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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.

The materials in this collection document the organizational structure and cultural activities of the Athenian Literary Society. Included are the constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, graduation programs, and play programs—both independently produced and in collaboration with other literary societies. These materials provide insight into the society’s internal governance and its contributions to campus cultural life.

The collection highlights the role of the Athenian Literary Society in fostering literary, theatrical, and oratorical skills among students. Its collaborations with other societies illustrate a broader tradition of cooperative intellectual and cultural engagement in early campus life.

This collection contains photographs taken by Clav Snow during his time as a student at South Dakota State College in the early 1930s. The images document campus life and student activities, including Hobo Day celebrations, military Field Day Exercises, candid gatherings, and academic settings such as a psychology class. Also featured are photographs of the SDSC Boxing Club, campus buildings and landmarks, and fellow students. The collection offers a visual record of student experiences and campus culture during that period.

This collection documents the activities and presence of a wide range of student organizations at South Dakota State University, representing academic, professional, cultural, religious, political, and recreational interests. Materials span more than a century of student life and showcase the diverse extracurricular landscape of the university.

This is an artificial collection composed of ephemeral and documentary material related to SDSU student organizations. It includes flyers, newsletters, charters, constitutions, programs, brochures, clippings, correspondence, and award certificates. The collection is not comprehensive, and materials have been added informally as discovered. Some items date as far back as the Class of 1891, while others represent 20th and 21st-century groups, such as cultural associations (e.g., Chinese Student Association, Black Student Alliance), professional and academic clubs (e.g., Agronomy and Conservation Club, Sigma Tau Delta), Greek organizations, and recreational or service groups (e.g., Habitat for Humanity, Karate Club). File size and completeness vary greatly across organizations.

This collection offers a snapshot of student engagement at SDSU across generations. It reflects changing student interests, identities, political affiliations, and social movements. Particularly valuable for those studying student activism, campus culture, and organizational development, it captures the evolving role of student leadership and extracurricular involvement in shaping the university's history.

This collection documents the activities and membership of the South Dakota State University Economics Club through newsletters, constitutions, reports, brochures, photographs, and event materials. It includes detailed records of annual awards banquets, senior brochures highlighting graduating members, and photos from various club trips to cities such as Denver, Milwaukee, Omaha, Minneapolis, and Wyoming. The collection also captures the club’s participation in campus traditions like Hobo Day, including floats, parades, and related celebrations, as well as social events such as summer arts festival booths, fall picnics, and Christmas parties. Newspaper articles and club fliers further illustrate the club’s presence and engagement within the university community.

This collection provides valuable insight into the social, academic, and extracurricular life of Economics students at SDSU. It highlights the club’s role in fostering professional development, camaraderie, and community involvement among Economics students and faculty. The variety of materials documents not only formal club operations but also the broader cultural and social experiences that shaped student life, making it a rich resource for studying campus traditions, student engagement, and the history of Economics education at SDSU.

This artificial collection documents Hobo Day, the homecoming celebration of South Dakota State University, through a wide range of published and ephemeral materials dating from 1912 to 2023, with the bulk of the material from the mid twentieth century through the early twenty first century. The collection consists of newspapers, newsletters, correspondence, news releases, souvenir programs, posters, invitations, handbooks, certificates, placemats, and extensive ephemera such as buttons, bumper stickers, hats, pennants, a crown, license plates, and apparel. Also included is a substantial photographic component documenting parades, football games, royalty, floats, student activities, visiting dignitaries, alumni events, and associated traditions across multiple decades. Materials originate from campus offices, student organizations, community sources, donors, and later retrospective collecting efforts. Items are added to the collection as materials are discovered or donated, reflecting its ongoing and accumulative nature.

This collection documents the development and continuity of Hobo Day as a central tradition in the history of South Dakota State University. The materials document changes in student culture, athletics, campus traditions, alumni engagement, and public representation of the university over more than a century. The long run of buttons, ephemera, and photographs offers a detailed chronological record of themes, slogans, design styles, and institutional priorities associated with homecoming celebrations. The collection supports research in university history, student life, regional culture, and commemorative practices at land grant institutions.

The Home Economics Club Records highlight the club’s role in fostering professional and social development among home economics students. They offer insight into the club’s operations, its affiliation with national organizations, and its contributions to the broader academic and community context.

The records consist of secretary books (including meeting minutes and the club constitution), scrapbooks, newsletters, handbooks, general club information, and materials from the American Home Economics Association. The secretary books date from the club's inception through 1956, documenting the organization’s activities, governance, and development.

The Non-Traditional Student Club Records consist of materials documenting the organization’s administration and activities. Included are budget records, the club constitution, executive council documents, membership lists, meeting minutes, and related correspondence.

This collection provides insight into efforts to support non-traditional and lifelong learners at South Dakota State University, reflecting the university’s commitment to educational accessibility and inclusion for diverse student populations.

The collection is composed of material collected by the Phi Upsilon Omicron Phi Chapters at South Dakota State University. Included are correspondence, minutes, newsletters, annual reports, scrapbooks, member lists, financial information, publications, clippings, meeting minutes and agendas, and photographs.

