James Abourezk smiling and dining with others in Cuba
James Abourezk talking and dining with others in Cuba
James Abourezk talking and dining with others in Cuba
James Abourezk speaking to unidentified woman in Cuba
James Abourezk and George McGovern sitting and talking with a man in Cuba
James Abourezk and George McGovern sitting and talking with a man in Cuba
James Abourezk and George McGovern sitting and talking with a man in Cuba
James Abourezk and George McGovern sitting and talking with unidentified man in Cuba
James Abourezk and George McGovern flanked by South Dakota basketball coaches in Cuba
Flanked by American Indian elders and overseas delegates, J. Blanton Belk gives the keynote speech at the demonstration for modernizing America on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Ben Reifel is visible in the background looking left
Distinguished Service and Valor awardees and the Secretariat - 25th Honor Awards Convocation - Interior auditorium; Left to Right - Top Row: Captain Matthew V. Carson, Jr., USN, Office of the Secretary; Joseph V.B. Wells, Geological Survey; Christopher J. San Fellipo, Geological Survey; Paul Zinner, Bureau of Mines; Ulric J Gendron, Bureau of Reclamation; William M. Deaton, Bureau of Mines; James Westfield, Bureau of Mines; Elmer P. Myers, Bureau of Indian Affairs; John S. Knowles, Bureau of Land Management; George L. Collins, National Park Service; Charles E. Peterson, National Park Service; A. Clark Stratton, National Park Service; Dick Sutton, National Park Service; Left to Right - Front Row: Floyd H. Phillips, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Alphonse Kemmerich, Bureau of Commercial Fisheries; Administrative Assistant Secretary Beasley; Andrew W. Anderson; Bureau of Commercial Fisheries; Monty Wilcox; Louise A. Wilcox; Orpha R. McPherson, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Secretary Udall; Clara B. Gonzales, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Assistant Secretary Carver; Assistant Secretary Holum; Fannibelle Jackson, Bureau of Land Management; Under Secretary Carr; Assistant Secretary Briggs; Benjamin Reifel, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Father John G. Kuhn, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Former Representative Ben Reifel at a Indian Society seminar at Black Hills State College in Spearfish, South Dakota
Indian pageant at Black Hills Ordnance Depot in Provo, South Dakota, showing Helen Morganti of Lead, South Dakota being adopted into the tribe as Princess Silver Cloud, and Chief Afraid of Horses, the show was held for the war workers at the depot; the photograph is signed in ink on the front: Sincerely, Helen Morganti
Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College, received the 1971 Indian Council Fire achievement award from Ben Reifel; from left to right: Dr. Ned A. Hatathli; Louis R. Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Parks Service; Elmer Bennett, Arrow Inc.
Indian Council Fire Achievement award ceremony held at the National Aviation Club in Washington, D.C., Dr. Ned A Hatathli is the 1971 Indian Achievement award winner; from left to right: Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Park Service; Leo W. Vocu, executive director, National Congress of American Indians; Louis R Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College; Forrest Gerard, director, Office of Indian Affairs, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; Tom Colosino Director or Arrow Inc.; Hon. Virgil L. Kirk, Chief Justice, Navajo Tribal Courts; Elmer Bennett, Arrow Inc.
Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College, received the 1971 Indian Council Fire achievement award; from left to right: George Lavatta, Special Assistant to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Park Service; Louis R. Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College; Leo W. Vocu, executive director, National Congress of American Indians; Forest Gerard, director, Office of Indian Affairs, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies; Left to Right: George Evans, Joe McDade, Ben Reifel, Winfield Denton, Mila Kirwan, Julia Hansen
House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies; Left to Right: George Evans, Joe McDade, Ben Reifel, Winfield Denton, Mila Kirwan, Julia Hansen
Ceremony honoring two American Indian code talkers
Honor Guard of Italian Carabinieri pass in review before Maj. Gen. J. Strom Thurmond and Maj. Gen. Eugene F. Cardwell during ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy. In the background are senators, representatives and congressional aides in Italy for a tour of the U.S. Army's Southern European Task Force
Honor Guard of Italian Carabinieri pass in review before Maj. Gen. J. Strom Thurmond and Maj. Gen. Eugene F. Cardwell during ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy. In the background are senators, representatives and congressional aides in Italy for a tour of the U.S. Army's Southern European Task Force
Honor Guard ceremonies at Caserma Passalacqua in Verona, Italy. The congressional party salute the colors
Bureau of Indian Affairs officials visit the Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, South Dakota; from the right: (second) Superintendent Towle; (third) Commissioner Emmons; (fourth) Rev. Lawrence Edwards, S.J., Superior of Holy Rosary Mission; From the Left (fourth) Rev. John Bryde, S.J. , principal of Holy Rosary Mission; (fifth) Ben Reifel, Aberdeen Area Director; (sixth) Representative Ely. Berry; (seventh) Assistant Commissioner Rex Lee
Holdy Rosary Mission Church and dormitory. This mission the Mother Catholic Mission for the Pine Ridge Reservation
This collection is composed of the personal papers of Hilton M. Briggs. It is composed of material related to his retirement as president of South Dakota State University and his life after his retirement. It also contains recognition materials in the form of plaques, certificates, and trophies. Included are many files related to his induction to the Saddle and Sirloin Club portrait collection. Also included are biographical materials, clippings, correspondence, writings, photographs, and scrapbooks.
Briggs, Hilton M. (Hilton Marshall), 1913-2001Two head sections of cross-pollinated barley (No. 1), the barley is part of Edgar S. McFadden's research
Head sections of New Era Barley, the barley is part of Edgar S. McFadden's research
Crucifix under a dome in interior of a Havana Cathedral, Cuba
Interior of rooms with chandeliers in Cuba
Chandelier hanging in the dome of a Havana Cathedral, Cuba
Painting of San Cristobal in an altar in Havana Cathedral, Cuba
Altar, dome and crucifix in a cathedral in Cuba
Interior view of nave and doors of a cathedral in Cuba
Interior of a Havana Cathedral, Cuba
Photograph from the nave of chandelier in dome, fresco, altar in Havana Cathedral, Cuba
View of Havana Bay
Governor George Romney of Michigan shakes hands with Representative Ben Reifel. The photograph is signed: To Ben, Best wishes always! George Romney
People supporting the Goldwater-Miller ticket during the 1964 United States Presidential campaign at a rally in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
George McGovern in Cuba with bottles of Havana Club rum visible in the background
George McGovern speaking into microphones in a crowd Cuba
George Gillespie, a mix blood living on his deceased mother's allotment, a one room log house, dirt roof, and dirt floor
This collection encompasses materials related to George Biggar's career in radio, highlighting his contributions to agricultural and farm programs, as well as entertainment broadcasts. The collection is composed of a wide range of materials including audiocassettes, biographical sketches, clippings, scripts, a Master of Science thesis, miscellaneous items, photographs, publications, tours documentation, tributes, writings, and materials related to a World War II trip. These items offer insights into various aspects spanning from personal history to historical events, with a particular focus on the World War II trip and its related materials.
Biggar, George C. (George Cecil) 1899-1989Man in General Ma Zhanshan Gardens in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: In General Ma's Garden, Harbin, China, 1924
Ornamental plantings in a garden in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Garden at Harbin 1924
Ornamental plantings in a park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Garden at Harbin 1924
Fruit tree on the campus of South Dakota State College was part of N.E. Hansen's research on fruit
Fruit tree on the campus of South Dakota State College was part of N.E. Hansen's research on fruit
Men selling fruit on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Manchuria, China; written in pencil on the back: Chinese selling fruit on Siberian Railway Manchuria 1924
Fruit peddlers at Anda in northern China, a man is walking across the tracks of the Trans-Siberian Railway, there are soybeans temporarily stored in covered bins awaiting shipment in the background; written in pencil on the back: Soybeans stored ready for shipment at Anda, North China 1924
Fruit peddlers at Anda in northern China, soybeans are temporarily stored in covered bins awaiting shipment in the background; written in pencil on the back: Soybeans stored ready for shipment at Anda, North China 1924
Frank Good Lance, Ben Reifel, and Thor Spotted Bear standing by Wounded Knee Monument on Mother's Day
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 Clown Horse's house and allotment of 320 acres rented by Oliver Sharp Fish
Man crossing bridge at Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba
Member of South Dakota basketball delegation standing on wall at Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba
Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba
Man crossing a foot bridge at Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba
Cannons at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba
Cannons at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba
Cannons at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba
Portait of a man behind cannons at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba
South Dakota basketball delegation at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba
Florence Peale, wife of Ambassador Edward Peale of Liberia, is visiting the Mrs. Robert Orben, wife of the speech writer for President Nixon
Field and village nestled in the mountains by the Inland Sea in Japan, a fence can be seen in the foreground; written in pencil on the back: along Inland Sea, Japan 1924
Field and village nestled in the mountains by the Inland Sea in Japan; written in pencil on the back: along Inland Sea, Japan 1924
Family waiting to board a Trans-Siberian Railway rail car in northern China in 1924; written in pencil on the back: On Siberian Railway through North China 1924
Representative E.Y. Berry, Senator Karl Mundt, and Ben Reifel, Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from the First District of South Dakota, are on the campaign trail in Pierre, South Dakota
Large group of people gathered in a room and seated on chairs at an event in Washington, D.C.
