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This collection is composed of the papers of Sherwood O. Berg. Material is composed of papers related to the National Advisory Commission on Food and Fiber, the United States Agency for International Development, organizations, biographical papers, and speeches. Also included is some material related to Berg’s term as president of South Dakota State University
The National Advisory Commission on Food and Fiber was established by President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 4, 1965 on which Sherwood O. Berg served as chairperson. This material makes up the bulk of the collections and is composed of correspondence, reports, hearing and meeting records, and publications. This material covers a range of topics from cotton and hunger to agriculture and government policies.

View of the Mausoleum of General Ma Zhanshan in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Mausoleum built by General Ma for himself and two wives, Harbin, China, 1924

Man 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 park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Garden at Harbin 1924

N.E. Hansen looking at bags of soybeans at a bazaar in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China, there are men sitting by a building in the background; written in pencil on the back: Soybeans at Futachien 1924

Horse-drawn rickshaw carriage on the street by an ornate storefront in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Futachien Manchuria Chinese Store - 1924

Busy street in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Futachien 1924

N.E. Hansen looking at onions and other vegetables for sale at a bazaar in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Onions, etc. at Futachien 1924

Man sitting on a table at a bazaar in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Futachien 1924

N.E. Hansen with a man wearing white in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Futachien 1924

Ornate designs on a building in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Manchouli North China 1924

N.E. Hansen and his three assistants stand by a horse-drawn wagon by a building at Mendoche before they begin a search for hardy peach trees in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Mendoche 1924 North China

N.E. Hansen and his three assistants stand by a horse-drawn wagon by a building at Mendoche before they begin a search for hardy peach trees in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Mendoche 1924 North China

Three assistants to N.E. Hansen are gathering specimens in their search for hardy peach trees in Mendoche in northern China in 1924; written in pencil on the back: Mendoche, North China 1924

N.E. Hansen and two assistants climb rough terrain to gather specimens in their search for hardy peach trees in Mendoche in northern China in 1924; written in pencil on the back: Mendoche, North China 1924

Man walking down the stairs at the railway station in Saolin in northern China, a young girl is standing at the foot of the stairs; written in pencil on the back: Railway station Saolin North China 1924

Man hauling dirt in baskets attached to a carrying pole on his shoulders, the dirt is being loaded on to a Trans-Siberian Railway train car near Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Saolin 1924 North China pear research

N.E. Hansen's mountain headquarters is nestled in the trees while conducting pear research at Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Saolin, China my headquarters fro pears in the mountains 1924

N.E. Hansen and a companion on a horse-drawn wagon ready to start the Da Hinggan mountain range in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Starting over the mountains to Hinggan 1924 North China

Man with a carrying pole on his shoulders and two baskets full of pears at N.E. Hansen's headquarters while conducting pear research at Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: North China 1924

Man with a carrying pole on his shoulders is with another man and a young child in front of N.E. Hansen's headquarters while conducting pear research at Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: North China 1924

People walking on a street toward a temple in Seoul, Korea in 1924; written in pencil on the back: Seoul, Korea 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

Passengers waiting to board a steamer ship by the dock at the port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan, 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

N.E. Hansen (wearing black collared overcoat and a hat) is standing by two horses drawing an unknown type of machinery, possible a planter of some king, there are three men, one driving and two sitting on the planter, the photograph was taken while N.E. Hansen was among the Kirghiz Tartars in Semipalatinsk, Siberia

Apple sliced in half and photographed with a ruler for scale for N.E. Hansen's research

Karakul fat tailed sheep were white long haired woolen sheep found in Turkistan that N.E. Hansen urged should be imported to the United States for dry hot regions like Arizona and New Mexico

Fruit tree on the campus of South Dakota State College was part of N.E. Hansen's research on fruit

N.E. Hansen during his trip to Russia in 1934

N.E. Hansen and Ivan V. Michurin, a Russian horticulturalist, looking at a field notebook at his orchard in Russia

N.E. Hansen posing for a photograph with four people Chelyabinsk, Russia; written in pencil on the back: Tscheljabinsk 1934

