South Dakota State University Archives & Special Collections

Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets

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circa 1961-1971

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets

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circa 1961-1971

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets

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circa 1961-1971

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel talking sugar beets during his 1960 campaign

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking about sugar beets with three men during his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel talking sugar beets during his 1960 campaign

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking about sugar beets with a group of men during his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel looking at grain samples in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel and an elderly man looking at grain samples

Ben Reifel talking with a farmer about sugar beets

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel in a blacksmith shop in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel is watching a man work in a blacksmith shop during his 1960 campaign for Congress, there is an anvil in the foreground

Ben Reifel during final day of his 1960 campaign

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel in Plankinton, South Dakota during the final days of his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel reading a headline about his 1960 primary victory

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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

Portrait of Ben Reifel

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Portrait of Ben Reifel during his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel speaking to voters in Woonsocket, South Dakota in 1960

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1960 May 6

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel speaking to voters at the courthouse in Woonsocket, South Dakota

Ben Reifel at a Nixon for President campaign rally in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel at a Nixon for President campaign rally, two women are pinning something on to the lapel of his suit

Representative Ben Reifel with Lem Overpeck at a Nils Boe for Governor campaign rally in 1964

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1964

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel with Lem Overpeck and another man at a Nils Boe for Governor campaign rally, Overpeck was running for Lt. Governor

Alice Reifel campaigns for her husband, Ben Reifel, in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Alice Reifel stands by a portrait of her husband, Ben Reifel, while a seated woman pours coffee, and two campaign volunteers stand nearby during Ben Reifel's 1960 campaign

Alice Reifel campaigns for her husband, Ben Reifel, in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Alice Reifel is with two other women, each are holding a doll, during Ben Reifel's 1960 campaign

William Miller, Ben Reifel, and Clifton Hurlbert in 1964

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1964 Fall

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Candidate for Vice President William Miller shakes hands with Aberdeen, South Dakota Mayor Clifton Hurlbert on a stage, Representative Ben Reifel is standing behind them

Republican campaign rally in 1964

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1964

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Supporters at a Republican campaign rally in South Dakota, they are holding signs supporting Barry Goldwater and William Miller for United States presidents and Nils Boe for South Dakota governor

William Scranton and Bill Johnson

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

William Scranton, Republican U.S. House of Representatives candidate from Pennsylvania is speaking with Bill Johnson

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Spearfish, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a carpenter on the front porch of a house in Spearfish, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Spearfish, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a carpenter on the front porch of a house in Spearfish, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel signing business cards during in campaign for Congress, another man is standing behind him watching

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Rosholt, South Dakota in 1960

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with people in a place of business during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a people in a men's clothing store during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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 on the campaign trail in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a man in front of a store during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Rosholt, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with people in Rosholt, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with Mrs. Winerd in her home in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking to a school teacher at a playground in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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 on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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 on the campaign trail in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a man in a drugs store during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking to a business man in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking to a school teacher and a child at a playground in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking to a business man and his employee in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

E.Y. Berry, Karl Mundt, and Ben Reifel campaigning in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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

Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Nixon-Agnew in 1968

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1968

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew

Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Nixon-Agnew in 1968

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1968

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew

Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Nixon-Agnew in 1968

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1968

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew

Representative Ben Reifel in Brookings, South Dakota in 1968

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1968

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel and another man in Brookings, South Dakota. Ronald Reagan was in town campaigning for Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew

Reporters and supporters listening to Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Nixon-Agnew in 1968

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1968

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Reporters and supporters listening to Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Nixon-Agnew in 1968

Car covered with Republican campaign posters

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Cars used by Morris Wagner of Little Eagle, South Dakota. It is covered with Republican Party campaign posters

Ben Reifel attends a meeting of National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children in 1980

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1980

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel attends a meeting of 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 in 1980

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1980

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel recognized for his work with the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children

National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children in 1980

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1980

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel is on the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children, the group is on the lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Ben Reifel attends a meeting of National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children in 1980

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1980

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel attends a meeting of 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 in 1980

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1980

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel recognized for his work with the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children

Representative Ben Reifel and Lawrence Welk

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel and Lawrence Welk

Ben Reifel campaigning in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel on a campaign stop at the East River Electric Power Cooperative in Webster, South Dakota

Ben Reifel campaigning in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel campaigning in Madison, South Dakota

Ben Reifel campaigning in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel campaigning in Madison, South Dakota

Representative Ben Reifel campaigning for Bill Harrison in Sheridan, Wyoming in 1968

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1968 June 14

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel speaking at the primary campaign kickoff for Bill Harrison in Sheridan, Wyoming

Representative Ben Reifel receiving an award from Bill Harrison

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1968 June 14

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel receiving an award from Bill Harrison. The photograph is signed: With warmest regard Bill Harrison

