It was Representative Ben Reifel Day at the New York World's Fair House of Good Taste, Reifel and his wife, Alice, are seen here being welcomes by Lady Malcolm Douglas Hamilton, originator of the exhibit. The exhibit features three homes, a traditional home, a contemporary home, and a modern home
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.
Ben Reifel'scrapbook containing correspondence from many members of Congress in regards to various subjects, such as congratulations, invitations, and rejections of invitations to certain events.
Congressman Ben Reifel congratulates the University of South Dakota for the dedication of South Dakota's first educational television station, KUSD-TV.
Certificates of appreciation presented to Ben Reifel from various organizations, groups, and colleges.
Various papers that pertain to Ben Reifel's time in the military, such as his phyical examination reports and certificates of completion for courses required in the military.
Ben Reifel on a campaign stop at the East River Electric Power Cooperative in Webster, South Dakota
Ben Reifel campaigning in Madison, South Dakota
Ben Reifel campaigning in Madison, South Dakota
Envelopes and stationery for Ben Reifel's campaign.
Ben Reifel talk of his background of growing up on a small farm on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, his education at South Dakota State College and Harvard University, his time in the military, and his career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He also speaks of his decision to run for Congress. His wife, Alice, appears near the end to stand by her husband in a show of support. He ends by asking listeners for their vote in the primary election in 1960.
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Ben Reifel's campaign, time in Congress, and retirement from Congress. Also includes some correspondence to Ben from members of Congress.
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings from Ben Reifel's campaign for Congress. The clippings mentione his opponents, and well as the places he was traveling to speak about his campaign.
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings in regards to Ben Reifel and his campaign for Congress. Also includes articles on his wife, Alice Reifel.
Ben Reifel's travel and meeting schedules for his congressional campaign.
Pamphlets, flyers, and stationery for Ben Reifel's campaign for Congress.
Posters for Ben Reifel's political campaigns.
Pamphlets for Ben Reifel's campaigns.
Bumper Stickers, cards, and pins for Ben Reifel's political campaigns.
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.
Cards promoting Ben Reifel's campaign for Congress.
Buttons and pins for Ben Reifel;s campaign.
Bumper sticker for Ben Reifel's campaigns
Scrapbook of Ben Reifel's campaign advertisements.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Three 1-minute campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the primary election in June.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Campaign advertisements for Ben Reifel sent to radio stations to be aired during the election.
Various speeches, talks, excerpts, and pamphlets in regards to Indian Education and Health during Ben Reifel's time in the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Travel receipts, reports of Personnel Standards Committee, and Ben Reifel's calendars of appointments.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel and various people from different organizations pertaining to his new job as Superindendant of Pine Ridge Schools.
Ben Reifel's notes and correspondence in regards to the Black Hills Bill
Alice Reifel with several other women during a birthday party for Representative Ben Reifel
Alice Reifel on stage with several other women during a birthday party for Representative Ben Reifel
Alice Reifel on stage with several other women during a birthday party for Representative Ben Reifel
Alice Reifel with several other women during a birthday party for Representative Ben Reifel
Contains a couple of Ben Reifel's biographies which were used at his graduation as a Doctor of Law from University of South Dakota.
Ben Reifel attends a meeting of the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children
Ben Reifel attends a meeting of the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children
Ben Reifel is at a luau, Hawaiian dancers dressed in grass skirts are providing entertainment
Bureau of Indian Affairs area director at the dedication of the Twin Buttes School 12 miles north-northwest of Halliday, North Dakota, with him are Ernest Magnuson, principal of the Sac and Fox Day School in Tama, Iowa, Owen Morken, superintendent at Ft. Berthold Agency, John Star and Knute Lee, directors of schools
Ben Reifel and another man with a heifer steer during the Steer for State fund raising auction at South Dakota State University during his 1960 campaign for Congress
South Dakota Tuberculosis and Health Association annual meeting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Standing left to right: Ben Reifel, Ray Jonz, and two unidentified men; Front row left to right: Dr. Mary Walton, Phoebe Downing, Marian Paints, Mrs. Alfred Janis
Ben Reifel at the Red Scaffold Day School on the Cheyenne River Reservation in Red Scaffold, South Dakota in the Fall of 1959
Ben Reifel at the Grand Canyon
Ben Reifel with two others at the Grand Canyon
Ben Reifel with two others at the Grand Canyon
Ben Reifel at the dedication of the Jewel Cave Visitor Center near Custer, South Dakota. Cutting the ribbon are E.Y. Berry, Jim Abourezk, and Howard Baker
Representative Ben Reifel, David Volk, and Alice Reifel at the South Dakota State Fair
Ben Reifel is at an event with three other people
Ben Reifel at a Nixon for President campaign rally, two women are pinning something on to the lapel of his suit
Ben Reifel and a former Congressman from Alaska at a Former Members of Congress meeting in Washington, D.C.
