Congressman Frank Denholm (center to the right of the towers in a light color jacket) with a large group of people looking at a model of the World Trade Center building
FBI Special Agent Frank Denholm and another special agent are dusting a suspect's car for fingerprints
FBI Special Agents Frank Denholm (left) and Robert Bauter arriving at work
FBI Special Agent Frank Denholm is working on a case
FBI Special Agent Frank Denholm is filing evidence
FBI Special Agent Frank Denholm is finger printing a suspect
Senator Tip O'Neill is with Congressman Frank Denholm, they are holding a map
Senator Tip O'Neill and Congressman Frank Denholm during a press conference, a man with a bandage on his forehead it sitting between them
Senator Tip O'Neill and Congressman Frank Denholm during a press conference, a man with a bandage on his forehead it sitting between them
Senator George McGovern and Congressman Frank Denholm pose for a photograph with actress Shirley MacLaine
Frank Denholm (back row, left) and other during the sale of the Denholm Seed Company
Governor Richard Kneip (holding scissors) and Congressman Frank Denholm (right) are at a ribbon cutting event
Representative Frank Denholm is awarded a certificate of appreciation for outstanding service to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives during the 92d Congress
President Richard Nixon is giving his State of the Union address to Congress
Millie Denholm is shaking hands with First Lady Patricia Nixon
Millie Denholm dressed in a gown and a fur stole sitting in a chair waiting for the 1971 South Dakota Governors Ball to begin
George McGovern, Frank Mankiewicz, Bob Chamberlain, and Frank Denholm in Aberdeen, South Dakota during the 1968 campaign
George McGovern speaking at a Denholm for Congress rally in 1970, Frank Denholm is to his right
Richard Kneip congratulating Frank Denholm on his win for the U.S. House of Representatives seat
Richard Kneip's 'Dick Kneip's people for People Campaign for Governor' campaign bus
Family standing by 'Kneip for Governor' and 'Denholm U.S. Congress' signs in their front yard
South Dakota Governor Richard Kneip (far left), Congressman Frank Denholm (second from right), and others at a groundbreaking ceremony
The Frank E. Denholm Papers consist mostly of materials generated during the time he served as the representative to South Dakota’s First Congressional District, from 1971 to 1975. These materials document his work for rural America, particularly his effort to reinstate the Rural Electrification Act and numerous legislation regarding agriculture, rural water, and rural development. Press releases and newspaper clippings about his activities in Congress can be found in the papers. The collection also includes scrapbooks and memorabilia about his campaigns for Congress. In addition, there are several files of correspondence, some of which was with members of Congress and other notable people such as George McGovern and Richard Kneip. The collection includes nearly 1,500 photographs and slides, most of which relate to his campaigns for Congress. There are reel-to-reel audio recordings and video recordings on 2-inch quad video tape that consist of campaign advertisements and his work in Congress. The collection also documents Denholm’s career as a sheriff, auctioneer, F.B.I. agent, and lawyer.
The papers also contain documents relating to Frank Denholm’s wife, Mildred Niehaus Denholm. Mrs. Denholm was born May 9, 1927 to Frank F. and Elizabeth C. (Schuring) Niehaus from Andover, South Dakota. She married Frank Denholm on June 12, 1950 in Webster, South Dakota. She attended Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, SD and taught in rural schools. Mrs. Denholm also went to the Aberdeen School of Business, the Strayer Business College in Washington, D.C., and the University of Utah where she studied music. She worked as a medical and legal secretary. Mrs. Denholm actively campaigned for her husband. She was involved in the Congressional Women’s Club while Denholm was in office. Mrs. Denholm passed away August 14, 2014. The collection includes correspondence between Frank and Mildred Denholm and her activities with the Congressional Women’s Club.
Frank Denholm sitting on an International Farmall tractor talking with a farmer while campaigning in 1970
Frank Denholm at the swearing in ceremony for the oath of office for the U.S Senate from South Dakota in Washington, D.C.
