Map showing all of the activities of the Bureaus of the Department of the Interior (which Ben Reifel was apart of), west of the Mississippi River.

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and the Department Head of Dairy Husbandry at South Dakota State University in regards to Ben asking for work in the laboratory there.

Correspondence between Ben Reifel, members of the Association on American Indian Affairs, and the secretary of Harvard University in regards to his acceptance at the university, and his temporary leave from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Part 1 and 2 What's New, an Abbott Laboratories publication, which featured the latest medical news and issues during that year. It also included an article titled 'The Problems of Indian Medical Care'.

Newspaper clippings containing summaries of reports on the World-Wide Aid Program.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel and an article he wrote for the Christian Science Monitor while he was at Harvard. Also includes correspondence between Reifel and the Department of the Interior in regards to his studies of relocation for Crow Creek and Lower Brule reservations.

Speech about Problems in Indian Education, given by Ben Reifel during his time as Superindendant at the Pine Ridge Indian Agency.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel's transfer from Fort Berthold Reservation to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel being awarded the Outstanding American Indian of the Year award.

All American Indian Days Outstanding American Indian of the Year award presented to Ben Reifel in 1956. The award is a wood plaque with a brass plate with the words 'All American Indian Days Award Presented to Ben Reifel Outstanding American Indian of the Year 1956 All American Indian Days Sheridann, Wyoming'.

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and various people from different organizations pertaining to his new job as Superindendant of Pine Ridge Schools.

Correspondence to Ben Reifel in regards to land allotments and their appraisels.

Bank statements and numerous cancelled checks from the Ben Reifel Fund.

Letter from Ben Reifel to Everett E. Hagen, Professor of Economics, expressing his gratitude for hospitality during his stay in Aberdeen and at the reservations.

Correspondence to and from Ben Reifel in regards to his campaign for congress.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel making an appearance and speaking at various church meetings and colleges.

Bank deposits and receipts from Ben Reifel's campaign.

Bank statement and cancelled check from classmates for Ben Reifel.

Receipts from Ben Reifel's traveling expenses during his campaign.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel's successful nomination as a Republican Party candidate in the primaries

Correspondence between Ben Reifel's campaign manager and those in charge of certain events and schools, arranging for Ben to speak. Also includes itineraries of events that Ben attends.

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and other members of Congress in which they congratulate him for his victory in winning the election.

Amerindian, a magazine, that includes an article discussing Ben Reifel leaving the BIA for Congress. This magazine also includes news art programs, Indian centers, and the White House Youth Conference.

Bank statements and cancelled checks from the Reifel for Congress fund for Ben Reifel's campaign.

Bank statements and cancelled checks from the Women for Reifel fund from Ben's campaign.

Ledger containing many lists of contributors to Ben Reifel's campaign from different organizations and different counties in South Dakota. Also includes affidavits of campaign expenses.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel and his campaign for congress.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel making an appearance at different convention meetings and colleges during his campaign.

Correspondence in which Ben Reifel as well as those helping with his campaign, arranges to speak at different meetings, dinners and events.

Correspondence to and from Ben Reifel pertaining to the start of his campaign for congress.

Letters of congratulations to Ben Reifel for being awarded the Distinguished Service Award of the Department of the Interior, as well as for being elected to Congress.

Briefing kit for Ben Reifel's visit to China as part of the Army Reserve Congressional Command and Operations Group. Included are inineraries , lunch and dinner guest lists, information on transportation, currency conversion, shopping, and maps of the area. Also includes information on his hotel arrangements as well.

Al Hayat, an arabic-language magazine which contains an article called The American Indians-Yesterday and Today, as well as a picture of Ben Reifel. Also includes the manuscript for the article, as well as correspondence to Ben Reifel telling him about the magazine and its contents.

Letters of congratulations to Ben Reifel on his victory in the election, as well as letters of thanks written on behalf of Ben Reifel to those who supported him.

Letters of thanks written to Ben Reifel by other members of Congress in regards to him sending them copies of the Indian Prayers he shared at the Prayer Group. Also includes letters asking Ben Reifel if he would contribute any items to the Historic Costume and Textile Collection at South Dakota State College.

Bulletin from the American Museum of Natural History that talks about the Wounded Knee massacre in South Dakota.

Correspondence congratulating Ben Reifel on the thesis he wrote during his education at Harvard University. Also includes correspondence in regards to his being named the Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota.

Speech that Ben Reifel gave at the Joseph Ward Statue Unveiling, in which he introduces the children of Joseph Ward. Also includes speeches that Ben gave at the University of Utah in regards to alcoholism on Indian reservations.

Book of memorial addresses delivered in Congress for the Late Clyde Gilman Doyle, a representative from California. Remarks from Ben Reifel are found of page 68.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel's re-election victory as well as his opposition to the proposed American Indian Day.

Speech that Ben Reifel gave at the Lincoln Day celebration in which he comments and reports on important prospects for the election year.

Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the YGOP Convention, the dedication of Shepard Hall at South Dakota State University, and Dakota Wesleyan University commencement exercises.

Correspondence in regards to the items Ben Reifel loaned to the Department of Textiles and Clothing at South Dakota State University, as well as memorial cards, and information pertaining to prints and films that were borrowed for certain events.

Keepsake book prepared to accompany a NBC televison tour of Central Texas with commentar from President Lyndon Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird.

Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the Clay County Lincoln Day Banquet, the Third National Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and the state workshop of the South Dakota Political Action Committee.

Correspondence pertaining to Ben Reifel's re-election victory, as well as lists of sessions to attend at the Third Annual Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, which Ben Reifel was a speaker.

Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the American Legion Convention, GOP State Central Committee Meeting, and the Hamlin County Republican Picnic.

Birthday cards and letters for Ben Reifel, as well as correspondence pertaining to giving his files and records to South Dakota. Also includes correspondence pertaining to Ben Reifels campaign for the following year.

Booklet that contains information on some of the background of the Sioux Indians, as well as some of the traditional religious ceremonies and symbols of the Sioux culture. Includes an introduction written by Ben Reifel.

An article on American Indian U.S. reservations by Ben Reifel. Also includes a piece written about his wife, Alice Reifel, and her experiences and duties through out his campaign and years in congress.

College commencement and campaign speeches given by Ben Reifel, and also includes a speech from the Brookings County Lincoln Day celebration.

Various speeches, talks, excerpts, and pamphlets in regards to Indian Education and Health during Ben Reifel's time in the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Correspondence in regards to the buckskin vest Ben Reifel loaned to the Department of Textiles and Clothing at South Dakota State University, as well as speeches and statements from Ben Reifel pertaining to the problems facing Indian people.

Ben Reifel's copy of the United States Code Annotated book Title 11 Bankrupcty 53 to 93.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel being asked to become part of the faculty at Northern State University, University of South Dakota, and South Dakota State University. Also includes items such as birthday cards and letters and minutes from the Bishop Hare Home Board Meeting.

Speeches given by Ben Reifel at the Indian Education conference, as well as the SD Farmer's Union State Convention.

Booklet of the 25th Anniversary Victory Dinner, featuring the services of Francis Case that includes photographs of Ben Reifel, and a booklet from the Congressional Dinner, which features an article on Ben Reifel and his wife, Alice Reifel.