The University Program Council Records document the cultural, educational, and social programming organized by the council at South Dakota State University. The collection includes posters, newsletters, clippings, programs, brochures, and calendars related to concerts, dances, theatrical productions, films, lectures, festivals, and campus traditions such as Hobo Day. Arranged in three boxes, the materials cover both recurring and single occurrence events and reflect the council’s role in coordinating campus programming.

These records provide documentation of student activities and campus events and illustrate the scope of programming supported through student leadership. The collection offers evidence of changing entertainment offerings and campus traditions and supports research on student life and organizational activity at the university.

This collection includes organizational records and event materials documenting the activities of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) at South Dakota State University. It features administrative ledgers and various programs that reflect the group's role in campus religious life, student leadership, and extracurricular activities. Also included are secretary’s and treasurer’s books, a handbook for members, and programs for lecture courses, plays, the YMCA Entertainment Series, student conferences, and installation banquets.

The secretary’s books include minutes of meetings, membership records, and loose materials such as correspondence and notes. The treasurer’s books document financial transactions and also contain information related to membership, gym cards, subscriptions, and lecture courses.

The materials provide valuable insight into the mission, governance, and student engagement of the Young Men’s Christian Association at South Dakota State University. They reflect the organization’s broader goals of spiritual development, social fellowship, and the promotion of Christian values in campus life.