized documentation of land use in Beadle County. The materials provide insight into mid-to-late-20th-century farm management, rural economic conditions and community involvement in eastern South Dakota.

Richard Powell Holm (1949-2020) was a physician, educator, author and medical communicator who practiced in Brookings. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and raised in De Smet, he earned his medical degree through studies at the University of South Dakota and Emory University School of Medicine. Holm practiced at Brookings Health System and Avera Medical Group and served from 1983 to 2013 as director of continuing medical education at the hospital. He was also a full clinical professor of medicine at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and held leadership roles in several professional medical organizations. In addition to publishing medical articles and contributing to textbooks, Holm hosted a weekly call-in radio program on KBRK and served as host and medical editor of the South Dakota Public Broadcasting program "On Call with the Prairie Doc." He was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2016.

This collection documents Holm’s work in public medical education through recordings of the "Holmspun Medicine Show" and related programming. The materials consist primarily of audiocassettes and compact discs containing radio programs recorded between approximately 1994 and 2006, including medical discussions, interviews with health professionals and public officials, and segments from the "Holmspun Medical Tips" series. The recordings illustrate efforts to communicate health information to regional audiences through radio broadcasting.

Andrew G. Hopp is a graduate of �ձ�av��Ƶ, where he earned a Master of Science degree in geography in 2007. His thesis, South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Preserves, examined land use, wildlife conservation and rural tourism in the Northern Plains, with particular attention to recreational land management. His academic work incorporates geographic information systems (GIS), environmental planning and cultural geography.

The Andy Hopp Papers document Hopp’s academic and research activities in geography, cartography, environmental studies and GIS. The collection includes coursework, research projects, maps, conference materials, internship documentation and subject reference files. Topics represented include physical and human geography, remote sensing, biogeography, geomorphology and South Dakota environmental and wildlife issues. Materials related to Hopp’s internship at the �ձ�av��Ƶ GIS Center of Excellence, participation in meetings of the Association of American Geographers, and thesis research on pheasant hunting preserves and rural landscapes provide documentation of geographic education and research practices at �ձ�av��Ƶ in the early 21st century.

Lawrence Alvin Hunt was born on July 22, 1918, in Verdel, Nebraska, to Warren and Elizabeth Hunt. He worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker and married E. Jeanne McCartney in 1946. The couple had three children. Hunt lived through the Great Depression and served during World War II, experiences later reflected in his personal recollections.

The collection was compiled by his daughter, Gayle (Hunt) Matz, and documents aspects of Hunt’s personal history and family legacy. Materials include a short biographical sketch written by Matz, an audiocassette titled Grandy Hunt 1918-1989 in which Hunt recounts memories of the Great Depression and his World War II service, and seven digital photographs. The cassette recording was created by Hunt’s granddaughter, Erin, as part of a school project. Together, the materials provide a personal perspective on 20th-century American family life and wartime experience.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization founded in England in the 18th century and established in the United States in 1819, expanded into the Dakota Territory during the late 19th century as communities formed mutual aid and social organizations. Lodges were organized throughout what later became South Dakota, and the Grand Encampment of South Dakota was established to oversee the encampment branch of the Order, which represented an advanced level of membership and coordinated activities among local encampments across the state.

This collection consists of organizational records documenting the activities and governance of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in South Dakota, particularly the Grand Encampment. Materials include the constitution and bylaws of the Unified Encampment of South Dakota, proceedings of the Grand Encampment and its Ladies Auxiliary, and proceedings of the Annual Department Council. These records document the administrative structure, ceremonial practices and auxiliary functions of the Order at the state level.

Emil Jacobsen was born on Aug. 8, 1903, to Armus and Elvina Jacobsen. His father immigrated to the U.S. from Europe in 1881 and later married Elvina in Iowa. The family settled near Rock Valley, Iowa, where Jacobsen was raised with his two sisters, Hilda and Lucile. He attended South Dakota State Agricultural College from 1922 to 1923. Jacobsen later married Ruby Ingebord, and the couple had six children: Russel, David, Marilyn, Roy, James and Stanley. Emil Jacobsen died on Aug. 4, 1998.

The Emil Jacobsen Collection consists of a photocopied bound volume containing a handwritten narrative documenting Jacobsen’s life and family history. The volume includes 254 pages of narrative along with 10 additional pages of family tree information and explanatory notes. The materials document Jacobsen’s family background, education and experiences in Iowa and the surrounding region during the 20th century. The collection provides documentation of immigrant family history, rural life and community experiences in the Midwest and may be useful for research in regional history and genealogy.

The Dan W. Johnson Papers and Jeanne Johnson and Antiques Ltd. Records document the personal and professional lives of journalist and university public relations officer Dan W. Johnson (1917-2001) and his wife, Jeanne Johnson. Born in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, Johnson was the son of the owners of the Ivanhoe Times and pursued a lifelong career in journalism and communications. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and political science from the University of Minnesota in 1940 and later a Master of Science in journalism and political science from �ձ�av��Ƶ in 1963. During World War II he served in the United States Army in Europe, where he met Jeanne, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces; the couple married in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1945. Johnson worked in a variety of editorial and communications positions, including roles at the Ivanhoe Times, Minneapolis Tribune and Brookings Register, before joining �ձ�av��Ƶ as news editor in 1961 and later serving as information officer for the South Dakota Board of Regents. From 1969 to 1981 he was director of news and publications at Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota.

The collection spans much of the 20th century and includes materials documenting Johnson’s work in journalism, public relations and higher education, as well as his military service and postretirement consulting activities. Records include newspaper clippings, correspondence, speeches, professional writings, campus directories and institutional publications, along with materials relating to community initiatives and consulting work for Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. Personal and family materials — such as correspondence, photographs, memorabilia and wartime documents — are also present. The Jeanne Johnson and Antiques Ltd. Records document the operation of Jeanne Johnson’s antique business and include incorporation records, partner information, a personal planner and related clippings. Together, these materials provide insight into regional journalism, university communications, civic engagement and community life in southwestern Minnesota during the mid- to late-20th century.

Donald Dale Johnson (1925-) of Brookings contributed family and local history materials to �ձ�av��Ƶ Archives and Special Collections. The Donald D. Johnson Papers include a translated narrative recounting the experiences of his grandfather, Johan Peter Johnson, a Swedish immigrant in South Dakota during the 1870s, and The Quill, a Marion High School publication issued in memory of Johnson’s parents. The collection highlights Swedish immigration to South Dakota and the preservation of family history through translation.

Blanche Avery Johnston (1895-1986) was a member of the South Dakota State College Class of 1916. Born in Alexandria, she taught home economics in Elgin, Minnesota, from 1916 to 1917 before marrying Ralph Johnston in 1917. The couple later lived in Brookings, where Ralph Johnston became the first curator of the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum. In recognition of her connection to campus history, Blanche Johnston served as Grand Marshal of the Hobo Day Parade in 1986.

This collection contains materials related to Johnston and her experiences as a student at South Dakota State College. Items include a booklet titled College Life at South Dakota State College, a newspaper clipping featuring an interview with Johnston about the first Hobo Day celebration, letters exchanged among members of the Class of 1916, and photographs documenting their time at the college. The materials provide insight into student life, campus traditions and collegiate culture during the 1910s.

The Susan A. Jones Diaries document the early life of Susan A. (Sedgwick) Jones (1844-1925), whose writings provide insight into daily life in Massachusetts and Wisconsin during the mid-19th century. Born in North Adams, Massachusetts, Jones married Henry R. Jones in 1865 and later lived in Clintonville, Wisconsin, where the couple raised six children. After Henry’s death in 1897, Jones and her daughter Jessie relocated to South Dakota in 1905 to homestead in Hughes County, while Jones continued to teach school in both Wisconsin and South Dakota. Her diaries reflect the experiences of a young woman during a period of social change, including references to the Civil War and community life in the years prior to and following her marriage.

The collection consists of transcriptions of Jones’s diaries covering the years 1863 to 1870, completed in 2006 by her great-granddaughter, Virginia Vander Wal. The entries record daily activities, social gatherings, weather observations, religious events, work and family milestones. The transcription preserves original spelling and includes notes identifying illegible or uncertain text. Vander Wal also contributed genealogical information, commentary on the transcription process, and personal annotations. Supplementary materials include a photocopy of a portrait of Susan A. Jones and Henry R. Jones’s military discharge papers. Together, these materials provide documentation of 19th-century family life and personal experiences in Massachusetts and Wisconsin.

