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The American Indian Student Association Records are composed mainly of materials documenting the activities of the Native American Club and its successor organization at South Dakota State University. The records date primarily from the early 1990s through 2014 and include administrative files, financial records, correspondence, meeting notes, recruitment materials, photographs, posters, and audiovisual media. A major component of the collection documents the South Dakota State University Wacipi, which was created and organized by the Native American Club and represents the largest and most prominent activity reflected in the records. Materials related to the Wacipi include photographs, financial records, budgets, audiovisual recordings, posters, evaluations, logs, and contest documentation. The collection also includes documentation of other club activities such as hand games, picnics, basketball tournaments, travel, and community outreach events, as well as general club finances and budget requests submitted to the Student Association. Formats include paper records, photographs, VHS cassettes, CDs, DVDs, micro audiocassettes, and a photo album.

This collection documents Native American student organization activity, cultural programming, and student leadership at South Dakota State University. It is particularly significant for its extensive documentation of the SDSU Wacipi, illustrating the role of Native American students in preserving and promoting Indigenous cultural traditions within a university environment. The records also provide insight into student organization governance, funding, and campus engagement, as well as the transition from the Native American Club to the American Indian Student Association.

This collection documents the activities and role of the American Indian Student Center at South Dakota State University primarily between 2000 and 2012. The materials reflect student life, cultural programming, outreach, and support activities sponsored or coordinated by the center. Records include audiovisual materials such as audiocassettes, microcassettes, video recordings in multiple formats, compact discs, and digital video, as well as photographs and photographic negatives. The audiovisual and photographic materials document events, meetings, seminars, ceremonies, fundraisers, trips, and collaborative activities with student organizations, including the Native American Club and Wacipi related events. Also included are a limited number of flyers, brochures, handouts, and email communications that provide contextual information about center sponsored programs and student engagement initiatives.

The American Indian Student Center Records documents Indigenous student experiences and cultural life at South Dakota State University in the early twenty first century. The collection offers evidence of the center’s role in fostering community, supporting student retention, and promoting cultural visibility through educational programs, social events, and travel experiences. These materials contribute to the historical record of Native American student services, student organizations, and cultural expression within a land grant university setting and support research on Indigenous higher education, student advocacy, and campus based cultural programming.