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Correspondence, newspaper clippings, ribbon, and certificate involving awards regarding South Dakota Paint Hose Club
All American Indian Days Outstanding American Indian of the Year award presented to Ben Reifel in 1956. The award is a wood plaque with a brass plate with the words 'All American Indian Days Award Presented to Ben Reifel Outstanding American Indian of the Year 1956 All American Indian Days Sheridan, Wyoming'.
Americans for Constitutional Action Distinguished Service award was presented to Ben Reifel in 1968. The award is a wood plaque with a cream colored background and yellow and black lettering. Word on the plaque read 'American for Constitutional Action the Board of Trustees has conferred upon Ben Reifel the distinguished service award for a notable voting record in the Congress of the United States (during a period from 1961 to 1968) in support of those legislative measures which would serve to sustain, strengthen, and defend the spirit and principles of the Constitution of the United States as these were defined by the Founding Fathers of our Republic. Fifth Biennial Awards given at Washington, District of Columbia, on the seventeenth day of November in the year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Nine.' It is signed by the chairman of the Board of Trustees, the president, and the recording secretary.
Ben Reifel received a plaque from the Dell Rapid, South Dakota High School Band in 1966. The plaque is a wood shield with an engraved brass plate in the center. The words read 'Congressman Ben Reifel in Grateful Appreciation from the Dell Rapids H.S. Band June 1966'.
Congressional Group ribbons, which were worn by Ben Reifel and his wife, Alice Reifel, during their visit to New York City for the World's Fair. The ribbons are yellow with blue lettering with the works 'Congressional Group New York City' and a seal of the city of New York above the words. A number is located at the bottom for each ribbon, number '3' and '4'. There is a gold pin at the top of each ribbon with 'B. Reifel' in typescript on one and 'Alice Reifel' handwritten on the other. The ribbons were kept in a red felt drawstring bag.
Plaque presented to Ben Reifel by the Boys Scouts of America recognizing his service to American Indian youth. The plaque is a wood shield with a brass plate and Boy Scouts emblems at the center top. The words read 'To the Honorable Ben Reifel in Appreciation for Service to American Indian Youth Through Scouting 1967'.
Boy Scouts of American Silver Antelope Award presented to Ben Reifel in recognition of Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a district. The award is a silver antelope medal suspended from an orange and white ribbon.
Boy Scouts of American Silver Beaver Award presented to Ben Reifel in recognition of Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council. The award is a silver beaver medal suspended from a blue and white ribbon.
Boy Scouts of American Silver Buffalo Award presented to Ben Reifel in recognition of Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service at the national level. The award is a silver buffalo medal suspended from a red and white ribbon.
Boy Scouts of American Silver Wolf Award presented to Ben Reifel in The award is a silver buffalo medal suspended from a purple and white ribbon.
Certificates of appreciation presented to Ben Reifel from various organizations, groups, and colleges.
Bronze medallion given to Ben Reifel by the New York City Mayor, John V. Lindsay. The medallion is coin shaped with 'The City of New York" on the outer edge. In the center is a raised relief of a kneeling woman with four women standing beside her and five stars beneath her. The reverse side depicts a city skyline on the outer edge with a man above the city and a woman at the bottom. The center is engraved with "The City of New York to Hon. Ben Reifel by John V. Lindsay, Mayor May 20, 1966'. 'Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Richmond' surround the engraving.
College of Home Economics at South Dakota State University honors Ben Reifel with the title of Honorary Home Economist. The wood plaque is decorated with black grooves on the outer edges. An engraved plate is attached in the center with brass fasteners. The words read 'The College of Home Economics at South Dakota State University Confer Upon Ben Reifel the Title of Honorary Home Economics with all the Privileges and Favors Thereof'.
Distinguished service awards for Ben Reifel from various organizations and groups.
Gavel given to Ben Reifel. It is made of pine wood and has a brass plate that is engraved '2nd Billionth Board Foot Harvested on the Black Hills National Forest'.
Gavel and striking block given to Ben Reifel. It appears to be made of maple wood and has a brass plate that is engraved with 'Compliments of Odin and Lillian' and 'Made by Joe Langen'.
Ben Reifel's honorary Degrees and letters from University of South Dakota and Northern State College.
House commemoration certificates for Congressman Ben Reifel.
Ben Reifel's various certificates and awards from many different organizations and groups.