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The collection consists of audiovisual materials, manuscripts, photographs, and printed publications documenting the professional work and public activities of the creator from approximately 1916 to 1991. Materials include audiocassettes, biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, photographs, tributes, and miscellaneous items, as well as a 1922 master’s thesis and collected scripts from the late 1920s. A substantial portion of the collection is composed of writings produced between 1920 and 1987, reflecting the creator’s long career as a writer and commentator. Additional materials include copies of Prairie Farmer, records related to speaking tours in the 1950s, and tributes recognizing the creator’s work in later years.

A significant portion of the collection documents a World War II–era trip during 1943–1944. These materials include correspondence, a diary, interviews, speeches, research notes, statistics, maps, and collected documents related to agricultural conditions and wartime issues. Supplementary materials include newspaper clippings, published articles, and conference proceedings, notably a 1957 publication titled Agriculture in the British Economy. Together, these records provide detailed documentation of the creator’s research, travel, and reporting activities during the wartime period.

The collection is significant for its documentation of agricultural issues, wartime agricultural conditions, and the role of journalism and public commentary in interpreting these topics for broader audiences. The World War II travel materials, including the diary and interviews, provide particularly valuable firsthand perspectives on agricultural production and policy during the war years.

The Bill Nibbelink Papers documents Nibbelink’s involvement in the development and promotion of alcohol fuels in South Dakota, reflecting his collaboration with Congressman Tom Daschle and regional organizations during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The collection includes a range of government and industry publications on ethanol, such as materials produced by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Department of Agriculture, the Solar Energy Research Institute, and local advocacy groups like the South Dakota Alcohol Fuels Association. These materials illustrate a critical moment in the push for renewable energy solutions in the Midwest and highlight Nibbelink’s role in distributing and producing outreach materials to support the cause.

In addition to energy policy materials, the collection contains assorted campaign memorabilia and planning documents, including a 1978 recount handbook from the contested congressional election in Moody County. These records offer insight into grassroots campaign operations, local political strategy, and the resourcefulness of early campaign efforts with limited funding. The presence of "Get Out The Vote" materials and memorabilia spanning from 1978 to 2004 captures the longevity of Nibbelink’s political engagement.

Also included are constituent correspondence files known as robo letters, which detail how Daschle’s congressional office handled communication with constituents during his early terms. These are complemented by logistical materials such as South Dakota trip schedules, contact lists, and a congressional telephone directory, providing a fuller picture of day-to-day congressional operations.

Photographs, press clippings, and a 2015 interview with Nibbelink round out the collection, adding visual and personal context to the professional and political records. Altogether, the collection serves as a valuable resource for studying early renewable energy advocacy, political campaigning in rural America, and the evolution of constituent service in congressional offices.

The Norby Newspapers collection consists primarily of issues of the Brookings Register collected and preserved by George and Evelyn Norby. The newspapers span the years 1879 to 2003, with substantial annual coverage from 1890 through 2003. Early volumes are generally arranged by individual year, while later volumes and supplemental groupings include multi year spans and partial runs. The collection documents local, regional, and state news, including community events, agricultural developments, political activities, business growth, social organizations, and daily life in Brookings and surrounding areas. In addition to the Brookings Register, the collection includes a series of miscellaneous newspaper issues that supplement gaps or represent related local and regional publications. Materials are arranged chronologically by title and year within the Norby Newspapers series.

The Norby Newspapers collection provides a comprehensive and long term record of community life in Brookings, South Dakota, and eastern South Dakota from the late nineteenth century through the early twenty first century. The breadth and continuity of the Brookings Register holdings support research in local history, genealogy, journalism, agriculture, politics, and social change. Preserved through the sustained collecting efforts of George and Evelyn Norby, the collection represents a significant privately assembled archive that enhances institutional newspaper holdings and preserves fragile print materials that document over a century of regional history.

The Jim Koch papers document the academic, athletic, and early coaching career of Jim Koch, with emphasis on his development as a wrestler and coach from his high school years through the early stages of his collegiate coaching career. Materials span approximately 1961 to 1981, with the strongest coverage dating from 1963 to 1981. The collection includes records from Koch’s time as a student athlete at Milbank High School and South Dakota State University, as well as documentation of his early coaching activities, including his work with the South Dakota State University junior varsity wrestling team and his initial years coaching at the University of Wisconsin Parkside. Materials include academic records, coursework, athletic ephemera, awards, training and exercise methods, correspondence, newspapers and newspaper clippings, NCAA championship materials, photographs, tournament schedules, tuition, and alumni records.

