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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
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.
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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
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 File on Forum Inc. of the Great Plains
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Ben Reifel's roster of those who attended the meeting of Forum, Inc. of the Great Plains, as well as talks given by some of those who attended the meeting.
Native Americans: Rosebud Sioux Tribal Election Dispute
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United State Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit proceedings of Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota v. Ed Driving Hawk case involving an election dispute. Also included is correspondence between Ben Reifel and the attorneys.
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Correspondence and other documents related to Congressman Ben Reifel's decision to retire from Congress.
Ben Reifel Distinguished Service Awards
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Distinguished service awards for Ben Reifel from various organizations and groups.
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Gavel given to Ben Reifel. It is made of pine wood and has a brass plate that is engraved '2nd Billionth Board Foot Harvested on the Black Hills National Forest'.
Ben and Alice Reifel's World's Fair Congressional Ribbons
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Congressional Group ribbons, which were worn by Ben Reifel and his wife, Alice Reifel, during their visit to New York City for the World's Fair. The ribbons are yellow with blue lettering with the works 'Congressional Group New York City' and a seal of the city of New York above the words. A number is located at the bottom for each ribbon, number '3' and '4'. There is a gold pin at the top of each ribbon with 'B. Reifel' in typescript on one and 'Alice Reifel' handwritten on the other. The ribbons were kept in a red felt drawstring bag.
Americans for Constitutional Action Distinguished Service Award
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Americans for Constitutional Action Distinguished Service award was presented to Ben Reifel in 1968. The award is a wood plaque with a cream colored background and yellow and black lettering. Word on the plaque read 'American for Constitutional Action the Board of Trustees has conferred upon Ben Reifel the distinguished service award for a notable voting record in the Congress of the United States (during a period from 1961 to 1968) in support of those legislative measures which would serve to sustain, strengthen, and defend the spirit and principles of the Constitution of the United States as these were defined by the Founding Fathers of our Republic. Fifth Biennial Awards given at Washington, District of Columbia, on the seventeenth day of November in the year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Nine.' It is signed by the chairman of the Board of Trustees, the president, and the recording secretary.
SDSU Foundation Distinguished University Benefactor Plaque
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South Dakota State University Foundation recognizes Ben Reifel as a distinguished university benefactor in 1989 with an engraved oval shaped brass plate mounted on a octogon shaped wood plaque. The word of the engraving read 'South Dakota State University Foundation honors Honorable Ben Reifel Class of 1932 Distinguished University Benefactor in recognition of exemplary financial support of higher education 1989'.
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.
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Buttons and pins for Ben Reifel;s campaign.
Ben Reifel News Stories Regarding Senate Campaign
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List of newspapers, as well as clippings from different newspapers regarding Reifel running for Senate.
Harvey Dunn Paintings and Drawings
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Art book of Harvey Dunn's paintings and drawings, signed by Dunn for Ben Reifel and his wife.
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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.
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Newspaper clippings containing summaries of reports on the World-Wide Aid Program.
Congressional Pictorial Directories
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Congressional Pictorial Directories from the Ninetieth and ninety-first congress containing pictures of Ben Reifel.
Historical Overview of the Indian Life in South Dakota
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Group study conducted in partial fulfillment of the requirements in a history course, 'Problems in Historical Interpretation' at Southern State College in Springfield, South Dakota.
Orbens Current Comedy Newsletters
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Ben Reifel's issues 506-528 of Orben's Current Comedy.
Indian Achievement Award Winners
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Book featuring Ben Reifel, as well as many others who have been awarded the Indian Achievement Award of the Indian Council Fire.
Hill Country Lyndon Johnson's Texas Keepsake Book
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Keepsake book prepared to accompany a NBC televison tour of Central Texas with commentar from President Lyndon Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird.
Commemorative Booklets of Congressional Dinners
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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.
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'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.
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's Correspondence for 1972
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Correspondence and letters of encouragement pertaining to Ben Reifel and his running for senate again.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1974
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Correspondence to Ben Reifel regarding his sending checks of support to his friends for their campaigns, as well as a copy of Mike Ford's prayer from the House Prayer Breakfast.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence with Barry Goldwater
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Letter to Ben Reifel from Barry Goldwater expressing gratitude for his assistance and support during the campaign.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence with Lyndon B. Johnson
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Letters to Ben Reifel from Lyndon B. Johnson in which he wishes Ben a happy birthday.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence with Richard M. Nixon
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Correspondence to Ben Reifel from Richard M. Nixon in which Richard congratulates Ben on his victory on being reelected to Congress, as well as expressing gratitude to Ben for supporting his recommendations in office.
Ben Reifel Correspondence With Linda Hasselstrom
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Letter from Congressman Ben Reifel to Linda M. Hasselstrom of Sioux City, Iowa in regards to an article written in the July 11, 1965 issue of the Rapid City Journal about the Sun Dance. Included is a clipping of the article and an additional Rapid City Journal article about Crazy Horse.
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.
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Poems, biographies, short stories, and speeches written by Ben Reifel.
Ben Reifel Campaign Publications
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Pamphlets, flyers, and stationery for Ben Reifel's campaign for Congress.
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Souvenir booklets containing photographs of Ben Reifel's tours of the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy (CVA-67) and U.S.S. Lake Champlain (CVS-39) aircraft carriers.
President Lyndon B. Johnson Inauguration
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Official inaugural program from the 1965 inauguration ceremony of President Lyndon B. Johnson which Ben Reifel attended.
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.
