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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
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.
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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
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.
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John Garnier, a mix blood living on his wife's allotment of 160 acres with a two room log house, shingle roof, and good floor
Amos Whitemans Bear allotment, 1930
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Amos Whitemans Bear living on his deceased daughter's allotment of 160 acres. He was the sole heir
Charles Iron Hawk allotment, 1930
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Charles Iron Hawk on Cheyenne River allotment. Married Mary No Water, living on his wife's allotment of 160 acres, 1 room log house with dirt floor and dirt roof
White Cow Bull allotment, 1930
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White Cow Bull living on his own allotment of 640 acres with a log house, dirt floor, board flooring
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Dearly on heirship land of his father Crazy Bear's estate of 60 acres
John Bear Robe allotment, 1930
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John Bean Robe on his deceased wife's allotment of 320 acres
Charles Short Bull allotment, 1930
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Charles Short Bull living on his father's allotment with a 1 room log house with shingle roof and good floor
Frank Clown Horse allotment 1930
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Frank Clown Horse's house and allotment of 320 acres rented by Oliver Sharp Fish
Luke Spider Back Bone allotment, 1930
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Luck Spider Back Bone living on his allotment of 640 acres, 1 room log house, dirt root, and dirt floor
Johnson Scabby Face allotment, 1930
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Johnson Scabby Face on his deceased daughter's allotment as he is the sole heir to the estate of 160 acres
Labon Holy Pipe allotment, 1930
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Labon Holy Pipe on his own allotment of 32- acres, house build with personal funds
George Gillespie allotment, 1930
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George Gillespie, a mix blood living on his deceased mother's allotment, a one room log house, dirt roof, and dirt floor
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Charles Stinking Bear on his share of heirship allotment of 40 acres
Paul Bear Save Life allotment, 1930
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Paul Bear Save Life on an heirship land of 80 acres
John White Bear allotment, 1930
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John White Bear living on his grandmother's allotment of 160 acres
David Gillespie allotment, 1930
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David Gillespie living on his Indian wife's allotment of 640 acres with a three room log house, shingle roof, and good floor
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David Garnier, a mix blood living on this mothers allotment with a one room log house, shingle roof, and floor
Spider Back Bone allotment, 1930
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Fargo Warrior living on Spider Back Bone's allotment as he gave 160 acres to his daughter. One room log house with shingle roof and good flooring
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1931-1932
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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.
Ben Reifel Career in the Military
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Various papers that pertain to Ben Reifel's time in the military, such as his phyical examination reports and certificates of completion for courses required in the military.
Indian pageant at Black Hills Ordnance Depot in Provo, South Dakota in 1942
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Indian pageant at Black Hills Ordnance Depot in Provo, South Dakota, showing Helen Morganti of Lead, South Dakota being adopted into the tribe as Princess Silver Cloud, and Chief Afraid of Horses, the show was held for the war workers at the depot; the photograph is signed in ink on the front: Sincerely, Helen Morganti
U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship X Coin Given to Ben Reifel
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U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship X Coin. The gold colored coin has the U.S.S South Dakota ship and 'Battleship X 1942' engraved on one side and an eagle with a shield and and anchor with the words 'Coined in part from the battleship U.S.S. South Dakota known as battleship X'on the reverse. Ben Reifel received these for his service in the military.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1946-1949
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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.
What's New, An Abbott Laboraties Publication
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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'.
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Newspaper clippings containing summaries of reports on the World-Wide Aid Program.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1950-1951
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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.
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Papers pertaining to Ben Reifel's educational experience and work from Elementary school up until he obtained his Doctorate Degree.
Sioux Indian Museum at Rosebud Agency, South Dakota, 1954
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Sioux Indian Museum at Rosebud Agency, South Dakota
Catholic Mission Church at Rosebud Agency, 1954
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Catholic Mission Church at Rosebud Agency, South Dakota
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Ben Reifel at his Bureau of Indians Affairs desk when he served as farm agent to the Oglala Lakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation
Frank Good Lance, Ben Reifel, and Thor Spotted Bear at Wounded Knee Monument in 1954
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Frank Good Lance, Ben Reifel, and Thor Spotted Bear standing by Wounded Knee Monument on Mother's Day
Holy Rosary Mission Church and dormitory on the Pine Ridge Reservation, 1954
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Holdy Rosary Mission Church and dormitory. This mission the Mother Catholic Mission for the Pine Ridge Reservation
Rosebud Indian Boarding School, 1954
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Main school building and one of the dormitories at the Rosebud Indian Boarding school, about one mile east of Mission, South Dakota
Rosebud Agency, South Dakota, 1954
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Rosebud Agency as seen from the northwest approach road. The Agency is about 12 miles southwest of Mission, South Dakota. Show the log Sioux Indian Museum on the right
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1954
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Ben Reifel's daily reminders for assemblies, picnics, potlucks, and workshops.
