Representative Ben Reifel and Alma Larson
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Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative Ben Reifel is shaking hands with Alma Larson, secretary state
Representative Ben Reifel and Alma Larson
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative Ben Reifel is shaking hands with Alma Larson, secretary state
Representative Ben Reifel and Al Gustafson in 1962
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Representative Ben Reifel is with his wife, Alice Reifel, and Al Gustafson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Representative Ben Reifel and Al Gustafson in 1962
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Representative Ben Reifel is with his wife, Alice Reifel, and Al Gustafson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Portrait of Representative Ben Reifel, a Republican from the First District of South Dakota
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Portrait of Representative Ben Reifel, a Republican from the First District of South Dakota
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Portrait of Representative Ben Reifel, a Republican from the First District of South Dakota
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Representative Ben Reifel pointing with his right hand
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Representative Ben Reifel talking with two men
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Former Representative Ben Reifel talking with a man in a classroom
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Portrait of Representative Ben Reifel, a Republican from the First District of South Dakota
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Portrait of Representative Ben Reifel, a Republican from the First District of South Dakota
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Portrait of Representative Ben Reifel, a Republican from the First District of South Dakota
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Representative Ben Reifel is seated in an audience, the audience is applauding
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Representative Ben Reifel is talking to a constituent
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Representative Ben Reifel and an unknown man in Washington, D.C.; there is illegible writing in the bottom right hand corner of the image
Representative Ben Reifel, Representative E.Y. Berry, and Web Hill in Washington, D.C. in 1961
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Representative Ben Reifel, Representative E.Y. Berry, and Web Hill looking at a beaded American Indian shirt in Reifel's Washington, D.C. office
President Richard Nixon addressing Congress
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President Richard Nixon is giving his State of the Union address to Congress
President Eisenhower speaking at an event
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President Dwight Eisenhower is speaking at an event, there are men holding microphones in front of him
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
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United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower with a group of people
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Portrait of Ben Reifel during his 1960 campaign for Congress
Policeman on the airstrip at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1964
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Policeman on the airstrip at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Eastern Airlines plane on which Republican vice presidential candidate William Miller arrived on for a campaign rally is in the background
Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico in 1957
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Large group of people in front of the building at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico
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Group of five people looking at maps
Orran Hofstetter and Congressman Frank Denholm in 1974
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Orran Hofstetter (left) of Basic Incorporated in Orrville, Ohio greets Congressman Frank Denholm and his wife Millie Denholm at the National Limestone Institute Convention in Washington, D.C.
New members of the Campanile Society at South Dakota State University in 1985
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Burdette Solum, president of Norwest Bank in Watertown, South Dakota, Fritzie, Class of 1933, and Ben Reifel, Class of 1932 were all welcomed as members of the Campanile Society by South Dakota State University president Robert Wagner
National Retail Merchants Association dinner in Washington, D.C. in 1962
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative E.Y. Berry, Senator Karl Mundt, and Representative Ben Reifel are the guests of Harold Levinger of Yankton, South Dakota at the National Retail Merchants Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