The Robert F. Karolevitz Papers document the life and career of South Dakota journalist, author and historian Robert F. Karolevitz (1922-2005). Born in Yankton, Karolevitz began writing as a student and later studied printing and journalism at South Dakota State College, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1948 and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Oregon. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army Infantry in the Pacific, rising to the rank of captain and serving as division historian for the 25th Infantry Division, which led to the publication of his first book in 1946. Over the course of his career he authored nearly forty books and numerous newspaper columns, focusing largely on the history and culture of South Dakota and the American Midwest. His work earned national and regional recognition, including a Sigma Delta Chi award, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame Wrangler Award, and induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. In addition to his writing, Karolevitz was active in civic and historical organizations, contributing to institutions such as the South Dakota State Historical Society and the �ձ�av��Ƶ Alumni Association.

The collection spans 1833 to 2005, with the bulk of materials dating from 1910 to 1999, and documents Karolevitz’s personal life, writing career, civic involvement and historical research. Personal files include educational records, family correspondence, financial and legal documents, photographs, memorabilia and genealogical materials relating to the Karolevitz family and their connections to Yankton and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Professional materials consist of manuscripts, published and unpublished writings, newspaper columns, speeches, advertising and political ghostwriting, and correspondence with publishers. The papers also include research files on subjects such as South Dakota history, journalism, Catholic institutions, transportation and American military history, containing clippings, notes, pamphlets and supporting documentation gathered for Karolevitz’s writing projects.

A significant portion of the collection consists of photographic materials, including thousands of prints, negatives, slides and postcards documenting South Dakota communities, early automobiles and farm equipment, American Indian communities, historic newspaper offices, Catholic parishes and military subjects. Together, these materials document Karolevitz’s extensive work as a writer and historian and provide a substantial resource for the study of regional history, journalism and cultural life in South Dakota and the northern Great Plains.

The Jim Koch Papers document the academic, athletic and early coaching career of James “Jim” Koch, a South Dakota wrestler and collegiate wrestling coach. Koch began wrestling as a junior at Milbank High School in 1963 and became the school’s first state medalist as a senior. He attended �ձ�av��Ƶ, where he competed in wrestling at the varsity level in the 160-pound weight class and advanced to the North Central Conference championship finals in three consecutive seasons. Koch graduated with honors from �ձ�av��Ƶ in 1969 and later earned a Master of Science degree in health, physical education and recreation from the university in 1974. In 1970, he became the first head wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where he led the program for more than four decades.

The collection spans approximately 1961 to 1981, with the majority of materials dating from 1963 to 1981. It includes academic records, coursework, athletic ephemera, awards, training materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings, NCAA championship materials, photographs, tournament schedules and university records. The papers document Koch’s development as a student-athlete and his early coaching career, including work with the �ձ�av��Ƶ junior varsity wrestling team and his early years at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. The collection gives insight into high school and collegiate wrestling in the Midwest during the 1960s and 1970s.

This collection documents the life and professional work of architect Frank Charles William Kuehn (1884-1970), whose career was centered in Huron. Materials date from 1883 to 1970 and include architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, maps, photographs and related printed and ephemera materials. The records reflect Kuehn’s extensive architectural practice, particularly his work designing schools, churches, municipal buildings, commercial structures and residences throughout South Dakota and neighboring states. Also represented are his Standard Rural School Plans, long association with the South Dakota Department of Public Instruction, and his later county and highway map publishing business serving South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. Together, the collection provides detailed documentation of architectural design, construction practices and community development in the northern Plains during the early to mid-20th century.

David J. Law grew up in Gary and graduated from �ձ�av��Ƶ in 1966. He initially studied geography, later worked as a high school basketball coach, and ultimately shifted his academic focus to speech, journalism and broadcasting. Law went on to work in radio journalism and served as news director at KWAT in Watertown, South Dakota.

The David J. Law Papers document media coverage and public responses to the agricultural crisis of the 1980s, particularly the 1985 farm crisis in South Dakota. The collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, press releases, photographs and audiovisual materials related to legislative activity, grassroots advocacy and public reaction to economic hardship affecting farmers. Materials reference initiatives such as the “Give a Buck” campaign and the South Dakota Legislature’s rally and trip to Washington, D.C., and include reactions from local and national political figures. Notable items include annotated photographs, recorded interviews with political leaders, and original KWAT radio broadcast recordings. The collection provides documentation of regional media coverage and public engagement during a significant period in American agricultural history.

Henry Langford Loucks (1846-1928) and Richard F. Pettigrew (1848-1926) were prominent figures in the agrarian, populist and progressive movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Loucks, a farmer, organizer, publisher and political reformer, played a central role in the Farmers’ Alliance and the Populist Party, advocating cooperative economics, direct democracy and farmer-led reform in South Dakota and nationally. Pettigrew, a lawyer, territorial legislator and U.S. senator from South Dakota, was instrumental in securing statehood and later emerged as a leading critic of corporate power and political conservatism within the Republican Party. The collection documents correspondence between Loucks and Pettigrew from 1914 to 1916, along with related writings and photographs, illuminating their shared commitment to progressive reform and offering valuable insight into early 20th-century political discourse surrounding agriculture, economic justice and democratic governance.

The collection consists of correspondence between Loucks and Pettigrew from 1914 to 1916, primarily discussing political issues related to the progressive movement. It also includes photographs, Loucks’ published editorials, and his 1917 pamphlet "Will the Farmer be the 'Goat' Once More?," which addresses agricultural and economic concerns. Their letters provide valuable insight into early 20th-century political discourse, reflecting their efforts to challenge corporate power and advocate for reform. As leaders in the populist movement, their exchanges document key strategies and ideological shifts that shaped political activism in the Midwest, highlighting their lasting impact on American political and economic thought.

Charles A. Lundquist (1928-2017) was a physicist and space science administrator whose career included research and leadership roles with the U.S. Army, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Born in Webster, he graduated early from high school in 1945 and enrolled at �ձ�av��Ƶ, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in engineering physics. He later received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Kansas in 1953. Lundquist held positions at Pennsylvania State University’s Ordnance Research Laboratory, the Army Ballistic Missile Agency and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, where he contributed to early spaceflight initiatives, including Explorer 1, and later directed the Space Sciences Laboratory. After retiring from NASA in 1981, he continued his academic and research work in Huntsville and conducted oral history interviews with early rocket scientists, later publishing Transplanted Rocket Pioneers.

The papers consist primarily of personal journals dating from 1940 to 1946. Written from his sixth-grade years through his early college experience at South Dakota State College, the journals document Lundquist’s youth in Webster, including his academic life, extracurricular activities, family experiences and reflections on national events. Entries describe school activities, Scouting, sports, work and community involvement, while also recording local and personal responses to World War II, including rationing, war bond drives, Civil Air Patrol and Victory Corps activities, and reactions to major wartime events such as VE Day, the atomic bombings, and VJ Day. The journals provide a detailed first-person account of youth, education and civic life in rural South Dakota during the 1940s and document the formative years of an individual who later contributed to American space science.

Vera Way Marghab (1900-95) was a pioneering entrepreneur in the luxury textile industry. Born in South Dakota, she studied piano in New York before co-founding Marghab, Ltd. on the Portuguese island of Madeira in 1933 with her husband, Emile Marghab. Together, they built one of the most esteemed embroidery houses, producing linens celebrated for their craftsmanship, exclusivity and innovative design. Following Emile Marghab’s death in 1947, Vera Marghab led the company for nearly four decades, navigating shifts in global markets and political changes in Portugal before closing the business in 1984. Today, Marghab linens remain a benchmark of excellence, with a complete collection housed at the South Dakota Art Museum.

The Vera Way Marghab Papers is a significant resource for understanding women’s leadership in business, the evolution of luxury branding and the artistry of fine embroidery. Encompassing her personal and professional life, it includes correspondence, business records, design archives, financial documents and marketing materials. The collection sheds light on the meticulous standards that defined Marghab linens, the challenges of sustaining a high-end brand, and her pioneering role as a female entrepreneur in the mid-20th century. It offers invaluable insight for researchers in business history, textile design and gender studies, preserving the legacy of a woman who shaped an industry.

