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Correspondence, South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba

1977 South Dakota men's basketball delegation to Cuba organized by Senator George McGovern and attended by students athletes from South Dakota State University and South Dakota State University, and Governor James Abourezk. Includes correspondence with McGovern and Martin. Notable documents include a letter of support from Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, press release from McGovern's office, trip itinerary and notes, photographs.

Courtyard in Semipalatinsk, Russia in 1913

  • UA53-04-0125
  • Photograph
  • 1913-05-29 to 1913-11-08
  • Part of N.E. Hansen

People in a courtyard by a large ornate tower made of brick with a crumbling archway, Russian words written in Cyrillic script is on the building, taken during N.E. Hansen's trip to Semipalatinsk, Russia

Cuban man and woman

Cuban man and woman in formal dress in restaurant in Cuba during a visit by South Dakota basketball delegation

Cuban man and woman

Cuban man and women in formal dress in restaurant in Cuba during a visit by South Dakota basketball delegation

Dock at the port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan in 1924

  • UA53-04-0113
  • Photograph
  • 1924-07-26 to 1924-10-17
  • Part of N.E. Hansen

Steamer ship by the dock at the port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan, there are people waiting to board the ship on the dock, a small boat is in the water in the foreground, the ship is possibly a steamer ship called the Admiral from a line of ships owned and operated by the United States government; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924

Don Hunter, Representative Ben Reifel, and Merle Flyger

Representative Ben Reifel meets with Don Hunter of Centerville, South Dakota and Merle Flyger of Hurley, South Dakota to talk about the sugar beet industry in South Dakota, Representative Reifel holds a bowl of sugar cubes for Hunter and Flyger to put in their coffee

Dr. Ben Reifel presiding over an assembly discussing Indian boarding school issues

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

Dr. N.E. Hansen, undated

Rare portrait of Dr. N.E. Hansen without a beard, he is wearing an overcoat and a hat and seated in a chair

Edgar S. McFadden, Manley Champlin, and Oliver Smith conducting small grain experiments

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

E.S. (Edgar Sharp) McFadden Papers

  • MA 053
  • Papers
  • 1914-2014

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), 1891-1956

Frank E. Denholm Papers

  • MA 074
  • Papers
  • 1934-2016

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.

Fruit peddlers at Anda in northern China in 1924

  • UA53-04-0088
  • Photograph
  • 1924-07-26 to 1924-10-17
  • Part of N.E. Hansen

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 in 1924

  • UA53-04-0087
  • Photograph
  • 1924-07-26 to 1924-10-17
  • Part of N.E. Hansen

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

Garden in Harbin, China in 1924

  • UA53-04-0008
  • Photograph
  • 1924-07-26 to 1924-10-17
  • Part of N.E. Hansen

Ornamental plantings in a garden in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Garden at Harbin 1924

Garden in Harbin, China in 1924

  • UA53-04-0016
  • Photograph
  • 1924-07-26 to 1924-10-17
  • Part of N.E. Hansen

Ornamental plantings in a park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Garden at Harbin 1924

George and Evelyn Norby Collection

  • NA 001
  • Collection
  • 1840-2006

The Norby's did research for the Brookings Historic Preservation, History of the City of Brookings as well as collected old newspapers and pictures pertaining to the history of Brookings. The collection is composed of newspapers, photographs and filed related to Brookings and Brookings County, South Dakota.

Norby, George 1924-2003

George C. Biggar Papers

  • MA 001
  • Papers
  • 1916-1988

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) 1899-1989

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