Rosebud Indian Boarding School, 1954
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Main school building and one of the dormitories at the Rosebud Indian Boarding school, about one mile east of Mission, South Dakota
Trinity Episcopal Mission Church, Mission, South Dakota, 1954
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Trinity Episcopal Mission Church at Mission, South Dakota
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Cemetery, Wounded Knee, 1954
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View northward toward the Sacred Heart no. 2 Catholic Church and cemetery where the soldiers were fortified at Wounded Knee
Rosebud Agency, South Dakota, 1954
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Rosebud Agency as seen from the northwest approach road. The Agency is about 12 miles southwest of Mission, South Dakota
Business district, Rosebud Agency, South Dakota, 1954
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Part of the business district at Rosebud Agency, South Dakota
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1955
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Ben Reifel's appointment calendar for office, committee, and college meetings, as well as banquets.
Republican Campaign Advertisements for Bill Avery and Fred A. Obley
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Campaign advertisements for Bill Avery, Kansas Republican candidate in 1954; and Fred A. Obley, Pennsylvania Republican candidate for Congress in 1955. The recording consists of film clip of old time movies, such as Laurel and Hardy and Buster Keaton, and photographs of various babies. The clips are followed by a sign that reads 'Vote Bill Avery Experience Counts!' or 'Fred Obley for Congress Nov. 8th'. One of the ads has an image of Richard Nixon and another of President Eisenhower speaking. There are 28 ads in total: 21 for Bill Avery and 7 for Fred Obley. This does not have sound.
Problems in Indian Education Speech by Ben Reifel
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Speech about Problems in Indian Education, given by Ben Reifel during his time as Superindendant at the Pine Ridge Indian Agency.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1951-1955
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Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel's transfer from Fort Berthold Reservation to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1955
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Ben Reifel's reminders for meetings with Kiwanis, Soil Conservation Service, and Boy Scouts. Also includes reminders for dinner appointments with the Chamber of Commerce.
Ben Reifel at the South Dakota Tuberculosis and Health Association annual meeting in 1956
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South Dakota Tuberculosis and Health Association annual meeting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Standing left to right: Ben Reifel, Ray Jonz, and two unidentified men; Front row left to right: Dr. Mary Walton, Phoebe Downing, Marian Paints, Mrs. Alfred Janis
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1956
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Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel being awarded the Outstanding American Indian of the Year award.
Alfred Gilpin of the Omaha Tribal Counsel and Indian Affairs Commissioner Glenn Emmons in 1956
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Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner Glenn Emmons shakes hands with Alfred Gilpin on the Omaha Tribal Council in Omaha, Nebraska
Ben Reifel accepting the All American Indian Days Award in 1956
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Ben Reifel receives the All American Indian Days award for Outstanding American Indian of the Year at the All American Indian Days in Sheridan, Wyoming
All American Indian Days Outstanding American Indian of the Year Award
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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'.
Ben Reifel interactions with Arrow, Inc.
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Pamphlets and reports about Arrow, Inc. (Americans for Restitute and Rightings of Old Wrongs) collected by Ben Reifel.
Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico in 1957
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Large group of people in front of the building at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1957
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Ben Reifel's reminders to call Ella Deloria, as well as dates set aside for travel to Pine Ridge, Rapid City, and Lake Preston.
Ben Reifel Bureau of Indian Affairs Correspondence
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Correspondence between Ben Reifel and various people from different organizations pertaining to his new job as Superindendant of Pine Ridge Schools.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1958
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Ben Reifel's reminders for travel dates to Key West, Pierre, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City.
Ben Reifel at the Twin Buttes School dedication in 1959
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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 Appointment Book for 1959
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Ben Reifel's reminders about church meetings, travel plans, as well as reminders on staying at home on certain days.
Ben Reifel at the Red Scaffold Day School in 1959
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Ben Reifel at the Red Scaffold Day School on the Cheyenne River Reservation in Red Scaffold, South Dakota in the Fall of 1959
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1957-1959
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Correspondence to Ben Reifel in regards to land allotments and their appraisels.
Ben Reifel and E.Y. Berry Campaign Advertisement
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Campaign advertisement for E.Y. Berry and Ben Reifel. Berry talks on spending tax dollars and how the spenders plan is to condition citizens to go with their programs by saying Russia is beter and the United states is second rate giving the scenario of if the United States traded places with Russia.
Alice Reifel campaigns for her husband, Ben Reifel, in 1960
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Alice Reifel is with two other women, each are holding a doll, during Ben Reifel's 1960 campaign
Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in 1960
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Ben Reifel talking with people in a place of business during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960
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Ben Reifel talking to a business man in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
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Representative Ben Reifel and his wife, Alice Reifel, talk with the parents of the Fischer quintuplets born in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Representative Ben Reifel receives the Boys Scouts of American Silver Antelope award in 1960
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Man presents Representative Ben Reifel with the 1960 Boys Scouts of American Silver Antelope award
Ben Reifel's Affidavit of Campaign Expenses
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Bank statements and numerous cancelled checks from the Ben Reifel Fund.
