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- 1966 January 13
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Congressman Ben Reifel looks at an exhibit in Jade Hall in the Museum of Natural History during an Evening at the Smithsonian
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Congressman Ben Reifel looks at an exhibit in Jade Hall in the Museum of Natural History during an Evening at the Smithsonian
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'.
Congressman Ben Reifel on the Farm Bill
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Congressman Ben Reifel on th Farm Bill and government controls on agriculture.
Congressman Ben Reifel Senate Seat Announcement
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Congressman Ben Reifel announces his decision to not run for Senate in the 1968 election.
Congressman Ben Reifel Senate Seat Announcement
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Congressman Ben Reifel announces his decision to not run for Senate in the 1968 election.
Congressman Ben Reifel Senate Seat Announcement
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Congressman Ben Reifel announces his decision to not run for Senate in the 1968 election.
Congressman Ben Reifel shakes hands with a South Dakota homemaker
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Congressman Ben Reifel shakes hands with a South Dakota homemaker
Congressman Ben Reifel Supports the Medicare Bill
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Congressman Ben Reifel talks about the medicare bill and its features, as well as other things he has supported, such as social security.
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Congressman Ben Reifel, Martha Henderson, Program Director for International Exchanges, Congressman Joseph M. McDade, and William W. Warner during an Evening at the Smithsonian
Congressman Ben Reifel's Sugar Beet Hearings Outlook
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Congressman Ben Reifel on outlook for sugar beet hearings.
Congressman in a snow cave prepared for cold weather survival at Fort Richardson, Alaska in 1964
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Congressman Spark M. Matsunaga, Hawaii, Harlan F. Hagen, California, Ben Reifel, South Dakota, John D. Fuqua, Florida, Albert Watson, South Carolina, Graham D. Purcell, Texas (behind Watson), and Col. Benjamin Anderson, OCLL, pause for a moment of relaxation in a snow cave prepared by men of 172d Infantry Brigade, during a mountain and cold weather survival demonstration by the Brigade, at the Ski Bowl training area at Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Congressman Robert T. Ashmore interacts with an exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution in 1966
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Congressman Robert T. Ashmore interacts stands in front of a chart that compares the height with average classes of stature over the world during an Evening at the Smithsonian, Congressman Ben Reifel and Helen Hollis, Museum Technician, Division of Cultural History are standing to the left
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Congressmen W.P. Jennings, Virginia (front) and Ben Reifel, South Dakota emerge from a snow cave prepared by men of the 172d Infantry Brigade at the Ski Bowl training area, during a tour of USARAL training facilities at Fort Richardson, Alaska
Congressmen watch troops of the US Army Alaska in recent exercised held at Fort Richardson in 1964
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Congressmen Harlan F. Hagen, California, Clark MacGregor, Minnesota, and Ben Reifel, South Dakota, watch troops of US Army Alaska in recent exercised held at Fort Richardson
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Letters and cards of congratulations to Ben Reifel for winning the political race for Congress.
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Dearly on heirship land of his father Crazy Bear's estate of 60 acres
Dakota Territory Citizen Certificates-Abernethy-Everett
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Thank you letters and notes sent to Ben Reifel concerning the Dakota Territory Citizen certificates he sent to each Congressman.
Dakota Territory Citizen Certificates-Fascell-Multer
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Thank you letters and notes sent to Ben Reifel concerning the Dakota Territory Citizen certificates he sent to each Congressman.
Dakota Territory Citizen Certificates-Norrell-Zelenko
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Thank you letters and notes sent to Ben Reifel concerning the Dakota Territory Citizen certificates he sent to each Congressman.
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David Garnier, a mix blood living on this mothers allotment with a one room log house, shingle roof, and floor
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
Delegation of the Mexico-United states Interparliamentary Group
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Meeting itineraries, travel information, and correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of Congress about his interest in being a member of the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group.