Jack W. Marken (1922-2005) was an English scholar and educator who served as head of the English department at �ձ�av��Ƶ from 1968 to 1978 and remained on the faculty until his retirement in 1986. Born in Akron, Ohio, Marken served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He was recognized for rediscovering William Godwin’s novel "Imogen: A Pastoral Romance." During his tenure at �ձ�av��Ƶ, Marken advocated for greater support for American Indian students, contributing to the establishment of the American Indian studies minor, and in 1972, he helped found the South Dakota Committee on the Humanities.

The Jack W. Marken Papers document Marken’s professional, scholarly and teaching activities, with particular emphasis on Native American literature and education, humanities programming and research on the British philosopher and writer William Godwin. The collection includes correspondence, research notes, publications, teaching materials and records related to academic programs and organizations such as the Association for Studies in American Indian Literature and the Summer Program in Cultural Enrichment (SPICE). These materials provide insight into Marken’s contributions to literary scholarship, interdisciplinary humanities initiatives and the development of Native American literary studies in higher education.

Vincent Joseph McAuliffe (1927-2021) was a 4-H educator and administrator whose career spanned local, state, national and international youth development work. Born in New York City and raised in Kerhonkson, New York, he served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 before completing degrees at Cornell University, the University of Maryland, and Stanford University. McAuliffe began his 4-H involvement as a club member and president in Ulster County, New York, and went on to serve as a 4-H agent in South Dakota and Minnesota. He later held leadership positions including program leader of 4-H and Youth Development, associate state leader of 4-H Youth in Minnesota, director of educational programs of the National 4-H Foundation, director of educational programs and services of the National 4-H Council, and, from 1973 until his retirement in 1977, program leader of 4-H Youth.

This collection documents McAuliffe’s extensive involvement in 4-H youth programming in South Dakota, across the United States, and internationally. Materials include newsletters, flyers, invitations, photographs, personal documents, newspaper clippings, correspondence, notes, pamphlets, certificates, and planning and promotional materials. Subjects represented include McAuliffe’s leadership roles, retirement, honors and awards, national fairs, professional workshops and 4-H initiatives such as the South Dakota International Farm Youth Exchange, Performing Arts, Wildlife and Fisheries, and Teens As Teachers. The collection also reflects his postretirement consulting work in Jamaica and Romania, as well as his continued promotion of 4-H programs at major U.S. fairs with his wife, June McAuliffe. Together, the materials document McAuliffe’s sustained contributions to 4-H programming and youth leadership at the state, national and international levels.

The E.S. McFadden Papers document the life and work of Edgar Sharp McFadden (1891-1956), an agronomist and plant breeder whose research focused on the development of disease-resistant wheat varieties. Born in Day County, McFadden grew up on a family homestead and began experimenting with wheat breeding at an early age. He studied agriculture at South Dakota State College, where he conducted early experiments in transferring rust resistance from emmer wheat to bread wheat varieties. After graduating in 1918, McFadden worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and later continued wheat breeding research on his family farm near Webster. He subsequently returned to federal service and later worked with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station at Texas A&M University. McFadden became widely known for developing Hope wheat, a rust-resistant variety that contributed to the development of additional disease-resistant wheat strains used in breeding programs.

The collection includes materials documenting McFadden’s professional activities, research and public recognition. Records consist of research notebooks, experimental field data and correspondence related to wheat breeding and rust resistance, particularly the development of Hope wheat. Writings include published and unpublished scientific and popular articles, speeches and autobiographical materials. The papers also contain photographs, awards, certificates from scientific organizations and newspaper clippings describing McFadden’s work and achievements. Additional materials document public recognition of his contributions to agriculture, including events such as McFadden Appreciation Day. The records illustrate mid-20th-century developments in crop improvement and agricultural research in the U.S.

The National Association of Retired Federal Employees Big Sioux Chapter Records document the activities of the Big Sioux Chapter (Chapter 0872) of NARFE, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and benefits of retired federal employees and their families. Based in Brookings, the chapter was part of the South Dakota Federation of NARFE chapters and served regional members through advocacy, meetings and informational programming. Although the chapter is no longer active, it previously provided a forum for retired federal employees to remain informed about legislative issues affecting retirement benefits and to participate in community and organizational activities.

The collection includes administrative, membership and promotional materials related to the chapter’s operations. Records consist of meeting minutes, membership rosters, correspondence regarding donations and chapter activities, and materials from state and national NARFE conventions. Additional items include certificates, award plaques, photographs, promotional materials and informational brochures. Notable artifacts include the chapter’s foundation certificate, chapter banner and a national award plaque. The records also highlight the involvement of local members, particularly Curt and Eunice Stensland, and document the chapter’s connection to broader NARFE initiatives and advocacy efforts.

The National Federation of Music Clubs Aeolian Club Records document the activities and organization of the Aeolian Club, a local music organization affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs. The club was established on Jan. 20, 1933, when a group of women met at the home of A.H. Hoppe to organize a music club under the auspices of the American Association of University Women. The club adopted the National Federation of Music Clubs’ four-year study program and became formally affiliated with the federation in 1934. Its purpose was to promote the study and appreciation of music, encourage mutual support among members, and support musical education and cultural activities within the community.

The collection includes record books, yearbooks, annual reports, meeting minutes, correspondence and financial records documenting the club’s administration and programming. Governance materials such as constitutions, bylaws, membership lists and officer duties illustrate the structure and leadership of the organization. Additional materials include pamphlets, newsletters and manuals related to club programs and national federation initiatives, along with documentation of performances, piano programs, scholarship activities and student music education efforts. Scrapbooks, event programs and sheet music for treble and women’s voices are also present.

The records are significant for documenting the role of women’s cultural organizations in promoting music education and community arts programming during the 20th century. They provide evidence of local participation in national music organizations and illustrate the ways community-based clubs supported musical performance, instruction and cultural engagement.

The Morris Elmer Nellermoe, Jr. Collection consists of five illuminated manuscript leaves dating from the 13th to the 15th centuries. The leaves contain religious texts written on vellum and represent examples of medieval manuscript production associated with the Biblia Sacra Latina (Vulgate Bible) and the Hours of the Virgin, a devotional section of the Book of Hours widely used in medieval Christian practice.

One leaf originates from a 13th century Biblia Sacra Latina and features handwritten Latin text with wide margins, red and blue chapter numerals, historiated and illuminated initials, and penwork ornamentation. The remaining four leaves date to the 15th century and are associated with the Hours of the Virgin. These leaves originate from manuscript traditions in France, Flanders and Paris and include rubricated and historiated initials, decorative borders and ornamentation in red, blue and gold. One leaf is a printed incunabula page produced in 1496 by Philippe Pigouchet for Simon Vostre.

The leaves were acquired from the estate of Morris Elmer Nellermoe, Jr., a translator and language instructor who obtained the items from Ferdinand Roten Galleries in Baltimore. The collection provides examples of medieval religious manuscript production and devotional literature and offers research value for the study of medieval book arts, illumination and the transmission of Christian liturgical texts.

The Kathleen Norris Papers document the literary career and personal writings of poet and nonfiction writer Kathleen Norris (born 1947). Norris graduated from Punahou Preparatory School in Hawaii in 1965 and from Bennington College in 1969. Early in her career she worked as an arts administrator for Elizabeth Kray of the Academy of American Poets. Her first book of poetry, "Falling Off," was published in 1971 and received the Big Table Younger Poets Award. She later lived for more than 25 years in Lemmon with her husband, poet David Dwyer. Experiences from this period informed her nonfiction work "Dakota: A Spiritual Geography," which received national recognition. Norris has also maintained a longstanding relationship with Benedictine monastic communities, particularly Assumption Abbey in North Dakota and Saint John’s Abbey in Minnesota, influences that are reflected in her writing. In addition to her publications, Norris has served as poetry editor of "Spirituality & Health" and has participated widely in lectures, workshops and symposia.