N.E. Hansen stands in front of the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station display, there is a sign that encourages viewers to 'Join the State Horticultural Society' and features the Waneta Plum, there is a sign for 'Breeding Hardy Fruits"" and may South Dakota State College pennants and a United States flag hanging on the wall in the booth

N.E. Hansen Memorial Garden located at McCrory Gardens on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota

Monument dedicated to N.E. Hansen in recognition to his service to South Dakota State College, it was located in between the Administration Building and the Horticulture Building; the bronze citation reads: 'South Dakota State College seeks to perpetuate the memory of its long-time fruit and plant breeder: Niels Ebbesen Hansen. Born at Rebe, Denmark, January 4, 1866, came to the United States in 1873. Made Professor of Horticulture of South Dakota State College in 1895; Professor Emeritus in 1937. A world traveler and collector of plants, he developed drought resistant verities of fruits, flowers, and grasses for the Great Plains. His efforts provided the people of the Great Plains the means through which they enjoy a better living. August 25, 1959.' The rock was donated by Jno E. Gueffroy from near Colman, South Dakota. It is approximately 4.5 feet tall, 4.5 feet wide, with a 26 inch base.

Monument dedicated to N.E. Hansen in recognition to his service to South Dakota State College, it was located in between the Administration Building and the Horticulture Building; the bronze citation reads: 'South Dakota State College seeks to perpetuate the memory of its long-time fruit and plant breeder: Niels Ebbesen Hansen. Born at Rebe, Denmark, January 4, 1866, came to the United States in 1873. Made Professor of Horticulture of South Dakota State College in 1895; Professor Emeritus in 1937. A world traveler and collector of plants, he developed drought resistant verities of fruits, flowers, and grasses for the Great Plains. His efforts provided the people of the Great Plains the means through which they enjoy a better living. August 25, 1959.' The rock was donated by Jno E. Gueffroy from near Colman, South Dakota. It is approximately 4.5 feet tall, 4.5 feet wide, with a 26 inch base.

N.E. Hansen responds when the monument erected in his honor was unveiled at South Dakota State College; left to right: State College President Leinbach, Governor Mickelson, Dr. Hansen, Carl Hansen, Lucille Dory

People gathered between the Horticulture Building and the Administration Building for the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen on the campus of South Dakota State College

Dr. N.E. Hansen seated at a table visiting with guests at the recognition service his honor on the campus of South Dakota State College

N.E. Hansen on the hardy alfalfa trail in Siberia, there are three horse-drawn wagons in a town, Hansen is riding on the first wagon

The N.E. Hansen papers represent a comprehensive archive chronicling the career of Niels Ebbesen Hansen. The collection encompasses a diverse range of materials, including authored articles, bulletins, and circulars from Hansen's tenure at the South Dakota Experiment Station, as well as field notebooks, and ledgers from the South Dakota Horticultural Society.

Contributions from Helen Hansen Loen, Hansen's granddaughter, further enrich the collection with addresses, correspondence, journals, and travel documents, offering a deeper understanding of his professional and personal life. Notable highlights include addresses delivered by Hansen at prestigious events like the International Congress of Genetics in Berlin, underscoring his scholarly impact.

The collection's breadth extends to reports on forestry, sheep, and forage crops, reflecting Hansen's diverse interests. Manuscripts delve into topics ranging from agricultural practices to fine arts, while photographs document Hansen's expeditions to Siberia and Northern China, providing visual context to his exploratory work. Of particular significance are Hansen's manuscripts examining Soviet Russia's socio-political and economic landscape from 1934 to 1937. These writings offer valuable insights into agricultural collectivization, industrialization, and societal dynamics during that period, complementing Hansen's broader contributions to agricultural science.

