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.
South Dakota State University. University Programs CouncilRepresentative Ben Reifel holding a 1964 South Dakota State University Hobo Day bumper sticker by his car in front of the United States Capitol building
Representative Ben Reifel holding a 1962 South Dakota State College Hobo Day bumper sticker by the license plates on his car
Representative Ben Reifel holding a 1961 South Dakota State College Hobo Day bumper sticker by the license plates on his car
Digital photos - scanned from slides - Computer had hard time reading the CDs
in bummobile
Horticulture cloat [1940], Beard contest [1941], bums, parade [1941], King and Queen [1945, 1946], parade [1947], Coubty doctor horse and carriage [1947], President and bummobile [1948]
Pharmacy float [1936], Hobo King and Queen [1938], Torchlight Parade [1939]
Mainly of parade