The collection includes manuscripts, correspondence, research materials, notebooks and publications related to Norris’s poetry, nonfiction books, essays and other writings. Materials include juvenilia from Bennington College, faculty reports, interviews and a substantial series of notebooks dating from the early 1970s to 2009 that contain journal entries, drafts of poems and essays, and inserted ephemera such as postcards, clippings, photographs and prayer cards. Files relating to Norris’s published works include draft and annotated manuscripts, galley proofs, cover designs, book notes, reviews, promotional materials and international editions. Additional materials document her essays, sermons, reviews and contributions to anthologies and symposia, as well as publications referencing her work.

The papers document the development of Norris’s literary career and her contributions to contemporary American poetry and spiritual nonfiction. They provide insight into her writing process, intellectual influences, and the relationship between literature, spirituality and regional identity in the northern Great Plains.

The Oak Lake Writers’ Retreat Records document the activities of the Oak Lake Writers’ Society, an organization formed in the early 1990s through gatherings of Indigenous writers at �ձ�av��Ƶ in Brookings. Organized in part by Elizabeth Cook-Lynn and colleagues, including Charles Woodard and Lowell Amiotte, the society hosted annual summer retreats designed to support Native American writers, educators and storytellers while encouraging the development of Indigenous literary voices in the Northern Plains.

Spanning seven boxes, the collection includes correspondence, retreat applications, writings produced during and about the retreats, grant and funding materials, educational resources, newsletters, photographs and administrative records. Correspondence between Woodard and retreat applicants documents the planning and organization of the retreats, while other materials reflect themes such as Indigenous education, cultural heritage, environmental issues and community empowerment.

The records document the development of a regional literary initiative that fostered mentorship, collaboration, and cultural exchange among Indigenous writers. The collection provides insight into contemporary Indigenous literary activity and the role of the Oak Lake Writers’ Society in supporting Native literature and cultural preservation.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs was established in 1824 within the War Department under Secretary of War John C. Calhoun to manage relations between the U.S. government and Native American tribes. Congress formally authorized the agency in 1832, and in 1849, it was transferred to the newly created Department of the Interior. Throughout the 19th century, the BIA administered federal Indian policy, including treaty enforcement, reservation administration and land allotment under the Dawes Act of 1887. In the 20th century, federal policy shifted toward tribal self-governance with the passage of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and later the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, which allowed tribes greater control over programs affecting their communities.

This collection consists of a bound plat book documenting land ownership, boundaries and leasing on the Pine Ridge Reservation from 1936 to 2005. The volume contains 146 plats, with later changes recorded on transparency sheets placed over the original pages. In the digitized version, each plat includes three scanned images: the transparency over the original, the transparency alone and the original page. The volume begins with a faded page explaining the color-coded shading system used to indicate land status, followed by a typewritten copy of the Order of Restoration, Pine Ridge Reservation, dated June 10, 1936, issued by Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes. The order, issued under the authority of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, restored undisposed surplus lands on the Pine Ridge Reservation to tribal ownership. The plats document land use and ownership within the reservation, home to the Oglala Lakota people in southwestern South Dakota, and provide evidence of land administration practices under federal oversight during the mid and late 20th century.

The James Pollock Papers document the life, artistic career and military service of South Dakota artist James Pollock. Born in 1943 in South Dakota and raised in the town of Pollock, he developed an early interest in art and earned a degree in art from �ձ�av��Ƶ in 1965. After being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966, Pollock served in the Vietnam Combat Artists Program, where his work documenting the war became part of the U.S. Army Art Collection. Following his military service, he worked as a graphic artist and illustrator and remained active in the South Dakota art community. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and he has received several honors, including recognition from the South Dakota Cowboy and Western Heritage Hall of Fame and the Harvey Dunn Award at the Plein Air painting competition in De Smet, South Dakota.

The collection includes notes, interviews, reports, articles, correspondence, photographs and original sketches documenting Pollock’s artistic development and professional activities. A significant portion of the materials relates to his participation in the U.S. Army Combat Art Teams during the Vietnam War and includes documentation of other combat artist assignments in locations such as Korea, Thailand, Germany, Alaska and Panama. The papers also contain numerous ink sketches reflecting Pollock’s artistic style and subjects, including wildlife, landscapes and human figures influenced by his South Dakota background.

Additional materials document Pollock’s exhibitions, publications and collaborations, including his illustrations for Blood on the Killdeer by Dana Close Jennings and the art and poetry volume "Sketchbook 91-1-1," created with poet Steve Boint. The collection also includes press coverage, exhibition information and materials related to his involvement in South Dakota commemorative events and art programs for veterans. Together, the materials provide insight into Pollock’s artistic process, his experiences as a military artist, and his contributions to regional and national art communities.

Bert John Popowski (1904-1982) was a nationally recognized outdoor writer, photographer and authority on hunting and wildlife whose career spanned more than 50 years. A graduate of South Dakota State College, he authored over 2,300 articles and numerous books that influenced mid-20th-century hunting practices, firearms knowledge and conservation awareness. His writings appeared widely in leading American sporting publications and were also translated for international audiences. This collection reflects Popowski’s sustained impact on outdoor literature and hunting culture, documenting his role in popularizing varmint hunting, advancing hunting techniques and safety, and contributing to broader discussions of wildlife management and conservation during the 20th century.

Gladys Pyle (1890-1989) was a pioneering South Dakota politician and the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without prior appointment. A graduate of Huron College, she taught high school before becoming the first woman elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives (1923-1927) and later serving as Secretary of State (1927-1931). She was also active in the women’s suffrage movement. In 1938, Pyle won a special election to the U.S. Senate, serving briefly from Nov. 9, 1938, to Jan. 3, 1939. Researchers Jeanette Kinyon and Jean Walz, known for their historical and biographical work, began compiling materials for a biography of Pyle in 1981, conducting interviews and gathering historical records.

The Incredible Gladys Pyle Collection contains clippings, correspondence, financial records, manuscripts, research materials, transcripts and audiocassettes documenting Pyle’s political career and personal life. It includes book advertisements, correspondence about its publication, and manuscripts under two titles. Audio recordings capture Pyle’s reflections on her career, as well as discussions on political and social issues. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding Pyle’s legacy as a political trailblazer, preserving firsthand accounts of her experiences and contributions to South Dakota and national politics.

The Ben Reifel Papers document the professional and public life of Ben Reifel, the first Lakota Sioux elected to the U.S. Congress, with particular emphasis on his service in federal Indian affairs, his congressional career, and his continued public service after leaving elected office. The collection includes correspondence, photographs, audiovisual recordings, memorabilia, scrapbooks, speeches and writings that trace his work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, his legislative activities in the U.S. House of Representatives, and his involvement with national, state and tribal organizations. Materials also reflect his military service, educational background, campaign activities and long-standing engagement with civic and cultural institutions.

The collection documents Native American representation in federal government and policymaking during the mid-20th century. The papers provide primary source evidence of Reifel’s role in shaping legislation and administrative practices related to agriculture, education, civil rights and economic development, particularly as they affected Native American communities in the Northern Plains. The collection also offers insight into South Dakota’s political history and the broader relationship between tribal nations and the federal government during a period of significant social and institutional change.

The David Richards Collection on N.E. Hansen documents the horticultural research and plant breeding work of Niels Ebbesen Hansen (1866-1950), a professor of horticulture at South Dakota State College and a leading figure in the introduction of hardy plant varieties suited to the climate of the Northern Great Plains. Hansen’s work with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station resulted in the development and distribution of numerous fruits, ornamental plants and forage crops adapted to regional conditions. The materials in this collection were preserved by David Richards, a rancher from Meade County, who admired Hansen’s work and frequently visited him at South Dakota State College. After Hansen’s death in 1950, Richards received permission to salvage documents from Hansen’s office that were otherwise being discarded. These records were later supplemented with additional materials contributed by Helen Hansen Loen.

The collection includes Hansen’s bulletins and circulars produced for the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, manuscript drafts and articles with handwritten annotations, and correspondence with colleagues, researchers and individuals interested in plant orders. Additional materials include seed catalog descriptions, transplanting cards documenting the propagation of hybrid plants, research reports prepared for the Agricultural Experiment Station and the South Dakota State Horticultural Society, and various clippings and photographs. The collection also contains travel notes, international journals, Russian publications, seed catalogs and volumes of Seeds and Plants Imported issued by the United States Department of Agriculture. Topics addressed in Hansen’s writings include apples, crabapples, apricots, cherries, currants, grapes, pears, plums, roses, alfalfa, trees and plant genetics.

