This collection contains photographs taken by Clav Snow during his time as a student at South Dakota State College in the early 1930s. The images document campus life and student activities, including Hobo Day celebrations, military Field Day Exercises, candid gatherings, and academic settings such as a psychology class. Also featured are photographs of the SDSC Boxing Club, campus buildings and landmarks, and fellow students. The collection offers a visual record of student experiences and campus culture during that period.

This collection contains research materials, correspondence, photographs, publicity materials, and draft content related to the book The College on the Hill, authored by Amy Dunkle with contributions by V.J. Smith. The book is an anecdotal history of South Dakota State University, and the collection reflects the research and writing process behind its creation. Materials include chapter drafts, topic files, interview transcripts, university ephemera, and digital media. The collection spans a wide array of subjects, including student life, university traditions, athletics, Hobo Day, campus buildings, academic departments, notable alumni and faculty, social events, and broader historical moments such as wartime campus life, political visits, and student activism. Also included are photographic prints and digital files used for publication, chapter ideas not included in the final text, and materials connected to university history and memory.

This collection documents how institutional memory is shaped through personal narratives, oral histories, and archival sources. It captures the lived experiences of students, faculty, and administrators from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. The collection provides researchers with insight into the cultural traditions, social history, and academic tra