Millie Denholm is shaking hands with First Lady Patricia Nixon
Millie Denholm dressed for the South Dakota Governors Ball in 1971
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Millie Denholm dressed in a gown and a fur stole sitting in a chair waiting for the 1971 South Dakota Governors Ball to begin
Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary group
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Representative Ben Reifel is part of the Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary group
Members of Congress in session in the 1960s
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Members of Congress in session in the chambers of the United Stated capitol building
McGovern, Mankiewicz, Chamberlin, and Denholm during the 1968 campaign
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George McGovern, Frank Mankiewicz, Bob Chamberlain, and Frank Denholm in Aberdeen, South Dakota during the 1968 campaign
McGovern and a Denholm for Congress rally in 1970
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George McGovern speaking at a Denholm for Congress rally in 1970, Frank Denholm is to his right
Kneip congratulating Denholm on his win for the U.S. Senate seat in 1970
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Richard Kneip congratulating Frank Denholm on his win for the U.S. House of Representatives seat
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Richard Kneip's 'Dick Kneip's people for People Campaign for Governor' campaign bus
Kneip and Denholm campaign posters in 1970
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Family standing by 'Kneip for Governor' and 'Denholm U.S. Congress' signs in their front yard
Interior Department Distinguished Service and Valor awardees in 1961
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Distinguished Service and Valor awardees and the Secretariat - 25th Honor Awards Convocation - Interior auditorium; Left to Right - Top Row: Captain Matthew V. Carson, Jr., USN, Office of the Secretary; Joseph V.B. Wells, Geological Survey; Christopher J. San Fellipo, Geological Survey; Paul Zinner, Bureau of Mines; Ulric J Gendron, Bureau of Reclamation; William M. Deaton, Bureau of Mines; James Westfield, Bureau of Mines; Elmer P. Myers, Bureau of Indian Affairs; John S. Knowles, Bureau of Land Management; George L. Collins, National Park Service; Charles E. Peterson, National Park Service; A. Clark Stratton, National Park Service; Dick Sutton, National Park Service; Left to Right - Front Row: Floyd H. Phillips, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Alphonse Kemmerich, Bureau of Commercial Fisheries; Administrative Assistant Secretary Beasley; Andrew W. Anderson; Bureau of Commercial Fisheries; Monty Wilcox; Louise A. Wilcox; Orpha R. McPherson, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Secretary Udall; Clara B. Gonzales, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Assistant Secretary Carver; Assistant Secretary Holum; Fannibelle Jackson, Bureau of Land Management; Under Secretary Carr; Assistant Secretary Briggs; Benjamin Reifel, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Father John G. Kuhn, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Indian Society seminar in Spearfish, South Dakota in 1984
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Former Representative Ben Reifel at a Indian Society seminar at Black Hills State College in Spearfish, South Dakota
Indian pageant at Black Hills Ordnance Depot in Provo, South Dakota in 1942
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Indian pageant at Black Hills Ordnance Depot in Provo, South Dakota, showing Helen Morganti of Lead, South Dakota being adopted into the tribe as Princess Silver Cloud, and Chief Afraid of Horses, the show was held for the war workers at the depot; the photograph is signed in ink on the front: Sincerely, Helen Morganti
Indian Council Fire Achievement Award Ceremony in 1971
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Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College, received the 1971 Indian Council Fire achievement award from Ben Reifel; from left to right: Dr. Ned A. Hatathli; Louis R. Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Parks Service; Elmer Bennett, Arrow Inc.
Indian Council Fire Achievement Award Ceremony in 1971
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Indian Council Fire Achievement award ceremony held at the National Aviation Club in Washington, D.C., Dr. Ned A Hatathli is the 1971 Indian Achievement award winner; from left to right: Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Park Service; Leo W. Vocu, executive director, National Congress of American Indians; Louis R Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College; Forrest Gerard, director, Office of Indian Affairs, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; Tom Colosino Director or Arrow Inc.; Hon. Virgil L. Kirk, Chief Justice, Navajo Tribal Courts; Elmer Bennett, Arrow Inc.