This collection documents Jim Koch’s wrestling and coaching career and provides insight into high school and collegiate wrestling in the Midwest during the 1960s and 1970s. It illustrates the relationship between academic life and intercollegiate athletics at Milbank High School and South Dakota State University and records the early professional development of a coach who later became a prominent figure in collegiate wrestling. The materials also contribute to the historical record of wrestling programs at South Dakota State University and the University of Wisconsin Parkside.

The Charles A. Lundquist Papers consist primarily of personal journals spanning from 1940 to 1946. The journals provide a detailed chronological account of Lundquist’s youth in Webster, South Dakota, documenting his academic progress, extracurricular involvement, community engagement, and reflections on national and global events—particularly World War II. Entries begin in sixth grade and continue through his early college years at South Dakota State College.

Subjects include daily routines, school activities, Scouting achievements, sports participation, work experiences, and family life. Of notable historical value are Lundquist’s observations of wartime developments, such as rationing, war bond drives, local Civil Air Patrol and Victory Corps efforts, and reactions to major WWII events, including VE Day, the atomic bombings, and VJ Day. His entries also provide a rare student perspective on education, civic responsibility, and youth culture in mid-20th-century rural America. The journals reflect a disciplined, curious, and civically engaged young man who carefully documented his development as a student, citizen, and aspiring scientist.

These papers offer unique insight into the lived experiences of a Midwestern youth during World War II, capturing both personal development and broader societal impacts through the lens of an individual who would go on to become a key figure in American space science. The journals also serve as a rich resource for understanding adolescent life, education, and patriotism in small-town America during the 1940s.

This collection was compiled by Lawrence Hunt’s daughter, Gayle (Hunt) Matz, and documents aspects of Hunt’s personal history and family legacy. It includes a short biography written by Matz, an audio cassette recording titled Grandy Hunt 1918–1989, in which Lawrence Hunt shares memories of the Great Depression and his World War II service, and seven digital photographs. The cassette was recorded by Hunt’s granddaughter, Erin, as part of a school project. Materials offer insight into 20th-century American family life and military service through a personal narrative lens.

The Grace Wangberg Papers document mid-20th-century sewing instruction through an extensive collection of sewing samples and related materials, primarily from the 1940s. The collection consists of two boxes of hand-stitched fabric samples demonstrating various sewing techniques such as arrowheads, bias, buttonholes, collars, seams, plackets, and smocking. These samples appear to have been used for educational or instructional purposes, reflecting domestic sewing practices of the period. The collection also includes a small notebook of handwritten recipes by Grace Wangberg and correspondence, offering additional insight into her personal and domestic life.

This collection consists of materials created by the Sioux Falls Summer Track Program. It includes schedules, entry forms, meeting minutes, race results, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other records related to the program’s activities and organization.

The Crozier Family Papers documents family history, educational pursuits, crafting expertise, and community involvement spanning multiple generations. The collection records Caryl's life and career, encompassing educational materials from high school and college, extensive correspondence with family and friends, journals and writings detailing life stories and memories, numerous craft and sewing projects, 4-H achievements, recipes, and homemaking activities. It also includes records of her participation in book clubs and other social groups, teaching materials, family and personal photographs, scrapbooks, photo albums, and memorabilia.

Additionally, the collection features family heirlooms such as clothing, quilts, and other crafted items. Files related to Caryl and her husband Edward cover travel journals, correspondence with family and friends, various home and craft projects, wedding and honeymoon details, and their writings. The collection also contains extensive genealogical records, primarily focusing on the Croziers, Kinkners, Ericksons, Joneses, and other extended family members. Researchers will find biographical information, correspondences, genealogical records, and historical notes about Beresford, South Dakota, as well as collected recipes, patterns, and club activities related to Caryl's mother, Elvera Kinkner.

Many files include commercial patterns annotated by Caryl, indicating the recipients of the clothing and images of the finished garments. The collection also features samples of sewing projects Caryl completed during college. Some materials contain stick pins and needles; caution is advised when handling these items.

