Dean Delwyn Dearborn of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at South Dakota State University honors Al Schock Oscar Olson, Ben Reifel, and an unknown man
South Dakota State College Class of 1933 reunion; from let to right; Row 1: Edith Braun, Helen Walters, Francis Ryland Reifel, Winifred Brown Lee, Ethel Bowe Gilbertson; Row 2: Paul Freeburg, Harold Braun, Francis Johnson, Willis Dahlmeier, Kris K. Gilbertson, Elmer Johnson
South Dakota State College Class of 1932 reunion at Alumni Days at South Dakota State University; left to right; Front Row: Nina Mae Cranston Garthune, Charlotte C. Jones, Effie Olson Rishoi, Dorothy Whittemore Goose, Ben Reifel; Back Row: William M. Garthune, Ed Painter, Paul C. Jones, F. Clark Trygstad, Larry Gannon, Kenneth Schoenwether, Otis J. Dahl
South Dakota State College Class of 1932 reunion; from let to right; row 1: Garrett Holleman, Frances O'Connell, James Etteldorf, Jennie Bang VanDenBerg. Nina Mae Cranston Garthune; Row 2: Ben Reifel, Wesley Neufeld, Eli Ferguson, Ken Schoenwether, Marjorie White Ashbaugh, Adeline Dahl Muehlbeier, Charlotte Christie Jones, Paul Jones; Row 3: Vivian Swenson Strand, Otis Dahl, Merwin B. Wheeler, Liguri Gannon, Donald Craig, Fred Frame; Row 4: Ozzie Stockland, William Garthune, Everard Opsal, Herman Stallbaum, Millard MacComb, Don Pier
Members of South Dakota State College Class of 1932 meet for a reunion; left to right: William Garthune; Nina Cranston Garthune; Howard Magnusson; Jennie Bang VanDerBerg; Ben Reifel; Fred Fromke; Millard MacComb
South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station display featuring examples of new hybrid plums, ornamentals, and crossing and selection work of N.E. Hansen
South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station field research notebook of N.E. Hansen. Research on varieties of soybeans, alfalfa, and kochia were conducted in Highmore, SD and Brookings, SD during 1943. Handwritten.
Hansen, N.E. (Niels Ebbesen), 1866-1950South Dakota Farmers Union Communications Director, Chuck Groth, Cooperative Legacy Project interview with Cecil Sanderson, former County Agent and rural electric cooperative organizer.
Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew
Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew
Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew
Richard Kneip is talking with people while at South Dakota State University's Hobo Day in Brookings, South Dakota.
Representative Ben Reifel with two men at the South Dakota Art Museum viewing the Oscar Howe exhibition, one man is dressed in traditional American Indian costume
Representative Ben Reifel with a man at the South Dakota Art Museum viewing the Oscar Howe exhibition
Representative Ben Reifel speaks during Shriner's Day at South Dakota State University. University president Hilton M. Briggs stand behind Reifel to the left
Representative Ben Reifel speaks at a Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Brookings, South Dakota
Representative Ben Reifel and another man in Brookings, South Dakota. Ronald Reagan was in town campaigning for Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew
Representative Ben Reifel going to the dedication of the new South Dakota Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. From left to right: Charles Burke, South Dakota Board of Regents, Ben REifel, Governor Nils BOe, Kenneth D. Weide, and SDSU President Hilton Briggs
Representative Ben Reifel attends Shriner's Day at South Dakota State University. Reifel is hugging a woman and giving her flowers. University president Hilton M. Briggs stands to the left
Representative Ben Reifel and another man discussing the Oscar Howe exhibition in a gallery in the South Dakota Art Museum
Representative Ben Reifel and another man discussing the Oscar Howe exhibition in a gallery in the South Dakota Art Museum
Representative Ben Reifel and another man discussing the Oscar Howe exhibition in a gallery in the South Dakota Art Museum
Representative Ben Reifel and another man discussing the Oscar Howe exhibition in a gallery in the South Dakota Art Museum
Reporters and supporters listening to Ronald Reagan in Brookings, South Dakota campaigning for Nixon-Agnew in 1968
Crowds of people gathered on the campus of South Dakota State College to attend the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen
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
Crowds of people gathered for a reception for the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen n the campus of South Dakota State College
Crowds of people gathered for a reception for the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen n the campus of South Dakota State College
Unveiling of the rock and bronze tablet commemorating Dr. N.E. Hansen's work, it was located in between the Administration Building and the Horticulture Building; left to right: unknown man, Frank Cundill, South Dakota State College President Leinbach; Governor Mickelson; Dr. Hansen; Carl Hansen; Harry Dory; and Lucille Dory
South Dakota Governor Mickelson congratulates Dr. N.E. Hansen on his long-time term of service at South Dakota State College and his distinguished work as a plant breeder as he addresses a crowd of 250 relatives, friends, and associates during the ceremonies commemorating the achievements of Dr. Hansen in the field of horticulture, this occurred in front of Lincoln Memorial Library
People gathered in front of Lincoln Memorial Library listening to speakers during the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen on the campus of South Dakota State College
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
Rock and bronze tablet commemorating Dr. N.E. Hansen's work; left to right: South Dakota State College President Leinbach; Lucille Dory, member of the Board of Regents; Governor Mickelson; Dr. Hansen; Frank Cundill, member of the Board of Regents; A. M. Eberle, Dean of Agriculture; and Arlington Eddy, chairman of arrangements.
