Representative Ben Reifel and a constituent on the US Capitol steps in 1963
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- 1963 June
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Representative Ben Reifel and a constituent on the US Capitol steps
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Representative Ben Reifel and a constituent on the US Capitol steps in 1963
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Representative Ben Reifel and a constituent on the US Capitol steps
Representative Ben Reifel meets representatives from Canton, South Dakota High School in 1961
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Representative Ben Reifel meets representatives from Canton, South Dakota High School in Washington, D.C. The US Capitol is in the background. Left to right Bill Souvignier, Doug Rickensrud, Terry Berg, Lee Stearns, Gary Stenstand, Donald Pottratz
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Representative Ben Reifel, Representative E.Y. Berry, John Foster, and William Morrison looking at a brochure on the US Capitol steps
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Representative Ben Reifel, James Gamble, Vern Stephens, and Glem Emmons on the US Capitol steps. Gamble, Stephen, and Emmons are with the REA
Representative Ben Reifel with group on the steps of the US Capitol in 1963
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Representative Ben Reifel with group on the steps of the US Capitol. From left to right: Bill Dickie, Sioux Falls Government Operations Committee, Ben Reifel, Loren Carlson, State of South Dakota Budget Director, South Dakota Governor Archie Gubbrud, and Representative E.Y. Berry
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Representative Ben Reifel and members of the South Dakota Bankers Association in Washington, D.C. Front row left to right: R.J. Berry; Hutchinson, Harkison, Lovald, Mateer, Gullickson, E.Y. Berry, Meklhaff, A.W. Powell. Back row left to right: Goodell, Colton, Lynch, Hill, Ben Reifel, Lovre, Larsen, Stilgebauer, Walrath
Representative Ben Reifel and the 87th Club in Washington, D.C. in 1961
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Representative Ben Reifel and the members of the 87th Club in Washington, D.C. The US Capitol is in the background
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Representatives Ben Reifel and E.Y. Berry with Mrs. Wayne Eshelberger on the steps of the US Capitol
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Representative Ben Reifel, William Harrison, Miss Indian America Willamette Youpee, James Battin on the steps of the US Capitol
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Representatives Ben Reifel and E.Y. Berry with delegates to the National 4-H Conference on the steps of the US Capitol. Delegates: Sandra Jenter, Mary Jean Steinhauser, Donald Hoar, and Dennis Yeaton. Club agents: Frank Heitland and Elle Ollenburg
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Representatives Ben Reifel and Alice Reifel with Howard Wong and Lloyd Richardson, both of Aberdeen, South Dakota, on the steps of the US Capitol
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Representatives Ben Reifel and Senator Karl Mundt with two students from St. Marius School on the steps of the US Capitol
Representative Ben Reifel and Alice Reifel with constituents on the steps of the US Capitol in 1966
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Representative Ben Reifel and Alice Reifel with constituents on the steps of the US Capitol
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.
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.
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Correspondence between Ben Reifel and the Association of Former Members of Congress, as well as pamphlets and meeting information.
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.
Ben Reifel House Committee Assignments
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Correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of Congress about his wish to be elected to the House Committee of Appropriations.
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.
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Itineraries and reception guest lists from Ben Reifel's visit to Asia.
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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Itineraries, dinner invitations, and a welcome letter from the American Embassy of Ethiopia to Ben Reifel during his time there.
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Informational brochures, activities schedules, and dinner invitations to Ben Reifel during his visit to Israel.
Briefing Kit for Ben Reifel's Trip to China
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Briefing kit for Ben Reifel's visit to China as part of the Army Reserve Congressional Command and Operations Group. Included are inineraries , lunch and dinner guest lists, information on transportation, currency conversion, shopping, and maps of the area. Also includes information on his hotel arrangements as well.
Pine Ridge Agency Bureau of Indians Affairs Newsletters
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Monthly newsletters highlighting various activities and updates in the Pine Ridge Agency during Ben Reifel's time as Superindentant.
Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award Presented to Ben Reifel
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Boy Scouts of American Silver Beaver Award presented to Ben Reifel in recognition of Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council. The award is a silver beaver medal suspended from a blue and white ribbon.
Boy Scouts of America Silver Wolf Award Presented to Ben Reifel
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Boy Scouts of American Silver Wolf Award presented to Ben Reifel in The award is a silver buffalo medal suspended from a purple and white ribbon.
Outstanding Service to the Lower Brule Corporation Plaque
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Plaque presented to Ben Reifel for his service as chairman of the board of directors of the Lower Brule Corporation. The wood plaque is cut in the shape of the state of South Dakota. A blue plate is attached to the plaque with brass fasteners and engraved with gold lettering. The words read 'Ben Reifel in Appreciation of 12 Years of Outstanding Service to the Lower Brule Corporation as Chairman of the Board of Directors 1987-1989'.
College of Home Economics at SDSU Honorary Home Economist Award
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College of Home Economics at South Dakota State Univeristy honors Ben Reifel with the title of Honorary Home Economist. The wood plaque is decorated with black grooves on the outer edges. An engraved plate is attached in the center with brass fasteners. The words read 'The College of Home Economics at South Dakota State University Confer Upon Ben Reifel the Title of Honorary Home Economics with all the Priveleges and Favors Thereof'.
South Dakota State University President's Club of the '80s Plaque
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Plaque presented to Ben and Fritzie Reifel by the South Dakota State University President's Club of the 80's. The wood plaque has an etching of the Administration building at South Dakota State University and engraved plates. The words read 'South Dakota State Univeristy President's Club of the 80's Ben & Fritzie Reifel '32 '33 Thank You for Your Interest and Generous Support H. Ray Hoops'.
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Correspondence and other documents related to Congressman Ben Reifel's decision to retire from Congress.
South Dakota Committee on the Humanities
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Comments by John J. Barcroft, Director, Division of Public Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities, at the presentation of the Distinguished Award in the Humanities to Congressman Ben Reifel. Also included is correspondence and pamphlets.
South Dakota Memorial Art Center
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Correspondence, publications, and other documents related to Ben Reifel's dealings with the South Dakota Memorial Art Center, including his American Indian art collection and his service on their board of directors.
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Pamphlets for Ben Reifel's campaigns.
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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.
Newspaper Clippings about Ben Reifel and the Boy Scouts
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Newspaper clippings of Ben Reifel and his work for Boy Scouts of America.
American Indian Rights, Education, and Way of Life Publications
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Ben Reifel's copies of various articles, pamphlets, and booklets pertaining to American Indian rights, education, and way of life.
Flandreau Indian School Newsletters
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Flandreau Indian School newsletters that feature articles about Ben Reifel and his proposition of integrating schools.
Pamphlets Collected by Ben Reifel
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Bureau of Indian Afffairs and Farm Home Administration pamphlets pertaining to American Indian culture, census information, and farm loans. Other miscellaneous pamphlets are also included.
Programs Collected by Ben Reifel
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Flyers, seating lists, and programs from various events that Ben Reifel attended and was a guest speaker.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Reports and Conference Materials
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Reports on The Community Mental Health Program in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, schedule for Secretary of the Interior's conference in Sante Fe, New Mexico, and Secretary Stewart L. Udall's remarks, and the final report for the Department of Mental Health titled, 'Cross-Cultural Study of Cognitive Development on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation by Gilbert Voyat and Setphen Silk.
Amepnka Russian Language Magazine No. 67
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Amepnka, a Russian language magazine America Illustrated, which contains a 28 page insert on the American Indians.
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'.
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.
