Congressional Command and Operations group at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, during briefing on mission and activities of the IIIrd Missile Brigade

Congressional Command and Operations Group view a Corporal demonstrate the guidance section at the 1st Missile Command in Vicenza, Italy

Congressional Command and Operations groups United States Air Force visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe near Paris, France. They were received at the International Military Headquarters by General Lauris Norstad, Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Left to right: Major General H.A. Gerhardt, Lt. Col. Hastings Keith; Major J. Edward Roush, Lt. Col. Kenneth W. Hechler, Major Clarke McGregor, General Lauris Norstad, Major W.P. Jennings, Col. Ralph W. Yarborough, Col. Alexander Pirnie, Lt. Col. Ben Reifel, Capt. Ralph R. Harding, Col. William G. Bray. The photograph is signed: To Ben Reifel Loris Norstad

Representative Ben Reifel is part of a Congressional delegation that traveled to Santiago, Chile

Entertainment at a banquet honoring U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives and other members of Congress on a trip to South Korea.

Members of a Congressional delegation sitting in on a session of the South Korean parliament.

Frank Denholm and other members of a Congressional delegation in South Korea are on a tour.

Member of the Congressional delegation visiting South Korea is talking with a woman.

Members of a Congressional delegation sitting in on a session of the South Korean parliament.

Members of a Congressional delegation sitting in on a session of the South Korean parliament.

Frank and Millie Denholm are part of a Congressional delegation visiting South Korea. Here they are at a banquet in a large hall.

Entertainment at a banquet honoring U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives and other members of Congress on a trip to South Korea.

Congressional Delegation to Venezuela

Congressman Frank Denholm is among a U.S. congressional delegation to Venezuela

Congressman Frank Denholm (second from left) is among a U.S. congressional delegation to Venezuela

Thirty man congressional group is Pisa, Italy being greeted by Colonel Eads G. Hardaway. All are members of the U.S. Army Reserve serving two weeks active duty. They were in Italy for a three day stay to observe the U.S. Army's Southern European Taskforce

Members of the Congressional Party which visited Fort Richardson, Alaska on a tour of the training activities pause to chat and drink hot coffee during a lull in the combat demonstration being presented by the 172d Infantry Brigade at Claxton Drop Zone

Congressional Pictorial Directories from the Ninetieth and ninety-first congress containing pictures of Ben Reifel.

Congressional Wives Club board at a brunch with the first lady

Alice Reifel and three other members of the Congressional Wives Club has a bazaar

Mrs. Peter (Nancy) Dominick, Mrs. T. Nygaard, Mrs. Ben (Alice) Reifel, and unidentified woman, former President Eisenhower, and Evelyn ?

Congressman Ben Reifel at the Clazton Drop Zone training area at Fort Richardson, Alaska, A Nordwell RM-110 track vehicle site in the background. The Congressman was on a tour of USARAL Training Facilities

Specialist Five James R. Spates, First Cook of Headquarters Company, 23rd Infantry Battalion, shows Congressmen Harlan F. Hagen, California (standing) and Ben Reifel, South Dakota (kneeling) a Yukon stove at Fort Richardson, Alaska

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 shakes hands with a South Dakota homemaker

Congressman Ben Reifel, Martha Henderson, Program Director for International Exchanges, Congressman Joseph M. McDade, and William W. Warner during an Evening at the Smithsonian

Frank Denholm, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 1st district from 1971-1975

Frank Denholm, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 1st district from 1971-1975

Frank Denholm, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 1st district from 1971-1975

Frank Denholm, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 1st district from 1971-1975

Frank Denholm, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 1st district from 1971-1975

Congressman Frank Denholm and his wife Millie Denholm with George Bush, Ambassador representative of the United States of America to the United Nations

Congressman Frank Denholm (left) and Hubert Humphrey (right)

Senator George McGovern and Congressman Frank Denholm with two others at an event.

Congressman Frank Denholm (left), Senator Tip O'Neill (center), and another man at the South Dakota Legislative Rally

Former Congressman Frank Denholm speaks at the Democratic Forum in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Congressman Frank Denholm is being interviewed by ABC radio news

Congressman Frank Denholm with dignitaries during his trip to Bahrain

Congressman Frank Denholm and Millie Denholm with a military man during a trip to Korea

Frank Denholm and his wife Millie Denholm are being greeted by students during a trip to South Korea as part of a Congressional delegation.

Frank Denholm and his wife Millie Denholm are being greeted by students during a trip to South Korea as part of a Congressional delegation,

Frank and Millie Denholm walk away from a military transport helecopter on their trip to South Korea as part of a Congressional delegation.

Congressman Frank Denholm and Millie Denholm with Dong-Jo Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea

Frank Denholm is part of a Congressional delegation on a trip to South Korea. Here he is talking to South Korean dignitaries.

Congressman Frank Denholm standing in a pasture, there are cows in the background

Congressman Frank Denholm stands on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building

Congressman Frank Denholm stands on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building

Congressman Frank Denholm at his office desk in Washington, D.C.

