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.

Monthly newsletters highlighting various activities and updates in the Pine Ridge Agency during Ben Reifel's time as Superindentant.

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 American Silver Wolf Award presented to Ben Reifel in The award is a silver buffalo medal suspended from a purple and white ribbon.

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 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'.

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'.

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.

Bank deposits and receipts from Ben Reifel's campaign.

Bank statement and cancelled check from classmates for Ben Reifel.

Receipts from Ben Reifel's traveling expenses during his campaign.

Newspaper clippings of Ben Reifel and his work for Boy Scouts of America.

Flandreau Indian School newsletters that feature articles about Ben Reifel and his proposition of integrating schools.

Amepnka, a Russian language magazine America Illustrated, which contains a 28 page insert on the American Indians.

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'.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel being awarded the Outstanding American Indian of the Year award.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel's successful nomination as a Republican Party candidate in the primaries

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.

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and other members of Congress in which they congratulate him for his victory in winning the election.

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.

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.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel's re-election victory as well as his opposition to the proposed American Indian Day.

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.

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.

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.

Posters for Ben Reifel's political campaigns.

Institute of Indian Studies magazine, which contains a biographical article about Ben Reifel, highlighting his accomplishments and Political and Tribal background.

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.

Dark blue, 3-ring House of Representatives Binder that has Ben Reifel's name engraved on it in gold lettering.

Speech that Ben Reifel gave at the Lincoln Day celebration in which he comments and reports on important prospects for the election year.

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.

Commencement speech given by Ben Reifel at the Washington High School in Sioux Falls.

Ben Reifel's speech on the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Numerous speeches given by Ben for commencements, television, and radio broadcasts, and during his campaign.

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.

Scrapbook of newspaper clippings featuring articles on Ben Reifel. Topics include the Oahe Dam project, gun control, tribal issues, and tax problems.

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 announces his decision to not run for Senate in the 1968 election.

Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.

Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.

Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.

Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.

Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.

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, 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, 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.

Congressman Ben Reifel remarking on flaxseed legislation.

Congressman Ben Reifel announces his candidacy fo re-election to Congress.

Congressman Ben Reifel announces his candidacy fo re-election to Congress.

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