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.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1963
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Reminders for the GOP Conference, the Grand Secretary's Conference Banquet, different lunch appointments, and various conferences that Ben Reifel had to attend.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1965
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Appointment reminders for Congress receptions, dinners with the South Dakota Governer, Seminar Dinners, and one on one appointments with various individuals that Ben Reifel had to attend.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1966
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Ben Reifel's reminders for various breakfast and lunch appointments, meetings with the American Legion, as well as reminders for speaking at different college campuses. Also includes reminders for different Briefings, 4-H meetings, and Appropriation Committee luncheons.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1968
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Ben Reifel's reminders for various lunch appointments, as well as dates for the opening of Ford Theatre, 4-H meetings, American Legion meetings, and Church meeting reminders.
Ben Reifel Washington, D.C. Guest Book
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Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Ben Reifel Retirement Guest Book
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Signatures of guests who attended a retirement party for Ben Reifel.
Glenard P. Lipscom Memorial Addresses Delivered in Congress
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Book of memorial addresses delivered in Congress for the late Glenard P. Lipscomb, a Representative from California. Includes his biography, announcement of death, resolution of respect, as well as tributes from various Representatives in Congress. Ben Reifel's address is on page 71. Also includes a tearsheet of the Congressional Record with Reifel's address.
Newspaper clippings on Ben Reifel's Speaking Engagements
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Newspaper clippings that talk about Ben Reifel speaking at different churches during his campaign, in which he discussed the federal policy for Indians.
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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.
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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.
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College commencement and campaign speeches given by Ben Reifel, and also includes a speech from the Brookings County Lincoln Day celebration.
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Speech that Ben Reifel gave at the Northern State University Commencement. Also includes newpaper articles of Ben as well as a speech from H.J. Cummings that was given at the Aunnual Conference of the Florida Association for Health and Social Services.
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Ben Reifel's speeches that he gave at South Dakota State University Commencement. Also includes his rough drafts of the speeches, as well as letters inviting him to speak at the commencements.
Ben Reifel Correspondence Scrapbook
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Ben Reifel'scrapbook containing correspondence from many members of Congress in regards to various subjects, such as congratulations, invitations, and rejections of invitations to certain events.
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Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Ben Reifel's campaign, time in Congress, and retirement from Congress. Also includes some correspondence to Ben from members of Congress.
South Dakota Association for Retarded Children Fund Drive
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South Dakota Association for Retarded Children Fund Drive
Job of the Field Support Committee
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Man explaining the jobs and responsibilities of the Field Support Committee.
Congressman Ben Reifel Introduces Health Insurance and Social Security Bills
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Congressman Ben Reifel remarks about two bills he introduced to Congress. A nationwide health insurance program to those over the age of 65 and an amendment to the Social Security Act.
Congressman Ben Reifel's Sugar Beet Hearings Outlook
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Congressman Ben Reifel on outlook for sugar beet hearings.
Ben Reifel Campaign Advertisements for Primary Election
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Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Ben Reifel Campaign Advertisements for Primary Election
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Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
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Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
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Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel Introduces Health Insurance and Social Security Bills
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Congressman Ben Reifel remarks about two bills he introduced to Congress. A nationwide health insurance program to those over the age of 65 and an amendment to the Social Security Act.
Congressman Ben Reifel Memorial Day Remarks
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Congressman Ben Reifel makes remarks on Memorial Day of the price of liberty and recites the poem 'The Golden Key' by Carrie Jacobs Bond. He ends asking for listeners support in the upcoming election. There is a sign on the desk Reifel is seated at that reads ' Ben Reifel for Congress'.
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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.
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Ben Reifel being interviewed at an outdoor campaign rally. There is no sound.
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Footage shows a man shooting at a target with a rifle. Also included is footable of a young boy. There is no sound.
Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets
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Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets
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Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with a farmer in a feed lot
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Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Ben Reifel talking with a farmer
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Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
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 talking with a farmer in a feed lot
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Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
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
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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
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Portrait of Representative Ben Reifel, a Republican from the First District of South Dakota
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Portrait of Representative Ben Reifel, a Republican from the First District of South Dakota
Representative Ben Reifel in his Washington, D.C. office
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Representative Ben Reifel talking on a phone in his Washington. D.C. office
Representative Ben Reifel on the capitol steps in Washington, D.C.
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Former Representative Ben Reifel standing on the steps leading to the capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Representative Ben Reifel in Washington, D.C.
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Representative Ben Reifel walking down a Washington D.C. street carrying a briefcase
Representative Ben Reifel in National Statuary Hall in US Capitol Building
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Representative Ben Reifel in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.
Representative Ben Reifel in National Statuary Hall in US Capitol Building
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Representative Ben Reifel in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.
Representative Ben Reifel recording dictation in his office
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Representative Ben Reifel sitting at his Washington D.C. desk speaking into a dictating machine
Representative Ben Reifel promoting 1962 Hobo Day at the United States Capitol
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Representative Ben Reifel holding a 1962 South Dakota State College Hobo Day bumper sticker by the license plates on his car
Representative Ben Reifel promoting 1961 Hobo Day at the United States Capitol
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Representative Ben Reifel holding a 1961 South Dakota State College Hobo Day bumper sticker by the license plates on his car
Representative Ben Reifel at Chief Jack House's summer dwelling in 1971
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Representative Ben Reifel standing by the entrance to Chief Jack House's summer dwelling in Colorado, Chief Jack was the last chief of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe
Representative Ben Reifel with Boys Scouts leaders in Aberdeen, South Dakota in 1964
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Representative Ben Reifel with Boys Scouts leaders at the Episcopal Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota in 1964
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
Representative Ben Reifel with Representative Mike Kirwan
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Representative Ben Reifel with Representative Mike Kirwan, a Democrat from Ohio
Representative Mike Kirwan wearing an American Indian headdress
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Representative Mike Kirwan, a Democrat from Ohio, is having an American Indian headdress places on his head by an unknown American Indian man