This collection contains a personal expense notebook kept by Clark S. Thomas, a student at South Dakota State College from 1937 to 1941. The notebook documents his daily expenses, including meals, entertainment, clothing, school supplies, and income, while in college and during his military service in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945. Also included are receipts for tuition and fees paid between 1937 and 1941.

This collection consists of materials related to Blanche Avery Johnston, a member of the South Dakota State College Class of 1916. The materials provide insight into student life in the early 20th century and the experiences of Johnston and her classmates. Included are a booklet titled College Life at South Dakota State College, a news clipping featuring an interview with Johnston about the first Hobo Day celebration, a series of letters exchanged among members of the Class of 1916, and photographs documenting their time at the college. These items offer valuable documentation of campus traditions, student correspondence, and collegiate culture during the 1910s.

This collection consists of a tribute titled Voices in the Air: The Story of South Dakota Broadcaster Verl Thomson, authored by Virginia J. Thomson. It documents the life and career of Verl Thomson, highlighting his contributions to radio broadcasting in South Dakota. The material serves as both a memorial and biographical account, offering insights into Thomson’s professional achievements and personal legacy within the regional media landscape.

This collection consists of organizational records related to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in South Dakota. Materials include the constitution and by-laws of the Unified Encampment of South Dakota, proceedings from the Grand Encampment and its Ladies Auxiliary, and proceedings of the Annual Department Council. These documents provide insight into the governance, structure, and activities of the Order at the state level, including ceremonial, administrative, and auxiliary functions.

The Holmspun Medicine Show Audiocassettes and Compact Discs consist of audio recordings of the Holmspun Medicine Show radio program and related medical segments produced primarily during the 1990s and early 2000s. The collection includes numerous episodes recorded on audiocassette and later compact disc formats, documenting the development and broadcast of the program from approximately 1994 through 2006. Programs are generally organized by episode number and broadcast date, with many recordings containing two sequential weekly programs per tape or disc.

The recordings capture a wide range of health and medical topics presented through interviews, discussions, and informational segments intended for a public radio audience. Episodes frequently feature physicians, health professionals, and other guests discussing medical conditions, treatments, preventive care, and current health issues. Related recordings include interviews with public officials and health policy discussions, such as segments with Senator Larry Pressler and Senator Tom Daschle concerning health care reform. Additional materials include promotional recordings, demonstration tapes, interviews, and special segments such as Holmspun Medical Tips.

The collection documents the production and dissemination of a regional medical information program and provides insight into public health communication through radio broadcasting. The recordings illustrate how medical knowledge and health policy topics were communicated to general audiences through media programming during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.

This collection consists of photographs, albums, certificates, scrapbooks, printed materials, and personal memorabilia documenting the Hawley and Lothrop families, along with related individuals and organizations connected to Brookings and Huron, South Dakota, from 1879 to 2002. Materials include family photographs and portrait albums, such as two Hawley family photograph albums containing studio portraits and individual images, as well as loose family photographs and a written Hawley family history by Jean Lothrop. Additional family-related materials include a baby book for Lucille Lothrop with photographs, a scrapbook documenting the death of Lucille Lothrop containing condolence and sympathy cards, and personal correspondence addressed to Jean and Eugene.

The collection also contains items reflecting educational, civic, and social activities in South Dakota. These include certificates and memorabilia associated with South Dakota Agricultural College, such as a commencement invitation from 1897, a transcript issued to William H. Walters in 1900, a reunion button, and anniversary and reunion certificates. Other materials include a municipal reform paper written by William H. Walters, a postcard album containing photographic postcards, and a scrapbook documenting the activities of the International Organization of Odd Fellows through newspaper clippings and photographs. Additional photographs depict individuals including E. and M. Hawley and locations such as the ruins of the Royal Hotel in Huron, South Dakota.

The materials provide insight into family life, education, civic engagement, and social organizations in South Dakota from the late nineteenth through the twentieth centuries. Family photographs, albums, and written histories document genealogical connections and domestic life, while items associated with South Dakota Agricultural College and local schools illustrate the educational experiences of early students and alumni. Scrapbooks and organizational materials, including those of the International Organization of Odd Fellows, reflect the role of fraternal and community organizations in regional social life. Collectively, the collection contributes to the study of local history, family networks, and community institutions in South Dakota across multiple generations.

This collection consists of records created and maintained by the Zeta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society in South Dakota. The materials document the administrative activities and organization of the chapter and include meeting minutes, chapter handbooks, membership lists, and budget records.