The records document Hansen’s role in the development of hardy plant varieties and agricultural research in the Northern Plains. They also illustrate the preservation of scientific and institutional history through the efforts of David Richards, whose actions ensured that Hansen’s research materials and correspondence were retained for historical and horticultural study.

Theodore W. Schultz (1902-1998) was a Nobel Prize-winning economist whose work reshaped understanding of agricultural economics, economic development and human capital. Raised on a South Dakota farm, Schultz’s early experiences with agricultural hardship influenced his lifelong focus on the economic conditions of farmers and the role of education and skills in productivity. After earning advanced degrees from the University of Wisconsin, he held influential academic positions at Iowa State University and the University of Chicago, where he helped establish the university as a leading center of economic thought. Awarded the 1979 Nobel Prize in economics, Schultz authored numerous foundational works and advised major institutions on economic policy. The Theodore W. Schultz Collection and related materials document his scholarly output, correspondence and professional collaborations, providing valuable insight into his intellectual legacy and the development of modern economic theory on agriculture, human capital and development.

This collection documents the personal, educational and professional lives of Elmer Sexauer and Cecile Welch Sexauer from the late 19th through the mid-20th century. Materials include essays, family papers, scrapbooks, agricultural reports, photographs and certificates, along with handwritten travel diaries and more than 400 postcards. Together, the materials reflect family life, education, professional involvement with the Grain and Feed Dealers National Association, and extensive travel within the U.S. and abroad, including Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico and Japan.

The Harold W. Shunk Papers document the historical research and professional interests of Harold W. Shunk (1907-1998), an educator, Bureau of Indian Affairs administrator and public servant from South Dakota. Born in Philip, Shunk earned a degree from Southern State College and began his career teaching in Tripp County and on the Rosebud and Cheyenne River Indian reservations. During World War II, he served in the South Pacific as a tank driver. In the 1950s he joined the Bureau of Indian Affairs, serving as superintendent at the Sisseton, Turtle Mountain, Standing Rock and Rosebud agencies before retiring in 1968. After his retirement, Shunk remained active in civic and educational organizations in Rapid City and contributed to public historical programming through radio and television.

The collection focuses on Native American history in the northern Plains, particularly the Dakota and Lakota tribes and their relationships with federal agencies. Materials include newsletters, manuscripts, notebooks, historical lists and transcripts. Notable items include transcripts from the Wahehe Heirship hearing concerning inheritance rights to Wahehe’s allotment, personal histories connected to the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, and writings on the Dakota tiospaye kinship system. The papers also include materials related to military posts such as Fort Laramie and Fort Totten, accounts of events at Wounded Knee, and references to prominent figures including Crazy Horse, Crow King, Spotted Tail and Plenty Horses. Physical artifacts, including mounted steer horns, are also present.

Oscar E. Simonson (1913-2014) and Alice Simonson were farmers in Day County, where they operated a family farm for approximately 40 years after their marriage in 1938. Farming near Bristol and later on the Lars A. Sand homestead in Union Township, the Simonsons experienced significant changes in 20th century agriculture, including the transition from horse-powered farming to mechanization, the adoption of hybrid crops and improvements in rural infrastructure such as electricity and indoor plumbing. Alice Simonson maintained the farm’s financial records while the couple practiced diversified farming and crop rotation.

The Oscar and Alice Simonson Papers document the management and daily operations of their farm from 1941 to 1979. The collection includes farm family record books detailing income, expenses and agricultural production, as well as photographs, correspondence and an oral history interview. Together these materials provide documentation of farm management practices, household economics and rural life in northeastern South Dakota during the mid-20th century

The Sioux Falls Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) Summer Track Program began in 1969 as part of the statewide “Junior Champ Track Program,” sponsored by the South Dakota Jaycees and Spader Camper Center of Brookings. The initiative was designed to encourage youth participation in athletics by providing opportunities for boys and girls to compete in track and field events and experience the physical and recreational benefits of organized sport. The program concluded with a state championship for participants ages 15 to 18, with winners advancing to the U.S. Jaycee Junior Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota. From 1970 to 1973 the program continued with support from the American Dairy Association of South Dakota, and state meets were held in Brookings. Between 1974 and 1976, Sioux Falls Jaycees Developmental Meets were organized in cooperation with the Sioux Falls Recreation Department under the direction of Rich Greeno.

The collection documents the organization and activities of the Sioux Falls Summer Track Program and related youth track initiatives in South Dakota. Materials include schedules, entry forms, meeting minutes, race results, newspaper clippings and correspondence that reflect the planning, administration and promotion of the program. Together these records illustrate the role of civic organizations and community partnerships in supporting youth athletics and recreational programming in South Dakota during the late 1960s and 1970s.

Clav Snow was from Onaka and enrolled in the engineering program at South Dakota State College in 1930. During his time at the college, he served as a military cadet in Company B, 4th Squad. Snow died at the college infirmary in January during his student years.

This collection contains photographs taken by Snow during the early 1930s that document student life and activities at South Dakota State College. The images depict campus traditions and events such as Hobo Day celebrations, military Field Day exercises, student gatherings and classroom settings, including a psychology class. Additional photographs show members of the SDSC Boxing Club, campus buildings and landmarks, and fellow students. The photographs provide visual documentation of campus culture and student experiences at the college during the early 1930s.

The Sokota Hybrid Producers Records document the history and operations of Sokota Hybrid Producers, Inc., an agricultural cooperative based in South Dakota that produced and distributed hybrid seed corn to farmers throughout the region. The cooperative originated in 1924 when Clifford Franzke, an agronomist with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, began developing hybrid corn varieties adapted to the local climate. Sokota formally incorporated in 1944 when 24 farmers purchased certificates of equity to establish the cooperative, with E.G. Sanderson serving as its first president. Under the management of W.L. Davis, who oversaw the construction of the processing plant in Brookings and directed operations for nearly 35 years, the organization expanded its breeding and seed production activities. By the late 20th century Sokota operated one of the largest corn breeding programs in the region before its sale to North American Plant Breeders in 1985.

The collection spans 1944 to 1986 and documents the governance, financial operations and seed production activities of the cooperative. The bulk of the materials consists of board of directors' minutes that include meeting agendas, reports, correspondence and related documentation concerning organizational policies and strategic decisions. Foundational records such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, amendments, dissolution papers and agreements related to the sale of the cooperative are also present. Financial documentation includes corn payment records, revolving fund certificates, grower and producer ledgers, membership and equity certificates, and other accounting materials. Additional files contain seed performance test results, grower notes, pricing lists, policy statements, promotional publications and annual reports. Supplementary materials such as newspaper clippings, cooperative law documentation, photographs and memorabilia further illustrate the development and regional impact of the cooperative’s seed production and marketing programs.

The South Dakota Association for Family and Community Education Records document the history, organization and activities of SDAFCE and its predecessor organizations, including the South Dakota Extension Homemakers Council and local Home Demonstration Clubs. Originating in early 20th-century extension programs, these organizations grew from community women’s clubs and Farmers’ Institute programs that promoted education in homemaking, food preparation, clothing and household management. Following passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914, Extension workers and county home demonstration agents worked with local clubs to provide demonstrations, training and leadership opportunities for rural women. Over time the organizations evolved in name and structure while continuing to support education, community service and leadership development throughout South Dakota.

The collection contains records dating from the early 20th century through the late 1990s and includes administrative and organizational documentation such as constitutions, bylaws, financial records, meeting minutes, chairmen handbooks, newsletters, correspondence, membership applications and program materials. Artifacts and visual materials include banners, gavels, wall hangings, slide presentations and educational displays. A substantial portion of the collection consists of local club records, including enrollment records, secretary’s books and scrapbooks from Brookings, Moody, Minnehaha, Pennington, Perkins, Spink and Clark counties. The records also document collaboration with the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service, participation in national homemaker organizations, and initiatives such as the Susan Wilder Scholarship program, illustrating the role of these organizations in community education and civic engagement across the state.

