This series consists of materials related to George and Evelyn Norby and the stewardship, interpretation, and use of the Norby Collection. Records include South Dakota State University Archives documentation concerning collection proposals, processing activities, and the public opening of the collection, as well as materials related to fundraising and support activities. The series also contains files associated with the Images of the Past program, including research files, articles about the Norbys, exhibit guest registries, stationery and signage, and documentation of the Preservationists of the Year award. Personal materials include correspondence, household related items, and photographs. Dates range from approximately 1965 to 2006, with some materials undated.

This series documents the transfer, processing, and public presentation of the Norby Collection and provides contextual information about the individuals responsible for assembling it. The materials support research on archival stewardship, local history programming, and the role of private collectors in preserving community history, while also offering limited personal context for George and Evelyn Norby.

This comprehensive collection documents the history, leadership, and activities of the South Dakota Association for Family and Community Education (SDAFCE) and its predecessor organizations, including the South Dakota Extension Homemakers Council and affiliated Home Demonstration Clubs. The records span from the early 20th century through the late 1990s and reflect decades of grassroots civic engagement, adult education, and rural community development led by women across South Dakota.

The collection includes administrative records such as constitutions, bylaws, financial statements, chairmen handbooks, guidelines, honorary certificates, and minutes from state and local meetings. It also features extensive newsletters, membership applications, correspondence, cross-stitch patterns, postcards, and program materials. A substantial portion of the collection is composed of club-level documentation—including enrollment records, secretary’s books, and scrapbooks—from Brookings, Moody, Minnehaha, Pennington, Perkins, Spink, and Clark counties. These materials illustrate the scope of educational projects, cultural programming, safety campaigns, and international outreach efforts conducted by local clubs.

Of particular note are items from the Susan Wilder Scholarship Committee, slide presentations on homemaker history, and artifacts such as wall hangings, podium cloths, gavels, and banners. The records also include documentation of SDAFCE’s collaboration with the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service and participation in national and international homemaker associations.

This collection offers valuable insight into the role of rural women in shaping South Dakota’s educational and civic landscape. It is a vital resource for researchers studying women’s voluntary associations, cooperative extension history, home economics, and local grassroots leadership.