Additional materials include miscellaneous chapter documents and copies of the bylaws and rules of the Alpha Pi State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society in South Dakota. Together, these records document the governance, membership, and operational activities of the Zeta Chapter within the broader state organization.

The National Federation of Music Clubs Aeolian Club Records document the activities, administration, and musical contributions of the Aeolian Club, a member organization of the National Federation of Music Clubs. The collection includes record books, yearbooks, annual reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, and financial records reflecting the club’s organizational history and operations. Materials such as constitutions, by-laws, membership lists, and officer duties provide insight into the governance and structure of the club.

Supplementary materials include pamphlets, newsletters, and manuals related to club programs, national initiatives, and musical outreach. The collection also features documentation of performances, scholarship activities, and music education efforts, including piano programs and student division initiatives. Creative materials include scrapbooks, event programs, and original sheet music for treble and women’s voices, showcasing the club’s cultural and artistic output.

The collection is composed of manuscripts, correspondence, galley proofs, research, books and publications related to her published works of fiction and nonfiction.

The general material is composed of Norris' juvenilia from Bennington College, instructors' mid-term and final reports of her course work from college, and biographies and interviews of Norris conducted by various media organizations. Also included is a collection of notebooks from the early 1970's to 2009. These notebooks are spiral bound and appear to be daily journals with notes and drafts of poems and essays. They also contain postcards, clippings, business cards, prayer cards, photographs, recipes, etc. Of note is the manuscript for Elizabeth Krays Letters, Memos, and Notes to Marie Bullock: Two Great Ladies of American Poetry. A 1937 edition of Conversation at Midnight by Edna St. Vincent Millay and signed by John H. Norris is also included.

Poetry is composed of Norris' poetry in anthologies, books, catalogs, chapbooks, contributions, and periodicals. These publications all include Norris' poetry, and some also include works by her husband, David Dwyer, (this will be noted on the front of the folder).
Nonfiction books consist of draft and annotated manuscript pages, galley proofs, cover art and typeface layout, book jackets, book notes, correspondence, research, reviews, audio books, international editions, promotional material, book tour information, advance proofs, hard cover and paperback books. Material varies with each book title. This material is arranged alphabetically by publication title.

Other writings consist mainly of essays, reviews, and sermons published in journals, anthologies, books, textbooks, etc. Also included are scripture reflections for daily devotions, Afterword, Forewords, Introductions, Prefaces, and Symposia to which Norris has contributed.

Works mentioning Norris are also included. They are composed of publications with articles mention Kathleen Norris.

The papers document the development of Norris’s literary career and her contributions to contemporary American poetry and spiritual nonfiction. They provide insight into her writing process, intellectual influences, and the relationship between literature, spirituality, and regional identity in the northern Great Plains.

This comprehensive collection documents the history, leadership, and activities of the South Dakota Association for Family and Community Education (SDAFCE) and its predecessor organizations, including the South Dakota Extension Homemakers Council and affiliated Home Demonstration Clubs. The records span from the early 20th century through the late 1990s and reflect decades of grassroots civic engagement, adult education, and rural community development led by women across South Dakota.

The collection includes administrative records such as constitutions, bylaws, financial statements, chairmen handbooks, guidelines, honorary certificates, and minutes from state and local meetings. It also features extensive newsletters, membership applications, correspondence, cross-stitch patterns, postcards, and program materials. A substantial portion of the collection is composed of club-level documentation—including enrollment records, secretary’s books, and scrapbooks—from Brookings, Moody, Minnehaha, Pennington, Perkins, Spink, and Clark counties. These materials illustrate the scope of educational projects, cultural programming, safety campaigns, and international outreach efforts conducted by local clubs.

Of particular note are items from the Susan Wilder Scholarship Committee, slide presentations on homemaker history, and artifacts such as wall hangings, podium cloths, gavels, and banners. The records also include documentation of SDAFCE’s collaboration with the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service and participation in national and international homemaker associations.

This collection offers valuable insight into the role of rural women in shaping South Dakota’s educational and civic landscape. It is a vital resource for researchers studying women’s voluntary associations, cooperative extension history, home economics, and local grassroots leadership.

