Representative Ben Reifel and Senator George McGovern talk with a woman at the Women's Forum on National Security in Washington, D.C.
Senator George McGovern, Representative Ben Reifel, Representative E.Y Berry, Senator Karl Mundt. Ken Holum, and Floyd Dominy work on the Oahe Irrigation Project in Washington, D.C.
Congressman Ben Reifel and Senator George McGovern meet with a group of 4-H club members visiting Washington, D.C. in the Senate dining room
Senator Karl Mundt, Senator George McGovern, Representative, and William F. McKee with Captain Charles W. Broz, winner of the Koren Kolligian, Jr. trophy which recognizes outstanding feats of airmanship by aircrew members who by extraordinary skill, exceptional alertness, ingenuity, or proficiency, averted accidents or minimized the seriousness of the accidents in terms of injury, loss of life, aircraft damage, or property damage
Senators Karl Mundt, George McGovern, Representative Ben Reifel, and Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall by a model of a gasification facility for Rapid City, South Dakota
Representatives E.Y. Berry and Ben Reifel, and Senator George McGovern with presidential scholars, Steve Larson and Sarah E. Perry
South Dakota Farmers Union political panel moderated by Leo Harding. The panel in comprised of Jack Weiland, Democratic candidate for Congress, Congressman Frank Denholm, Governor Richard Kneip, Senator George McGovern, Larry Pressler, Republican candidate for Congress, John Olson, Republican candidate for Governor, Leo Thorsness, Republican candidate for Senate, and Owen Amber, assistant to Congressman Jim Abdnor.>
Senator George McGovern speaks to the South Dakota Farmers Union about proposed legislation to help farmers get a fair price for wheat. McGovern also talks about the movement of young people from rural areas to cities.
Senator George McGovern speaks at the South Dakota Farmers Union convention via telephone. McGovern talks about his plans for the Department of Agriculture if he becomes President. McGovern also speaks about the Vietnam War.
Senator George McGovern speaking at the South Dakota Farmers Union convention about how the farming community has had problems making a profit and meeting the demands of the growing population. He discusses what steps in policy change that need to be taken in order to keep the family farm alive.
South Dakota Farmers Union political panel including Governor Richard Kneip, John Olson, Congressman Frank Denholm, Larry Pressler, Jack Weiland, Senator George McGovern, and Leo Thorsness..
John Baker speaks at the South Dakota Farmers Union convention about how the family farm leads to world peace. He speaks about commodity programs, consumer and export programs, and community programs. Senator George McGovern speaks about the upcoming presidential election. Thomas H. Steichen speaks about farmer cooperatives.
Political panel at the South Dakota Farmers Union convention featuring candidates for U.S. Congress and governor of South Dakota. Representative George McGovern discusses corporate farming. J. T. McCullen, candidate for Congress, discusses keeping farmers prosperous. Ralph Herseth, candidate for Governor, discusses development of the Missouri River. Joe Foss, candidate for Congress also speaks. The candidates' introductory remarks are followed by a question and answer session. Recording is continued on South Dakota Farmers Union 1958 Convention Political Panel, Part 2 (MA012-AV-0069_03).
Continuation of South Dakota Farmers Union 1958 Convention Political Panel, Part 1 (MA012-AV-0069_02). Political panel at the South Dakota Farmers Union convention featuring candidates for U.S. Congress and governor of South Dakota. George McGovern, J. T. McCullen, candidate for Congress, Ralph Herseth, candidate for Governor, and Joe Foss, candidate for Congress also speaks. Recording is continued on South Dakota Farmers Union 1958 Convention Political Panel, Part 3 (MA012-AV-0069_04).
Continuation of South Dakota Farmers Union 1958 Convention Political Panel, Part 3 (MA012-AV-0069_04). Question and answer session of the political panel at the South Dakota Farmers Union convention featuring candidates for U.S. Congress and governor of South Dakota. George McGovern, J. T. McCullen, candidate for Congress, Ralph Herseth, candidate for Governor, and Joe Foss, candidate for Congress.
Tony Dechant, National Secretary of the Farmers Union introduces the delegates of the International Federation of Agriculture Producers at the gala event honoring their visit to Huron, South Dakota. Professor K. F. Svarstrom from Sweden speaks about the United Nations. Charles F. Brannan, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, offered greetings. Congress George McGovern, speaks about striving for a prosperous agriculture and a peaceful world. He also speaks about racial equality, the economy, and foreign aid. The President of the International Federation of Agriculture Producers, John Andrew, a farmer from New Zealand, thanks everyone for the warm welcome they received.
Representative Jim Abourezk, Senator George McGovern, and Representative Frank Denholm in a meeting about the Oahe Irrigation Project on the Missouri River in central South Dakota.
Former Assistant Secretary of Interior Ken Holum, Representative Jim Abourezk, Representative Frank Denholm (standing), and Senator George McGovern in a meeting about the Oahe Irrigation Project on the Missouri River in central South Dakota.
Senator George McGovern and Congressman Frank Denholm with two others at an event.
Frank Denholm and George McGovern standing by an airport fence at night. They are both holding luggage.
Senator George McGovern and Congressman Frank Denholm pose for a photograph with actress Shirley MacLaine
This collection is composed of material related to the undertaking of such a trip. Much of the material contained here includes the media surrounding the event. There are numerous clippings and excerpts from radio spots highlighting the event. Some of the correspondence is interesting, as it shows the earliest stages of the trip. Much of the planning material for this event seems to be lost, however.
Cuba Trip (South Dakota State University)The collection contains documents relating to the arrangements made for the Cuba trip and the political implications that surrounded the trip. Correspondence between David Martin and Senator George McGovern detail the breadth of such an undertaking. In addition, a post trip overview, numerous newspaper clippings, photographs, and radio excerpts are included in the collection.
Martin, DaveBy Richard Michael Morano
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Dakota History Conference
South Dakota Humanities Council grant proposal
James Abourezk and George McGovern sitting and talking with a man in Cuba
George McGovern speaking into microphones in a crowd Cuba
James Abourezk and George McGovern sitting and talking with a man in Cuba
James Abourezk and George McGovern sitting and talking with a man in Cuba
George McGovern in Cuba with bottles of Havana Club rum visible in the background
James Abourezk and George McGovern sitting and talking with unidentified man in Cuba
James Abourezk and George McGovern flanked by South Dakota basketball coaches in Cuba
James Abourezk and George McGovern speaking with Raul Castro and unidentifed woman in Cuba
James Abourezk and George McGovern flanked by South Dakota basketball coaches in Cuba