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Reifel, Ben, 1906-1990 Folder
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House Wednesday Group

Roster of House Wednesday Group members with Ben Reifel's name on it, as well as an introduction and overview of what they do in the group.

Moral Re-Armament

Minutes from the meeting of the Department of Racial and Cultural Relations, as well as correspondence in regards to Moral Re-Armament, which Ben Reifel supported.

National Park Service

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of Congress in regards to his appointment as assistant for Indian Affairs to the Director of National Park service.

Ben Reifel Interactions with Indian Council Fire

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of the Indian Council Fire in regards to his becoming the Chairman of the Indian Achievement Award and being put on the national board of the Indian Council Fire Publications, Inc.

Religion: Share South Dakota

Correspondence, minutes, and other documents related to Share South Dakota, an organization to better conditions among Indian Americans in South Dakota. Ben Reifel served as vice president to this organization.

Religion: Prayer Breakfast Meetings

Correspondence and other documents related to House Prayer Breakfast group meetings, a forum for notable political, social, and business figures to meet and build relationships. Reifel held the positions of secretary, vice president, and president for the group.

South Dakota Committee on the Humanities

Comments by John J. Barcroft, Director, Division of Public Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities, at the presentation of the Distinguished Award in the Humanities to Congressman Ben Reifel. Also included is correspondence and pamphlets.

South Dakota Memorial Art Center

Correspondence, publications, and other documents related to Ben Reifel's dealings with the South Dakota Memorial Art Center, including his American Indian art collection and his service on their board of directors.

Ben Reifel Trip to Europe

Itineraries from trips to the different countries Ben Reifel visited in Europe, as well as thank you letters from Ben to everyone who helped them while they were on their trip.

Briefing Kit for Ben Reifel's Trip to China

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.

Miscellaneous

Ben Reifel's various certificates and awards from many different organizations and groups.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Map

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.

South Dakota State University Centennial Certificate

South Dakota State University Centennial certificate presented to Ben Reifel for service to South Dakota on the occasion of the 100 year anniversary of the university. The certificate is mounted on a wood plaque plaque board with Plexi glass and in place with metal tacks. The certificate in printed on yellowed paper with brown and black lettering. The words read 'Centennial Certificate during the year which commemotates its beginning on Frbruary 21, 1881, South Daktoa State University proudly recognizes Benjamin Reifel Service to South Dakota dated this eleventh day of June 1981'. It is signed by Dean Delwun Dearborn and President Sherwood Berg.

Religion: Share South Dakota

Correspondence, minutes, and other documents related to Share South Dakota, an organization to better conditions among Indian Americans in South Dakota. Ben Reifel served as vice president to this organization.

South Dakota Committee on the Humanities

Comments by John J. Barcroft, Director, Division of Public Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities, at the presentation of the Distinguished Award in the Humanities to Congressman Ben Reifel. Also included is correspondence and pamphlets.

South Dakota Memorial Art Center

Correspondence, publications, and other documents related to Ben Reifel's dealings with the South Dakota Memorial Art Center, including his American Indian art collection and his service on their board of directors.

Federal Laws Relating to Campaigns

Booklets about laws relating to federal corrupt practices and political activities, as well as a letter to republican nominees like Ben Reifel from the National Republican Congressional Committee in regards to filing reports of campaign receipts and expenditures.

Ben Reifel Campaign Contributors

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.

American Indian News Stories

Various articles about topics collected by Ben Reifel such as suicide, education, reservations and administration among American Indians. Also includes articles about Ben Reifel during the senate race.

How to Go Broke in the Tourist Business

Paper presented by Harry G. Clement, president, Clement-Smith, Inc., at the First Indian Tourism Seminar at the Center for Continuing Education in Lincoln, Nebraska titled 'How to Go Broke in the Tourist Business (Particularly on an Indian Reservation)'.

Ben Reifel Humor Award

Articles on Ben Reifel being awarded the Humor Award from the Workshop Library of World Humor. Also includes various articles, pamphlets, speeches, and cartoons about humor.

Pamphlets Collected by Ben Reifel

Bureau of Indian Afffairs and Farm Home Administration pamphlets pertaining to American Indian culture, census information, and farm loans. Other miscellaneous pamphlets are also included.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Reports and Conference Materials

Reports on The Community Mental Health Program in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, schedule for Secretary of the Interior's conference in Sante Fe, New Mexico, and Secretary Stewart L. Udall's remarks, and the final report for the Department of Mental Health titled, 'Cross-Cultural Study of Cognitive Development on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation by Gilbert Voyat and Setphen Silk.

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