The Higher Education Faculty Association, SDSU Branch Records document the activities and governance of the South Dakota State University branch of HEFA from its formation through its eventual dissolution. The records include ballots, board of directors meeting materials, bulletins, correspondence, lobbying documents, meeting minutes, newsletters, official notices, and synopses of activities. These materials reflect the branch’s internal organization, communications, advocacy efforts, and broader role in statewide faculty representation.

These records provide insight into the efforts of faculty at SDSU to address professional concerns during a period of rising activism in higher education. They capture the branch's involvement in issues such as faculty rights, due process, communication with administrative bodies, and the push for collective bargaining. The collection also illustrates the transition from HEFA to the Council of Higher Education–NEA as the recognized representative body, making it a valuable resource for understanding faculty governance and labor relations in South Dakota's public higher education system during the 1970s.