The W. Carter Johnson Papers document ecological research and related professional activities from the 1960s through 2017, with most material dating from the 1970s through the 2000s. The collection is organized into subject and project groupings that reflect Johnson’s research program, including blue jay seed dispersal and nut caching studies, forest and tree ecology, prairie wetland ecology, and riparian vegetation research on major river systems. Records include field notes, data sets, statistical analyses, research proposals and prospectuses, conference materials, correspondence, photographs, slides, maps, and related publications and reprints.

A substantial portion of the collection focuses on blue jay mediated dispersal of acorns and beech nuts, including field notes dating from 1976 to 1989, data sets from Wisconsin, Virginia, and Iowa, banding records, artificial cache and germination data, and analyses of dietary responses to tannins and weevil infestation. Forest and tree ecology files address forest dynamics, succession modeling, regeneration and recruitment, biomass and carbon storage, and restoration case studies, with coverage of pine oak systems, disturbances such as ice storms, and seed dispersal in fragmented landscapes. Prairie wetland materials document long term study of prairie pothole wetlands, including hydrology, vegetation sampling, seed bank composition, and simulation modeling related to climate variability and climate change, with extensive site level data and photographs from locations such as the Deuel semipermanent wetland and the Severson Waterfowl Production Area.

Riparian and river focused research is represented through extensive Platte River documentation that includes multiyear monitoring and demographic studies of cottonwood and willow, GIS products, graphs, maps, field notes, reports, and large sequences of labeled slides spanning the mid 1980s through the early 2000s. Complementary river research files address the Snake River in Idaho, including Swan Falls related vegetation studies, sampling methods, progress reports, maps, photographs, and slides. Additional series document work on the Missouri River and other rivers and lakes, as well as international scientific exchange and translated materials concerning Soviet and Russian ecology. The collection also includes documentation of the Mortensen Ranch restoration work in South Dakota, including correspondence, interviews, project notes, awards, photographs, and guides related to rangeland and wooded draw restoration.

The W. Carter Johnson Papers documents ecological research methods and findings across multiple ecosystems, with notable depth in long term field data, modeling, and applied studies of seed dispersal, forest succession, wetland dynamics, and riparian vegetation response to regulated river flows. The collection supports research into late twentieth and early twenty first century ecological science, including the development and use of data sets, statistical procedures, GIS products, monitoring protocols, and longitudinal photographic documentation. These records also provide evidence of professional collaboration and scientific communication through proposals, conference participation, correspondence, and exchange activities, offering context for how ecological research informed management and restoration efforts in prairie, wetland, and riverine environments.

• Front: Campanile Society Membership presented to Mary Arnold, Ph.D. - South Dakota State University Foundation
• South Dakota State University ". . . The most important economic resource consists of the acquired abailities of people . . . A society's investment in human capital make a difference." Theodore W. Schultz, 1902-1998 - SDSU '28 - Nobel Laureate in Economics

Mary Arnold meets the requirements for national certification established by the Journalism Education Association and is hereby designated Master Journalism Education and is entitled to the benefits and privleges thereof. Awarded this 11th day of April, 1992

Presented to Dr. Mary Arnold in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the department as head from 2002-2017 by the Department of Journlaism and Mass Communication South Dakota State University April 12, 2017

National Scholastic Press Association Pioneer Award to Mary Arnold for Outstanding Contributions to Scholastic Journalism and Student Publications - November 20, 1993

1994 Outstanding Doctoral Student Award for Research presented to Mary Peterson Arnold by the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication

The Secondary Education Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Awards the Laurence R. Campbell Research Award to Mary Arnold in recogniion of Outsstanding Research and whose contributions have led to an improved understanding of scholarstic journalism

Bryn Mawr College and Higher Education Resources Services, Mid-America Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration - This is to certify that Mary Arnold was enrolled in the Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration and succussfully completed the program. July 21, 2005

AEJMC David Adams Educator of the Year is presented to Mary Arnold South Dakota State University in Recognition of and Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions as a Scholastic Journalism Educator Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication San Francisco, California August 6-9, 2015

AEJCM in Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication as 2016 Honors Lecturer of the Scholastic Division Mary Arnold South Dakota State University Association for Education and Journalism and Mass Communication Minneapolis, MN August 4-7, 2016

by Mary Arnold and Mary Nesbitt

• 1 folor photograph
• Mary Arnold Hemlinger 2002 Ball State University ASNE Institute in Recognition for your outstanding leadership and dedication to high school journalism, It was a pleasure having you as a mentor. Best Wishes, Kyna, Casey, and Scott

