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- 1981, 2005-2006 (Accumulation)
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1.84 linear feet (1 records box, 2 document cases)
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In 2006, South Dakota State University (SDSU) celebrated its 125th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history. To oversee and coordinate the commemorative activities, the university established the 125th Anniversary Planning Committee. This committee was responsible for organizing various events, publications, and initiatives that highlighted SDSU's achievements and contributions to education and the community over its 125-year history.
The committee's membership included:
• Carol J. Peterson, Chair
• Peggy Gordon Miller, President, Honorary Co-Chair
• Sherwood Berg, Emeritus President, Honorary Co-Chair
• Robert Wagner, Emeritus President, Honorary Co-Chair
• Joel Hefling
• Edward P. Hogan
• Wesley Tschetter
• Padmanaban Krishnan
• Deb Gulbranson
• V.J. Smith
• Carolyn Clague
• Stephen Van Buren
• Barbara Hartinger
• David Marquardt
• John Miller
• Steve Marquardt
• Laurie Nichols
• Michele Sage
• Adam Karnopp
• Jennifer Crickard (staff)
• Emery Tschetter (staff)
• Adam Zobel (student)
• Cy Fixen (student)
This diverse of university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, worked collaboratively to ensure that the anniversary celebrations were comprehensive and reflective of SDSU's legacy. Their efforts culminated in a series of events and projects that not only commemorated the university's past but also set the stage for its future endeavors.
The records and materials produced by the committee are preserved in the SDSU Archives and Special Collections, serving as a valuable resource for understanding the university's history and the planning of significant institutional milestones.
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This collection is composed of materials produced and collection by the 125th Anniversary Planning Committee. Folders include minutes, clippings, event invitations and programs, publications, photographs, audio-visual material, departmental histories, and memorabilia.
The Cooperative Extension Service celebration material is composed of material from several South Dakota County Extension offices and related what each county did to celebrate the 125th anniversary of South Dakota State University. Folders may contain photographs, clippings and other material documenting the event.
The audio-visual material is composed of master and finished product video footage in the form of videos and DVDs for the 125th anniversary celebration projects. Included with the material are taped interviews of prominent individuals, such as United States Senators and Representatives. Also included are some scripts.
Colleges, departments and faculty were to submit recommendations for a summary of important dates, events and people in the history of South Dakota State University. They were asked for focus on accomplishments since 1964 when the institution was granted university status. These are found in the material marked as Survey of Accomplishments.
Other material of interest includes a resolution proposed by the South Dakota Legislative Assembly, and memorabilia associated with the celebration, such as a replica of the Coughlin Campanile that includes a piece limestone from the original structure.
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In most cases, the materials in this collection have not been digitized and are not available online.
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- English
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