Frank Denholm speaking to the Boys Scouts of America during a stop on the campaign trail
Frank Denholm speaking at the South Dakota Farmers Union annual convention while campaigning in 1968
Frank Denholm speaking at an event at the Sheraton Motor Inn
Frank Denholm speaking to the crowd at a powwow, two American Indian dancers are standing behind him
Frank Denholm speaking during a Memorial Day event
Frank Denholm sitting on an International Farmall tractor during his 1970 campaign
Frank Denholm shaking hands with constituents on the 1968 campaign trail
Frank Denholm speaking at an event during his 1968 campaign
Frank Denholm speaking at an event during his 1968 campaign
Frank Denholm speaking at an event during his 1968 campaign
Frank Denholm on the 1968 campaign trail
Frank Denholm as an auctioneer in 1970
Frank Denholm
Portrait of Frank Denholm
Portrait of Frank Denholm
Portrait of Frank Denholm
Portrait of Frank Denholm
Portrait of Frank Denholm
Frank Denholm working at his desk in 1968
Portrait of Frank Denholm
Frank Denholm during a radio interview
Frank Denholm speaking at a celebration in his honor for winning the Senate race in 1970 and celebrating his birthday
Frank Denholm and his wife Millie are riding in a convertible in a parade during his 1968 campaign for Congress
Frank Denholm working at his desk in his law office in Brookings, South Dakota
Frank Denholm going over a document with another man
Frank Denholm posing with American Indian dancers at a powwow
Frank Denholm posing with American Indian dancers at a powwow
Frank Denholm is the auctioneer at a sale
Frank Denholm is the auctioneer at a sale.
Frank Denholm and George McGovern pose for a photograph
Frank and Millie Denholm on a sidewalk in front of a house during Frank Denholm campaign for U.S. Congress
Frank and Millie Denholm pose for a photograph during a family reunion in Brookings, South Dakota
Frank and Millie standing by a vintage car
Frank and Millie Denholm dressed for the South Dakota Governors Ball in 1971
Frank Denholm with his wife Millie at a celebration in his honor for winning the Senate race in 1970 and celebrating his birthday
Frank and Millie Denholm at an event
Frank and Millie Denholm pose for a photograph outdoors
New Congressman Frank Denholm and his wife Millie Denholm after his win
Frank and Millie Denholm pose for a photograph in his office
Frank Denholm standing by the Denholm Waterfowl Production Area sign
Denholm Waterfowl Production Area sign
People standing in front of Frank Denholm's campaign headquarters
Frank Denholm standing in front of his campaign headquarters
Frank Denholm standing in front of his campaign headquarters
Denholm trucking business offered twenty four hour service and was owned by Frank Denholm
Three young volunteers handing out Denholm campaign pamphlets during a 1970 parade
Frank Denholm speaking to the National Farmers Organization in Miller, South Dakota
Frank Denholm shaking hands with South Dakota constituents
Denholm Seed Company sign in a field of flowers
Denholm Seed Company building
Denholm for Congress supporters are carrying signs during a rally
Frank Denholm and others on stage during a Denholm for Congress rally in Brookings, South Dakota
Elect Frank E. Denholm for U.S. Congress 'A New Strong Voice for South Dakota - Farmer - Businessman - Former FBI Agent - Educator - Lawyer (Democratic Candidate for all the people!)' campaign billboard
Elect Frank E. Denholm for U.S. Congress 'A New Strong Voice for South Dakota - Farmer - Businessman - Former FBI Agent - Educator - Lawyer (Democratic Candidate for all the people!)' campaign billboard in Brookings, South Dakota
Campaign billboard 'This man . . . Denholm U.S. Congress' with a 'Thank You!' on it after Frank Denholm won the race for the U.S. Senate seat in 1970
Campaign posters in the windows of the Democratic headquarters in 1970
Frank Denholm and South Dakota State University president Hilton Briggs
Richard Kneip and Frank Denholm during the 1970 campaign
Richard Kneip and Frank Denholm during the 1970 campaign
Richard Kneip and Frank Denholm during the 1970 campaign
Supporters of Humphrey, McGovern, Denholm, and Chamberlin during a rally
Campaign posters supporting democrat candidates posted on a house in 1970
Congressman Frank Denholm serving as a witness before a congressional committee
Congressman Frank Denholm stands on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building
Congressman Frank Denholm standing in a pasture, there are cows in the background
Congressman Frank Denholm and Millie Denholm with a military man during a trip to Korea
Frank Denholm and his wife Millie Denholm are being greeted by students during a trip to South Korea as part of a Congressional delegation.
Frank Denholm and his wife Millie Denholm are being greeted by students during a trip to South Korea as part of a Congressional delegation,
Frank and Millie Denholm walk away from a military transport helecopter on their trip to South Korea as part of a Congressional delegation.
Congressman Frank Denholm and Millie Denholm with Dong-Jo Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea
Frank Denholm is part of a Congressional delegation on a trip to South Korea. Here he is talking to South Korean dignitaries.
Congressman Frank Denholm with dignitaries during his trip to Bahrain
Congressman Frank Denholm is being interviewed by ABC radio news
Congressman Frank Denholm (left), Senator Tip O'Neill (center), and another man at the South Dakota Legislative Rally
Congressman Frank Denholm (left) and Hubert Humphrey (right)