Manuscript of a chapter from a book on the history of the Abbott, Allyn, Stickney, Young families, subtitled 'Chapter One: Ohio.'
A biography of Ada B. Caldwell compiled by Gertude Stickney Young.
This collection is composed of official records of the American Association of University Women, Brookings Branch's activities, including reports, minutes, newsletters, programs, bylaws and correspondence. No series is complete.
The administrative series is composed of annual reports, bylaws, financial and fund raising reports, minutes and suggestions for the president. The Minutes include minutes from regular meetings and executive board meetings. These also include member lists and reports of some projects that were worked on by the organization.
The general series is composed of accreditation material, clippings, correspondence, items from projects and study groups, a history of the Brookings branch, and a scrapbook. The history of the Brookings branch include information on how the branch was started in Brookings and includes biographies of Vivian Volstorff, a member who was instrumental in getting the branch accredited and Gertrude Stickney Young, the group's first president. The material identified as scrapbook, was found in a scrapbook, but was dismantled for preservation purposes.
The newsletters are composed of various newsletters published by the Brookings Branch American Association of University Women.
The programs are composed of programs for events the Brookings Branch American Association of University Women.
Christmas card printed for distribution by Gertrude Stickney Young
Letter to Gertrude Stickney Young from President Headley in appreciation of her fifty years of service to South Dakota State College (SDSU)
Biography of early South Dakota women containing chapters "Pioneer: Sarah Wood Ward; Churchwoman: Mary Uline Dunlap; Artist: Krete Kendall Miller; Scientist: Charlotte Elliott; Stateswoman: Gladys Pyle; Journalist: Lois Thrasher Clarke; Futility; Feathers; Frustration; Fancies; Finality; Faith"
Annotated draft of a brief history of the Department of History and Political Science, South Dakota State College (SDSU), 1880s-1950s.
The collection includes clippings (1960–1965), correspondence (1929–1962), and materials from the Department of History and Political Science (1943–1957). It features Glimpses of SDSU (1957), A History: The Abbots, the Allyn’s, the Stickney’s and the Young’s (undated), greeting cards (undated), and a Study in History (undated). It also contains manuscripts by Gertrude Stickney Young, including material on the history of South Dakota State University's history department, Christmas cards with artwork by Ada Caldwell, certificates, and other personal items.
This collection offers valuable insights into Young’s academic and civic contributions, reflecting her influence on South Dakota State University and her dedication to preserving history. Works such as Glimpses of SDSU and family histories underscore her role as a writer and historian, while correspondence and clippings highlight her professional and personal impact. The collection is a significant resource for understanding South Dakota's educational and cultural development.
Young, Gertrude Stickney. 1883-1965Manuscript of short vignettes on people significant to the South Dakota State College (SDSU) history, and of Wenona Hall.
Certificate for Gertrude Stickney Young for fifty years of loyalty to the University of Wisconsin
Greeting card with red reproduction of a landscape painting and printed text with handwriting in blue ink
Letter to Gertrude Stickney Young from Dean of the Faculty of Economics in the University of London informing her of a resolution passed by the remaining faculty in response to the death of her husband, Allyn Abbot Young. See MA8-02_003 ,Tribute to Allyn Abbot Young,
Letter to Gertrude Stickney Young from Hilton M. Briggs in thanks of her fifty-four years of service to South Dakota State College (SDSU).
Letter of congratulations and thanks to Gertrude Stickney Young from South Dakota State College (SDSU) President Hilton M. Briggs regarding her publishing of an article in the Argus-Leader and as a banquet guest
Letter to South Dakota State College (SDSU) President Hilton M. Briggs from Starlene Mitchell, Administrative Assistant to South Dakota Governor, Archie Gubbrud, congratulating employees with twenty-five years or more service to the state
Letter from Gertrude Stickney Young to Miss Corlie F. Dunster in Shelby, Montana, in response to an inquiry regarding her book ,South Dakota: An Appreciation
Partial draft of a brief history of the Department of History and Political Science, South Dakota State College (SDSU), 1880s-1950s with annotations
Post card to Mrs. Harry Hoyt. Depicts ,[illegible] Trees from a painting by [Ada B] Caldwell, and has handwriting on the back
Postcard of a black and white painting by Ada B Caldwell depicting a roof and tree outside of a window with plants in the foreground. Handwritten on the back ,Greetings of the Season. Ada Caldwell. Gertrude Young. Dear L [illegible} I d so much appreciate the handsome card from you and the heartwarming memories--so good to read--though so undeserved-- Cordially GSY. A good holiday to you,
Postcard of a black and white reproduction of a painting of house and trees from a painting by Ada B Caldwell, handwritten on the back
Black and white postcard reproduction of a landscape painting of trees
Black and white photo reproduction of a landscape painting of trees and road. Handwriting on back is mostly illegible until ,All good wishes to you. Gertrude S. Young,
Post card printed with ,Pleasant are thy valleys...peaceful all thy ways. Greetings of the Season. Gertrude S. Young" and black and white reproduction of landscape with tree on front and on back handwritten "Dear [illegible] Wells, Thank you for the Christmas Greeting and the nice messages. I am glad to know that you will be here this winter, indeed. I am glad to be at home again. Seems heavenly, in fact. Am trying to learn to walk with crutches. Am very grateful for the kindness of your father to me all the tim I was in hospital. Best wishes to you, GSY,
Post card of a painting reproduction from Gertrude Stickney Young to Mrs. Harry Hoyt. Front reads ,Christmas Greetings, 1943. Gertrude Young. [Plain or View] of the Black Hills." Back reads "Merry Christmas. May your new year be a prosperous one' The rest is illegible.
Historical memoir of South Dakota
State of South Dakota Service Certificate for Gertrude Stickney Young from Governer Gubbrud in appreciation of fifty-four years of service
Biographical narrative of Gertrude Stickney Young's family
Brief history of the Department of History and Political Science, South Dakota State College (SDSU), 1880s-1950s.
Manuscript printed in tribute to the life of Allyn Abbott Young by his colleagues and presented to Gertrude Stickney Young upon his death