Indian Council Fire Achievement Award Ceremony in 1971
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College, received the 1971 Indian Council Fire achievement award; from left to right: George Lavatta, Special Assistant to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Ben Reifel, director, Office of Indian Programs, National Park Service; Louis R. Bruce, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Dr. Ned A. Hatathli, President of Navajo Community College; Leo W. Vocu, executive director, National Congress of American Indians; Forest Gerard, director, Office of Indian Affairs, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
House Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies in 1966
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House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies; Left to Right: George Evans, Joe McDade, Ben Reifel, Winfield Denton, Mila Kirwan, Julia Hansen
House Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies in 1966
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House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Interior and related agencies; Left to Right: George Evans, Joe McDade, Ben Reifel, Winfield Denton, Mila Kirwan, Julia Hansen
Honoring American Indian code talkers
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Ceremony honoring two American Indian code talkers
Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, South Dakota
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Bureau of Indian Affairs officials visit the Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, South Dakota; from the right: (second) Superintendent Towle; (third) Commissioner Emmons; (fourth) Rev. Lawrence Edwards, S.J., Superior of Holy Rosary Mission; From the Left (fourth) Rev. John Bryde, S.J. , principal of Holy Rosary Mission; (fifth) Ben Reifel, Aberdeen Area Director; (sixth) Representative Ely. Berry; (seventh) Assistant Commissioner Rex Lee
Governor Kneip and Congressman Frank Denholm at a groundbreaking ceremony in 1973
Part of Frank E. Denholm Papers
South Dakota Governor Richard Kneip (far left), Congressman Frank Denholm (second from right), and others at a groundbreaking ceremony
Goldwater-Miller supporters at a Republican campaign rally in 1964
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People supporting the Goldwater-Miller ticket during the 1964 United States Presidential campaign at a rally in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Frank Good Lance, Ben Reifel, and Thor Spotted Bear at Wounded Knee Monument in 1954
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Frank Good Lance, Ben Reifel, and Thor Spotted Bear standing by Wounded Knee Monument on Mother's Day
The Frank E. Denholm Papers consist mostly of materials generated during the time he served as the representative to South Dakota’s First Congressional District, from 1971 to 1975. These materials document his work for rural America, particularly his effort to reinstate the Rural Electrification Act and numerous legislation regarding agriculture, rural water, and rural development. Press releases and newspaper clippings about his activities in Congress can be found in the papers. The collection also includes scrapbooks and memorabilia about his campaigns for Congress. In addition, there are several files of correspondence, some of which was with members of Congress and other notable people such as George McGovern and Richard Kneip. The collection includes nearly 1,500 photographs and slides, most of which relate to his campaigns for Congress. There are reel-to-reel audio recordings and video recordings on 2-inch quad video tape that consist of campaign advertisements and his work in Congress. The collection also documents Denholm’s career as a sheriff, auctioneer, F.B.I. agent, and lawyer.
The papers also contain documents relating to Frank Denholm’s wife, Mildred Niehaus Denholm. Mrs. Denholm was born May 9, 1927 to Frank F. and Elizabeth C. (Schuring) Niehaus from Andover, South Dakota. She married Frank Denholm on June 12, 1950 in Webster, South Dakota. She attended Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, SD and taught in rural schools. Mrs. Denholm also went to the Aberdeen School of Business, the Strayer Business College in Washington, D.C., and the University of Utah where she studied music. She worked as a medical and legal secretary. Mrs. Denholm actively campaigned for her husband. She was involved in the Congressional Women’s Club while Denholm was in office. Mrs. Denholm passed away August 14, 2014. The collection includes correspondence between Frank and Mildred Denholm and her activities with the Congressional Women’s Club.
Frank Denholm with a farmer in 1970
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Frank Denholm sitting on an International Farmall tractor talking with a farmer while campaigning in 1970
Frank Denholm taking his oath of office in 1971
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Frank Denholm at the swearing in ceremony for the oath of office for the U.S Senate in Washington, D.C.
Frank Denholm taking his oath of office as Congressman from South Dakota in 1971
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Frank Denholm at the swearing in ceremony for the oath of office for the U.S Senate from South Dakota in Washington, D.C.