Kenneth Stratton Award - Iowa High School Press Association for Distinguished Service to Journalism Education - Mary Arnold IHSPA Executive Secretary October 1989

Iowa High School Press Association Hall of Fame presented to Mary Arnold October 1996

Mary Arnold Hemlinger Youth Programs and Grants Manager

AEJMN Scholastic Journalism Division Presents to Mary Arnold Hemlinger Our Deep Appreciation for Excellent Leadership 1993-1997, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Chicago, Illinois, July 30-August 2, 1997

Iowa Newspaper Foundation - In appreciation to Mary Arnold

• by Mary Arnold Hemlinger
• In The Diversity of Leadership

• with Doris Giago
• In Diversity That Works, Page 91-96

• 1 black-and-white photograph
• Compiled by Mary Peterson Arnold and Jennifer Messenger

with Jessica Jensen

• by Mary Arnold Hemlinger
• In Foundation Update, Page 5

by Mary Arnold Hemlinger and Cynthia C. Linton

by Mary Arnold and Marlene Lozada Hendrickson

by Mary Arnold Hemlinger

Mary Arnold metion in bibliography, page 79

Kent State University Center for Scholastic Journalism

Mary Arnold, Director, University of Iowa High School Journalism Summer Workshops

Developed by Maria-Christine Buehner and Mary Arnold, University of Iowa, Pages 59-60

• AEJMC - Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
• St. Louis, Missouri

This is an artificial collection of student essays written between 1890 and 1901 at South Dakota State University. The collection includes handwritten, typed, stapled, sewn, or bound manuscripts—many with decorative ribbons or illustrated covers demonstrating a variety of student work and material culture from the period. Most essays are approximately twenty pages in length, indicating substantial academic effort. Although all essays include an author and title, they often list only the student’s graduating class rather than the date of composition.

The topics covered are wide-ranging and reflect the interdisciplinary nature of student inquiry during the late 19th century. Many essays focus on English language studies (particularly rhetorical analysis of writers such as Addison, DeQuincey, and Macauley), mechanical and agricultural sciences (such as woodcarving, bridge construction, irrigation, crop studies, and domestic sheep anatomy), and natural sciences (including entomology, embryology, comparative anatomy, and astronomy). Other essays explore themes in domestic science, floriculture, education, music, evolution, and law, showcasing the curriculum diversity and student interests of the era.

Also included is a student petition and a ledger containing meeting minutes, possibly related to early student governance or club activities.

This collection provides insight into student scholarship and academic expectations at SDSU during the university's formative years. It reflects the educational priorities of a land-grant institution and documents early student engagement with both liberal and practical arts. The diversity of subjects illustrates a curriculum balanced between classical education and applied sciences, and the physical attributes of the essays preserve elements of 19th-century student life, material culture, and academic presentation practices.

This collection documents the history, administration, and activities of the Faculty Women’s Club at South Dakota State University from its founding in 1917 through its evolution into the SDSU Club in the late 1990s. The records provide comprehensive insight into the organization’s efforts to foster community among faculty women, support students through scholarships and loans, and contribute to both campus and civic life.

Materials in the collection include constitutions (and proposed revisions), minutes, president’s reports, newsletters (The Grapevine), directories, clippings, financial records—including a loan fund ledger—programs, photographs, and scholarship information. These documents reflect the club’s governance structure, its broad range of social and educational programming, and its fundraising efforts for student support. The collection also includes flyers, calendars of events, and publicity materials for faculty receptions, teas, luncheons, and scholarship benefit events such as style shows. Records of interest groups (e.g., antique group, horticulture, gourmet cooking) and projects such as the Campanile restoration and support for the Memorial Art Center are also present.

The collection holds several club histories and includes documentation of the auxiliary Newcomers Club, which welcomed new faculty families. This includes a separate history, meeting minutes, and materials such as newsletters and artifacts (e.g., rubber stamps and a gavel). Artifacts from the Faculty Women’s Club itself include a gavel and official stamps used for communication.

Of particular note is material from the club’s 75th anniversary in 1993, which included a style show highlighting the club’s history. A script and video recording of the event are included.

The collection also contains records from the SDSU Club beginning in 1998, including brochures, posters, and invitations that document its continuation of social and academic support programming with expanded, coeducational membership.