Also included is "The Candle," the Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society journal, covering the years 1930-2004, annual reports submitted to the national headquarters, Initiate information sheets, detailed ledger sheets starting in 1934, hand-made chapter programs, very creative from 1937 to about 1980, senior biographies from 1952-1971 which are very detailed and include photographs, and detailed secretaries notebooks.

The scrapbooks consist of photographs, cards, significant correspondence and programs for events held by the chapter. Some items of note include a Coat of Arms patch for Phi Upsilon Omicron, a Holy Bible presented to the chapter by Laura J. McArthur in December 1941, and a material related to a Fruitcake Fundraising project which includes photographs, but the fruitcake recipe could not be found.

The photographs are not well described; however, most are group shots of members.

This collection consists of initiation materials, a procedural manual, and meeting minutes for the Scabbard and Blade Company I, 6th Regiment. The manual outlines the society’s annual calendar, initiation procedures, officer duties, correspondence with national headquarters, and other administrative processes. The initiation documents cover nomination procedures, pledge week conduct, and organizational objectives. The minutes detail officer elections, membership rosters, financial reports, and involvement in campus events such as Hobo Day and Spring Sing. Topics also include constitutional amendments, military balls, and scholarship discussions.

These materials provide insight into the leadership training, military traditions, and campus involvement of ROTC cadets at South Dakota State across several decades. They reflect the organization's commitment to service, honor, and fellowship, and its role in shaping the student military experience.

This collection primarily consists of meeting minutes and several versions of the Stakota Club constitution. The minutes document roll calls, pledges, club business, and the nomination and election of officers. Also included are records of club activities, correspondence, and a list of secretary duties from 1967–1968.

These materials provide insight into the internal operations, leadership structure, and spirited activities of a co-ed student organization that promoted school spirit at South Dakota State University from the 1940s through the 1960s.

This collection consists of administrative records generated by SDSU’s Student Affairs Division and its predecessor units. It includes detailed biennial and annual reports submitted to the university president, providing insights into organizational structure, budget planning, student service initiatives, and campus life development. The biennial reports are particularly rich in historical and operational content, covering budget requests, staffing changes, departmental goals, and specialized student services such as counseling, orientation, student records, scholarships, and placement services.

Additional materials include planning documents, strategic initiatives, student handbooks, orientation materials, diversity and inclusion programs, alcohol education efforts, and retention studies. Records from committees (e.g., Student Affairs Council, System Retention Committee), campus-wide assessments (e.g., NCA Self-Study), and events (e.g., Hobo Day, Scholars Receptions) are also represented, highlighting the division’s broad engagement in university life.

This collection provides documentation of how student services have been conceived, implemented, and evaluated at SDSU across decades. It is especially valuable for researchers studying the evolution of higher education administration, student development, and campus policy regarding diversity, wellness, and academic support. The records offer institutional context for broader changes in student affairs nationally, including the expansion of student support services, accountability initiatives, and demographic shifts in student populations.

This collection comprises publications and records produced by the Office of Student Activities at South Dakota State University. It includes handbooks, pamphlets, calendars, flyers, correspondence, directories, and photographs documenting student life, organizations, and services. Materials cover areas such as new student orientation, cultural programming, student enrichment, minority student support, university events (e.g., Freshmen Days, Parents Day), and administrative functions like central reservations and the information exchange. Visual materials depict student organizations and campus events.

The collection offers insight into student engagement, campus culture, and organizational development over time. It reflects the evolving role of student affairs in promoting inclusion, leadership, and community, and serves as a valuable resource for understanding the student experience at SDSU.

The University Program Council Records document the wide range of cultural, educational, and social programming organized by the UPC at South Dakota State University. Spanning various media formats—including posters, newsletters, clippings, programs, brochures, and calendars—these records capture performances and events such as concerts, dances, theatrical productions, films, lectures, festivals, and major campus traditions like Hobo Day. The materials are arranged across three boxes and cover both recurring and one-time events, reflecting UPC's central role in campus life and student engagement.

These records provide insight into student life, entertainment trends, and the evolving cultural landscape at SDSU. They showcase the efforts of student leaders to build community and enrich the collegiate experience through diverse programming. The collection also documents the institutional history of major campus traditions and celebrations.

This collection includes organizational records and event materials documenting the activities of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) at South Dakota State University. It features administrative ledgers and various programs that reflect the group's role in campus religious life, student leadership, and extracurricular activities. Also included are secretary’s and treasurer’s books, a handbook for members, and programs for lecture courses, plays, the YMCA Entertainment Series, student conferences, and installation banquets.

The secretary’s books include minutes of meetings, membership records, and loose materials such as correspondence and notes. The treasurer’s books document financial transactions and also contain information related to membership, gym cards, subscriptions, and lecture courses.

The materials provide valuable insight into the mission, governance, and student engagement of the Young Men’s Christian Association at South Dakota State University. They reflect the organization’s broader goals of spiritual development, social fellowship, and the promotion of Christian values in campus life.