Frank Denholm speaking to the Boy Scouts of America, 1968
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Frank Denholm speaking to the Boys Scouts of America during a stop on the campaign trail
Frank Denholm speaking to students at Lincoln High School
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Frank Denholm speaking to a group of students at Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Frank Denholm speaking at the South Dakota Farmers Union annual convention in 1968
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Frank Denholm speaking at the South Dakota Farmers Union annual convention while campaigning in 1968
Frank Denholm speaking at an event
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Frank Denholm speaking at an event at the Sheraton Motor Inn
Frank Denholm speaking at a powwow
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Frank Denholm speaking to the crowd at a powwow, two American Indian dancers are standing behind him
Frank Denholm speaking at a Memorial Day event
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Frank Denholm speaking during a Memorial Day event
Frank Denholm sitting on a tractor in 1970
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Frank Denholm sitting on an International Farmall tractor during his 1970 campaign
Frank Denholm riding in the Bummobile
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Frank Denholm riding in the South Dakota State University Bummobile during the Hobo Day parade in Brookings, South Dakota
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail in 1968
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Frank Denholm shaking hands with constituents on the 1968 campaign trail
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail in 1968
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Frank Denholm speaking at an event during his 1968 campaign
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail in 1968
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Frank Denholm speaking at an event during his 1968 campaign
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail in 1968
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Frank Denholm speaking at an event during his 1968 campaign
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail in 1968
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Frank Denholm on the 1968 campaign trail
Frank Denholm on the campaign trail
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Frank Denholm shaking hands with a constituent while riding in the South Dakota State University Bummobile during the Hobo Day parade the hobo flag of peace is behind him
Frank Denholm in the auction ring in 1970
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Frank Denholm as an auctioneer in 1970
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Frank Denholm working at his desk in 1968
Frank Denholm during an interview in 1971
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Congressman Frank Denholm being interviewed at his office desk
Frank Denholm during a radio interview in 1971
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Frank Denholm during a radio interview
Frank Denholm celebrating his win in 1970
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Frank Denholm speaking at a celebration in his honor for winning the Senate race in 1970 and celebrating his birthday
Frank Denholm campaigning during a parade in 1968
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Frank Denholm and his wife Millie are riding in a convertible in a parade during his 1968 campaign for Congress
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Frank Denholm working at his desk in his law office in Brookings, South Dakota
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Frank Denholm going over a document with another man
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Frank Denholm posing with American Indian dancers at a powwow
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Frank Denholm posing with American Indian dancers at a powwow
Frank Denholm as an auctioneer in 1971
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Frank Denholm is the auctioneer at a sale
Frank Denholm as an auctioneer in 1971
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Frank Denholm is the auctioneer at a sale.
Frank Denholm and George McGovern
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Frank Denholm and George McGovern pose for a photograph
Frank and Millie Denholm with the South Dakota flag in 1971
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Frank and Millie Denholm with the South Dakota flag at the swearing in ceremony for the oath of office for the U.S Senate in Washington, D.C.
Frank and Millie Denholm on the campaign trail
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Frank and Millie Denholm on a sidewalk in front of a house during Frank Denholm campaign for U.S. Congress
Frank and Millie Denholm in 2000
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Frank and Millie Denholm pose for a photograph during a family reunion in Brookings, South Dakota
Frank and Millie Denholm in 1999
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Frank and Millie standing by a vintage car
Frank and Millie Denholm dressed for the South Dakota Governors Ball in 1971
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Frank and Millie Denholm dressed for the South Dakota Governors Ball in 1971
Frank and Millie Denholm celebrating his win in 1970
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Frank Denholm with his wife Millie at a celebration in his honor for winning the Senate race in 1970 and celebrating his birthday
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Frank and Millie Denholm at an event
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Frank and Millie Denholm pose for a photograph outdoors
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New Congressman Frank Denholm and his wife Millie Denholm after his win
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Frank and Millie Denholm pose for a photograph in his office
Florence Peale of Liberia in 1974
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Florence Peale, wife of Ambassador Edward Peale of Liberia, is visiting the Mrs. Robert Orben, wife of the speech writer for President Nixon
E.Y. Berry, Karl Mundt, and Ben Reifel campaigning in 1960
Part of Benjamin Reifel Papers
Representative E.Y. Berry, Senator Karl Mundt, and Ben Reifel, Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from the First District of South Dakota, are on the campaign trail in Pierre, South Dakota
Dr. Ben Reifel presiding over an assembly discussing Indian boarding school issues
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Dr. Ben Reifel presiding over an assembly discussing Indian boarding school issues, seated at the table are Olaf Nelson, reservation principal at Ft. Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, O.R. Sande, superintendent at Wahpeton Boarding School in North Dakota, and Herman Bogard, superintendent at Flandreau Boarding School in Flandreau, South Dakota
Don Hunter, Representative Ben Reifel, and Merle Flyger
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Representative Ben Reifel meets with Don Hunter of Centerville, South Dakota and Merle Flyger of Hurley, South Dakota to talk about the sugar beet industry in South Dakota, Representative Reifel holds a bowl of sugar cubes for Hunter and Flyger to put in their coffee