Joseph J. Rezac from Tabor, South Dakota was honored in 1937 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. Donald C. Rice from Tuthill, South Dakota was honored in 1964 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Richard and Nancy Kneip at a campaign event.

Richard and Nancy Kneip sitting at a table with other people at a luncheon during his 1970 campaign.

Richard and Nancy Kneip sitting at a table with other people at a luncheon during his 1970 campaign.

South Dakota Governor Richard Kneip, Congressman Frank Denholm, and others are all holding shovels at a ground breaking ceremony.

South Dakota Governor Richard Kneip, Congressman Frank Denholm, and others are all holding shovels at a ground breaking ceremony.

Governor Richard Kneip (holding scissors) and Congressman Frank Denholm (right) are at a ribbon cutting event

South Dakota Governor Richard Kneip greeting Congressman Frank Denholm at an event.

Richard Kneip at a podium speaking to a group at a campaign event. Frank Denholm ia seated behind him.

Richard Kneip is speaking to a Rotary Interational gathering. Frank Denholm is seated at the table to the left of Kneip.

Richard Kenip laughing with another man at an event.

Richard Kneip is talking with people while at South Dakota State University's Hobo Day in Brookings, South Dakota.

Richard Kneip is dancing with a woman at a campaign event.

Richard Kneip speaking during his 1970 campaign. A woman in a green dress standing in the background.

Richard Kenip greeting people at an event in the state capitol in Pierre, South Dakota.

A description of the East, and some other countries
London: Printed for the author, by W. Bowyer, 1743-1745

Richard Pococke, an inveterate traveler, made extensive trips to the Middle East, Egypt, and Europe in the 1730s, 40s, and 50s, visiting many relatively unknown regions. He published detailed narrative accounts of his journeys which were highly regarded by contemporaries.

v. 1. Observations on Egypt -- v. 2, pt. 1. Observation on Palaestine or the Holy Land, Syria, Mesopotamia, Cyprus, and Candia -- v. 2, pt. 2. Observations on the islands of the Archipelago, Asia Minor, Thrace, Greece, and some other parts of Europe.

Rickshaw man wearing a traditional hat is with his rickshaw on the street at Yokohama, Japan, note that he is barefoot; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924

Man pulling a rickshaw down a street in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Futachien 1924

Henry P. Ripp from Dimock, South Dakota was honored in 1965 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Smith Robbins from Florence, South Dakota was honored in 1954 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

The papers of Robert F. Karolevitz (1922-) span the years 1833-2005, with the bulk of the material dating from 1910-1999. The collection is composed personal, professional, and research files, as well as photographs.

The personal files span the years 1894-2005, with the bulk of the material dating from 1968-1981. The bulk of this series is composed of material relating to personal areas of Karolevitz's life not directly related with his professional writing career. The exception to this would be the correspondence series which is composed of material related to both his professional and personal life and includes correspondence with family members and friends. Materials include audio visual material, awards and recognition, clubs and organizations, committees and boards, correspondence, education, ephemera and collected materials, family, financial and legal documents, and material related to Karolevitz’s other interests and activities.

The professional files span the years 1947-2002, with the bulk of the material dating from 1960-1969. The series consists of material created by Karolevitz during his career. Included are articles that were published in various periodicals, manuscripts and other material related to books written by Karolevitz, columns written for several different newspapers, commercial writing and advertising material, political ghostwriting material and speech files. Also included is material related to publishers, other writings, and other material related to writings, such as layout material, rejection slips, and catalogs that listed his books for sale.

The research files span the years 1833-2005, with the bulk of the material dating from 1910-1999. The series is composed of material collected by Karolevitz relating either directly to research for books and articles that he wrote or material that was of interest to him. Material consists mainly of clippings of newspapers and magazine articles, publications, booklets, brochures, pamphlets, photographs and illustrations, correspondence, notes written by Karolevitz and other miscellaneous collected material. Many folders contain only one or a few items.

The photographs are composed of images Karolevitz collected and used in his many publications. Included are images related to automobiles, journalism, medicine, religion, people, and places.

This collection represents what can only be a portion of items from Kerr's personal files. They consist mainly of correspondence, but also include some diaries and writings, ledgers, class records and even Kerr's 1879 traveling papers for his stay in Japan. The bulk of the material is correspondence, which is both personal and related to his work at the university. Some of the letters chronicle his dismissal from the university, which is an integral part of the early history of South Dakota State University.

Roberta Hill speaking at poetry reading at a South Dakota Humanities Council event.