Newpaper clippings that pertain to Ben Reifel's appointment as Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Reminders for Church meetings, travel dates, as well as lists of names and numbers of people who were important to Ben Reifel.
Contains dates for Ben Reifel's travel to Brookings, Fort Thompson, and DeSmet. Also includes reminders for the Prayer Breakfast, Dentist appointments, and various breakfast and lunch appointments.
Ben Reifel's appointments for the dentist and doctors visits. Also includes travel dates to Cleveland and Washington D.C., and various other meetings.
Ben Reifel's travel dates to Montana, Washington D.C., San Diego, and Omaha. Also includes various lunch and dinner appointments.
Ben Reifel's reminders for church meetings, a party for his wife, Alice, various lunch and dinner appointments, travel dates to Chicago, and other various banquets.
Ben Reifel's reminders for American Legion Dinners, Boy Scout Jamboree, and various banquets and meetings.
Ben Reifel's reminders for State Department briefings, conferences, lucheons, and various appointments with different individuals.
Ben Reifel's reminders for various lunch appointments, as well as dates for the opening of Ford Theatre, 4-H meetings, American Legion meetings, and Church meeting reminders.
Ben Reifel's appointment reminders for meetings with Richard M. Nixon, State Department briefings, various dinner and lunch appoinments, and Appropriations Committee meetings.
Ben Reifel's reminders for the House Chamber meetings, church meetings, as well as dates for his Dentist appointments, and various lunch and dinner appointments.
Ben Reifel's reminders for meetings with the Appropriations Committee, American Banker's Association, as well as dates for State Department Briefings, Prayer Breakfasts, and various receptions and luncheons.
Ben Reifel's reminders for various breakfast and lunch appointments, meetings with the American Legion, as well as reminders for speaking at different college campuses. Also includes reminders for different Briefings, 4-H meetings, and Appropriation Committee luncheons.
Ben Reifel's dates for trips to Miami and Washington D.C., as well as reminders for State Department briefings, various lunch and breakfast Appointments, and Hobo Days.
Appointment reminders for Congress receptions, dinners with the South Dakota Governer, Seminar Dinners, and one on one appointments with various individuals that Ben Reifel had to attend.
Appointments for Ben Reifel's House Chamber meetings, as well as other meetings in the White House. Also includes reminders for attending church, as well as various dinner appointments and Hobo Day.
Ben Reifel's appointment reminders for receptions, meetings with Congress, meetings with American Legion, various appointments, as well as names of people Ben Reifel was going to meet with.
Reminders for the GOP Conference, the Grand Secretary's Conference Banquet, different lunch appointments, and various conferences that Ben Reifel had to attend.
Daily reminders for Ben Reifel to attend White House appointments, important dates for church meetings, Brookings Institute, and the Political Study Breakfast.
Appointments for Ben Reifel's Scout meetings, House meetings, and travel plans. Also includes reminders for Election Day, Hobo Day, and other important lunch and dinner appointments.
Ben Reifel's reminders for dinner and lunch appointments, as well as reminders for meetings at the Library of Congress and Mayflower Hotel.
Ben Reifel's daily appointment reminders for briefings, House meetings, breakfasts and luncheons. Also includes appointments for speaking at different colleges and attending different church meetings.
Ben Reifel's important appointment dates for meetings with Legislative Research Council, Kiwanis Club, and Boy Scouts. Also includes dates for talking at the Huron Annual Assembly.
Ben Reifel's lunch appointments with American Legion, Augustana College, and Farm Bureau. Also includes reminders about church meetings and banquets.
Ben Reifel's reminders about church meetings, travel plans, as well as reminders on staying at home on certain days.
Ben Reifel's reminders for travel dates to Key West, Pierre, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City.
Ben Reifel's reminders to call Ella Deloria, as well as dates set aside for travel to Pine Ridge, Rapid City, and Lake Preston.
Ben Reifel's reminders of appointments for church meetings, military lectures, and boy scout meetings.
Ben Reifel's appointment calendar for office, committee, and college meetings, as well as banquets.
Ben Reifel's reminders for meetings with Kiwanis, Soil Conservation Service, and Boy Scouts. Also includes reminders for dinner appointments with the Chamber of Commerce.