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Ben Reifel and Tom Kleppe in 1976

Ben Reifel and Tom Kleppe in 1976

Ben Reifel, former representative from South Dakota, speaks with North Dakota Representative Tom Kleppe and another man, the photograph is signed to Ben Reifel from Tom Kleppe

Ben Reifel at the Twin Buttes School dedication in 1959

Ben Reifel at the Twin Buttes School dedication in 1959

Bureau of Indian Affairs area director at the dedication of the Twin Buttes School 12 miles north-northwest of Halliday, North Dakota, with him are Ernest Magnuson, principal of the Sac and Fox Day School in Tama, Iowa, Owen Morken, superintendent at Ft. Berthold Agency, John Star and Knute Lee, directors of schools

Ben Reifel with the South Dakota Memorial Art Center board

Ben Reifel with the South Dakota Memorial Art Center board

Former Representative Ben Reifel (third from left in back row) served as a member of the South Dakota Memorial Art Center board of directors. South Dakota State University President Berg (first on left in back row) and President Briggs (fifth from left in back row) are also present

Letter: H.L. Loucks to R.F. Pettigrew, November 9, 1914

Correspondence

Letter from H. L. Loucks to R.F. Pettigrew about the elections of 1914. Loucks describes his disappointment in loosing the local election and comments on the South Dakota's Progressive Party. Loucks also comments on the state of national politics and the losses in the Progressive Party.

Letter: H.L. Loucks to R.F. Pettigrew, January 4, 1915

Correspondence

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about his lingering illness and his long recovery. He discusses the 1914 election including his campaign, losing the election, his opponent: E.S. Johnson, and his conclusion to continue as an independent candidate. Loucks also talks about Richard O. Richards continuing in state politics.

Letter: H.L. Loucks to R.F. Pettigrew, October 19, 1915

Correspondence

H. L. Loucks thanks Pettigrew for his support. He mentions taking advantage the "rural credit" issue to advance his agenda. He also talks about furthering his views by giving an address to the Christian Endeavor Society and visiting with farm and labor organizati

Letter: H.L. Loucks to R.F. Pettigrew, November 12, 1915

Correspondence

H.L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about distributing copies of the address he gave to the Christian Endeavor Society. He mentions the inheritance that Amos and Gifford Pinchot received and suggests that Pettigrew contact them for their assistance in the progressive movement. Loucks talks about inserting leaflets into the local papers and the South Dakota Farmer to promote progressive ideals. He discusses the state primaries for the elections for 1916. He suggests that if the progressive movement could remove Roosevelt and Perkins, then they would have a real progressive party. Loucks talks of feeling betrayed by Richard O. Richards and has no confidence in the state's Republican Party. At the end of the letter her announces that the People's Money League of Chicago has accepted his 'rural credit' plan.

Letter: H.L. Loucks to R.F. Pettigrew, November 14, 1915

Correspondence

H.L. Loucks writes about his misgivings of Richard O. Richards and his views on taxation and temperance. Loucks does not trust Richards and is hesitant to write an article for him that Richards would want published in local newspapers.

Letter: H.L. Loucks to R.F. Pettigrew, February 10, 1916

Correspondence

H.L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew concerning the 'St. Paul Address,' which garners him visibility. Loucks offers to have the address re-written in a more substantial form to gather more support from the people. He also inquires the help of Pettigrew in the capacity of reviewing Loucks present manuscript for a book which is slated to be published.

Letter: H.L. Loucks to R.F. Pettigrew, May 26, 1916

Correspondence

H.L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew concerning Pettigrew's upcoming political venture on a platform with Mr. Landis, which Loucks hopes will throw people for a loop. Loucks expresses his apprehension about Mrs. Burgess and her political aptitude.

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