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Used at Gothram School in Union County, South Dakota where with Erickson and Ave Kinkner attended for all 8 years.

A new survey of the globe; or, An accurate mensuration of all the empires, kingdoms, countries, states, principal provinces, counties, & islands in the world . . . A collection of all the noted sea-ports in the world . . . also the settlements & factories, belonging to the English, Dutch . . . etc. in the East and West-Indies, Africa and other parts
London: Printed for J. Bowles, engraved by T. Cole, [ca. 1765]

Thomas Templeman was a writing master at St. Edmund's Bury in Suffolk, England

Amy Mossett, Sacagawea: Transcending Cultural Landscapes

Dennis Gill

Dr. Craig Howe, Hate Speech, Horses and Hostages: Lewis and Clark Among the Lakotas

Jim Jandreau

Little Joe Coyote

Conrad Fisher, Little Joe Coyote

Conrad Fisher, Little Joe Coyote

Conrad Fisher, Little Joe Coyote

Conrad Fisher, Little Joe Coyote, Dennis Gill

Moderator: Valerin Three Irons, Jim Jandreau, Conred Fisher, Dennis Gill, Roger Campbell, Little Joe Coyote

Moderator: Valerin Three Irons, Jim Jandreau, Conred Fisher, Dennis Gill, Roger Campbell, Little Joe Coyote

Moderator: Valerin Three Irons, Jim Jandreau, Conred Fisher, Dennis Gill, Roger Campbell, Little Joe Coyote

Dr. Del Lonowski, Karen Englehart, April Gansen, Britni, Jim Jandreau

Dr. Del Lonowski, Karen Englehart, April Gansen, Britni

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 Sheridan, Wyoming'.

Americans for Constitutional Action Distinguished Service award was presented to Ben Reifel in 1968. The award is a wood plaque with a cream colored background and yellow and black lettering. Word on the plaque read 'American for Constitutional Action the Board of Trustees has conferred upon Ben Reifel the distinguished service award for a notable voting record in the Congress of the United States (during a period from 1961 to 1968) in support of those legislative measures which would serve to sustain, strengthen, and defend the spirit and principles of the Constitution of the United States as these were defined by the Founding Fathers of our Republic. Fifth Biennial Awards given at Washington, District of Columbia, on the seventeenth day of November in the year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Nine.' It is signed by the chairman of the Board of Trustees, the president, and the recording secretary.

Ben Reifel received a plaque from the Dell Rapid, South Dakota High School Band in 1966. The plaque is a wood shield with an engraved brass plate in the center. The words read 'Congressman Ben Reifel in Grateful Appreciation from the Dell Rapids H.S. Band June 1966'.

Congressional Group ribbons, which were worn by Ben Reifel and his wife, Alice Reifel, during their visit to New York City for the World's Fair. The ribbons are yellow with blue lettering with the works 'Congressional Group New York City' and a seal of the city of New York above the words. A number is located at the bottom for each ribbon, number '3' and '4'. There is a gold pin at the top of each ribbon with 'B. Reifel' in typescript on one and 'Alice Reifel' handwritten on the other. The ribbons were kept in a red felt drawstring bag.

Plaque presented to Ben Reifel by the Boys Scouts of America recognizing his service to American Indian youth. The plaque is a wood shield with a brass plate and Boy Scouts emblems at the center top. The words read 'To the Honorable Ben Reifel in Appreciation for Service to American Indian Youth Through Scouting 1967'.

Boy Scouts of American Silver Antelope Award presented to Ben Reifel in recognition of Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a district. The award is a silver antelope medal suspended from an orange and white ribbon.

Boy Scouts of American Silver Beaver Award presented to Ben Reifel in recognition of Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council. The award is a silver beaver medal suspended from a blue and white ribbon.

Boy Scouts of American Silver Buffalo Award presented to Ben Reifel in recognition of Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service at the national level. The award is a silver buffalo medal suspended from a red and white ribbon.

Boy Scouts of American Silver Wolf Award presented to Ben Reifel in The award is a silver buffalo medal suspended from a purple and white ribbon.