Delegation of the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, 1962-1963
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Representative Ben Reifel (seated, second from right) is among the delegation of the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group
Delores Racine-Blackfeet with Ben Reifel
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Delores Racine-Blackfeet in American Indian costume with Ben Reifel and an unidentified woman, Ben Reifel is holding a plaque
Demonstration for modernizing America in 1965
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Indian youth from across America applaud opening day celebrations at the demonstration for modernizing America
Display at Pier 5 in Miami, Florida
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Two men sitting in front of a display of two marlin fish attached to a sign which reads: City of Miami, Pier 5 - World's Finest Fishing Fleet
Don Hunter, Representative Ben Reifel, and Merle Flyger
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Representative Ben Reifel meets with Don Hunter of Centerville, South Dakota and Merle Flyger of Hurley, South Dakota to talk about the sugar beet industry in South Dakota, Representative Reifel holds a bowl of sugar cubes for Hunter and Flyger to put in their coffee
Dr. Ben Reifel presiding over an assembly discussing Indian boarding school issues
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Dr. Ben Reifel presiding over an assembly discussing Indian boarding school issues, seated at the table are Olaf Nelson, reservation principal at Ft. Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, O.R. Sande, superintendent at Wahpeton Boarding School in North Dakota, and Herman Bogard, superintendent at Flandreau Boarding School in Flandreau, South Dakota
Earl L. Bailey Memorial Service
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Earl L. Bailey Memorial Service January 13, 1985 South Dakota Wales Church of God. Contains hymns and sermons from a church service.
Earth Day Development Foundation Meeting
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Earth Day Development Foundation Meeting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Speakers talk about ecology, the environment, and the EROS Data Center. South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar, Congressman Ben Reifel, and other dignitaries are speaking. [DVD]
Electorial College System Unconstitutional
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States asking supreme court to declare electoral college system unconstitutional.
EROS Data Center luncheon Industrial Development
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Speeches given by carious people, including Ben Reifel, at the EROS Data Center luncheon Industrial Development.
EROS Data Center luncheon Industrial Development
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Speeches given by carious people, including Ben Reifel, at the EROS Data Center luncheon Industrial Development.
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Large group of people gathered in a room and seated on chairs at an event in Washington, D.C.
E.Y. Berry Campaign Advertisements
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Six 30-second radio advertisements to re-elect E.Y. Berry to Congress. Also contains advertisements for Gambil's in Mobridge, South Dakota.
E.Y. Berry, Karl Mundt, and Ben Reifel campaigning in 1960
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Representative E.Y. Berry, Senator Karl Mundt, and Ben Reifel, Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from the First District of South Dakota, are on the campaign trail in Pierre, South Dakota
Farmers Interviewed at the South Dakota State Fair
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WNAX Farm Advisor Lyle Hanson interviews farmers at the South Dakota State Fair for their opinions on the feed grain program and the wheat program for Congressman Ben Reifel.
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.
Flandreau Indian School Newsletters
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Flandreau Indian School newsletters that feature articles about Ben Reifel and his proposition of integrating schools.
Florence Peale of Liberia in 1974
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Florence Peale, wife of Ambassador Edward Peale of Liberia, is visiting the Mrs. Robert Orben, wife of the speech writer for President Nixon
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Correspondence between Ben Reifel and the Association of Former Members of Congress, as well as pamphlets and meeting information.
Frank Clown Horse allotment 1930
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Frank Clown Horse's house and allotment of 320 acres rented by Oliver Sharp Fish
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
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
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Correspondence between the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and Ben Reifel, as well as minutes from their meetings.
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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'.
Gavel with Sticking Block Given to Ben Reifel
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Gavel and striking block given to Ben Reifel. It appears to be made of maple wood and has a brass plate that is engraved with 'Compliments of Odin and Lillian' and 'Made by Joe Langen'.
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
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.
Goldwater-Miller supporters at a Republican campaign rally in 1964
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People supporting the Goldwater-Miller ticket during the 1964 United States Presidential campaign at a rally in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Governor George Romney and Ben Reifel
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Governor George Romney of Michigan shakes hands with Representative Ben Reifel. The photograph is signed: To Ben, Best wishes always! George Romney
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.
Hearings Before the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
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Hearings before the United States Senate Committee on Rules prescribing penalties for certain acts of violence or intimidation and interior nominations. They contain statements from Ben Reifel.
