Ronald Larsen Papers

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SDSU-Archives UA 053.080

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Ronald Larsen Papers

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  • 1983-2004 (Creation)

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2.17 linear feet (1 document case, 1 oversize box-21 inches), audiocassettes

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Biographical history

Ronald “Ron” Larsen (May 15, 1946 – January 1, 2019) was a South Dakota resident and political candidate.

Larsen was born in 1946 and attended high school in Webster, South Dakota. He later attended South Dakota State University on a football scholarship and graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In the mid-1970s, he served briefly as a defensive line coach at South Dakota State University.

In 2004, Larsen was the Democratic nominee for the South Dakota State Senate in District 6. He was defeated in the general election.

Ron Larsen died on January 1, 2019, at the age of 72.

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The collection consists of materials documenting the civic, agricultural advocacy, and political activities of Ron Larsen from 1983 to 2004. Records include correspondence, donation letters, newspaper clippings, legislative materials, campaign documents, proclamations, and related ephemera.

A significant portion of the collection pertains to the “Give-A-Buck” initiative (1983–1991), including fundraising letters and publicity materials. Additional records document participation in the 1985 National Crisis Action Rally and agricultural advocacy efforts such as “Faith in Farming” and the 1987 Faith in Farming Sunday executive proclamation.

Political materials include campaign and Senate-related records (1983–1987), nominations and declarations (1986–1987), and campaign materials spanning 1986–2004. The collection also contains items related to the Hetland American Legion Scholarship Program (1997). Campaign artifacts include signage and promotional items associated with Larsen’s State Senate campaign.

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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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