Congressman Frank Denholm with veterans watching a Memorial Day parade in Webster, South Dakota

Congressman Frank Denholm serving as a witness before a congressional committee

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 John Melcher of Montana talks about working on farm legislation in Washington, D.C. He also talks about the Chamber of Commerce plan for welfare for farms and the problems with the low prices farmers are receiving.

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

Interview of Congressman Wright Patman of Texas regarding how the prime interest rate hike for farmers is in violation of antitrust laws.

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 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

Convolvulus arvensis at Garrison Reach on the Missouri River in North Dakota.

Convolvulus sepium at Garrison Reach on the Missouri River in North Dakota.

Cornus stolonifers in Garrison Reach on the Missouri River in North Dakota.

Letter from H. L. Loucks to R.F. Pettigrew about a paper Loucks wrote regarding 'Rural Credits.'

Letter from H. L. Loucks to R.F. Pettigrew about the elections of 1914. Loucks describes his disappointment in loosing the local election and comments on the South Dakota's Progressive Party. Loucks also comments on the state of national politics and the losses in the Progressive Party.

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about his lingering illness and his long recovery. He discusses the 1914 election including his campaign, losing the election, his opponent: E.S. Johnson, and his conclusion to continue as an independent candidate. Loucks also talks about Richard O. Richards continuing in state politics.

H. L. Loucks thanks Pettigrew for his support. He mentions taking advantage the "rural credit" issue to advance his agenda. He also talks about furthering his views by giving an address to the Christian Endeavor Society and visiting with farm and labor organizati

H.L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about distributing copies of the address he gave to the Christian Endeavor Society. He mentions the inheritance that Amos and Gifford Pinchot received and suggests that Pettigrew contact them for their assistance in the progressive movement. Loucks talks about inserting leaflets into the local papers and the South Dakota Farmer to promote progressive ideals. He discusses the state primaries for the elections for 1916. He suggests that if the progressive movement could remove Roosevelt and Perkins, then they would have a real progressive party. Loucks talks of feeling betrayed by Richard O. Richards and has no confidence in the state's Republican Party. At the end of the letter her announces that the People's Money League of Chicago has accepted his 'rural credit' plan.

H.L. Loucks writes about his misgivings of Richard O. Richards and his views on taxation and temperance. Loucks does not trust Richards and is hesitant to write an article for him that Richards would want published in local newspapers.

H.L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew concerning the 'St. Paul Address,' which garners him visibility. Loucks offers to have the address re-written in a more substantial form to gather more support from the people. He also inquires the help of Pettigrew in the capacity of reviewing Loucks present manuscript for a book which is slated to be published.

H.L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew concerning Pettigrew's upcoming political venture on a platform with Mr. Landis, which Loucks hopes will throw people for a loop. Loucks expresses his apprehension about Mrs. Burgess and her political aptitude.

Loucks speaks to R.F. Pettigrew about the progress of linotyping the manuscript as well as his desire to simply funnel all his time into the current writing process. Loucks also mentions that with his manuscript, he has not been reading much of the magazines but notices that the farmers have and he wishes to perhaps secure a post writing for such a magazine to benefit their organization

R.F. Pettigrew writes to H.L. Loucks concerning the current state of the nation and state politically. Pettigrew discusses his dislike for President Wilson and the current administration. Pettigrew also mentions the money expenditure used to pay for tax pamphlets and being printed in newspapers. Finally, Pettigrew begins partnership with Loucks for the coming months.

R.F. Pettigrew writes to H.L. Loucks regarding to the Pettigrew's lack of funds to invest into the newspapers currently. Pettigrew also mentions that he is traveling to Washington State to visit his boys and will be unable to respond to Loucks completely.

R.F. Pettigrew discusses with H.L. Loucks his disagreement with Richard O. Richards and his most recent proposition of an income tax. Pettigrew mentions that he would join Richard O. Richards if he organized an independent movement that was not reliant on any of the current political parties. Pettigrew expresses his aspiration to build up either a progressive or people's party that supported the workers.

R.F. Pettigrew writes to H.L. Loucks concerning Pettigrew's desire to take leadership on a present matter as to which he has none. Pettigrew also mentions that his finances keep him from supporting Loucks in the manner in which he would prefer.

R.F. Pettigrew speaks with H.L. Loucks about the Loucks' current article and the arguments therein. Pettigrew mentions that Loucks should follow a particular strain of his own argument that would greatly benefit his article. Pettigrew also voices his dislike for the bankers and financiers of New York. Pettigrew briefly covers his thoughts in regards to 'intrinsic' and 'extrinsic value.'

R.F. Pettigrew writes H.L. Loucks stating his intent to read Loucks' manuscript. Pettigrew also states to Loucks that Pearson's Magazine would be a beneficial place to submit his articles. Pettigrew mentions that now would be an opportune time to begin working towards a constitutional convention in South Dakota with hopes of amending the current constitution.

