Al Hayat, an arabic-language magazine which contains an article called The American Indians-Yesterday and Today, as well as a picture of Ben Reifel. Also includes the manuscript for the article, as well as correspondence to Ben Reifel telling him about the magazine and its contents.
All American Indian Days Outstanding American Indian of the Year award presented to Ben Reifel in 1956. The award is a wood plaque with a brass plate with the words 'All American Indian Days Award Presented to Ben Reifel Outstanding American Indian of the Year 1956 All American Indian Days Sheridann, Wyoming'.
Various articles about topics collected by Ben Reifel such as suicide, education, reservations and administration among American Indians. Also includes articles about Ben Reifel during the senate race.
Amerindian, a magazine, that includes an article discussing Ben Reifel leaving the BIA for Congress. This magazine also includes news art programs, Indian centers, and the White House Youth Conference.
Ledger containing many lists of contributors to Ben Reifel's campaign from different organizations and different counties in South Dakota. Also includes affidavits of campaign expenses.
Various papers that pertain to Ben Reifel's time in the military, such as his phyical examination reports and certificates of completion for courses required in the military.
Letter from Congressman Ben Reifel to Linda M. Hasselstrom of Sioux City, Iowa in regards to an article written in the July 11, 1965 issue of the Rapid City Journal about the Sun Dance. Included is a clipping of the article and an additional Rapid City Journal article about Crazy Horse.
Ben Reifel's roster of those who attended the meeting of Forum, Inc. of the Great Plains, as well as talks given by some of those who attended the meeting.
Articles on Ben Reifel being awarded the Humor Award from the Workshop Library of World Humor. Also includes various articles, pamphlets, speeches, and cartoons about humor.
Correspondence and invitations from the Indian Council Fire in regards to the annual Indian Achievement Award Presentation Dinner in honor of Ben Reifel in Chicago.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of the Indian Council Fire in regards to his becoming the Chairman of the Indian Achievement Award and being put on the national board of the Indian Council Fire Publications, Inc.
Order from Richard Nixon naming Ben Reifel as Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission. Also includes a commendation for Ben Reifel, praising his work in Congress, given to him at the Department of the Interior Thirty-Eighth Honor Awards Convocation.
Souvenir booklets containing photographs of Ben Reifel's tours of the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy (CVA-67) and U.S.S. Lake Champlain (CVS-39) aircraft carriers.
Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the YGOP Convention, the dedication of Shepard Hall at South Dakota State University, and Dakota Wesleyan University commencement exercises.
Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the Clay County Lincoln Day Banquet, the Third National Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and the state workshop of the South Dakota Political Action Committee.
Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the American Legion Convention, GOP State Central Committee Meeting, and the Hamlin County Republican Picnic.
Speech that Ben Reifel gave at the Northern State University Commencement. Also includes newpaper articles of Ben as well as a speech from H.J. Cummings that was given at the Aunnual Conference of the Florida Association for Health and Social Services.
Speech given by Ben Reifel at a Memorial Day service, as well as a program for that service. Also includes programs from the Indian Sculpture Dedication ceremony.
Ben Reifel's speeches that he gave at South Dakota State University Commencement. Also includes his rough drafts of the speeches, as well as letters inviting him to speak at the commencements.
Notes, manuscripts from interviews, and speeches on Ben Reifel's stance on issues such as 'Operation Safeguard', social security, and parity of income for farmers.
Itineraries from trips to the different countries Ben Reifel visited in Europe, as well as thank you letters from Ben to everyone who helped them while they were on their trip.
An article on American Indian U.S. reservations by Ben Reifel. Also includes a piece written about his wife, Alice Reifel, and her experiences and duties through out his campaign and years in congress.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel and the Department Head of Dairy Husbandry at South Dakota State University in regards to Ben asking for work in the laboratory there.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel, members of the Association on American Indian Affairs, and the secretary of Harvard University in regards to his acceptance at the university, and his temporary leave from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel and an article he wrote for the Christian Science Monitor while he was at Harvard. Also includes correspondence between Reifel and the Department of the Interior in regards to his studies of relocation for Crow Creek and Lower Brule reservations.
Correspondence congratulating Ben Reifel on the thesis he wrote during his education at Harvard University. Also includes correspondence in regards to his being named the Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota.
Letter from Ben Reifel to Everett E. Hagen, Professor of Economics, expressing his gratitude for hospitality during his stay in Aberdeen and at the reservations.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel's campaign manager and those in charge of certain events and schools, arranging for Ben to speak. Also includes itineraries of events that Ben attends.
Letters of congratulations to Ben Reifel for being awarded the Distinguished Service Award of the Department of the Interior, as well as for being elected to Congress.
Letters of congratulations to Ben Reifel on his victory in the election, as well as letters of thanks written on behalf of Ben Reifel to those who supported him.