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Harding, Neva Marie Whaley, 1872-1978
1872-1978

Neva Marie Whaley Harding was born on June 5, 1872, in Rock Island County, Illinois, to Josiah and Susan Whaley. In 1880, the family relocated to De Smet, South Dakota, where Neva completed her education at De Smet High School in 1889. She then embarked on a teaching career in Kingsbury County before pursuing higher education at South Dakota Agricultural College, now South Dakota State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Domestic Economy in 1897.

On July 6, 1898, Neva married Albert S. Harding, and they settled in Brookings, South Dakota, where Albert served as a professor in the history department at South Dakota State College. The couple adopted a son, Robert Eugene Harding, in 1909.

Throughout her life, Neva played an active role in the educational and cultural life of the community. She was instrumental in founding the Brookings Women's Club, serving as its inaugural president in 1900, and remained an active member throughout her life. Neva also contributed to St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Guild.

In her later years, Neva developed a passion for painting, creating numerous artworks that reflected the beauty of her surroundings. She also chronicled her life experiences in an autobiography titled "I Recall Pioneer Days in South Dakota," offering insights into the region's pioneer era.

Governor Richard Kneip honored Neva's remarkable life by proclaiming June 5, 1974, as "Neva Harding Day," recognizing her enduring influence and legacy. Neva passed away on January 5, 1978, in Brookings, South Dakota, at the remarkable age of 105.

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Stuart, Signe, 1937-
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Signe Margaret Stuart was born on December 3, 1937, in New London, Connecticut, to Carl Einar and Anna Louise (Gustafson) Nelson. She married Joseph Stuart on June 18, 1960.

Signe attended the Yale-Norfolk Art School in 1959 and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in the same year. She went on to earn a Master of Arts from the University of New Mexico in 1961.

Her career includes serving as a Professor of Art at South Dakota State University in Brookings from 1970 to 1994. Since 1994, she has worked as an independent artist in Santa Fe. In 2001, she served as an artist-in-residence at Grinnell College.

Signe Margaret Stuart has been recognized as a notable artist by Marquis Who's Who. Her works include the Signe Stuart: Retrospective: March 4-April 23, 1995 exhibition at the South Dakota Art Museum, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota.