House commemoration certificates for Congressman Ben Reifel.
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.
Henry Crawford, Leon Clement, Ben Reifel and Artie Travis pose for a photograph
Ben Reifel is watching a man work in a blacksmith shop during his 1960 campaign for Congress, there is an anvil in the foreground
Pamphlets and reports about Arrow, Inc. (Americans for Restitute and Rightings of Old Wrongs) collected by Ben Reifel.
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.
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.
Ben Reifel and an elderly man looking at grain samples
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.
List of newspapers, as well as clippings from different newspapers regarding Reifel running for Senate.
Article and newspaper clippings naming Ben Reifel as one of the nominees for senate.
Ben Reifel talking with people in a place of business during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with a people in a men's clothing store during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel signing business cards during in campaign for Congress, another man is standing behind him watching
Ben Reifel talking with a man in front of a store during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with a man in a drugs store during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking to a business man in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
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 talking with Mrs. Winerd in her home in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking to a school teacher at a playground in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
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 talking with a housewife in her kitchen in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress, they are standing in front of the kitchen sink
Ben Reifel talking to a school teacher and a child at a playground in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking to a business man and his employee in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with people in Rosholt, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with a carpenter on the front porch of a house in Spearfish, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with a carpenter on the front porch of a house in Spearfish, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Various office cards, membership permits and cards, and parking permits of Ben Reifel.
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
Man presenting Ben Reifel (center) and three other men with the Silver Antelope Award from the Boy Scouts of America, the Silver Antelope Award is the highest award in scouting for leadership
Ben Reifel recognized for his work with the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children
Ben Reifel recognized for his work with the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children
Ben Reifel, Special Assistant for Indian programs of the National Park Service, with Albert Wing, chairman of council, Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe, Espeedie Ruiz, superintendent of Ute Mountain Ute Agency, and Meredith M. Guillet, superintendent of Mesa Verde National Park
Signatures of guests who attended a retirement party for Ben Reifel.
Ben Reifel sitting on an elephant in front of the Republican headquarters at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron
Ben Reifel standing at a podium speaking at an event
Ben Reifel standing at a podium speaking at an event
Programs from different college commencements and recognition dinners at which Ben Reifel was speaker.
Ben Reifel speaking to voters at the courthouse in Woonsocket, South Dakota
Ben Reifel speaks during his swearing in ceremony as Special Assistant for Indian programs to the Director of the National Park Service in the Department of the Interior
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.
Ben Reifel talking about sugar beets with three men during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking about sugar beets with a group of men during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background, a photographer is in the foreground
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
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer near Ipswich, South Dakota, they are standing in a field by a plow
Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Itineraries and reception guest lists from Ben Reifel's visit to Asia.
Itineraries, dinner invitations, and a welcome letter from the American Embassy of Ethiopia to Ben Reifel during his time there.
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.
Informational brochures, activities schedules, and dinner invitations to Ben Reifel during his visit to Israel.
Ben Reifel at his Bureau of Indians Affairs desk when he served as farm agent to the Oglala Lakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation
Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Ben Reifel stands with four other men in front of a painting of a man
Ben Reifel with Richard Spriggs, 1971 Junior Man of the Year, Glascow Agency, and another man
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
Ben Reifel with two other men at an event
Ben Reifel with two other men at an event. The photograph is signed: Ben, Best Wishes, I look forward to working with you, Ron
Poems, biographies, short stories, and speeches written by Ben Reifel.
Ben Reifel, Francis Reifel, and Lucy Kramer Cohen sit in an auditorium watching a show
Representative Ben Reifel is talking with Minnesota Governor Al Quie and Representative Jim Abdnor at a Republican dinner in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Affidavit of campaign and election expenditures from Ben Reifel's campaign.
Ben Reifel's correspondence with the Boy Scouts of America
Receipts from various Broadcasting and Photography companies for Ben Reifel's campaign.
Lists and letters from those who pledged money for Ben Reifel's campaign.
Ben Reifel's receipts from various general office expenses.
Mailing list of district and local episcopal keymen in Ben Reifel's campaign.
Letter to Ben Reifel from Barry Goldwater expressing gratitude for his assistance and support during the campaign.
Letter to Ben Reifel from Bob Dole in regards to Bob participating at the Testimonial Dinner event.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel and George McGovern in regards to Ben's retirement and George's mom's death.
Correspondence between Gerald R. Ford and Ben Reifel pertaining to Gerald expressing his appreciation for Ben's hardwork and his help in passing the President's tax package. Also includes a birthday letter to Ben from Gerald.
Letter to Ben Reifel from Hubert Humphrey congratulating him on his reelection to congress.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel and congressman Karl E Mundt pertaining to Ben's victory on his reelection to congress.
Letters to Ben Reifel from Lyndon B. Johnson in which he wishes Ben a happy birthday.
Correspondence to Ben Reifeil from Nelson A. Rockefeller in which Nelson expresses gratitude for Ben in helping him with his campaign.
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.
Letter to Ben Reifel from Vice President Spiro T. Agnew in which Spiro expresses gratitude for Ben's service in the House of Representatives on the occasion of his retirement.