The South Dakota Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Records document the history and development of home economics and family and consumer sciences in South Dakota from 1913 to 2008. The collection includes administrative records, correspondence, conference materials, publications, photographs and scrapbooks that reflect organizational activities, professional standards, educational initiatives and advocacy. Together, the records illustrate the evolution of the discipline and the role of professional associations in advancing family and consumer sciences at the state and national levels.

The South Dakota Crop Improvement Association emerged in 1906 from the South Dakota Corn Growers and Corn Breeders Association, an organization initially formed to strengthen corn production across the state. What began as a temporary effort quickly rooted itself in permanence after the success of its first crop show, with A.E. Chamberlain of Howard serving as its first president. By 1909, the association expanded beyond corn to include additional grains, and in 1924 it merged with the South Dakota Experimental Association, reflecting a growing emphasis on systematic crop testing and varietal development. The following year, the unified body adopted the name South Dakota Crop Improvement Association, signaling its broader commitment to seed quality and agricultural advancement.

Throughout the 20th century, SDCIA played a pivotal role in shaping seed certification and crop improvement initiatives in South Dakota. It helped establish the Seed Council of South Dakota in 1928 and the Foundation Seed Stocks Corporation in 1944, formalizing oversight of seed testing and certification programs. Annual crop shows and membership meetings became central forums for introducing improved varieties, sharing research and promoting modern farming practices. The association also encouraged the formation of county-level organizations to extend agricultural education and the use of pure, certified seed throughout rural communities.

This collection documents the administrative, promotional and programmatic activities of SDCIA from its founding onward. Records include minutes, correspondence, financial and membership materials, committee files, and reports on certified seed acreage and varietal development. Photographs capture crop shows, field days, award presentations and promotional displays, while artifacts such as certified seed sacks bearing the slogan “The Emblem of Good Seeds” illustrate the association’s public outreach. Together, the materials provide insight into the evolution of seed certification, agricultural policy and organized crop improvement efforts in South Dakota.

The South Dakota Dairy Association records document the association’s activities and influence on the state’s dairy industry from the early 1900s through the early 2000s. The collection reflects the association’s efforts to promote dairy farming practices, support producers and provide leadership on industry standards and regulatory issues.

Materials include administrative and governance records, ledgers, financial documents, annual reports, meeting minutes and convention programs, as well as photographs, medals and newspaper clippings. Together, these records illustrate the association’s organizational structure, professional activities and role in coordinating meetings and conventions that supported collaboration and information sharing within the dairy industry. The collection provides insight into the operation and development of South Dakota’s dairy sector over time and its connection to broader agricultural trends.

The South Dakota Farm Bureau Records document the organization’s structure, programs and advocacy efforts on behalf of the state’s agricultural communities. Materials include county extension reports from Brookings, Codington and Hamlin counties, illustrating local outreach and educational initiatives conducted in cooperation with the Farm Bureau. Federation records form a substantial portion of the collection and encompass documentation from the executive, women’s, marketing and young farmers' and ranchers' committees, reflecting leadership development, legislative engagement and agricultural promotion activities.

Additional records, including bylaws, financial reports, meeting minutes, clippings and historical narratives, provide context for the Bureau’s governance and institutional development. Materials from affiliated entities such as the Mutual Insurance Company and a related Service Company further demonstrate the organization’s cooperative and service-oriented functions. The collection documents the Farm Bureau’s evolving role in agricultural policy, community organization and member support across South Dakota.

The South Dakota Farmers Alliance Records reflect the early organization of farmers in Dakota Territory during the 1880s in response to declining wheat prices and opposition to railroad monopolies. The collection includes an 1887 address by Alliance president H. L. Loucks, proceedings from an annual convention, and an undated agricultural advertisement, illustrating the Alliance’s advocacy for economic reform and practical agricultural education. Together, these materials provide insight into the leadership, priorities and strategies of the Farmers’ Alliance during a formative period of agrarian activism in South Dakota.

The South Dakota Farmers Union traces its origins to the national Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union, founded in Texas in 1902 and introduced to South Dakota around 1914 by former Nebraska members. The organization was formally established as a state unit at its first convention in Mitchell on March 16, 1917, with 268 delegates representing 14 counties and more than 130 local chapters. Education, cooperative enterprise and legislative advocacy quickly became central to its mission, including early collective purchasing efforts that supported family farmers.

The South Dakota Farmers Union Records document the organization’s activities from the early 20th century through the early 2000s. The collection includes organizational and financial records, correspondence, meeting minutes, educational materials, publications, photographs, and extensive audiovisual and oral history materials. A substantial portion of the records relates to state and national political engagement, agricultural legislation and cooperative development, with materials connected to figures such as Ben Radcliffe, George McGovern, Hubert Humphrey and Eleanor Roosevelt. Together, the records provide significant documentation of agricultural advocacy, cooperative movements and rural political life in South Dakota and the U.S.

This collection documents the history and activities of the South Dakota Humanities Council, founded in 1972 to support and deliver humanities programming across the state. The records span from the Council’s origins as the South Dakota Committee on the Humanities through the early 21st century and include administrative correspondence, meeting files, financial records, grant proposals, publications, program documentation and audiovisual materials. The collection provides detailed evidence of governance, fiscal management and grant administration, including partnerships with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Program and project files document statewide initiatives in literature, history, Native American language and cultural preservation, media and public humanities outreach. Together, the materials illustrate the Council’s role in promoting public engagement with the humanities, supporting community-based programs and advancing cultural preservation and civic dialogue throughout South Dakota.

The South Dakota Nurses’ Association, founded in 1916 as the South Dakota State Association of Graduate Nurses, has served as the leading professional organization for nurses in the state for more than eight decades. Established in Rapid City with 17 members and Elizabeth Dryborough as its first president, the association became the 43rd constituent of the American Nurses Association and adopted its current name in 1929. From its earliest accomplishment, drafting and promoting the 1917 Nurse Practice Act that established licensing standards and led to the creation of the South Dakota Board of Nursing, SDNA has shaped nursing regulation, education and professional standards across South Dakota. Through conventions, continuing education initiatives, legislative advocacy and publication of The South Dakota Nurse, the association has advanced professional development and influenced health care policy statewide.

The South Dakota Nurses’ Association Records document the organization’s governance, advocacy and professional activities from the early 20th century through the late 1990s. The collection includes board and committee records, correspondence, district files, convention materials, legislative and lobbying documentation, membership records, financial reports and project files reflecting initiatives such as the Continuing Education Approval and Recognition Program, Project Motion and the Economic Security Program. Materials also include scrapbooks, photographs, audiovisual items, artifacts and publications addressing nursing standards, labor concerns, continuing education and public health outreach. Records from affiliated organizations further contextualize SDNA’s role within state and national nursing networks. Together, the collection documents the evolution of nursing practice, professional organization and health care advocacy in South Dakota, highlighting the leadership of nurses in shaping policy, education and workplace standards in a changing medical environment.

The South Dakota Nurses Foundation was established in 1999 as a supporting organization affiliated with the South Dakota Nurses Association. An earlier version of the Foundation operated from 1990 to 1998 but was discontinued due to leadership challenges. The reestablished Foundation focuses on advancing nursing research, supporting educational initiatives and professional development, and promoting service activities that benefit the health and well-being of the people of South Dakota.

This collection contains a brief historical overview of the South Dakota Nurses Foundation and meeting minutes from the Board of Directors covering the years 1999 to 2019. The Foundation did not meet in 2001, and no minutes exist for that year. The records document topics such as membership, finances, funding initiatives, community outreach, research grants, scholarships and general organizational governance.

The materials provide documentation of the Foundation’s administrative activities and development as a support organization for nursing professionals in South Dakota, offering insight into efforts to promote nursing education, research and health care initiatives within the state.

The South Dakota Paint Horse Club was founded in the spring of 1970 by I.J. Carey and other supporters of the paint horse breed. Affiliated with the American Paint Horse Association, the nonprofit organization promoted the breed through public outreach, horse shows, fairs, auctions and racing events. Carey served as the club’s president for three years before later holding positions as national director and secretary-treasurer. Among the organization’s major initiatives were the publication of Hoofprints, the club’s official newsletter beginning in 1975, and the organization of paint horse shows and futurity events that helped increase interest and membership in the breed. Due to financial challenges, the South Dakota Paint Horse Club disbanded in 2021.

