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The collection consists of professional papers documenting leadership and participation in remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial technology education, and satellite data access initiatives from approximately 1971 to 2018. Materials include correspondence, reports, proposals, grant files, conference and workshop materials, meeting records, instructional resources, technical documentation, imagery and mapping records, and administrative files.

Significant documentation pertains to AmericaView and South DakotaView programs, the Upper Midwest Aerospace Consortium and its Education Public Access Resource Center, and collaborative projects with federal agencies including USGS, NASA, USDA, and USAID. The records reflect the development of statewide geospatial infrastructure, Landsat data advocacy, K–12 geospatial education initiatives, university research administration, and applied remote sensing projects addressing agriculture, water resources, transportation, land use, and environmental monitoring.

Also included are course notes and teaching materials for geography and GIS courses, professional conference participation, university committee service, and records relating to the South Dakota State University Remote Sensing Institute and related research centers.

The Geography Department Records are composed of materials documenting the academic, administrative, and outreach activities of the Geography Department at South Dakota State University. The collection includes departmental budgets, internal and external program reviews, institutional self-studies, and graduate program self-studies, reflecting the department’s development and evaluation over time. It also contains newsletters, correspondence, and materials related to academic events, including lectures, conferences, and the Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence. Of note are files related to Dr. Edward P. Hogan and a booklet on graduate studies in geography, as well as local research materials such as House Types in Brookings, SD: A Visible History. These records provide insight into curriculum development, departmental planning, and the promotion of geographic research and education.

This collection documents the growth and professionalization of the Geography Department at SDSU, including its engagement with national geographic organizations, its role in regional research, and its contributions to geographic education and applied science. Materials related to the Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence and the honoring of Dr. Hogan highlight both technological innovation and individual scholarly impact within the department.

This collection documents the programs, activities, and outreach efforts of the Engineering Resource Center at South Dakota State University. Established in 1986, the Center supported research, education, and technology transfer through initiatives such as the Office of Remote Sensing, the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium, the South Dakota Local Transportation Assistance Program, the University/Industry Technology Service, and the Essential Networking and Training for Entrepreneurship (ENTRE) program. Materials include newsletters, brochures, reports, course and program descriptions, applications, technical documentation, correspondence, and photogrammetry images.

Significant content is derived from the Office of Remote Sensing, originally founded in 1969 as the Remote Sensing Institute, which used satellite imagery and GIS technologies to support natural resource management across South Dakota and beyond. Included are aerial thermography materials, technical reports, equipment documentation, stereoscopes, and extensive sets of photogrammetry and aerial images of locations such as Brookings, Big Bend Dam, Meriden, Missoula, and numerous unidentified areas.

The collection also contains documentation from NASA-affiliated Space Grant activities, particularly in the form of award announcements and outreach newsletters. Other series include information on local transportation engineering support, entrepreneurship training, and collaborations between SDSU and industry stakeholders across the state.

The Engineering Resource Center Records reflect SDSU’s leadership in applied engineering, remote sensing, transportation planning, and economic development during the late 20th century. They are particularly valuable for documenting the university’s role in NASA's Space Grant program, South Dakota's infrastructure planning, and the integration of satellite and aerial imaging in environmental monitoring. The collection also illustrates efforts to connect academic research with public service and private-sector needs through interdisciplinary collaboration.