The collection consists of materials relating to his work with research and production of small grains such as wheat, oats, and flax, and in particular the development of Hope Wheat. In addition, the collection contains biographical information about McFadden and his writings and speeches.
McFadden, Edgar S. (Edgar Sharp), 1891-1956Elizabeth Cook-Lynn speaking at poetry reading at a South Dakota Humanities Council event.
Eleanor McGovern wearing sunglasses in Cuba
Eleanor McGovern in sunglasses smiling with a man in Cuba
El Capitolio, the National Capitol Building in Havana, Cuba
Small grain experiments at Prairie View are observed by Edgar S. McFadden (right) nationally famous wheat breeder of Texas A & M College and Professor Manley Champlin, retired, former head of the department of field husbandry at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada; agronomist Oliver E. Smith (left) is in charge of the Experiment Station tests
Edgar S. McFadden looking at wheat planted in pots, the wheat is part of Edgar S. McFadden;s research on wheat genetics
Edgar S. McFadden is among a group of people in front of an unknown building
Edgar S. McFadden speaking to a group of people in front of an unknown building
Edgar S. McFadden is among a group of people in front of an unknown building
Edgar S. McFadden speaking to a group of people in front of an unknown building
Field of wheat is a test plot for Edgar McFadden's research on wheat genetics
Edgar S. McFadden sitting at his desk in his office
Edgar S. McFadden crouching on the ground holding shafts of wheat, the wheat is part of Edgar S. McFadden's research on wheat genetics
Edgar S. McFadden kneeling in a wheat field that is part of Edgar S. McFadden research on wheat genetics
Esgar S. McFadden (far right) with five others in their World War I uniforms
Edgar S. McFadden standing in a field of wheat
Edgar S. McFadden in a field of wheat that is a test plot for his research on wheat genetics
Edgar S. McFadden in a flax field at Kenedy
Edgar S. McFadden riding a horse in the 1917 Hobo Day parade at South Dakota State College
Edgar S. McFadden doing research in wheat genetics
Edgar S. McFadden at work in his office at Texas A & M University at College Station, Texas
Edgar S. McFadden in a wheat test plot at a Texas A & M University College Station
Portrait of Edgar S. McFadden, McFadden is known for his breakthroughs in wheat genetics in South Dakota and in Texas
Rare portrait of Dr. N.E. Hansen without a beard, he is wearing an overcoat and a hat and seated in a chair
Dr. N.E. Hansen in a suit and tie and wearing a hat while he looks at bushes
Dr. N.E. Hansen and an unknown man are in a greenhouse full of flowers on the campus of South Dakota State College
Dr. N.E. Hansen and an unknown man are in a greenhouse full of flowers on the campus of South Dakota State College
Dr. N.E. Hansen and an another man are in a greenhouse full of flowers on the campus of South Dakota State College
Dr. N.E. Hansen and an another man are in a greenhouse full of flowers on the campus of South Dakota State College
N.E. Hansen standing by a small table in a room with horticultural displays of flowers and fruits
Dr. Ben Reifel presiding over an assembly discussing Indian boarding school issues, seated at the table are Olaf Nelson, reservation principal at Ft. Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, O.R. Sande, superintendent at Wahpeton Boarding School in North Dakota, and Herman Bogard, superintendent at Flandreau Boarding School in Flandreau, South Dakota