Senator George McGovern and Congressman Frank Denholm with two others at an event.
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, DaveFrank Denholm and George McGovern standing by an airport fence at night. They are both holding luggage.
George McGovern in Cuba with bottles of Havana Club rum visible in the background
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
James Abourezk and George McGovern sitting and talking with a man in Cuba
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
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)Senator George McGovern and Congressman Frank Denholm pose for a photograph with actress Shirley MacLaine
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.
By Richard Michael Morano
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Dakota History Conference
South Dakota Humanities Council grant proposal