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.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1961
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Letters of congratulations to Ben Reifel for being awarded the Distinguished Service Award of the Department of the Interior, as well as for being elected to Congress.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1963
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Letters of thanks written to Ben Reifel by other members of Congress in regards to him sending them copies of the Indian Prayers he shared at the Prayer Group. Also includes letters asking Ben Reifel if he would contribute any items to the Historic Costume and Textile Collection at South Dakota State College.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1964
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Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel's re-election victory as well as his opposition to the proposed American Indian Day.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1967
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Birthday cards and letters for Ben Reifel, as well as correspondence pertaining to giving his files and records to South Dakota. Also includes correspondence pertaining to Ben Reifels campaign for the following year.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1981-1982
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Correspondence to Ben Reifel pertaining to geneology, college scholarships, as well as invitations to speak at different colleges and the Upward Bound banquet at University of South Dakota.
Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1989
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Progress reports from Ben Reifel during his time in Congress that talk about what he had been doing and what bills he had passed, and also includes a thank you letter from the Lower Brule Farm Corporation.
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Contains a couple of Ben Reifel's biographies which were used at his graduation as a Doctor of Law from University of South Dakota.
President Richard M. Nixon Inauguration
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Offical guidebook to the 1969 inauguration ceremony of President Richard M. Nixon which Ben Reifel attended.
Ben Reifel Speaking Engagements
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Programs from different college commencements and recognition dinners at which Ben Reifel was speaker.
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Posters for Ben Reifel's political campaigns.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1954
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Ben Reifel's daily reminders for assemblies, picnics, potlucks, and workshops.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1956
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Ben Reifel's reminders of appointments for church meetings, military lectures, and boy scout meetings.
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 Appointment Book for 1960
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Ben Reifel's lunch appointments with American Legion, Augustana College, and Farm Bureau. Also includes reminders about church meetings and banquets.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1962
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Daily reminders for Ben Reifel to attend White House appointments, important dates for church meetings, Brookings Institute, and the Political Study Breakfast.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1966
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Ben Reifel's dates for trips to Miami and Washington D.C., as well as reminders for State Department briefings, various lunch and breakfast Appointments, and Hobo Days.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1967
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Ben Reifel's reminders for the House Chamber meetings, church meetings, as well as dates for his Dentist appointments, and various lunch and dinner appointments.
Ben Reifel Appointment Book for 1976
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Ben Reifel's appointments for the dentist and doctors visits. Also includes travel dates to Cleveland and Washington D.C., and various other meetings.
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 Washington, D.C. Guest Book
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Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
University of South Dakota Institute of Indian Studies
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Institute of Indian Studies magazine, which contains a biographical article about Ben Reifel, highlighting his accomplishments and Political and Tribal background.
Programs for Events Attended by Ben Reifel
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Programs from various events that Ben Reifel attended, such as the Indian Youth Conference, various graduation ceremonies, the Big Bend Dam ground breaking ceremony, the 27th Republican Nation Convention, and more.
Ben Reifel's House of Representatives Binder
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Dark blue, 3-ring House of Representatives Binder that has Ben Reifel's name engraved on it in gold lettering.
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.
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Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the Clay County Lincoln Day Banquet, the Third National Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and the state workshop of the South Dakota Political Action Committee.
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Commencement speech given by Ben Reifel at the Washington High School in Sioux Falls.
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Ben Reifel's speech on the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Numerous speeches given by Ben for commencements, television, and radio broadcasts, and during his campaign.
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Scrapbook of newspaper clippings from Ben Reifel's campaign for Congress. The clippings mentione his opponents, and well as the places he was traveling to speak about his campaign.
Ben Reifel Newspaper Clipping Scrapbook
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Scrapbook of newspaper clippings featuring articles on Ben Reifel. Topics include the Oahe Dam project, gun control, tribal issues, and tax problems.
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
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.
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.
Ben Reifel Campaign advertisements
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Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Ben Reifel Campaign advertisements
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Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Ben Reifel Campaign advertisements
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Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
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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.
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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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Congressman Ben Reifel remarking on flaxseed legislation.
Ben Reifel Re-election Announcement
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Congressman Ben Reifel announces his candidacy fo re-election to Congress.
Ben Reifel Re-election Announcement
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Congressman Ben Reifel announces his candidacy fo re-election to Congress.