The South Dakota Paint Horse Club Records document the activities and administration of the organization from its founding in 1970 through its closure in 2021. Materials include bylaws, incorporation documents, directories, contracts, meeting minutes, correspondence, financial records, memoranda, rule books and awards. The collection also contains issues of Hoofprints, along with records related to horse shows, futurity programs, stallion auctions, and national and regional events such as the South Dakota State Fair and the Rapid City Convention. Additional materials include newspaper articles and audio recordings of meetings. Together, the records illustrate the club’s role in promoting the paint horse breed and supporting equine activities in South Dakota and beyond.

The South Dakota Resources Coalition was established in the early 1970s amid expanding federal environmental regulation and growing grassroots activism. In 1972, Gov. Richard Kneip encouraged coordination among citizen environmental groups, and Esther R. Edie helped connect organizations statewide. This effort culminated in a South Dakota Environmental Symposium on Sept. 28, 1972, which brought together state officials, specialists and community representatives to address issues including water management, forestry practices, air quality, recycling and the creation of a formal statewide organization. The South Dakota Environmental Coalition emerged from this meeting and soon engaged in state and national issues such as the Oahe irrigation project, major federal environmental legislation and energy development debates.

In 1978, the organization adopted the name South Dakota Resources Coalition to reflect its broadened mission and incorporated as a nonprofit. The coalition later established the South Dakota Resources Protection Fund (1982) to support lobbying and advocacy work. Over time, it sponsored public education projects and collaborated with partners such as South Dakota Public Television and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on initiatives related to water quality and land use. Through advisory committee participation, conferences, publications and media programming, the coalition has remained an active voice in South Dakota environmental policy, with sustained attention to water quality, waste management and mining regulation.

The South Dakota Social Science Association Records document the activities of a professional organization composed of sociologists and students from colleges and universities across South Dakota. Active from the late 1930s through the 1970s, the association sponsored annual meetings, paper competitions, award ceremonies and the publication of an academic journal. These meetings provided a forum for presenting research, exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration among social science scholars across the state. The association became inactive in the 1980s.

The collection primarily documents the planning and proceedings of the association’s annual meetings. Materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs, meeting minutes, treasurer’s reports, presentation abstracts, publications and other planning records related to conference organization. Each meeting was hosted by a different South Dakota college or university and addressed contemporary issues in the social sciences, including population change, state governance, education, Native American issues, natural resource development and mental health. Together, these records document statewide academic collaboration and the role of the social sciences in addressing regional public policy and educational concerns.

The South Dakota State Climate Office serves as the official source of climate and drought information for the state of South Dakota. The office provides climate data, analytical tools, outlooks and related resources to support decision-making in agriculture, industry, public safety and other areas of public interest. Climate information is distributed through multiple platforms, including websites, social media and print and electronic publications, providing the public access to current and historical climate information.

The South Dakota State Climate Office Records document more than a century of weather and climate data collection across South Dakota and portions of Iowa, Minnesota and Wyoming. The bulk of the collection consists of daily weather observation sheets submitted by volunteer reporting stations that record precipitation, air and soil temperature, wind, solar radiation and related meteorological conditions. The scope and level of detail vary by station depending on available equipment. Materials are organized geographically by reporting location, including towns, research farms and natural landmarks.

Additional materials include administrative and research records such as master’s theses, grant proposals, legal case documentation involving weather data, radar output, storm and cloud photography, drought studies and tree ring analysis. The collection also contains specialized reporting forms, including B-91 climatological reports, as well as documentation of significant weather events such as floods and droughts. The records document long-term regional climate patterns and support research in environmental history, agriculture, climatology and public safety.

The South Dakota State Poetry Society was founded in 1927 in Huron through the efforts of James C. Lindberg of Northern State College. The organization was established to encourage and promote the writing and publication of poetry by South Dakota authors. Its official publication, Pasque Petals, first issued in 1926, serves as the society’s literary journal and is the oldest poetry journal in continuous publication within the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. The society is governed by a board of South Dakota poets and has played a role in statewide literary activities, including poetry contests and recommendations for the South Dakota Poet Laureate.

This collection documents the activities, administration and publications of the South Dakota State Poetry Society. Materials include articles of incorporation, bylaws, board meeting minutes, correspondence, newsletters, flyers and photographs. The collection also contains poetry publications and anthologies such as Four Quarters to a Section, Prairie Poets, and Voices of South Dakota, as well as numerous issues and indexes of Pasque Petals. Additional materials include chapbooks, contest-winning poetry, writing guides by Audrae Visser and Susan Chambers, and the 2015 Poet Laureate nomination for Lee Ann Roripaugh. The records document the society’s role in promoting poetry and supporting a statewide literary community in South Dakota.

Rhea Beryl Stewart was a South Dakota educator, writer and literary leader whose career bridged teaching, creative writing and public service. Educated at Northern States Teachers’ College and the State University of Iowa, she taught English in Aberdeen, directed secondary English programs, and advised student literary activities before later serving on the South Dakota Board of Education. A prolific poet and essayist, Stewart published widely, received recognition in state and national literary competitions and held leadership roles in professional writing organizations. The collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, publications and scrapbooks that document her literary output, professional networks and contributions to education and letters in South Dakota.

This collection consists of a student expense ledger created at South Dakota State College during World War II. The ledger was maintained by an unidentified student and contains detailed handwritten entries documenting personal expenditures. The entries provide insight into the daily costs and financial habits of a college student during the wartime period.

The ledger was discovered at a rummage sale in Mobridge, where it was purchased by a librarian from Northern State University. The item was subsequently given to Phil Mulvaney, dean of libraries at Northern State University, who forwarded it to Dean Marquardt at �ձ�av��Ƶ. In 2002, the ledger was transferred to the �ձ�av��Ƶ Archives and Special Collections for preservation. The document offers a brief but informative record of student life and expenses at South Dakota State College during World War II.

Clark S. Thomas (1917-) was born in rural Springfield and attended South Dakota State College from 1937 to 1941, earning a degree in agriculture. From 1941 to 1945, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, with assignments at military posts in Texas and California and overseas in Guatemala and India. After completing his military service, he returned to South Dakota and farmed near Springfield until his retirement in 1980.

This collection consists of a personal expense notebook maintained by Thomas during his years as a student at South Dakota State College and during his military service. The notebook records daily expenses such as meals, entertainment, clothing and school supplies, as well as income. The collection also includes receipts documenting tuition and fee payments made between 1937 and 1941. The materials provide documentation of student expenditures and everyday financial management during the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Verl Thomson (1906-89) was a South Dakota radio broadcaster whose career spanned the early development of radio in the state. Beginning in 1924 at Sioux Falls’ first broadcast radio station, he later worked as an announcer and program director for KSOO and KELO and served as an announcer for NBC in Chicago. In 1948, he established radio station KSID and later served as executive director of the South Dakota Broadcasters Association from 1962 to 1987.

This collection consists of a tribute titled "Voices in the Air: The Story of South Dakota Broadcaster Verl Thomson," written by Virginia J. Thomson. The publication documents Thomson’s life and career in broadcasting and highlights his contributions to the development of radio in South Dakota. The material provides insight into the growth of radio stations, broadcasting practices and professional organizations in the state during the 20th century. It also highlights Thomson’s role in establishing KSID and his long tenure with the South Dakota Broadcasters Association, reflecting broader developments in regional media history.

Valerian Three Irons is a Native American educator, oral historian and advocate for Indigenous language preservation. He served as a professor of American Indian studies and associate for diversity at �ձ�av��Ƶ from 1997 to 2011. He later joined the faculty of Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town, North Dakota, where he has been involved in Native American Studies and Mandan language revitalization efforts. In 2018, he received support from the National Endowment for the Humanities to develop a publicly accessible archive of Mandan language resources.

The Valerian Three Irons American Indian Collection consists of transcripts from 144 oral history interviews conducted during the 1970s with Native American individuals from numerous tribal communities across the United States. The interviews document personal narratives, cultural traditions, education, activism, language and community experiences from tribes including the Nez Perce, Chippewa, Cherokee, Navajo, Hopi, Choctaw, Sioux, Seminole and Apache, among others.

