Manuscript of a chapter from a book on the history of the Abbott, Allyn, Stickney, Young families, subtitled 'Chapter One: Ohio.'

Annotated draft of a brief history of the Department of History and Political Science, South Dakota State College (SDSU), 1880s-1950s.

Death certificate of Alice Reifel, wife of Ben Reifel, and a marriage certificate of William M. Reifel and Lucy B. Breast, Ben Reifel's parents.

The collection includes clippings (1960-1965), correspondence (1929-1962), and materials from the Department of History and Political Science (1943-1957). It features Glimpses of SDSU (1957), A History: The Abbots, the Allyn's, the Stickney's and the Young's (undated), greeting cards (undated), and a Study in History (undated). It also contains manuscripts by Gertrude Stickney Young, including material on the history of South Dakota State University's history department, Christmas cards with artwork by Ada Caldwell, certificates, and other personal items.

This collection offers insights into Young's academic and civic contributions, reflecting her influence on South Dakota State University and her dedication to preserving history. Works such as Glimpses of SDSU and family histories underscore her role as a writer and historian, while correspondence and clippings highlight her professional and personal impact. The collection is a significant resource for understanding South Dakota's educational and cultural development.

Manuscript of short vignettes on people significant to the South Dakota State College (SDSU) history, and of Wenona Hall.

Biographical narrative of Gertrude Stickney Young's family