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Al Hayat, an arabic-language magazine which contains an article called The American Indians-Yesterday and Today, as well as a picture of Ben Reifel. Also includes the manuscript for the article, as well as correspondence to Ben Reifel telling him about the magazine and its contents.

Ben Reifel's schedule of events as well as an informational booklet about All American Indian Days.

All American Indian Days Outstanding American Indian of the Year award presented to Ben Reifel in 1956. The award is a wood plaque with a brass plate with the words 'All American Indian Days Award Presented to Ben Reifel Outstanding American Indian of the Year 1956 All American Indian Days Sheridann, Wyoming'.

Amepnka, a Russian language magazine America Illustrated, which contains a 28 page insert on the American Indians.

Bulletin from the American Museum of Natural History that talks about the Wounded Knee massacre in South Dakota.

Amerindian, a magazine, that includes an article discussing Ben Reifel leaving the BIA for Congress. This magazine also includes news art programs, Indian centers, and the White House Youth Conference.

Ben and Alice Reifels's passports, as well as federal tax and social security documents.

Newpaper clippings that pertain to Ben Reifel's appointment as Commissioner of Indian Affairs

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and various people from different organizations pertaining to his new job as Superindendant of Pine Ridge Schools.

Various speeches, talks, excerpts, and pamphlets in regards to Indian Education and Health during Ben Reifel's time in the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Ledger containing many lists of contributors to Ben Reifel's campaign from different organizations and different counties in South Dakota. Also includes affidavits of campaign expenses.

Posters for Ben Reifel's political campaigns.

Letter from Congressman Ben Reifel to Linda M. Hasselstrom of Sioux City, Iowa in regards to an article written in the July 11, 1965 issue of the Rapid City Journal about the Sun Dance. Included is a clipping of the article and an additional Rapid City Journal article about Crazy Horse.

Order from Richard Nixon naming Ben Reifel as Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission. Also includes a commendation for Ben Reifel, praising his work in Congress, given to him at the Department of the Interior Thirty-Eighth Honor Awards Convocation.

Numerous speeches given by Ben for commencements, television, and radio broadcasts, and during his campaign.

Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the YGOP Convention, the dedication of Shepard Hall at South Dakota State University, and Dakota Wesleyan University commencement exercises.

Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the Clay County Lincoln Day Banquet, the Third National Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and the state workshop of the South Dakota Political Action Committee.

Speeches given by Ben Reifel at different events, such as the American Legion Convention, GOP State Central Committee Meeting, and the Hamlin County Republican Picnic.

College commencement and campaign speeches given by Ben Reifel, and also includes a speech from the Brookings County Lincoln Day celebration.

Speeches given by Ben Reifel at the Indian Education conference, as well as the SD Farmer's Union State Convention.

Commencement speech given by Ben Reifel at the Washington High School in Sioux Falls.

The speech that Ben Reifel gave at the University of South Dakota Commencement. Also includes the notes he took while preparing for this speech.

Ben Reifel's speech on the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Speech that Ben Reifel gave at the Northern State University Commencement. Also includes newpaper articles of Ben as well as a speech from H.J. Cummings that was given at the Aunnual Conference of the Florida Association for Health and Social Services.

Speech given by Ben Reifel at a Memorial Day service, as well as a program for that service. Also includes programs from the Indian Sculpture Dedication ceremony.

Speech that Ben Reifel gave on Memorial Day in which he remembers the fallen soldiers.

Ben Reifel's speeches that he gave at South Dakota State University Commencement. Also includes his rough drafts of the speeches, as well as letters inviting him to speak at the commencements.

An article on American Indian U.S. reservations by Ben Reifel. Also includes a piece written about his wife, Alice Reifel, and her experiences and duties through out his campaign and years in congress.

Bank statements and numerous cancelled checks from the Ben Reifel Fund.

Bank statement and cancelled check from classmates for Ben Reifel.

Bank statements and cancelled checks from the Reifel for Congress fund for Ben Reifel's campaign.

Bank statements and cancelled checks from the Women for Reifel fund from Ben's campaign.

Bank deposits and receipts from Ben Reifel's campaign.

Receipts from Ben Reifel's traveling expenses during his campaign.

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and the Department Head of Dairy Husbandry at South Dakota State University in regards to Ben asking for work in the laboratory there.

Correspondence between Ben Reifel, members of the Association on American Indian Affairs, and the secretary of Harvard University in regards to his acceptance at the university, and his temporary leave from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel and an article he wrote for the Christian Science Monitor while he was at Harvard. Also includes correspondence between Reifel and the Department of the Interior in regards to his studies of relocation for Crow Creek and Lower Brule reservations.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel's transfer from Fort Berthold Reservation to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

Correspondence congratulating Ben Reifel on the thesis he wrote during his education at Harvard University. Also includes correspondence in regards to his being named the Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel being awarded the Outstanding American Indian of the Year award.

Correspondence to Ben Reifel in regards to land allotments and their appraisels.

Letter from Ben Reifel to Everett E. Hagen, Professor of Economics, expressing his gratitude for hospitality during his stay in Aberdeen and at the reservations.

Correspondence to and from Ben Reifel in regards to his campaign for congress.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel making an appearance and speaking at various church meetings and colleges.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel's successful nomination as a Republican Party candidate in the primaries

Correspondence between Ben Reifel's campaign manager and those in charge of certain events and schools, arranging for Ben to speak. Also includes itineraries of events that Ben attends.

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and other members of Congress in which they congratulate him for his victory in winning the election.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel and his campaign for congress.

Correspondence in regards to Ben Reifel making an appearance at different convention meetings and colleges during his campaign.

Correspondence in which Ben Reifel as well as those helping with his campaign, arranges to speak at different meetings, dinners and events.

Correspondence to and from Ben Reifel pertaining to the start of his campaign for congress.

Letters of congratulations to Ben Reifel for being awarded the Distinguished Service Award of the Department of the Interior, as well as for being elected to Congress.

Letters of congratulations to Ben Reifel on his victory in the election, as well as letters of thanks written on behalf of Ben Reifel to those who supported him.