Includes Aggie School Directory, History of the School of Agriculture at South Dakota State College and correspondence to Ben Reifel.
Pamphlets and itineraries from Ben Reifel's visit to Italy as part of the Southern European Task Force.
Ben Reifel's notes and correspondence in regards to the Black Hills Bill
Ben Reifel's correspondence with the Boy Scouts of America
Briefing kit for Ben Reifel's visit to China as part of the Army Reserve Congressional Command and Operations Group. Included are itineraries , lunch and dinner guest lists, information on transportation, currency conversion, shopping, and maps of the area. Also includes information on his hotel arrangements as well.
Thank you letters and notes sent to Ben Reifel concerning the Dakota Territory Citizen certificates he sent to each Congressman.
Thank you letters and notes sent to Ben Reifel concerning the Dakota Territory Citizen certificates he sent to each Congressman.
Thank you letters and notes sent to Ben Reifel concerning the Dakota Territory Citizen certificates he sent to each Congressman.
Meeting itineraries, travel information, and correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of Congress about his interest in being a member of the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group.
Ben Reifel's notes about Carlisle Indian School, as well as reports and studies on American Indian education and Health.
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'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.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel and the Association of Former Members of Congress, as well as pamphlets and meeting information.
Correspondence between the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and Ben Reifel, as well as minutes from their meetings.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of Congress about his wish to be elected to the House Committee of Appropriations.
Roster of House Wednesday Group members with Ben Reifel's name on it, as well as an introduction and overview of what they do in the group.
Pamphlets and reports about Arrow, Inc. (Americans for Restitute and Righting's of Old Wrongs) collected by Ben Reifel.
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.
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's invitations Boy Scout Events, Pamphlets about Boy Scout events, and Ben's Boy Scout Awards.
Minutes from the meeting of the Department of Racial and Cultural Relations, as well as correspondence in regards to Moral Re-Armament, which Ben Reifel supported.
Correspondence between Ben Reifel and members of Congress in regards to his appointment as assistant for Indian Affairs to the Director of National Park service.
United State Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit proceedings of Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota v. Ed Driving Hawk case involving an election dispute. Also included is correspondence between Ben Reifel and the attorneys.
Correspondence and other documents related to House Prayer Breakfast group meetings, a forum for notable political, social, and business figures to meet and build relationships. Reifel held the positions of secretary, vice president, and president for the group.
Correspondence, minutes, and other documents related to Share South Dakota, an organization to better conditions among Indian Americans in South Dakota. Ben Reifel served as vice president to this organization.
Correspondence and other documents related to Congressman Ben Reifel's decision to retire from Congress.
Comments by John J. Barcroft, Director, Division of Public Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities, at the presentation of the Distinguished Award in the Humanities to Congressman Ben Reifel. Also included is correspondence and pamphlets.
Correspondence, publications, and other documents related to Ben Reifel's dealings with the South Dakota Memorial Art Center, including his American Indian art collection and his service on their board of directors.
Itineraries and reception guest lists from Ben Reifel's visit to Asia.
Itineraries, dinner invitations, and a welcome letter from the American Embassy of Ethiopia to Ben Reifel during his time there.
Itineraries from trips to the different countries Ben Reifel visited in Europe, as well as thank you letters from Ben to everyone who helped them while they were on their trip.
Informational brochures, activities schedules, and dinner invitations to Ben Reifel during his visit to Israel.
Al Hayat, an Arabic-language magazine which contains an article called The American Indians-Yesterday and Today, as well as a picture of Ben Reifel. Also includes the manuscript for the article, as well as correspondence to Ben Reifel telling him about the magazine and its contents.
Amepnka, a Russian language magazine America Illustrated, which contains a 28 page insert on the American Indians.
Booklets and papers containing poetry about American Indian culture and religion, given to Ben and Alice Reifel.
Ben Reifel's copies of various articles, pamphlets, and booklets pertaining to American Indian rights, education, and way of life.
Amerindian, a magazine, that includes an article discussing Ben Reifel leaving the BIA for Congress. This magazine also includes news art programs, Indian centers, and the White House Youth Conference.
Ben Reifel's lunch appointments with American Legion, Augustana College, and Farm Bureau. Also includes reminders about church meetings and banquets.
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 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 appointment reminders for meetings with Richard M. Nixon, State Department briefings, various dinner and lunch appointments, and Appropriations Committee meetings.
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 daily reminders for assemblies, picnics, potlucks, and workshops.
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.
Ben Reifel's reminders about church meetings, travel plans, as well as reminders on staying at home on certain days.
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 reminders for dinner and lunch appointments, as well as reminders for meetings at the Library of Congress and Mayflower Hotel.
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.
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 reminders for State Department briefings, conferences, luncheons, and various appointments with different individuals.
Ben Reifel's travel dates to Montana, Washington D.C., San Diego, and Omaha. Also includes various lunch and dinner appointments.
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 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.
Appointment reminders for Congress receptions, dinners with the South Dakota Governor, Seminar Dinners, and one on one appointments with various individuals that Ben Reifel had to attend.
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 lunch appointments, as well as dates for the opening of Ford Theatre, 4-H meetings, American Legion meetings, and Church meeting reminders.
Reminders for Church meetings, travel dates, as well as lists of names and numbers of people who were important to Ben Reifel.
Ben Reifel's appointment calendar for office, committee, and college meetings, as well as banquets.
Ben Reifel's reminders of appointments for church meetings, military lectures, and boy scout meetings.
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 for travel dates to Key West, Pierre, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City.
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.
Daily reminders for Ben Reifel to attend White House appointments, important dates for church meetings, Brookings Institute, and the Political Study Breakfast.
Reminders for the GOP Conference, the Grand Secretary's Conference Banquet, different lunch appointments, and various conferences that Ben Reifel had to attend.
Ben Reifel's reminders for American Legion Dinners, Boy Scout Jamboree, and various banquets and meetings.
Ben Reifel's appointments for the dentist and doctors visits. Also includes travel dates to Cleveland and Washington D.C., and various other meetings.
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, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Ben Reifel, Earl Crook, and Don Hunter on beet allotments for beet growers before the Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Guests represent two separate South Dakota Beet Growers Associations.
Campaign advertisement for E.Y. Berry and Ben Reifel. Berry talks on spending tax dollars and how the spenders plan is to condition citizens to go with their programs by saying Russia is better and the United states is second rate giving the scenario of if the United States traded places with Russia.
Ben Reifel introduces his family and talks about his reasons for running for Congress in the First District of South Dakota. He also thanks his supporters and other candidates and asks constituents for their votes. Ben Reifel introduces his granddaughters, Lisa and Laura Anderson, his daughter Loyce, his niece, Monica Johnson, and his wife Alice Reifel.
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.
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.
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.
Congressman Ben Reifel congratulates the University of South Dakota for the dedication of South Dakota's first educational television station, KUSD-TV.