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Reifel, Ben, 1906-1990 Folder
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National Park Service

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of Congress in regards to his appointment as assistant for Indian Affairs to the Director of National Park service.

Federal Laws Relating to Campaigns

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.

American Indian News Stories

Various articles about topics collected by Ben Reifel such as suicide, education, reservations and administration among American Indians. Also includes articles about Ben Reifel during the senate race.

Commemorative Booklets of Congressional Dinners

Booklet of the 25th Anniversary Victory Dinner, featuring the services of Francis Case that includes photographs of Ben Reifel, and a booklet from the Congressional Dinner, which features an article on Ben Reifel and his wife, Alice Reifel.

Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1950-1951

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel and an article he wrote for the Christian Science Monitor while he was at Harvard. Also includes correspondence between Reifel and the Department of the Interior in regards to his studies of relocation for Crow Creek and Lower Brule reservations.

Ben Reifel Correspondence With Linda Hasselstrom

Letter from Congressman Ben Reifel to Linda M. Hasselstrom of Sioux City, Iowa in regards to an article written in the July 11, 1965 issue of the Rapid City Journal about the Sun Dance. Included is a clipping of the article and an additional Rapid City Journal article about Crazy Horse.

Ben Reifel Career in the Military

Various papers that pertain to Ben Reifel's time in the military, such as his phyical examination reports and certificates of completion for courses required in the military.

Ben Reifel Naval Ship Tours

Souvenir booklets containing photographs of Ben Reifel's tours of the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy (CVA-67) and U.S.S. Lake Champlain (CVS-39) aircraft carriers.

Glenard P. Lipscom Memorial Addresses Delivered in Congress

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.

Ben Reifel Speeches in 1965

Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the YGOP Convention, the dedication of Shepard Hall at South Dakota State University, and Dakota Wesleyan University commencement exercises.

Ben Reifel Speeches in 1967

Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the American Legion Convention, GOP State Central Committee Meeting, and the Hamlin County Republican Picnic.

Ben Reifel Speeches in 1980

Speech that Ben Reifel gave at the Northern State University Commencement. Also includes newpaper articles of Ben as well as a speech from H.J. Cummings that was given at the Aunnual Conference of the Florida Association for Health and Social Services.

Ben Reifel Speeches in 1983

Ben Reifel's speeches that he gave at South Dakota State University Commencement. Also includes his rough drafts of the speeches, as well as letters inviting him to speak at the commencements.

Briefing Kit for Ben Reifel's Trip to China

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.

South Dakota Committee on the Humanities

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

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.

Pamphlets Collected by Ben Reifel

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.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Reports and Conference Materials

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.

Ben Reifel's Correspondence for 1960

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 1963

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 1967

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 1989

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.

Ben Reifel Biographies

Contains a couple of Ben Reifel's biographies which were used at his graduation as a Doctor of Law from University of South Dakota.

Programs for Events Attended by Ben Reifel

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 Speeches in 1966

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.

Ben Reifel Speeches

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

House Wednesday Group

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.

South Dakota Committee on the Humanities

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.

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