South Dakota State University Archives & Special Collections

Ben Reifel at the Grand Canyon

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel at the Grand Canyon

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel with two others at the Grand Canyon

Ben Reifel at the Grand Canyon

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undated

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel with two others at the Grand Canyon

Ben Reifel at the Red Scaffold Day School in 1959

MA009-0033
1959 Fall

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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 South Dakota Tuberculosis and Health Association annual meeting in 1956

MA009-0093
1956

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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 Steer for State fund raising auction at South Dakota State University in 1960

MA009-0018
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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

Ben Reifel at the Twin Buttes School dedication in 1959

MA009-0084
1959 December 11

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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 attending a luau

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel is at a luau, Hawaiian dancers dressed in grass skirts are providing entertainment

Ben Reifel attends a meeting of National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children in 1980

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1980

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel attends a meeting of the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children

Ben Reifel attends a meeting of National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children in 1980

MA009-0755
1980

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel attends a meeting of the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children

Ben Reifel Biographies

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Folder
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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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 birthday party in 1962

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1962 October

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Alice Reifel with several other women during a birthday party for Representative Ben Reifel

Ben Reifel birthday party in 1962

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1962 October

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Alice Reifel on stage with several other women during a birthday party for Representative Ben Reifel

Ben Reifel birthday party in 1962

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1962 October

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Alice Reifel on stage with several other women during a birthday party for Representative Ben Reifel

Ben Reifel birthday party in 1962

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1962 October

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Alice Reifel with several other women during a birthday party for Representative Ben Reifel

Ben Reifel Black Hills Claim File

MA 009-S01-B02-F06
Folder
1965-1978

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel's notes and correspondence in regards to the Black Hills Bill

Ben Reifel Bureau of Indian Affairs Files

MA 009-04-01
Folder
1940-1987

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Travel receipts, reports of Personnel Standards Committee, and Ben Reifel's calendars of appointments.

Ben Reifel Campaign Bumper Stickers

MA 009-04-04
Folder
undated

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Bumper sticker for Ben Reifel's campaigns

Ben Reifel Campaign Cards

MA 009-04-05
Folder
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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Cards promoting Ben Reifel's campaign for Congress.

Ben Reifel Campaign Ephemera

MA 009-12-01
Folder
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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Bumper Stickers, cards, and pins for Ben Reifel's political campaigns.

Ben Reifel Campaign Pamphlets

MA 009-04-03
Folder
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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Pamphlets for Ben Reifel's campaigns.

Ben Reifel Campaign Publications

MA 009-12-02
Folder
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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Pamphlets, flyers, and stationery for Ben Reifel's campaign for Congress.

Ben Reifel Campaign Schedule

MA 009-05-08
Folder
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel's travel and meeting schedules for his congressional campaign.

Ben Reifel Campaign Stationery

MA 009-05-12
Folder
undated

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Envelopes and stationery for Ben Reifel's campaign.

Ben Reifel campaigning in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel on a campaign stop at the East River Electric Power Cooperative in Webster, South Dakota

Ben Reifel campaigning in 1960

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1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel campaigning in Madison, South Dakota

Ben Reifel campaigning in 1960

MA009-0834
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel campaigning in Madison, South Dakota

Ben Reifel Career in the Military

MA 009-11-19
Folder
1927-1935

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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 Certificates of Appreciation

MA 009-S01-B03-F07
Folder
1960-1986

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Certificates of appreciation presented to Ben Reifel from various organizations, groups, and colleges.

Ben Reifel Day at the World's Fairy House of Good Taste in New York in 1964

MA009-0272
1964 May

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

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

Ben Reifel Distinguished Service Awards

MA 009-S01-B03-F09
Folder
1957-1984

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Distinguished service awards for Ben Reifel from various organizations and groups.

Ben Reifel during final day of his 1960 campaign

MA009-0030
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel in Plankinton, South Dakota during the final days of his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel File on American Indian Education and Health

MA 009-S01-B02-F07
Folder
1970

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel's notes about Carlisle Indian School, as well as reports and studies on American Indian education and Health.