These records are a resource for understanding the changing role of women in higher education, the development of faculty social networks, and student support services at South Dakota State University throughout the 20th century.

South Dakota State University was established in 1881 as Dakota Agricultural College, with its first permanent building, later known as Old Central, completed in 1883. As the institution expanded in the early twentieth century, additional academic and administrative structures were constructed, including Lincoln Hall in 1927 and the Coughlin Campanile in 1929, which became a defining architectural landmark of the campus. Over subsequent decades, the university added facilities to support engineering, agriculture, research, student life, and athletics, reflecting steady institutional growth from a land grant college to a comprehensive university. Historic buildings such as Old Central, Lincoln Hall, and the Coughlin Campanile stand alongside later additions including research laboratories, residence halls, and athletic venues, illustrating successive phases of campus development.

This artificial collection consists of assembled materials related to the buildings and landmarks of South Dakota State University. Developed over time from departmental files, staff contributions, and individual donations rather than through a formal records transfer process, the collection varies in scope and completeness. Materials span from the late nineteenth century to the present and document construction, renovation, maintenance, and commemorative activities associated with campus structures. Records include architectural plans, capital outlay reports, budget data, blueprints, specifications, maintenance files, dedication programs, and anniversary materials. Buildings represented include academic halls, agricultural and research facilities, libraries, residence halls, student unions, athletic venues, and landmark structures. The collection documents the physical growth of the campus and the evolution of its infrastructure across multiple generations.

This collection documents the operations, services, and development of Facilities and Services (formerly the Physical Plant) at South Dakota State University. Records span a wide range of topics including campus infrastructure, departmental services, safety, sustainability initiatives, and administrative operations.

Materials include documentation related to academic buildings, the Central Farm Barn, campus maps, organizational charts, departmental profiles, annual and construction reports, service guides, work order forms, and forms related to signage, carillon performances, and parking permits. Security-related content includes multiple security reports, police department information, and campus safety pamphlets, along with historical and regulatory documentation concerning parking and traffic from 1958 to 1991.

Guidelines and procedures for central mailing services are detailed, along with newsletters, announcements, and facts about the Physical Plant’s operations. Notably, the collection contains a historic restroom hand and face dryer from Wecota Hall.

A significant portion of the collection focuses on sustainability efforts at SDSU. This includes correspondence, reports, brochures, posters, planning documents, recycling guides, committee records, and budget materials related to environmental stewardship. Topics covered include the university’s recycling and waste management initiatives, sustainability curriculum and events such as Green Fest and the Wellness Fair, and documentation of SDSU’s recognition as a STARS Silver Institution by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The collection also includes a record of outreach programs such as the Spruce Up SDSU campaign and Tiny House Tours.

The collection provides insight into the evolution of campus facilities management at SDSU, reflecting institutional priorities in infrastructure maintenance, security, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. It documents both daily operations and long-term planning, highlighting the department’s role in supporting the university’s physical and ecological footprint.

The International Affairs Office Records document the development and management of international initiatives at South Dakota State University (SDSU). These include administrative materials, international agreements, student and faculty exchanges, faculty development seminars, study abroad programs, and collaborative projects with institutions worldwide. The collection is especially rich in documentation concerning three primary university partners: Manchester Metropolitan University (England), Chungnam National University (South Korea), and Yunnan Normal University (China). Additionally, it includes extensive material on global collaborations spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania.

The records consist of administrative records and documentation of SDSU’s international activities from the late 1980s onward. The collection is organized into several series, with a significant focus on SDSU’s partnerships with three international institutions: Manchester Metropolitan University, Chungnam National University, and Yunnan Normal University.

Administrative records include reports, newsletters, correspondence, clippings, and documents related to strategic planning, program funding, internationalization initiatives, and internal committees. This series reflects the university's evolving efforts to globalize curricula, foster faculty engagement in international education, and support international students and visiting scholars.

The collection’s core consists of records related to study abroad and faculty exchange programs. These include agreements, planning documents, photographs, correspondence, reports, and faculty reflections. Files relating to Manchester Metropolitan University document health and pharmacy exchange programs, official visits, and collaborative seminars. Material from Chungnam and Yunnan includes detailed accounts of exchange experiences, seminar documentation, and memorabilia.

