Speaker talking about three goals: providing enough food and fiber, enabling family farms to achieve parity, and expanding programs to utilize surplus. He pledges the cooperation of the Farmers Union with President John F. Kennedy and Secretary Orville Freeman towards agricultural policy and the agricultural plank of the Democratic platform. He talks about eliminating poverty in rural America and a domestic food usage program for the needy. He hopes Kennedy will convene a World Food Conference. He recommends creation of an agricultural economics administration.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Campaign advertisement for E.Y. Berry and Ben Reifel. Berry talks on spending tax dollars and how the spenders plan is to condition citizens to go with their programs by saying Russia is beter and the United states is second rate giving the scenario of if the United States traded places with Russia.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Ben Reifel radio advertisements, 'Reifel for Congress'. Included in a Republican song.
Barbara Fitzgerald interview Congressman Ben Riefel where he talks about his background, American Indians, and reservations.
Four 20-second radio spots of Ben Reifel for fund drive the Aberdeen, South Dakota Chapter of the Red Cross.
Congressman Ben Reifel remarks about two bills he introduced to Congress. A nationwide health insurance program to those over the age of 65 and an amendment to the Social Security Act.
Congressman Ben Reifel remarks about two bills he introduced to Congress. A nationwide health insurance program to those over the age of 65 and an amendment to the Social Security Act.
Congressman Ben Reifel on th Farm Bill and government controls on agriculture.
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.
Congressman Ben Reifel talks about the medicare bill and its features, as well as other things he has supported, such as social security.
Congressman Ben Reifel on outlook for sugar beet hearings.
Congressman John Melcher of Montana talks about working on farm legislation in Washington, D.C. He also talks about the Chamber of Commerce plan for welfare for farms and the problems with the low prices farmers are receiving.
Speaker asks why country clubs shouldn't belong to country people, stating that the South Dakota representatives in Congress are not working for the constituents. The speaker presents his plan to amend this.
George Bootstrap visiting with Dale K. Lingenfelter, farmer, on his farm in Plainview, Nebraska, about the harvester's on his farm that he uses with high moisture shell corn and the economy in feeding cattle.
Analysis of how other farmer organizations affect the South Dakota Farmers Union on social and political levels. He discusses four categories: leaders of the South Dakota Farmers Union, general members of the South Dakota Farmers Union, members of other farm organization, and farmers that do no belong to any farm organizations.
States asking supreme court to declare electoral college system unconstitutional.
Speeches given by carious people, including Ben Reifel, at the EROS Data Center luncheon Industrial Development.
Six 30-second radio advertisements to re-elect E.Y. Berry to Congress. Also contains advertisements for Gambil's in Mobridge, South Dakota.
WNAX Farm Advisor Lyle Hanson interviews farmers at the South Dakota State Fair for their opinions on the feed grain program and the wheat program for Congressman Ben Reifel.
Glenn Martz from Washington, D.C., publisher of 'The Lowdown on Farm Affairs' interview at KOTA radio station in Rapid City, South Dakota. Martz revisits a speech he gave in Rapid City, South Dakota about socialism and communism in the United States. Martz discusses the Farmers Union and cooperatives connections to communism. He claims the Farmers Union has been infiltrated by communists.
Statements by Senator Hubert Humphrey about Richard Nixon's lack of interest in agriculture until the election and how the American farmer is suffering under Nixon's policies. The president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union speaking against the recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture from the National Milk Producers' Federation executive committee.
James Patton, National President of the Farmers Union speaks about having confidence in the importance of the United Nations, and the tenth anniversary meeting of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers ten-day conference at Purdue University in Indiana. Topics covered are: Russia, nuclear weapons, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, interdependence of nations, Cold War, economic disparities among nations, communism, poverty, capital investment abroad, developing nations. Secretary Sharma of the Farmers Forum of India speaks about nuclear weapons, peace, and Mahatma Ghandi. National President of the Farmers Union of the United Kingdom, Sir James Turner, founder of the I.A.P., speaks very briefly.
Side 1: Interview with Abbey and Father Thorburn on Neva's participation in church.
