College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences Records

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SDSU-Archives UA 005

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College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences Records

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  • 1890-2019 (Creation)

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17.29 linear feet (15 record boxes, 1 oversize box)
544 photographs, 561 slides
2 CD-ROMs, 2-3.5 floppy diskettes

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The college’s academic program is twofold, encompassing both traditional agriculture and the biological sciences. Agricultural work spans four primary areas: academic programs, research, extension, and statewide services. Research and investigations address issues in livestock, natural resources, field crops, veterinary science, horticulture, agricultural economics, dairy, landscape design, and mechanized agriculture. These findings inform classroom instruction, extension work, and public inquiries. The Extension Service disseminates research findings statewide, bringing applied knowledge directly to communities.

Biological sciences are primarily conducted within the departments of biology/microbiology and wildlife and fisheries sciences. These disciplines are integral to all departments focused on plant and animal sciences.

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This collection comprises the administrative, instructional, research, and outreach records of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at South Dakota State University. Materials primarily originate from the Office of the Dean and include correspondence, newsletters, planning documents, annual reports, promotional brochures, conference materials, curriculum outlines, and extensive budget and salary records. Of particular note are salary lists for individual departments, financial reports for the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative State Research Service, and documentation of cooperative agreements with international institutions.

The collection also includes strategic planning reports, departmental reviews, and publications such as Ag Bio Newsletter, Growing South Dakota, and South Dakota Farm and Home Research, which highlight the college’s communication efforts and research dissemination. Visual materials include photographs of faculty, students, research farms, laboratories, and outreach events. The records reflect the college’s central role in shaping agricultural and biological sciences education, conducting applied research, supporting statewide extension services, and fostering economic and rural development in South Dakota and the region.

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  • English

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    In Copyright This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

    Materials in this collection may be subject to Title 17, Section 108 of the United States Copyright Act. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright, privacy, trademark, and other applicable rights for their intended use. Obtaining all necessary permissions is the user's responsibility. Written authorization from the copyright and/or other rights holders is required for publication, distribution, or any use of protected materials beyond what is permitted under fair use.

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