A final component comprises materials from SDSU's international engagement with over 30 countries and regions, including agreements, institutional visits, travel itineraries, student and faculty reports, and special programs. Subjects covered range from agricultural development and educational reform to language immersion and cultural exchange.

This collection is a vital resource for understanding SDSU’s internationalization efforts over several decades. It offers a comprehensive view of how academic institutions build global partnerships, support cultural exchange, and integrate international perspectives into higher education. The depth and breadth of documentation highlight SDSU’s commitment to fostering global citizenship and cross-cultural collaboration. The collection is also historically significant in illustrating changing global academic trends, regional partnerships, and U.S. international education policy at the institutional level.

This collection documents the establishment, development, and ongoing activities of the Ethel Austin Martin Program in Human Nutrition at South Dakota State University. It includes records related to the Endowed Chair, Distinguished Lectureship, Visiting Professorship, and collected publications, as well as a substantial body of personal papers and professional materials created or compiled by Dr. Ethel Austin Martin.

The Endowed Chair records primarily relate to the creation and development of the E.A. Martin Program and its associated academic positions. These files include financial documents, progress reports, human nutrition committee records, and the formal memorandum of agreement with Dr. Martin. Also present are materials pertaining to the Basic Course in Nutrition, including syllabi, textbook selections, course materials, and research. A significant portion of these records consists of correspondence, working papers, and statements authored by Dr. Martin and university staff as they shaped the chair's role in advancing nutrition education and research.

The Distinguished Lecturer records reflect the administration of annual lectureships hosted on campus, supported by Martin’s endowment. These events featured nationally recognized experts in nutrition, each selected for their excellence in a particular area of the field. The files include materials related to lecture planning, speaker selection, publicity, programs, announcements, audio recordings, and documentation of campus and community engagement. Dr. Martin was actively involved in shaping the lecture series, and her correspondence and notes provide insight into the intellectual goals and collaborative spirit of the program.

The Visiting Professorship component represents a unique multidisciplinary initiative that brought leading scholars to SDSU for short-term residencies. Visiting professors provided lectures, led discussions, and worked closely with faculty and students across various departments. These records include program development files, planning committee materials, evaluations, publicity, audio and video recordings, and correspondence with and about visiting scholars. The structure of this program, supported by a rotating task force of faculty and the Human Nutrition Fund Committee, encouraged cross-disciplinary inquiry and contributed to broadening the scope of human nutrition research and education on campus.

The collected publications series contains journal articles, books, newsletters, and proceedings related to nutrition. Most of these materials were gathered by Dr. Martin or the program in support of the Basic Course in Nutrition. They provide context for evolving conversations in the field and reflect the intellectual foundation of the program’s educational goals.

This collection is a resource for understanding the development of nutrition as a multidisciplinary academic and applied field at South Dakota State University. Dr. Ethel Austin Martin’s visionary leadership and generous endowment supported decades of scholarly engagement, educational innovation, and public outreach in human nutrition. The records document the collaborative processes behind major academic programs and events, and preserve the legacy of a pioneering nutritionist who profoundly influenced the direction of nutrition education and research in South Dakota and beyond.

The records primarily include annual reports, departmental assessment findings, and student performance data across academic levels. Key components include entering student profiles, mid-program and senior-level assessments (e.g., CAAP exams), credit by examination processes, faculty profiles, and comprehensive assessment plans from colleges and departments such as Agriculture, Engineering, Nursing, and Education. The collection also includes extensive documentation of curriculum development, survey instruments, graduate program reviews, and correspondence between assessment coordinators and department chairs. These materials reflect both internal and external evaluation processes, accreditation reviews, and efforts to improve institutional effectiveness.

This collection offers insight into institutional assessment practices from the 1990s through the early 2000s. It serves as a vital resource for researchers studying educational measurement, academic program evaluation, student learning outcomes, and institutional accountability in higher education. It is also useful for program administrators engaged in curriculum improvement and accreditation.

This collection consists of twelve black-and-white photographs taken between 1917 and 1922. These may have been collected by Einar Jentoft Anderson, who attended SDSU (then SDSC) for some of those years and was Editor-In-Chief of the 1922 Jack Rabbit. Many of the photographs in the collection were published in either the 1921 or 1922 Jack Rabbit.

Also includes what appears to be tearsheets from a magazine or other publication showing the members of the choir