Side 2: blank
Side 1: January 12, 1978 - Interview with Adelaide Anderson about Neva Harding
Side 2: October 1976 - Interview with Neva Harding. Adoption of son, mothering him. Son's being baptized in Methodist Church, Albert playing with him. Taking him to Florida when he was really sick. Her deep regard for her home an needing to be care for. No desire for independence. Wasn't ever lonely during periods she was alone - had a few close friends. Camping and not liking it. Love of reading, Description of location of house, Albert's retirement, plumbing.
Side 1: Avilda (spelling? Alvida) Sorenson
Side 2: blank
Side 1: blank
Side 2 Bob Harding (inaudible)
Side 1: Interview with Eric and Elsie Green by Jane Alexander about memories of Neva Harding and history of the Episcopal Church in Brookings.
Neva's participation in guild, church, her marriage, and son. Neva's blond hair and health; her sudden interest in painting. Neva's love of controversy. Brookings during the depression. Development (residential) of eastern Brookings (pavement of roads, etc.). The rest concerns history of St. Paul's Episcopal Church the last several minutes concern old state church meetings.
Side 2: Blank
Side 1: Interview with Neva Harding (grandson, Ron)
Side 2: blank
Interview with Neva Harding [both sides - all of side 1, half of side 2]
Mostly about Illinois years and Neva's parents. Also some about Albert's family.
Interview with Neva Harding in Brookings, South Dakota by Arthur Vandall, Director of Alumni Affairs at SDSU. Recollection on Years in South Dakota and South Dakota State College. 36 minutes. 3 3/4 speed
Jane Alexander interviewing Neva Harding at the United Retirement Center in Brookings, South Dakota.
Side 1: Considered donating her body to science
Side 2: People's comments on the condition of Neva's legs. Mother's participation in WCTU and in education matters. Discussion of mentally retarded boy in school where Neva taught. Discussion of care for older people long ago. Social life in De Smet - company that stayed throughout the winter, dancing, and people's opposition to it. Discussion of WCTU and why Neva wasn't interested in it. Discussion of what women with and without a college degree could do in the late 1890s. Neva's teaching and the teacher's exam. Neva's "seeing things" despite her blindness - description of her fantasies. Discussion of the new Episcopal minister. Her plans for being cremated.
Side 1 and 2: Neva Harding
Side 1: Bob Harding and his mother, Neva
Side 2: Bob Harding
Side 1: Monologue about Jane Alexander's reaction to Neva's death
Side 2: Jane Alexander interviewing Neva Harding. Mother Whaley's contribution to Neva's knowledge of the family history. Father Whaley's. Reflections on grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Optimism-Father and Mother. Mother's unhappiness. How Whaley's stored food (cellar). Headaches, Nervousness as a child, Calmer as she grows older. Monthly periods. Feelings of closeness as an adoptive parent. Son's feelings as adopted child. Albert's story time. Didn't enjoy motherhood.
Side 1: Neva Harding - Christmases - how she helped her mother (or didn't)
Side 2: blank
Side 1: Interview with the Evenson's about Neva Harding
Side 2: Interview with Robert Harding (Neva's son) [blank for a long period of time]
Experience he remembers about his mother, housework, Neva's readings and Women's Club, Neva's organizing and management capabilities, independence of Albert and Neva, Albert's parents, Brookings-coal hauled to college, poorer people south of tracks, Depression circumstances, Albert and Neva's attitude toward education, Neva's art classes
Side 1: Interview with the Lachers
Side 2: blank
Tape number assigned by Archivist.
Speeches given at the Minnehaha County Republican Party Lincoln Day dinner, which Ben Reifel was honored at for his years of service. Topics covered included economic slavery, leadership, future growth of the republican party, and freedom. March 25, 1977
Creighton Knau, reporter from WNAX, Yankton, South Dakota, talks to various South Dakota Farmers Union delegates at the National Convention. Delegates are interested in the wheat program, the dairy program, and federal aid to education. Knau talks to Ben Radcliffe, president of the South Dakota Farmers Union about the family farm cutoff and national leaders who will be speaking at the convention.
Creighton Knau, reporter from WNAX, Yankton, South Dakota, talking to Richard Reuter, special assistant to the President of the United States, about the Food for Peace program. Knau speaks with the Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman about the proposed tax cut and rural development and the wheat program. Freeman also talked about the conservation core and the feed grain program. Knau talks to Orville Harriman, assistant Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, about a trade program. Knau talks to Jim Patton, president of the National Farmers Union, about the national convention.
