Part of the business district at Rosebud Agency, South Dakota
Reports on The Community Mental Health Program in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, schedule for Secretary of the Interior's conference in Sante Fe, New Mexico, and Secretary Stewart L. Udall's remarks, and the final report for the Department of Mental Health titled, 'Cross-Cultural Study of Cognitive Development on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation by Gilbert Voyat and Setphen Silk.
Boy Scouts at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico
Young girls performing for Bill Harrison at a fundraising event in Sheridan, Wyoming.
This collection is composed of memorabilia, scrapbooks, campaign items, and personal items related to Reifel's career as a public servant, especially his years in the United States Senate and his work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The bulk of congressional material is memorabilia and scrapbooks and not records related to his term of office. Other materials are related chiefly to his post-congressional speaking career.
Reifel, Ben, 1906-1990
Ben Reifel's invitations Boy Scout Events, Pamphlets about Boy Scout events, and Ben's Boy Scout Awards.
Papers pertaining to Ben Reifel's educational experience and work from Elementary school up until he obtained his Doctorate Degree.
Letter to Ben Reifel from Vice President Spiro T. Agnew in which Spiro expresses gratitude for Ben's service in the House of Representatives on the occasion of his retirement.
Correspondence to Ben Reifel from Richard M. Nixon in which Richard congratulates Ben on his victory on being reelected to Congress, as well as expressing gratitude to Ben for supporting his recommendations in office.
Correspondence to Ben Reifeil from Nelson A. Rockefeller in which Nelson expresses gratitude for Ben in helping him with his campaign.
Letters to Ben Reifel from Lyndon B. Johnson in which he wishes Ben a happy birthday.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel and congressman Karl E Mundt pertaining to Ben's victory on his reelection to congress.
Letter to Ben Reifel from Hubert Humphrey congratulating him on his reelection to congress.
Correspondence between Gerald R. Ford and Ben Reifel pertaining to Gerald expressing his appreciation for Ben's hardwork and his help in passing the President's tax package. Also includes a birthday letter to Ben from Gerald.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel and George McGovern in regards to Ben's retirement and George's mom's death.
Letter to Ben Reifel from Bob Dole in regards to Bob participating at the Testimonial Dinner event.
Letter to Ben Reifel from Barry Goldwater expressing gratitude for his assistance and support during the campaign.
Mailing list of district and local episcopal keymen in Ben Reifel's campaign.
Ben Reifel's receipts from various general office expenses.
Lists and letters from those who pledged money for Ben Reifel's campaign.
Receipts from various Broadcasting and Photography companies for Ben Reifel's campaign.
Ben Reifel's correspondence with the Boy Scouts of America
Affidavit of campaign and election expenditures from Ben Reifel's campaign.
Representative Ben Reifel is talking with Minnesota Governor Al Quie and Representative Jim Abdnor at a Republican dinner in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Ben Reifel, Francis Reifel, and Lucy Kramer Cohen sit in an auditorium watching a show
Poems, biographies, short stories, and speeches written by Ben Reifel.
Ben Reifel with two other men at an event
Ben Reifel with two other men at an event. The photograph is signed: Ben, Best Wishes, I look forward to working with you, Ron
Former Representative Ben Reifel (third from left in back row) served as a member of the South Dakota Memorial Art Center board of directors. South Dakota State University President Berg (first on left in back row) and President Briggs (fifth from left in back row) are also present
Ben Reifel with Richard Spriggs, 1971 Junior Man of the Year, Glascow Agency, and another man
Ben Reifel stands with four other men in front of a painting of a man
Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Signatures of guests who visited Ben Reifel in his Washington, DC. office.
Ben Reifel at his Bureau of Indians Affairs desk when he served as farm agent to the Oglala Lakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation
Informational brochures, activities schedules, and dinner invitations to Ben Reifel during his visit to Israel.
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.
Itineraries, dinner invitations, and a welcome letter from the American Embassy of Ethiopia to Ben Reifel during his time there.
Itineraries and reception guest lists from Ben Reifel's visit to Asia.
Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmers about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer near Ipswich, South Dakota, they are standing in a field by a plow
Ben Reifel talking with A.E. Crooks, Spink County GOP chairman and president of the James River Valley Beet Growers Association from Frankfort, South Dakota and W.E. (Bill) Bergeson of the U & I Sugar Company in Belle Fourche, South Dakota about sugar beet during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer while standing in a cattle feed lot, there are heifer cows in the background, a photographer is in the foreground
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor
Ben Reifel talking about sugar beets with three men during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking about sugar beets with a group of men during his 1960 campaign for 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.
Ben Reifel speaks during his swearing in ceremony as Special Assistant for Indian programs to the Director of the National Park Service in the Department of the Interior
Ben Reifel speaking to voters at the courthouse in Woonsocket, South Dakota
Programs from different college commencements and recognition dinners at which Ben Reifel was speaker.
Ben Reifel standing at a podium speaking at an event
Ben Reifel standing at a podium speaking at an event
Ben Reifel sitting on an elephant in front of the Republican headquarters at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron
Signatures of guests who attended a retirement party for Ben Reifel.
Ben Reifel, Special Assistant for Indian programs of the National Park Service, with Albert Wing, chairman of council, Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe, Espeedie Ruiz, superintendent of Ute Mountain Ute Agency, and Meredith M. Guillet, superintendent of Mesa Verde National Park
Ben Reifel recognized for his work with the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children
Ben Reifel recognized for his work with the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children
Man presenting Ben Reifel (center) and three other men with the Silver Antelope Award from the Boy Scouts of America, the Silver Antelope Award is the highest award in scouting for leadership
Ben Reifel reading an Aberdeen American News newspaper heading declaring him as the winner of the 1960 Republican primary in the first district of South Dakota, the headline reads: Reifel wins GOP contest
Various office cards, membership permits and cards, and parking permits of Ben Reifel.
Ben Reifel talking with a carpenter on the front porch of a house in Spearfish, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with a carpenter on the front porch of a house in Spearfish, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with people in Rosholt, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking to a business man in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with a housewife in her kitchen in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress, there are jars of preserves sitting on the stove
Ben Reifel talking with Mrs. Winerd in her home in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking to a school teacher at a playground in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with a housewife in her kitchen in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress, there are jars of preserves sitting on the stove
Ben Reifel talking with a housewife in her kitchen in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress, they are standing in front of the kitchen sink
Ben Reifel talking to a school teacher and a child at a playground in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking to a business man and his employee in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with people in a place of business during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with a people in a men's clothing store during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel signing business cards during in campaign for Congress, another man is standing behind him watching
Ben Reifel talking with a man in front of a store during his campaign for Congress
Ben Reifel talking with a man in a drugs store during his campaign for Congress
Article and newspaper clippings naming Ben Reifel as one of the nominees for senate.
List of newspapers, as well as clippings from different newspapers regarding Reifel running for Senate.
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.
Ben Reifel and an elderly man looking at grain samples