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.
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.
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
Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, South Dakota
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Bureau of Indian Affairs officials visit the Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, South Dakota; from the right: (second) Superintendent Towle; (third) Commissioner Emmons; (fourth) Rev. Lawrence Edwards, S.J., Superior of Holy Rosary Mission; From the Left (fourth) Rev. John Bryde, S.J. , principal of Holy Rosary Mission; (fifth) Ben Reifel, Aberdeen Area Director; (sixth) Representative Ely. Berry; (seventh) Assistant Commissioner Rex Lee
Honor Guard ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy in 1961
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Honor Guard ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy. The congressional party salute the colors
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Honor Guard of Italian Carabinieri pass in review before Maj. Gen. J. Strom Thurmond and Maj. Gen. Eugene F. Cardwell during ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy. In the background are senators, representatives and congressional aides in Italy for a tour of the U.S. Army's Southern European Task Force
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Honor Guard of Italian Carabinieri pass in review before Maj. Gen. J. Strom Thurmond and Maj. Gen. Eugene F. Cardwell during ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy. In the background are senators, representatives and congressional aides in Italy for a tour of the U.S. Army's Southern European Task Force
Honoring American Indian code talkers
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Ceremony honoring two American Indian code talkers
House Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies in 1966
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House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies; Left to Right: George Evans, Joe McDade, Ben Reifel, Winfield Denton, Mila Kirwan, Julia Hansen
House Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies in 1966
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House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies; Left to Right: George Evans, Joe McDade, Ben Reifel, Winfield Denton, Mila Kirwan, Julia Hansen
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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.
How to Go Broke in the Tourist Business
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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)'.
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Booklet that contains information on some of the background of the Sioux Indians, as well as some of the traditional religious ceremonies and symbols of the Sioux culture. Includes an introduction written by Ben Reifel.
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.
Indian Council Fire Achievement Award Ceremony in 1971
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Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College, received the 1971 Indian Council Fire achievement award from Ben Reifel; from left to right: Dr. Ned A. Hatathli; Louis R. Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Parks Service; Elmer Bennett, Arrow Inc.
Indian Council Fire Achievement Award Ceremony in 1971
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Indian Council Fire Achievement award ceremony held at the National Aviation Club in Washington, D.C., Dr. Ned A Hatathli is the 1971 Indian Achievement award winner; from left to right: Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Park Service; Leo W. Vocu, executive director, National Congress of American Indians; Louis R Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College; Forrest Gerard, director, Office of Indian Affairs, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; Tom Colosino Director or Arrow Inc.; Hon. Virgil L. Kirk, Chief Justice, Navajo Tribal Courts; Elmer Bennett, Arrow Inc.
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
Indian Society seminar in Spearfish, South Dakota in 1984
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Former Representative Ben Reifel at a Indian Society seminar at Black Hills State College in Spearfish, South Dakota
Institute of the American West Newspapers
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Newspapers sponsered by the Institute of the American west that features some photographs taken by Ben Reifel.
Interior Department Distinguished Service and Valor awardees in 1961
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Distinguished Service and Valor awardees and the Secretariat - 25th Honor Awards Convocation - Interior auditorium; Left to Right - Top Row: Captain Matthew V. Carson, Jr., USN, Office of the Secretary; Joseph V.B. Wells, Geological Survey; Christopher J. San Fellipo, Geological Survey; Paul Zinner, Bureau of Mines; Ulric J Gendron, Bureau of Reclamation; William M. Deaton, Bureau of Mines; James Westfield, Bureau of Mines; Elmer P. Myers, Bureau of Indian Affairs; John S. Knowles, Bureau of Land Management; George L. Collins, National Park Service; Charles E. Peterson, National Park Service; A. Clark Stratton, National Park Service; Dick Sutton, National Park Service; Left to Right - Front Row: Floyd H. Phillips, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Alphonse Kemmerich, Bureau of Commercial Fisheries; Administrative Assistant Secretary Beasley; Andrew W. Anderson; Bureau of Commercial Fisheries; Monty Wilcox; Louise A. Wilcox; Orpha R. McPherson, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Secretary Udall; Clara B. Gonzales, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Assistant Secretary Carver; Assistant Secretary Holum; Fannibelle Jackson, Bureau of Land Management; Under Secretary Carr; Assistant Secretary Briggs; Benjamin Reifel, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Father John G. Kuhn, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
J. Blanton Belk gives the keynote speech at the demonstration for modernizing America in 1965
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Flanked by American Indian elders and overseas delegates, J. Blanton Belk gives the keynote speech at the demonstration for modernizing America on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Ben Reifel is visible in the background looking left
Job of the Field Support Committee
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Man explaining the jobs and responsibilities of the Field Support Committee.
