Photocopy of a handwritten memoir of Emil Jacobsen's life. The bound volume includes 254 pages of Jacobsen's personal narrative, along with 10 additional pages containing family tree information and explanatory notes. The memoir offers a detailed, first-hand account likely to hold historical and genealogical significance, particularly in documenting everyday life, cultural identity, and regional experiences during Jacobsen's lifetime. It may also provide valuable insight into immigration, settlement patterns, and family history, making it a useful resource for researchers, descendants, and local historians.

Small Brown Book, 34 Portraits

Long Red Book, 54 Portraits

This collection consists of photographs, albums, certificates, scrapbooks, printed materials, and personal memorabilia documenting the Hawley and Lothrop families, along with related individuals and organizations connected to Brookings and Huron, South Dakota, from 1879 to 2002. Materials include family photographs and portrait albums, such as two Hawley family photograph albums containing studio portraits and individual images, as well as loose family photographs and a written Hawley family history by Jean Lothrop. Additional family-related materials include a baby book for Lucille Lothrop with photographs, a scrapbook documenting the death of Lucille Lothrop containing condolence and sympathy cards, and personal correspondence addressed to Jean and Eugene.

The collection also contains items reflecting educational, civic, and social activities in South Dakota. These include certificates and memorabilia associated with South Dakota Agricultural College, such as a commencement invitation from 1897, a transcript issued to William H. Walters in 1900, a reunion button, and anniversary and reunion certificates. Other materials include a municipal reform paper written by William H. Walters, a postcard album containing photographic postcards, and a scrapbook documenting the activities of the International Organization of Odd Fellows through newspaper clippings and photographs. Additional photographs depict individuals including E. and M. Hawley and locations such as the ruins of the Royal Hotel in Huron, South Dakota.

The materials provide insight into family life, education, civic engagement, and social organizations in South Dakota from the late nineteenth through the twentieth centuries. Family photographs, albums, and written histories document genealogical connections and domestic life, while items associated with South Dakota Agricultural College and local schools illustrate the educational experiences of early students and alumni. Scrapbooks and organizational materials, including those of the International Organization of Odd Fellows, reflect the role of fraternal and community organizations in regional social life. Collectively, the collection contributes to the study of local history, family networks, and community institutions in South Dakota across multiple generations.

Large Brown Book, 208 Newspaper Clippings and 70 Black and white Photographs

9 Black-and-white Photographs

Large Black Book, 26 Photos, 10 Get Well Cards, and 103 Sympathy Cards

138 Photo Cards