Ben Reifel File on American Indians and 4-H

MA 009-S01-B02-F10
Folder
1950-1977

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Correspondence to Ben Reifel about the Northwest Indian 4-H Seminar, as well as an explanatory letter, program schedule, and survey for the seminar.

Ben Reifel File on Forum Inc. of the Great Plains

MA 009-S01-B02-F08
Folder
1968

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel's roster of those who attended the meeting of Forum, Inc. of the Great Plains, as well as talks given by some of those who attended the meeting.

Ben Reifel for Congress Campaign Records

MA 009-05-05
Folder
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Lists of county chairmen in Ben Reifel's campaign, as well as minutes from many Reifel for Congress club meetings.

Ben Reifel Guest Book for an Event in Faulkton, South Dakota

MA 009-16-08
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Signatures of Ben Reifel's guests who attended an event in Faulkton, South Dakota.

Ben Reifel Honorary Degrees

MA 009-S01-B03-F10
Folder
1971-1981

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel's honorary Degrees and letters from University of South Dakota and Northern State College.

Ben Reifel honored with an award

MA009-0132
undated

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel holding a plaque, there are four people with him

Ben Reifel House Committee Assignments

MA 009-S01-B.2-F01
Folder
1961-1963

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of Congress about his wish to be elected to the House Committee of Appropriations.

Ben Reifel Legislative Commemoration Certificates from the State of South Dakota

Ben Reifel House of Representatives Commemoration Certificates

MA009-S01-B03-F08
Folder
1990

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

House commemoration certificates for Congressman Ben Reifel.

Ben Reifel Humor Award

MA 009-06-07
Folder
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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Articles on Ben Reifel being awarded the Humor Award from the Workshop Library of World Humor. Also includes various articles, pamphlets, speeches, and cartoons about humor.

Ben Reifel in 1983

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1983 March 23

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Henry Crawford, Leon Clement, Ben Reifel and Artie Travis pose for a photograph

Ben Reifel in a blacksmith shop in 1960

MA009-0020
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel is watching a man work in a blacksmith shop during his 1960 campaign for Congress, there is an anvil in the foreground

Ben Reifel interactions with Arrow, Inc.

MA 009-S01-B02-F05
Folder
1957

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Pamphlets and reports about Arrow, Inc. (Americans for Restitute and Rightings of Old Wrongs) collected by Ben Reifel.

Ben Reifel Receives Indian Achievement Award from the Indian Council Fire

Ben Reifel Interactions with Indian Council Fire

MA 009-S01-B03-F02
Folder
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Correspondence and invitations from the Indian Council Fire in regards to the annual Indian Achievement Award Presentation Dinner in honor of Ben Reifel in Chicago.

Ben Reifel Interactions with Indian Council Fire

MA 009-S01-B02-F09
Folder
1970

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of the Indian Council Fire in regards to his becoming the Chairman of the Indian Achievement Award and being put on the national board of the Indian Council Fire Publications, Inc.

Ben Reifel looking at grain samples in 1960

MA009-0019
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel and an elderly man looking at grain samples

Ben Reifel Naval Ship Tours

MA 009-12-04
Folder
1962-1967

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Souvenir booklets containing photographs of Ben Reifel's tours of the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy (CVA-67) and U.S.S. Lake Champlain (CVS-39) aircraft carriers.

List of Newspapers sent Campaign Advertisements

Ben Reifel News Stories Regarding Senate Campaign

MA 009-05-10
Folder
undated

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

List of newspapers, as well as clippings from different newspapers regarding Reifel running for Senate.

Ben Reifel Nomination for Senate

MA 009-05-09
Folder
1962-1963

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Article and newspaper clippings naming Ben Reifel as one of the nominees for senate.

