Ben Reifel introduces his family and talks about his reasons for running for Congress in the First District of South Dakota. He also thanks his supporters and other candidates and asks constituents for their votes. Ben Reifel intorduces his grandaughters, Lisa and Laura Anderson, his daughter Loyce, his neice, Monica Johnson, and his wife Alice Reifel.
Bumper sticker for Ben Reifel's campaigns
Buttons and pins for Ben Reifel;s campaign.
Cards promoting Ben Reifel's campaign for Congress.
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.
Pamphlets for Ben Reifel's campaigns.
Ben Reifel talk of his background of growing up on a small farm on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, his education at South Dakota State College and Harvard University, his time in the military, and his career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He also speaks of his decision to run for Congress. His wife, Alice, appears near the end to stand by her husband in a show of support. He ends by asking listeners for their vote in the primary election in 1960.
Envelopes and stationery for Ben Reifel's campaign.
Lists of county chairmen in Ben Reifel's campaign, as well as minutes from many Reifel for Congress club meetings.
Congressman Ben Reifel announces his candidacy fo re-election to Congress.
Congressman Ben Reifel announces his candidacy fo re-election to Congress.
Congressman Ben Reifel announces his candidacy for re-election to Congress.
Congressman Ben Reifel announces his candidacy fo re-election to Congress.
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.
Bank statements and numerous cancelled checks from the Ben Reifel Fund.
Bank statement and cancelled check from classmates for Ben Reifel.
Affidavit of campaign and election expenditures from Ben Reifel's campaign.
Bank statements and cancelled checks from the Reifel for Congress fund for Ben Reifel's campaign.
Bank statements and cancelled checks from the Women for Reifel fund from Ben's campaign.
Receipts from various Broadcasting and Photography companies for Ben Reifel's campaign.
Lists and letters from those who pledged money for Ben Reifel's campaign.
Ben Reifel's receipts from various general office expenses.
Bank deposits and receipts from Ben Reifel's campaign.
Mailing list of district and local episcopal keymen in Ben Reifel's campaign.
Receipts from Ben Reifel's traveling expenses during his campaign.
Congressman Ben Reifel announces his decision to not run for Senate in the 1968 election.
Congressman Ben Reifel announces his decision to not run for Senate in the 1968 election.
Representative Ben Reifel and three others standing outside of Republican Headquarters building
Representative Ben Reifel standing by a voting booth during the 1962 election
Republican Party sample ballots for the 1960 primary election
Ben Reifel's note on the South Dakota Republican party platform during Ben Reifel's campaign.