John S. Robertson from Hot Springs, South Dakota was honored in 1928 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. H.M. Rogers from Codington County, South Dakota was honored in 1946 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Redella Runner from Martin, South Dakota was honored in 1987 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Mrs. William A. Ruppel from Alpena, South Dakota was honored in 1935 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Clifford R. Rush from St. Lawrence, South Dakota was honored in 1959 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Frank Denholm (back row, left) and other during the sale of the Denholm Seed Company

E.G. Sanderson from Aurora, South Dakota was honored in 1955 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Valley of the Da Hinggan mountain range in northern China where the Trans-Siberian Railway runs, there are buildings in the foreground; written in pencil on the back: In Hinggan North China in mountains 1924

View of a river in a valley of the Da Hinggan mountain range in northern China; written in pencil on the back: In Hinggan North China mountains 1924

Dead trees on the Trans-Siberian Railway enroute to Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: On Siberian Railway enroute to Saolin 1924 North China

Orpha Schenk, wife of Joseph K Schenk from Spearfish, South Dakota, was honored in 1954 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Hannah Schlomer, wife of John C. Schlomer from Glenham, South Dakota, was honored in 1949 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Carol Schubeck from Beresford, South Dakota was honored in 1990 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Mrs. Arthur J. Schuelke from Groton, South Dakota was honored in 1953 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

William Schuette from Highmore, South Dakota was honored in 1991 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Viola Schuh from Corson County, South Dakota was honored in 1980 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

John J. Schwab from Andover, South Dakota was honored in 1990 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Walter H. Schwanke from Codington County, South Dakota was honored in 1982 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Crowd at a basketball game between South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Charlotte Seas, wife of Dallas Seas from Brookings, South Dakota, was honored in 1985 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Senator George McGovern and Congressman Frank Denholm pose for a photograph with actress Shirley MacLaine

Senator Tip O'Neill and Congressman Frank Denholm during a press conference, a man with a bandage on his forehead it sitting between them

Senator Tip O'Neill and Congressman Frank Denholm during a press conference, a man with a bandage on his forehead it sitting between them

Senator Tip O'Neill is with Congressman Frank Denholm, they are holding a map

Jacob R. Severson from Valley Springs, South Dakota was honored in 1933 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Robert W. Sharp from Bath, South Dakota was honored in 1989 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Mrs. Arthur Sherburne from Gary, South Dakota was honored in 1954 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

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.

Albina Shindelbower, wife of Moses Shindelbower from Tripp, South Dakota, was honored in 1981 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Ship in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924

View of ships at port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan from the shore; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924

View of ships at port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan from the shore; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924

Ships at port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924

Ships in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924

Ship on the Inland Sea in Japan; written in pencil on the back: Ships on Inland Sea, Japan 1924

Myrtle Sisson, wife of George Sisson from Belle Fourche, South Dakota, was honored in 1951 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Addie Sloat from Gettysburg, South Dakota was honored in 1935 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Edward C. Slocum, from Mound City, South Dakota was honored in 1948 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

John W. Smith from McCook County, South Dakota, was honored in 1984 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Janice Snyder from Meade County, South Dakota was honored in 1984 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Mrs. Martin Sorenson from Tabor, South Dakota was honored in 1928 a Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

David Sour from Hayti, South Dakota was honored in 1928 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station display featuring examples of new hybrid plums, ornamentals, and crossing and selection work of N.E. Hansen

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

South Dakota basketball delegation dining in Cuba

Members of the South Dakota basketball delegation dining in Cuba

South Dakota delegate to Cuba speaks to a woman in airplane

South Dakota basketball delegation in airplane

South Dakota basketball delegation in airplane

Player from South Dakota basketball delegation in airplane

Two South Dakota delegates to Cuba speak to unidentified woman in airplane

South Dakota basketball delegation smiling in Cuban restaurant

Member of South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba in USA team shirt with Cuban girls in school uniforms

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

South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba players in USA team uniforms standing on Cuban beach with two women subathing in the foreground

South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba players in USA team uniforms standing in the surf on Cuban beach. One player is holding a woman.

South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba players in USA team uniforms standing in the surf on Cuban beach. One player is holding a woman.

South Dakota basketball delegation and Cuban national team players getting photographed informally at a cafe in Cuba

South Dakota basketball team players on the bench talking to coaches during game with Cuban national team in Cuba

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

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

Consists mainly of minutes and agendas from meetings of the SDCIA, along with the programs, letters, reports and pamphlets that were dealt with in each meeting. The minutes include minutes from the annual meetings, board of directors meetings, committee meetings and district meetings. There are programs for the annual meetings, crop shows and banquets. The letters include correspondence with members of the Crop Improvement Associations of other states and with the national Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, as well as between SDCIA members. The reports include financial reports and statements, and also reports on the activities of the organization. The pamphlets include the SDCIA newsletter (The Crop Improvement Reporter), CIA newsletters from the surrounding states, booklets of weed laws, and seed certification manuals. In addition there is a history article that was prepared for the agency’s 75th anniversary in the year 2000.

The collection also contains photographs. These are primarily photos of the various crop shows and field days held by the SDCIA.

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

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

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

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

Group of people holding campaign signs at a South Dakota Democratic Party campaign rally.

Campaign rally for the South Dakota Democratic Party. There is a parade of people, some are holding campaign signs and other are playing musical instruments in a band.

The records are comprised of correspondence, meeting minutes, publications, scrapbooks, photographs, oral history interviews, audio-visual materials, and the records of local unions.