National Farmers Union President Tony Dechant, speaks at the annual convention about the outlook of rural America, the lack of legislative support from the federal government, international grain trade, and education. The recording is continued on National Farmers Union 1973 Convention, Part 2 ( MA012-AV-0028_01).
Continuation of National Farmers Union 1973 Convention, Part 1 (MA012-AV-0027_01). National Farmers Union President Tony Dechant speaks at the annual convention about the Agricultural Act of 1970 and how rural America has been united by financial cuts. He calls for unity among rural America, the Farmers Union, and with people of all races and all laborers. The recording is continued on National Farmers Union 1973 Convention, Part 3 ( MA012-AV-0030_01).
Continuation of National Farmers Union 1973 Convention, Part 2 (MA012-AV-0028_01). Congressman Tom Foley speaks at the National Farmers Union convention. He discusses his position on agriculture and livestock committees and the Ethics Committee, the issues facing farm programs, such as taxes and lesser financial support. He mentions the role technology plays in the increasing yield of agriculture on a global level. HE also discusses the tendency towards conservativism in regards to farm legislation but mentions the support of organized labor that farming people have and mentions the cooperation of the National Farmers Union.
Broadcast from the National Farmers Union All States Camp in Red Rock, Colorado. Young people who attended the camp are interviewed about what they learned and activities they participated in. Interviews with Daryl Ray Christian, Arlene Schley, South Dakota Farmers Union Director of Education, Arlene Schley. A man lectures on the First Amendment and it's relationship to the Communist conspiracy.
Speaker at the National Farmers Union All States Camp in Red Rock, Colorado. A man speaks about communism, the United Nations, atomic weapons, and the formation of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural organization (UNESCO) in which South Dakota Senator Karl E. Mundt played a role.
Republican campaign advertisements for Bill Broomfield.
Senator George McGovern speaks to the South Dakota Farmers Union about proposed legislation to help farmers get a fair price for wheat. McGovern also talks about the movement of young people from rural areas to cities.
United States Senator Walter Mondale from Minnesota give a telephone address to the South Dakota Farmers Union. He discusses the highway trust fund, rural America, and Vietnam. Mondale discusses things that need to change if they want better representation for rural America.
South Dakota Association for Retarded Children Fund Drive
South Dakota Association for Retarded Children Fund Drive
Phineas, the Practical Pheasant, the bird who is the field man for the Committee for Education in South Dakota. This is a group of people interested in better schools for South Dakota. He gives his biennial report on schools. He discusses two systems of public education, elementary and independent, and how they are supported and petitioning legislators for a tax structure that supports schools by 1963.
Speakers at the 1955 annual South Dakota Farmers Union convention. President Paul Opsahl introduces M. W. Thatcher, General Manager of the Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association (G.T.A.) and President of the National Federation of Grain Cooperatives speaks about farm parity, flexible price theory, support prices for commodities, and agricultural legislation.
Woman speaking at the 1956 South Dakota Farmers Union convention about labor unions and the functions of C.O.P.E. (?) , a nonpartisan organization. She talks about voter registration, their educational program, bringing into the union, and other aspects of the organization.
Director of the International Relations of the AFL-CIO in Washington, D.C., George Brown, speaks at the South Dakota Farmers Union convention about the Hungaria and the Near East, and communism.
Shirley Green speaking at the South Dakota Farmers Union convention about agricultural prices and parity.
York Langton, Regional Chairman of United Nations Association in Minneapolis, Minnesota, speaks at the South Dakota Farmers Union convention about the Suez Canal, the United Nations, and Atoms for Peace, a speech delivered by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the U.N. General Assembly in New York City in 1953.
Speaker at the South Dakota Farmers Union 1958 Convention, possibly a candidate for governor.
Speakers at the 1958 South Dakota Farmers Union Convention discussing legislation surrounding rural farmers and farm credit.
Roland Olson, communications director, reporting on the 1958 South Dakota Farmers Convention Junior Program and banquet. Berdyne Halse education director reports on the banquet and the Torchbearer award ceremony. Vincent Plenchard, member of Junior Advisory Board talks about the Junior Advisory Council.