South Dakota basketball player in casual clothing greeting young people as delegate to Cuba

As delegates to Cuba, South Dakota basketball players pose with basketballs and in USA team jerseys pose outdoors

USA team player from South Dakota delegation making jump shot in game with Cuban national team in Cuba

USA team player from South Dakota delegation making jump shot in game with Cuban national team in Cuba

USA team player from South Dakota delegation making jump shot in game with Cuban national team in Cuba

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing in Cuba

Member of the press photographs basketball players from South Dakota delegation sitting on the bench with coaches during basketball game in Cuba

Basketball players from South Dakota delegation sitting on the bench with coaches during basketball game in Cuba

Cuban national team basketball players dining with members of South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba

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

South Dakota basketball delegation dining in Cuba

South Dakota basketball delegation and Cuban national team players at a cafe 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

Eleanor McGovern wearing sunglasses in Cuba

South Dakota basketball delegation in suits shaking hands and exchanging flags with Cubans in Cuba

El Capitolio, the National Capitol Building in Havana, Cuba

Interior of rooms with chandeliers in Cuba

Reporter smoking before filming a report near building site in Cuba with other press members nearby

People standing on balconies in Old Havana, Cuba

Shipping vessel in Havana Bay

Vessel in Havana Bay

Fountain in a courtyard in Cuba

Fountain in a courtyard in Cuba

View of cars and Old Havana from Fortaleza 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

Dancers performing in Cuba

Dancers performing in Cuba

South Dakota basketball delegation dining in Cuba

South Dakota basketball players wearing casual clothing and USA polo shirts pose in front of hoop in basketball stadium in Cuba

Dancers performing in Cuba

Man crossing a foot bridge at Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba

Members of the South Dakota basketball delegation dining in Cuba

James Abourezk talking and dining with others in Cuba

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Photographer taking pictures of James Abourezk speaking with unidentified men seated in a restaurant

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

South Dakota delegation to Cuba basketball players on the bench during game against Cuban national team

James Abourezk and George McGovern flanked by South Dakota basketball coaches in Cuba

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team, scoreboard reads 44 South Dakota 66 Cuba

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

South Dakota basketball delegation smiling in Cuban restaurant

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team in Cuba. A mural of Ernesto Che Guevara and scoreboard showing score of 22 South Dakota and 36 Cuba are in background.

South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba players and coaches pose in their USA team uniforms

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.

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, as well as Governor James Abourezk. Includes rosters, programs for games played between Cuban national team and South Dakota delegation team.

The collection is composed of manuscripts, correspondence, galley proofs, research, books and publications related to her published works of fiction and nonfiction.
The general material is composed of Norris' juvenilia from Bennington College, instructors' mid-term and final reports of her course work from college, and biographies and interviews of Norris conducted by various media organizations. Also included is a collection of notebooks from the early 1970's to 2009. These notebooks are spiral bound and appear to be daily journals with notes and drafts of poems and essays. They also contain postcards, clippings, business cards, prayer cards, photographs, recipes, etc. Of note is the manuscript for “Elizabeth Kray’s Letters, Memos, and Notes to Marie Bullock: Two Great Ladies of American Poetry”. A 1937 edition of “Conversation at Midnight” by Edna St. Vincent Millay and signed by John H. Norris is also included.
Poetry is composed of Norris' poetry in anthologies, books, catalogs, chapbooks, contributions, and periodicals. These publications all include Norris' poetry, and some also include works by her husband, David Dwyer, (this will be noted on the front of the folder).
Nonfiction books consist of draft and annotated manuscript pages, galley proofs, cover art and typeface layout, book jackets, book notes, correspondence, research, reviews, audio books, international editions, promotional material, book tour information, advance proofs, hard cover and paperback books. Material varies with each book title. This material is arranged alphabetically by publication title.
Other writings consist mainly of essays, reviews, and sermons published in journals, anthologies, books, textbooks, etc. Also included are scripture reflections for daily devotions, Afterword’s, Forewords, Introductions, Prefaces, and Symposia to which Norris has contributed.
Works mentioning Norris are also included. They are composed of publications with articles mention Kathleen Norris.

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.

Portrait of the McFadden family; from left to right: Mabel Lucille (Blakesly) McFadden, Edgar Sharpe McFadden, James McFadden, Beatrice (Stacking) McFadden

Seven head sections of Success x Gatarni wheat breeding (No. 4); each is labeled with a letter (A through G), the wheat is part of Edgar S. McFadden's research on wheat genetics

Head sections of New Era Barley, the barley is part of Edgar S. McFadden's research

Edgar S. McFadden in a flax field at Kenedy

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 standing in a field of wheat