John Bear Robe allotment, 1930
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John Bean Robe on his deceased wife's allotment of 320 acres
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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
John White Bear allotment, 1930
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John White Bear living on his grandmother's allotment of 160 acres
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
Joseph Ward Statute Unveiling Speech by Ben Reifel
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Speech that Ben Reifel gave at the Joseph Ward Statue Unveiling, in which he introduces the children of Joseph Ward. Also includes speeches that Ben gave at the University of Utah in regards to alcoholism on Indian reservations.
KELOLAND-TV Introduction to Documentary 'The Campaigners'
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KELOLAND-TV achor introduction to documentary 'The Campaigners' that was filmed in South Dakota and featured Congressman Ben Reifel from South Dakota and Sir Harry Legge-Bourke, Member of Parliament from the Isle of Ely. The documentary showed the different techniques between elections in the United States and elections in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Labon Holy Pipe allotment, 1930
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Labon Holy Pipe on his own allotment of 32- acres, house build with personal funds
Lincoln Day Speech by Ben Reifel
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Speech that Ben Reifel gave at the Lincoln Day celebration in which he comments and reports on important prospects for the election year.
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
Maj. Gen. J. Strom Thurmond accompanied by Honor Guard Commander Capt. Charles E. Guilford in 1966
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Maj. Gen. J. Strom Thurmond accompanied by Honor Guard Commander Capt. Charles E. Guilford salutes the colors during Honor Guard ceremonies
Masahide Shibusawa speaks at the Mackinac demonstration in 1965
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Masahide Shibusawa, Japanese business man, who is in charge of the work of Moral Re-Armament in Japan, speaks at the Mackinac demonstration. He has come to plan for the delegation of 100 Japanese students arriving later in July. Shibusawa's great-grandfather was the founder of modern industrial Japan
Members of Congress in session in the 1960s
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Members of Congress in session in the chambers of the United Stated capitol building
Members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
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Representative Ben Reifel is with other members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
Members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
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Representative Ben Reifel is with other members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
Members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee meet in Washington, D.C.
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Representative Ben Reifel meets with other members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
Members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee meet in Washington, D.C.
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Representative Ben Reifel meets with other members of the 1968 Democratic National Congressional Committee
Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary group
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Representative Ben Reifel is part of the Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary group
Minnehaha County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner
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Speeches given at the Minnehaha County Republican Party Lincoln Day dinner, which Ben Reifel was honored at for his years of service. Topics covered included economic slavery, leadership, future growth of the republican party, and freedom. March 25, 1977
Minnehaha County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner
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Speeches given at the Minnehaha County Republican Party Lincoln Day dinner, which Ben Reifel was honored at for his years of service. Topics covered included economic slavery, leadership, future growth of the republican party, and freedom. March 25, 1977
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Ben Reifel's various certificates and awards from many different organizations and groups.
Miscellaneous Papers on Indian Health and Education
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Papers on Indian Health and education, as well as booklets on voting, South Dakota State University Alumni, and a few of Ben Reifel's biographies. Also includes a few NPS Newsletters.
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Miss Indian America Thomasine Hill is presenting Representative Ben Reifel an award at the Bill Harrison Fundraising event in Sheridan, Wyoming
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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 Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children Award
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Ben Reifel was recognized for this service to the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children. The wood plaque has an eagle with its wings spread over a shield at the top and an engraved plate. The words read 'National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children Ben Reifel 1974-1978 In Grateful Appreciation for Outstanding and Distinguished Service to America's Disadvantaged'.