Federal Laws Relating to Campaigns
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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's Correspondence for 1960
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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.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1960
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Correspondence to and from Ben Reifel in regards to his campaign for congress.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1960
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Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel making an appearance and speaking at various church meetings and colleges.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1960
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Ben Reifel's important appointment dates for meetings with Legislative Research Council, Kiwanis Club, and Boy Scouts. Also includes dates for talking at the Huron Annual Assembly.
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Ben Reifel talk of his background of growing up on a small farm on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, his education at South Dakota State College and Harvard University, his time in the military, and his career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He also speaks of his decision to run for Congress. His wife, Alice, appears near the end to stand by her husband in a show of support. He ends by asking listeners for their vote in the primary election in 1960.
Ben Reifel and his Family in Campaign Spot
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Ben Reifel introduces his family and talks about his reasons for running for Congress in the First District of South Dakota. He also thanks his supporters and other candidates and asks constituents for their votes. Ben Reifel intorduces his grandaughters, Lisa and Laura Anderson, his daughter Loyce, his neice, Monica Johnson, and his wife Alice Reifel.
Ben Reifel talking with A.E. Crooks and W.E. Bergeson about sugar beets in 1960
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Ben Reifel talking with A.E. Crooks, Spink County GOP chairman and president of the James River Valley Beet Growers Association from Frankfort, South Dakota and W.E. (Bill) Bergeson of the U & I Sugar Company in Belle Fourche, South Dakota about sugar beet during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel looking at grain samples in 1960
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Ben Reifel and an elderly man looking at grain samples
Ben Reifel during final day of his 1960 campaign
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Ben Reifel in Plankinton, South Dakota during the final days of his 1960 campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel reading a headline about his 1960 primary victory
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Ben Reifel reading an Aberdeen American News newspaper heading declaring him as the winner of the 1960 Republican primary in the first district of South Dakota, the headline reads: Reifel wins GOP contest
Ben Reifel and his wife Alice Reifel with Representative Don Short of North Dakota in 1960
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Ben Reifel and his wife Alice Reifel speaking with Representative Don Short of North Dakota
Ben Reifel at a Nixon for President campaign rally in 1960
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Ben Reifel at a Nixon for President campaign rally, two women are pinning something on to the lapel of his suit
Ben Reifel sitting on an elephant at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron in 1960
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Ben Reifel sitting on an elephant in front of the Republican headquarters at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron
Alice Reifel campaigns for her husband, Ben Reifel, in 1960
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Alice Reifel stands by a portrait of her husband, Ben Reifel, while a seated woman pours coffee, and two campaign volunteers stand nearby during Ben Reifel's 1960 campaign
Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Spearfish, South Dakota in 1960
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Ben Reifel talking with a carpenter on the front porch of a house in Spearfish, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in 1960
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Ben Reifel talking with a people in a men's clothing store during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960
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Ben Reifel talking with a housewife in her kitchen in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress, there are jars of preserves sitting on the stove
Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960
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Ben Reifel talking with Mrs. Winerd in her home in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960
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Ben Reifel talking to a school teacher at a playground in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
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Young Skunk living on his own allotment of 640 acres with one room log house, dirt roof, and dirt floor
Ben Reifel Interactions with Indian Council Fire
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Correspondence and invitations from the Indian Council Fire in regards to the annual Indian Achievement Award Presentation Dinner in honor of Ben Reifel in Chicago.
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Bank deposits and receipts from Ben Reifel's campaign.
Ben Reifel's Affidavit of Campaign Expenses
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Bank statement and cancelled check from classmates for Ben Reifel.
Ben Reifel's Campaign Travel Expenses
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Receipts from Ben Reifel's traveling expenses during his campaign.
Ben Reifel's Campaign Mailing List
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Mailing list of district and local episcopal keymen in Ben Reifel's campaign.
Ben Reifel Stand on Campaign Issues
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Notes, manuscripts from interviews, and speeches on Ben Reifel's stance on issues such as 'Operation Safeguard', social security, and parity of income for farmers.
Sample Ballots for 1960 South Dakota Primary Election
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Republican Party sample ballots for the 1960 primary election
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Ben Reifel's travel and meeting schedules for his congressional campaign.
South Dakota Republication Party Platform
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Ben Reifel's note on the South Dakota Republican party platform during Ben Reifel's campaign.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1960
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Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel's successful nomination as a Republican Party candidate in the primaries
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1960
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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.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1960
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Correspondence between Ben Reifel and other members of Congress in which they congratulate him for his victory in winning the election.