Bronze medallion given to Ben Reifel by the New York City Mayor, John V. Lindsay. The medallion is coin shaped with 'The City of New York" on the outer edge. In the center is a raised relief of a kneeling woman with four women standing beside her and five stars beneath her. The reverse side depicts a city skyline on the outer edge with a man above the city and a woman at the bottom. The center is engraved with "The City of New York to Hon. Ben Reifel by John V. Lindsay, Mayor May 20, 1966'. 'Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Richmond' surround the engraving.

College of Home Economics at South Dakota State University honors Ben Reifel with the title of Honorary Home Economist. The wood plaque is decorated with black grooves on the outer edges. An engraved plate is attached in the center with brass fasteners. The words read 'The College of Home Economics at South Dakota State University Confer Upon Ben Reifel the Title of Honorary Home Economics with all the Privileges and Favors Thereof'.

Gavel given to Ben Reifel. It is made of pine wood and has a brass plate that is engraved '2nd Billionth Board Foot Harvested on the Black Hills National Forest'.

Gavel and striking block given to Ben Reifel. It appears to be made of maple wood and has a brass plate that is engraved with 'Compliments of Odin and Lillian' and 'Made by Joe Langen'.

Ben Reifel was recognized for this service to the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children. The wood plaque has an eagle with its wings spread over a shield at the top and an engraved plate. The words read 'National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children Ben Reifel 1974-1978 In Grateful Appreciation for Outstanding and Distinguished Service to America's Disadvantaged'.

Plaque presented to Ben Reifel in recognition of his distinguished service as a charter member of the Oglala Sioux Parks Board in 1978. The plaque is a wood shield with an engraved brass plate in the center and decorative leaves on the edge of the plate. The words read 'Distinguished Service Award of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council (Resolution No. 78-631) Presented to Ben Reifel in recognition of His Outstanding Service to the Oglala Sioux Tribe as a Charter Member of the Oglala Sioux Parks Board, Inc. May 10, 1978'.

Plaque presented to Ben Reifel for his service as chairman of the board of directors of the Lower Brule Corporation. The wood plaque is cut in the shape of the state of South Dakota. A blue plate is attached to the plaque with brass fasteners and engraved with gold lettering. The words read 'Ben Reifel in Appreciation of 12 Years of Outstanding Service to the Lower Brule Corporation as Chairman of the Board of Directors 1987-1989'.

Silver rock pick hammer given to Ben Reifel. The handle is leather lining wrapped and engraved with Ben Reifel's name and 1720 Ind BOE (M)

South Dakota State University Foundation recognizes Ben Reifel as a distinguished university benefactor in 1989 with an engraved oval shaped brass plate mounted on a octagon shaped wood plaque. The word of the engraving read 'South Dakota State University Foundation honors Honorable Ben Reifel Class of 1932 Distinguished University Benefactor in recognition of exemplary financial support of higher education 1989'.

Plaque presented to Ben Reifel by Commanding General Kinmen of the Defense Command in the Republic of China. The plaque is housed in a red velvet box with a red, white, and blue shield attached to the top. The shell fragment is one of a million Russian-made shells that landed on Kinmen, China. It is attached to a wood plaque. At the top is a brass plate with the words ' '. At the bottom is another brass plate with Chinese writing. The back of the plaque has a metal lined hole so it can be hung and a metal stand for display on a flat surface.

Plaque presented to Ben Reifel by the South Dakota Committee on the Humanities for his continued support of humanities program. The wood plaque has an engraved plate with the words 'South Dakota Committee on the Humanities Distinguished Award in the Humanities 1976 Presented to Ben Reifel for his I1itiative as a Congressman in Helping to Create the NEH and for his Continued Support of Humanities Programs'.

South Dakota State University Centennial certificate presented to Ben Reifel for service to South Dakota on the occasion of the 100 year anniversary of the university. The certificate is mounted on a wood plaque board with Plexi glass and in place with metal tacks. The certificate in printed on yellowed paper with brown and black lettering. The words read 'Centennial Certificate during the year which commemorates its beginning on February 21, 1881, South Dakota State University proudly recognizes Benjamin Reifel Service to South Dakota dated this eleventh day of June 1981'. It is signed by Dean Delwun Dearborn and President Sherwood Berg.