Bill Harrison fundraising event in Sheridan, Wyoming in 1968

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1968 June 14

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Young girls performing for Bill Harrison at a fundraising event in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Representative Ben Reifel at a Bill Harrison fundraising event in Sheridan, Wyoming in 1968

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1968 June 14

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel at a Bill Harrison fundraising event in Sheridan, Wyoming. Two women are on horses, Ben and another man stand nearby, they are all holding signs

Ben Reifel talking with A.E. Crook and W.E. Bergeson about sugar beets in 1960

Ben Reifel talking with A.E. Crooks and W.E. Bergeson about sugar beets in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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

William Miller at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1964

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1964

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Vice presidential candidate William Miller walking next to a man on the airstrip at Joe Foss field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

William Miller speaking at a Republican campaign rally in 1964

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1964

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Vice presidential candidate William Miller speaking at a podium at a Republican campaign rally in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Alice Reifel on the campaign trail for Ben Reifel

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Alice Reifel with two campaign volunteers making telephone calls seeking support for Ben Reifel

Representative Ben Reifel, Senator Karl Mundt, and William Miller at the Republican campaign rally in 1964

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1964

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel and Senator Karl Mundt standing behind vice president candidate William Miller at a podium at a Republican campaign rally in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

William Miller deboarding a plane at Joe Foss field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1964

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1964

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Vice presidential candidate William Miller deboarding a plane at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Ben Reifel Campaign Pamphlets

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Pamphlets for Ben Reifel's campaigns.

Ben Reifel Campaign Bumper Stickers

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Bumper sticker for Ben Reifel's campaigns

Ben Reifel's Campaign Funds

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Bank deposits and receipts from Ben Reifel's campaign.

Ben Reifel's Affidavit of Campaign Expenses

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Affidavit of campaign and election expenditures from Ben Reifel's campaign.

Ben Reifel's Affidavit of Campaign Expenses

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Bank statement and cancelled check from classmates for Ben Reifel.

Ben Reifel's Affidavit of Campaign Expenses

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Folder
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Bank statements and numerous cancelled checks from the Ben Reifel Fund.

Ben Reifel's Affidavit of Campaign Expenses

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Folder
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Bank statements and cancelled checks from the Reifel for Congress fund for Ben Reifel's campaign.

Ben Reifel's Affidavit of Campaign Expenses

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Bank statements and cancelled checks from the Women for Reifel fund from Ben's campaign.

Ben Reifel's Campaign Advertising

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Receipts from various Broadcasting and Photography companies for Ben Reifel's campaign.

Ben Reifel's Campaign Expenses

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel's receipts from various general office expenses.

Ben Reifel's Campaign Travel Expenses

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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

Ben Reifel's Campaign Mailing List

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Mailing list of district and local episcopal keymen in Ben Reifel's campaign.

Ben Reifel Campaign Buttons

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Buttons and pins for Ben Reifel;s campaign.

Ben Reifel for Congress Campaign Records

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Lists of county chairmen in Ben Reifel's campaign, as well as minutes from many Reifel for Congress club meetings.

Ben Reifel Stand on Campaign Issues

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Republican Party sample ballots for the 1960 primary election

Ben Reifel Campaign Schedule

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel's travel and meeting schedules for his congressional campaign.

Ben Reifel Nomination for Senate

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1962-1963

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Article and newspaper clippings naming Ben Reifel as one of the nominees for senate.

List of Newspapers sent Campaign Advertisements

Ben Reifel News Stories Regarding Senate Campaign

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

List of newspapers, as well as clippings from different newspapers regarding Reifel running for Senate.

South Dakota Republication Party Platform

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel's note on the South Dakota Republican party platform during Ben Reifel's campaign.

Ben Reifel Campaign Stationery

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Envelopes and stationery for Ben Reifel's campaign.

Ben Reifel Campaign Publications

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Pamphlets, flyers, and stationery for Ben Reifel's campaign for Congress.

Newspaper Clippings on Ben Reifel's Campaigns

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1960-1988

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Newspaper clippings talking about Ben Reifel's campaign for senate, as well as other various news happening in Congress.

Ben Reifel Campaign Scrapbook

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Scrapbooks
1960-1962

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Scrapbook of newspaper clippings in regards to Ben Reifel and his campaign for Congress. Also includes articles on his wife, Alice Reifel.

Ben Reifel Campaign Advertisements Scrapbook

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Scrapbooks
1964

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Scrapbook of Ben Reifel's campaign advertisements.

Ben Reifel Campaign Scrapbook

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Scrapbooks
1969-1970

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Ben Reifel's campaign, time in Congress, and retirement from Congress. Also includes some correspondence to Ben from members of Congress.

Ben Reifel Campaign Scrapbook

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Scrapbooks
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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.