These materials preserve first-person accounts of Native American life and identity during the mid-20th century and provide valuable primary source documentation of Indigenous history, cultural traditions, and the diversity of Native experiences in the U.S.

TLN Productions, Inc., a television production company based in West Palm Beach, Florida, specialized in travel and destination programming that highlighted communities, landscapes and cultural heritage across the U.S. Through the Discover America series, the company collaborated with tourism agencies and local organizations to produce television segments promoting regional attractions and travel destinations.

This collection consists of 11 Betacam videotapes and five DVDs created by TLN Productions, Inc., as part of the Discover America travel series, a television program developed to promote tourism and highlight regional attractions throughout the United States. Produced during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the recordings document locations and cultural sites in South Dakota, including Lake Andes, Fort Randall Casino, Aberdeen and areas associated with the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. The materials include both edited segments and raw production footage capturing regional landscapes, tourism destinations, community events and cultural activities intended for broadcast within the program.

The recordings represent the production materials created during TLN Productions’ filming in South Dakota and document the company’s efforts to promote the state through travel programming. The footage provides visual documentation of South Dakota communities, landscapes and tourism destinations at the time of filming.

Loto Rollinstahl Underwood (1888-1968) was born in Bryant to John E. and Mary M. (McLees) Underwood, Canadian immigrants who settled in Hamlin County in 1882. One of four daughters, she attended South Dakota State College, where she was a member of the Athenian Society. She married Orland Emilie White on July 28, 1913. Underwood died on April 21, 1968, in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The collection consists primarily of a scrapbook titled "The Girl Graduate, Her Own Book," compiled by Underwood to document her time as a student at South Dakota State College. The volume contains 176 numbered pages and includes invitations, class listings, programs, dance cards, commencement materials and newspaper clippings related to campus activities and events. Although it contains few written entries and no photographs, the scrapbook documents aspects of student social life and collegiate traditions and provides evidence of women’s experiences in higher education in the early 20th century.

The Vigil in South Dakota was founded in 1992 as a nonprofit organization by Mary Perpich and Norman Gambill to address issues of censorship in South Dakota, particularly those involving public broadcasting. The group formed in response to controversy surrounding the broadcast of "The Portrait of a Marriage" by South Dakota Educational Telecommunications. The organization advocated for freedom of expression and sought to engage public discussion about censorship, media representation and the role of public broadcasting.

The records document the organization’s mission, activities and advocacy efforts related to censorship debates in the state. The collection includes mission statements, strategic plans, board meeting minutes, correspondence, and legal and administrative records related to the nonprofit’s formation and operations. Also included are newspaper articles and communications concerning the controversy over "Portrait of a Marriage," along with responses and publications from allied organizations such as People for the American Way, Friends of Public Broadcasting and the Sioux Empire Gay/Lesbian Coalition. The materials provide documentation of grassroots activism and public debate surrounding media content, free expression and representation in South Dakota during the early 1990s.

The Audrae Eugenie Visser Papers document the life and literary career of South Dakota poet and educator Audrae Eugenie Visser (1919-2001). Born near Hurley, Visser attended rural schools in Turner and Moody counties and graduated from Flandreau High School in 1938. She later earned degrees from Black Hills Teachers College, �ձ�av��Ƶ and the University of Denver. Visser taught for 52 years in rural and public schools across South Dakota and Minnesota and also taught children of U.S. Air Force personnel in Nagoya, Japan, from 1954 to 1955. She began writing poetry at an early age and published her first poem in Pasque Petals at age 21. Her first poetry collection, Rustic Roads and Other Poems, appeared in 1961. In 1974 she was appointed South Dakota Poet Laureate by Gov. Richard Kneip and published nine additional volumes of poetry during the following decades. Visser remained active in the South Dakota State Poetry Society and served as both associate editor and editor of Pasque Petals.

The collection was assembled and donated by Charles Woodard of the �ձ�av��Ƶ English Department and contains extensive correspondence between Visser and Woodard that reflects her literary work and academic interests. Additional materials include clippings, photographs and a wide range of Visser’s writings, including autobiographical sketches, children’s stories, fiction, speeches and published and unpublished poetry. Many writings were created for class assignments or educational projects, including book reports, instructional materials and a Pioneer Humor Project prepared for the Heritage of the Prairies Institute at Southwest State University. Published works represented include "Country Cousin," "Honyocker Stories," "Pheasant Flights" and "Prairie Poetry." The papers also contain materials related to Visser’s awards, honors and organizational activities, as well as travel writings and photographs from various trips. The collection reflects Visser’s work as an educator and writer and her involvement in regional literary organizations.

Grace Wangberg was born on June 5, 1927, in Woonsocket. She earned a B.S. degree from South Dakota State College in 1950 and married John S. Wangberg of Egan in 1953. She later taught home economics at Artesian High School in the early 1980s and retired with her husband in 1997. The couple had three children: Michael, Timothy and Silvana.

The papers document mid-20th-century sewing instruction and domestic life through an extensive collection of sewing samples and related materials, primarily dating from the 1940s. The collection consists of two boxes of hand-stitched fabric samples demonstrating a variety of sewing techniques, including arrowheads, bias, buttonholes, collars, seams, plackets and smocking, likely created for instructional purposes. Also included are a small notebook of handwritten recipes by Grace Wangberg and correspondence, providing additional context about her personal and household activities. These materials reflect sewing education and domestic practices of the period.

Hugh Parker Warren (1922-2015) was born in Huron to Charles Parker and Angie Warren. He attended South Dakota State College and later the University of South Dakota, where he studied history. His education was interrupted by service in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. During the war he completed Radio Repair School and served overseas in England, France and Germany. After the war, Warren studied library science at the University of California, Berkeley. He later worked at the Chicago Public Library and the Dow Memorial Library in Midland, Michigan, before joining the St. Joseph County Public Library in South Bend, Indiana, where he served as personnel services administrator from 1963 until his retirement in 1988.

The collection consists of memoirs compiled by Warren documenting his World War II service with the U.S. Army’s 3113th Signal Corps. The memoirs are preserved in seven computer printouts that include narrative text, black-and-white photographs of individuals and locations, and several colored maps. Covering the period from the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, through March 1946, the memoirs describe Warren’s military training and service in the European theater as well as reactions at South Dakota State College following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The materials provide a personal perspective on communications operations during World War II and offer insight into both military experiences abroad and the wartime atmosphere at a Midwestern college.

The Women Artists in Collaboration Records document the formation and activities of a dynamic group of women artists in Brookings. Established in 1985 following a presentation sponsored by the Brookings Women’s Center, the group fostered a collaborative artistic environment, with membership evolving annually based on participation. Financial support from Friends of the Arts and the Brookings Women’s Center helped sustain their projects and performances.

The collection, compiled by co-founder Marilyn Richardson, primarily consists of correspondence (1986-90), financial records (1987-90), and project materials (1985-89), which provide insight into the group's creative process and organizational efforts. Notably, the project records document performance concepts and the nature of artistic collaboration. Additional materials include clippings, guest books (1987), meeting records (1986-87), member biographies and programs, as well as two scrapbooks (1985-87, 1988) featuring photographs and memorabilia from performances. This collection is significant for its documentation of grassroots artistic collaboration and the role of women in the arts community of Brookings.

Gertrude Stickney Young was a longtime faculty member at �ձ�av��Ƶ, educator, writer and civic leader whose career spanned the early and mid-20th century. The collection documents her academic work, historical writing and involvement in university and community organizations through correspondence, clippings, departmental materials, manuscripts and personal items dating from the late 1920s through the mid 1960s. Materials reflect Young’s contributions to the history of �ձ�av��Ƶ, her family and regional historical research, and her broader role in South Dakota’s educational and cultural life.

The Marcus S. Zuber Papers document the career of Marcus Stanley Zuber (1912-2003), an agronomist and corn breeder whose research contributed significantly to the development of hybrid corn. Zuber’s work in corn breeding, including the development of improved inbred lines such as Mo17 and techniques for measuring root and stalk strength, played an important role in advancing single-cross hybrid corn production.

The collection documents Zuber’s professional career and the recognition he received for his contributions to agricultural science. It provides an overview of his work in corn breeding and agronomy, as well as his standing within the scientific and agricultural communities.