Plaque presented to Ben and Fritzie Reifel by the South Dakota State University President's Club of the 80's. The wood plaque has an etching of the Administration building at South Dakota State University and engraved plates. The words read 'South Dakota State University President's Club of the 80's Ben & Fritzie Reifel '32 '33 Thank You for Your Interest and Generous Support H. Ray Hoops'.

U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship X Coin. The gold colored coin has the U.S.S South Dakota ship and 'Battleship X 1942' engraved on one side and an eagle with a shield and anchor with the words 'Coined in part from the battleship U.S.S. South Dakota known as battleship X' on the reverse. Ben Reifel received these for his service in the military.

Plaque presented to Ben Reifel by the Workshop Library on World Humor. The wood plaque has an engraved plate that reads "In recognition of valued contribution to efforts to enrich life and promote world peace through humor the Workshop Library on World Humor presents to the Honorable Ben Reifel the World Humor Award for 1986 Washington, D.C. May 14 1986'.

Made in honor of SDSU's 125th birthday celebration in 2006. Limestone base is from original structure. (limestone base, gold plastic Campanile attached, 8 gold plastic removable parts

Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) also know as South Vietnamese Army (SVA) fought the Viet Cong along side Americans. It is estimated that over 1.3 million SVA soldiers were killed or wounded. At left an ARVN soldier stands in the rain possibly contemplating what might have happened if he had been standing at this location when the crater was made.
Three photographs printed and pub on foam board.

Between patrols and before going out again soldiers take some personal time to res as well as check over their equipment in preparation for another field operation. (Ink/Watercolor print on foam board.

Soldiers playing a "Leisurely" game of cards for relaxation during off duty moments is common in war zones. Vietnam was no different. Not visible, but in the center of this watercolor I would bet there was "Funny Money" exchanging hands. "Funny Money" is what soldiers called Military Payment Certificates (MPC) which was Military Issues Currency used in Vietnam in place of official US Currency. MPC money could be exchanged for "real money" when a soldier left an MPC Zone such a Vietnam. Watercolor print on foamboard.

Door gunners had a dangerous job in Vietnam. On mu visit with the 196th :IB I flew on an aerial recon. Two officers sat on the floor of the helicopter reading maps and looking out the open door as they radioed ground units. While this was going on I got a change to look over the shoulder of the Door Gunner which influenced me to do this pen and ink drawing.

Some themes must be universal. One of the pieces I did as a soldier artist in Vietnam was a 1st Infantry Division soldier receiving a field haircut, so I sketched the scene and later made this watercolor and ink painting. An Englishman, in contact with North Vietnamese soldier-artists, sent me a copy of a drawing. This drawing by a Viet Cong soldier-artist, portrays a North Vietnamese soldier getting a field haircut. Ink/Watercolor print on foam board.

I was flown by a supply helicopter to a 196th unit on patrol in the Chu Lai area. When I arrived the patrol was guarding a group of kids. The First Lieutenant in charge said: "What am I going to do with them? If I turn them loose they may be VC sympathizers and give the location of our camp. If I don't turn them loose it means we will have to feed them and stand guard which means extra c-rations and extra men..." The kids were kept overnight, in the morning, chattering and wet from the rain, they were fed and let go. On this same patrol with the 196th I made my first poncho tent. It tool a while but eventually I got the stakes and poncho arranged so I could get under it. I was proud of how it turned out. It started to pour and soon realized I had a problem, water was gushing into my tent. I had neglected to dig a trench. Soaked, I got up and dug the trench. Two photographs printed and put on foam board.

Tramping through the jungles and rice paddies in Vietnam's hot bug infested environment was unpleasant and fatiguing. I only spent from 1-3 days at a time in the field with any particular unit. Solders that spent a full rout doing this dangerous work had and still have my respect and admiration. Four photographs printed and put on foam board.