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Rosholt, South Dakota in 1960

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in 1960

MA009-0225
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with people in a place of business during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in 1960

MA009-0222
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a people in a men's clothing store during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in 1960

MA009-0221
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel signing business cards during in campaign for Congress, another man is standing behind him watching

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in 1960

MA009-0223
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a man in front of a store during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in 1960

MA009-0229
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a man in a drugs store during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0233
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking to a business man in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0226
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a housewife in her kitchen in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress, there are jars of preserves sitting on the stove

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0230
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with Mrs. Winerd in her home in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0231
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking to a school teacher at a playground in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0227
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a housewife in her kitchen in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress, there are jars of preserves sitting on the stove

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0228
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a housewife in her kitchen in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress, they are standing in front of the kitchen sink

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0232
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking to a school teacher and a child at a playground in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Ipswich, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0234
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking to a business man and his employee in Ipswich, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Rosholt, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0224
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with people in Rosholt, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Spearfish, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0219
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a carpenter on the front porch of a house in Spearfish, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel on the campaign trail in Spearfish, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0220
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking with a carpenter on the front porch of a house in Spearfish, South Dakota during his campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel Permits and Memberships

MA 009-12-03
Folder
1964

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Various office cards, membership permits and cards, and parking permits of Ben Reifel.

Ben Reifel reading a headline about his 1960 primary victory

MA009-0035
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel reading an Aberdeen American News newspaper heading declaring him as the winner of the 1960 Republican primary in the first district of South Dakota, the headline reads: Reifel wins GOP contest

Ben Reifel received the Silver Antelope Award from the Boy Scouts of America in 1960

MA009-0078
1965 February

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Man presenting Ben Reifel (center) and three other men with the Silver Antelope Award from the Boy Scouts of America, the Silver Antelope Award is the highest award in scouting for leadership

Ben Reifel recognized for his work with the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children in 1980

MA009-0751
1980

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel recognized for his work with the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children

Ben Reifel recognized for his work with the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children in 1980

MA009-0752
1980

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel recognized for his work with the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children

Ben Reifel representative of the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe in Colorado in 1971

MA009-0314
1971 March

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel, Special Assistant for Indian programs of the National Park Service, with Albert Wing, chairman of council, Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe, Espeedie Ruiz, superintendent of Ute Mountain Ute Agency, and Meredith M. Guillet, superintendent of Mesa Verde National Park

Ben Reifel Retirement Guest Book

MA 009-17-04
1970

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Signatures of guests who attended a retirement party for Ben Reifel.

Ben Reifel sitting on an elephant at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron in 1960

MA009-0162
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel sitting on an elephant in front of the Republican headquarters at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron

Ben Reifel speaking at an event

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel standing at a podium speaking at an event

Ben Reifel speaking at an event

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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel standing at a podium speaking at an event

Ben Reifel Speaking Engagements

MA 009-12-09
Folder
1954-1989

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Programs from different college commencements and recognition dinners at which Ben Reifel was speaker.

Ben Reifel speaking to voters in Woonsocket, South Dakota in 1960

MA009-0137
1960 May 6

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel speaking to voters at the courthouse in Woonsocket, South Dakota

Ben Reifel speaks during his swearing in ceremony as Special Assistant for Indian programs to the Director of the National Park Service in the Department of the Interior

MA009-0620
undated

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel speaks during his swearing in ceremony as Special Assistant for Indian programs to the Director of the National Park Service in the Department of the Interior

Ben Reifel Stand on Campaign Issues

MA 009-05-06
Folder
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Notes, manuscripts from interviews, and speeches on Ben Reifel's stance on issues such as 'Operation Safeguard', social security, and parity of income for farmers.

Ben Reifel talking sugar beets during his 1960 campaign

MA009-0014
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking about sugar beets with three men during his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel talking sugar beets during his 1960 campaign

MA009-0015
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Ben Reifel talking about sugar beets with a group of men during his 1960 campaign for Congress

Ben Reifel talking with a farmer

MA009-0008
circa 1961-1971

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor

Ben Reifel talking with a farmer

MA009-0009
circa 1961-1971

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor

Ben Reifel talking with a farmer

MA009-0010
circa 1961-1971

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor

Ben Reifel talking with a farmer

MA009-0011
circa 1961-1971

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel talking with farmer standing by a Farmall tractor

Ben Reifel talking with a farmer

MA009-0016
circa 1961-1971

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer standing by a Farmall tractor

Ben Reifel talking with a farmer about sugar beets

MA009-0017
1960

Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers

Representative Ben Reifel talking with a farmer about sugar beets during his 1960 campaign for Congress