Crowds of people gathered for a reception for the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen n the campus of South Dakota State College
People seated in folding chairs and the grass in front of Lincoln Memorial Library on the campus of South Dakota State College to hear Carl Hansen speak during the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen for his work in horticulture
Portrait of Professor N.E. Hansen
Professor N.E. Hansen stand in ornamental grass at the horticulture grounds of South Dakota State College, the classroom building (right) and the Horticulture building (behind Hansen) are visible in the background
Painting by Evelyn T. Hubbard; Oil on Panel, of Old Central and Old North at South Dakota State University;
The painting is a ‘legacy’ in the archives. A handwritten note in the Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs collection from Chuck Cecil (Nov. 3, 1967) reads “Contact Mrs. Earl Washburn of Fulton, S.D. regarding painting by Mrs. Evelyn Hubbard of Old North & Old Central. They desire the painting go to the Art Center.
N.E Hansen's research notebook regarding field experiments for grasses and grains in 1888 and 1889. The field consisted of 66 plots. He studied 92 varieties in total including: 22 grasses, 9 clovers, 20 wheats, 23 oats, 14 barleys, 1 rye. Hansen was assisted by John M. Aldrich, Alvah George Cross, and J.G. Ross.
Hansen, N.E. (Niels Ebbesen), 1866-1950Burdette Solum, president of Norwest Bank in Watertown, South Dakota, Fritzie, Class of 1933, and Ben Reifel, Class of 1932 were all welcomed as members of the Campanile Society by South Dakota State University president Robert Wagner
N.E. Hansen (wearing hat) is with friends in Brookings, South Dakota; writing on the back: S.D. plant wizard and friends Brookings 5-19-39 compliments York Sampson
N.E. Hansen standing by a fruit tree on the campus of South Dakota State College that was part of Hansen's research on fruit
N.E. Hansen looking at a fruit tree on the campus of South Dakota State College that was part of Hansen's research on fruit
N.E. Hansen looking at a fruit tree on the campus of South Dakota State College that was part of Hansen's research on fruit
N.E. Hansen standing by a fruit tree on the campus of South Dakota State College that was part of Hansen's research on fruit
N.E. Hansen Memorial Garden located at McCrory Gardens on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota
N.E. Hansen Memorial Garden located at McCrory Gardens on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota
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
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.
People showing horses during judging at the 1999 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
People showing sheep during judging at the 1999 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Man in the arena with a pig during judging at the 1998 Little International exposition at South Dakota State University.
Man in the arena with a sheep during judging at the 1998 Little International exposition at South Dakota State University.
Man in the arena with a cow during judging at the 1998 Little International exposition at South Dakota State University.
People showing pigs during judging at the 1998 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
People showing pigs during judging at the 1998 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Rodeo clown during the 1998 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Large group of people pose for a photo in front of the stage at the 1986 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University. The color guard on horseback are also in the arena.
Person shearing a sheep in preparation for judging at the 1986 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Woman shearing a sheep in preparation for judging at the 1986 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Man in the arena with a cow during judging at the 1986 Little International exposition at South Dakota State University.
Large group of people pose for a photo in front of the stage at the 1986 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
SDSU Ag Queen and another woman watch judging at the 1986 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Woman shearing a sheep in preparation for judging at the 1984 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Man grooming a cow in preparation for judging at the 1984 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Woman shows a sheep during judging at the 1978 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Woman holding the reins of a horse at the 1978 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Woman shows a sheep during judging at the 1978 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Woman holding the reins of a horse at the 1978 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Woman wearing a formal dress in the arena with another woman and a horse during the 1978 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.
Man tending to his sheep during judging at the 1978 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University
Man holding a trophy is congratulated by other men at the 1977 Little International Agricultural Exposition at South Dakota State University.