As an artist traveling with the 196th LIB in the Chu Lai area of Vietnam I experience first hand the hardship of ordinary soldiers in Vietnam experienced daily. It was blistering hot and bugs swarmed as we waded through a dirty leech infested stream. When we reached dry ground one of the soldiers said, "you getter take your boots off and check yourself over." I took my boots and socks off and my legs were covered with leeches. The soldiers got a good laugh when they saw my startled book as I plucked leeches from my legs. I stayed with this patrol until the next resupply helicopter came. It wasn't fair I could leave, but my new found friends seemed to understand and wished me well. Several soldiers shook my hand as I made my way to the waiting craft. I could hear someone say as I climbed aboard the waiting helicopter, "Come back and see us again some time." Watercolor print on foam board.

Medical Evacuations in Vietnam were efficient. Dust-off crew members unselfishly sent into battle zones and put themselves in danger in order to save the lives of the wounded. Oil print on foam board.

Photos taken in a Vietnamese Village while traveling on a day trip with the 11th Armored Cavalry. On this Medical Civis Action Program (MEDCAP) local villagers were treated for minor medical issues. Soap and other personal hygiene items were distributed to villagers. Three photographs prints and put on foam board.

This pen and ink wash expresses some of the character of the local population in Vietnam

While visiting the 196th LIB I went on an aerial reconnaissance flight. Two radio officers looked out the open door of a Huey and radioed back information about what they were observing as the craft flew above an area of interest. The next day I would be on the ground with a patrol in the area being observed. This pen and ink drawing depicts one of the officers at work on the floor, looking out the door of a "huey."

Lonesome: Being overseas, away from family, friends, and familiar places by itself can be emotionally draining on any soldier. Throw into that mix having to go out on a patrol where danger and all kinds of physical hardships have to be injured. I did this painting as a result of my visit with 199th LIB in Vietnam. I tried to capture the emotional drain war can have on an individual. How after coming back from patrol a soldier can be emotionally and physically exhausted. Waiting: While visiting the 199th LIB I sat around waiting with the soldiers I would soon be going on patrol with. In the gouache sketch I tried to express the melancholy feelings that accompanied the wait. Two prints on foam board.

While working as a soldier artist in Vietnam I visited 199th LIB. At the time of my visit they captured two VC suspects and were interrogating them. I did sketches and this watercolor interpreting this experience. Watercolor print on foam board.

Waiting to lift off was inspired by a trip fellow artist Sam Alexander and I made to the 93rd setting in less than an hour after being wounded. "Dust Off" was the tactical call sign we used by aid ambulances. Flying into an active landing zone to pick up wounded was a dangerous job. We now know that pilots, crew chiefs, and accompanying medical corpsmen stood a 1 in 3 chance of being injured, wounded, or killed in their line of work. I didn't fly on a "Dust Off" but did at least two related paintings out of respect for these brave soldiers who put their lives at risk daily for others. Ink/watercolor print on foam board.

Compendio delle historie del regno di Napoli Compost da messer Pandolgo Collenucio iurisconsulto in Pesaro
Venitia: ]Michele Tramezino], 1543

Italian humanist Pandolfo Collenuccio was a true Renaissance man. He was a literary, scholar, historian, geographer, collector or rare plants and animals, and diplomat. His works include this history of Naples and poems and dialogues in Latin and Italian.

Shirley Bordeaux, Steve Cournoyer

Evert "Butch" Felix, Patricia Locke

Aloma McGaa

Charon Asetoyer

Cheryl Crazy Bull

David Larsen

David Larsen

Donald E. Lake

Dr. Janet Claymore-Ross

Dr. William Harjo Bray

Elden Lawrence

Fath G. Bad Bear

Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan, Education Coordinator for the Sisseton-Wahpeton YouthBuild Project

Holly A. Annis

Jerry Flute, Acting Chairman, Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe

John LaVelle

John Steele, President, Oglala Sioux Tribe

Karen White Eyes, Oglala Lakota College

Ken Tall Bear

Ken Tall Bear