R.F. Pettigrew writes H.L. Loucks concerning Loucks' manuscripts and articles, pointing out the pros and cons of both. Pettigrew mentions his decision to vote for the Socialists as well as the idea of building up a Socialist party. Pettigrew also states that he does not wish to help Loucks start a new party but will always be available to discuss questions of further importance.

Letter from Karl S. Quisenberry, Association Agronomist, Western Wheat Investigation, to Edgar S. McFadden in regards to Marquis-Emmer wheat. Included is the planting plan for the Marquis-Emmer selection back-crossed on Marquis to be planted in head rows at Mandan, North Dakota and Webster, South Dakota.

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about the elections of 1914. Loucks speculates that he had lost the election for senator from South Dakota and thanks Pettigrew for his assistance. Loucks also makes comments about the national election results.

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about the 1914 election for United States Senator from South Dakota and Edwin S. Johnson's campaign corruption.

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew regarding Richard O. Richards and his primary law and amendments.

H.L. Loucks thanks R.F Pettigrew for the package of leaflets sent to him and sadly cannot use them and he plans to send them back to Pettigrew. Loucks also talks in length of the new party which they are going to start and the system by which it should be adopted.

H.L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about the status current politics in terms of calling a national convention. Loucks also mentions a Mrs. A. Burgess, the daughter of a Mr. Crane, who is interested in reviewing the manuscript which Loucks continues to write.

Loucks continues to speak to R.F. Pettigrew regarding the necessity of calling a state conference with emphasis placed on finding new representatives. Loucks comments on the support and help of Alli Reed in terms of the manuscript and the framework of their organization. Loucks also mentions that his book in moving along, albeit, at a slower pace than he would prefer.

R.F. Pettigrew sends a short letter to H.L. Loucks suggesting people Pettigrew ought to send 80 copies of Pearson's Magazine to so that they may be distributed.

R.F. Pettigrew discusses with H.L. Loucks the desire to get at least one newspaper in Sioux Falls for their needs as well having a stock of Pearson's Magazines featuring Charles Edward Russell's article on Grain Trust ready to be distributed. Pettigrew argues the necessity of changing the current society from 'egotistic to altruistic.'

R.F. Pettigrew sends a short message to H.L. Loucks detailing Pettigrew's return home and desire to see Loucks.

R.F. Pettigrew writes to H.L. Loucks concerning the Richards Law and current referendum in the State legislature. Pettigrew believes that Richards must go alone while still arguing for Primary Law. Pettigrew also mentions the continued desire to buy a newspaper though expresses his inability to do so with current funds.

R.F. Pettigrew responds to H.L. Loucks affirmation regarding Loucks money question. Pettigrew laments of his inability to financially help Loucks in his education endeavors and hopes that his financial condition will soon recover. Pettigrew also speaks boldly of his dislike for money and how it influences the people of Sioux Falls.

R.F. Pettigrew congratulates H.L. Loucks on his call to action in reference to a conference, one in which Pettigrew is most happy to attend. Pettigrew continues in speaking boldly of his dislike for the party system and their operations of disrepute.

R.F. Pettigrew articulates to H.L. Loucks his distaste for the book that Loucks recommended to him. Pettigrew also mentions that he would prefer to remain distanced from any conference with the author of the book. Pettigrew expresses great admiration and interest in Loucks' manuscript and desire to read it further.

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about the 1914 election for United States Senator from South Dakota and Edwin S. Johnson's campaign corruption.

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about his hopes for the national Progressive Party. He suggests that Pettigrew, Richard O. Richards and he start a newspaper to advance their political agenda. He mentions that the Saturday News in Watertown, South Dakota is for sale.

H. L. Loucks writes about the troubled state of politics in South Dakota. He mentions that he would be a part of the Republican Party if they would nominate progressive candidates. Loucks discusses the recent movement for farmers to organize. He mentions that Richard O. Richards has decided to remain in the Republican Party. Loucks believes that not all ballots cast for him were counted in the 1914 election.

H. L. Loucks writes about assisting Richard O. Richards in bringing up a suit to repeal Richards' primary law amendment. He also mentions that Richards does not want to start a newspaper. Loucks is still interested in finding a medium to publish his agenda and discusses the reliability of the press in South Dakota.

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about the leaflets he is publishing to promote progressive ideals. He thinks he will use the Rural Credit issue to bring attention to financial issues of farmers. Loucks mentions the upcoming 1916 elections and the likelihood of independent candidates.

H.L. Loucks expresses his doubt about joining Richard O. Richards in an independent political alliance. Loucks talks about not taking part in the state primary elections and that although he will not lead in the creation of an independent party, he will be willing to help the movement. Loucks asks Pettigrew to reread his address to the Christian Endeavor Society. He discusses his view regarding the money question and the preparedness issue.

H. L. Loucks writes to R. F. Pettigrew about a court case as to which Loucks is the primary counsel. Loucks mentions that he will use the argument going against the idea of 'rural credit.'; Loucks insists on Pettigrew visit Gifford and Amos Pinchot, whom Loucks deems capable of becoming national leaders.