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
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 and his wife Millie are riding in a convertible in a parade during his 1968 campaign for Congress
Frank and Millie Denholm pose for a photograph during a family reunion in Brookings, South Dakota
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
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