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The collection includes clippings (1960–1965), correspondence (1929–1962), and materials from the Department of History and Political Science (1943–1957). It features Glimpses of SDSU (1957), A History: The Abbots, the Allyn’s, the Stickney’s and the Young’s (undated), greeting cards (undated), and a Study in History (undated). It also contains manuscripts by Gertrude Stickney Young, including material on the history of South Dakota State University's history department, Christmas cards with artwork by Ada Caldwell, certificates, and other personal items.

This collection offers valuable insights into Young’s academic and civic contributions, reflecting her influence on South Dakota State University and her dedication to preserving history. Works such as Glimpses of SDSU and family histories underscore her role as a writer and historian, while correspondence and clippings highlight her professional and personal impact. The collection is a significant resource for understanding South Dakota's educational and cultural development.

Manuscript printed in tribute to the life of Allyn Abbott Young by his colleagues and presented to Gertrude Stickney Young upon his death

Partial draft of a brief history of the Department of History and Political Science, South Dakota State College (SDSU), 1880s-1950s with annotations

Christmas card printed for distribution by Gertrude Stickney Young

The Old and New Testament connect in the history of the Jews and neighbouring nations, from the declension of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah to the time of Christ
London: Printed for R. Knaplock and J. Tonson, 1718

Humphrey Prideaux served as a lecturer in Hebrew at Christ Church, Oxford. Prideaux wrote a number of theological works.

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about the elections of 1914. Loucks speculates that he had lost the election for senator from South Dakota and thanks Pettigrew for his assistance. Loucks also makes comments about the national election results.

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about the 1914 election for United States Senator from South Dakota and Edwin S. Johnson's campaign corruption.

H. L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew regarding Richard O. Richards and his primary law and amendments.

H.L. Loucks thanks R.F Pettigrew for the package of leaflets sent to him and sadly cannot use them and he plans to send them back to Pettigrew. Loucks also talks in length of the new party which they are going to start and the system by which it should be adopted.

H.L. Loucks writes to R.F. Pettigrew about the status current politics in terms of calling a national convention. Loucks also mentions a Mrs. A. Burgess, the daughter of a Mr. Crane, who is interested in reviewing the manuscript which Loucks continues to write.

Loucks continues to speak to R.F. Pettigrew regarding the necessity of calling a state conference with emphasis placed on finding new representatives. Loucks comments on the support and help of Alli Reed in terms of the manuscript and the framework of their organization. Loucks also mentions that his book in moving along, albeit, at a slower pace than he would prefer.

R.F. Pettigrew sends a short letter to H.L. Loucks suggesting people Pettigrew ought to send 80 copies of Pearson's Magazine to so that they may be distributed.

R.F. Pettigrew discusses with H.L. Loucks the desire to get at least one newspaper in Sioux Falls for their needs as well having a stock of Pearson's Magazines featuring Charles Edward Russell's article on Grain Trust ready to be distributed. Pettigrew argues the necessity of changing the current society from 'egotistic to altruistic.'

R.F. Pettigrew sends a short message to H.L. Loucks detailing Pettigrew's return home and desire to see Loucks.

R.F. Pettigrew writes to H.L. Loucks concerning the Richards Law and current referendum in the State legislature. Pettigrew believes that Richards must go alone while still arguing for Primary Law. Pettigrew also mentions the continued desire to buy a newspaper though expresses his inability to do so with current funds.

R.F. Pettigrew responds to H.L. Loucks affirmation regarding Loucks money question. Pettigrew laments of his inability to financially help Loucks in his education endeavors and hopes that his financial condition will soon recover. Pettigrew also speaks boldly of his dislike for money and how it influences the people of Sioux Falls.

R.F. Pettigrew congratulates H.L. Loucks on his call to action in reference to a conference, one in which Pettigrew is most happy to attend. Pettigrew continues in speaking boldly of his dislike for the party system and their operations of disrepute.

R.F. Pettigrew articulates to H.L. Loucks his distaste for the book that Loucks recommended to him. Pettigrew also mentions that he would prefer to remain distanced from any conference with the author of the book. Pettigrew expresses great admiration and interest in Loucks' manuscript and desire to read it further.

Consists mainly of minutes and agendas from meetings of the SDCIA, along with the programs, letters, reports and pamphlets that were dealt with in each meeting. The minutes include minutes from the annual meetings, board of directors meetings, committee meetings and district meetings. There are programs for the annual meetings, crop shows and banquets. The letters include correspondence with members of the Crop Improvement Associations of other states and with the national Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, as well as between SDCIA members. The reports include financial reports and statements, and also reports on the activities of the organization. The pamphlets include the SDCIA newsletter (The Crop Improvement Reporter), CIA newsletters from the surrounding states, booklets of weed laws, and seed certification manuals. In addition there is a history article that was prepared for the agency’s 75th anniversary in the year 2000.

The collection also contains photographs. These are primarily photos of the various crop shows and field days held by the SDCIA.

This collection is composed of the papers of Sherwood O. Berg. Material is composed of papers related to the National Advisory Commission on Food and Fiber, the United States Agency for International Development, organizations, biographical papers, and speeches. Also included is some material related to Berg’s term as president of South Dakota State University
The National Advisory Commission on Food and Fiber was established by President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 4, 1965 on which Sherwood O. Berg served as chairperson. This material makes up the bulk of the collections and is composed of correspondence, reports, hearing and meeting records, and publications. This material covers a range of topics from cotton and hunger to agriculture and government policies.

John M. Downer from Freeman, South Dakota was honored in 1927 at Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. W.J. O'Banion from Canton, South Dakota was honored in 1928 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Percy R. Crothers from Badger, South Dakota was honored in 1928 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. Earl Dickerson from Irene, South Dakota was honored in 1929 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. George C. Ernst from Aberdeen, South Dakota was honored in 1931 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

R.M. Crowder from Elk Point, South Dakota was honored in 1934 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. Louis L. Meehan from Junius, South Dakota was honored in 1934 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Edward Bogue from Beresford, South Dakota, was honored in 1935 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Albert R. Fryer from Doland, South Dakota was honored in 1936 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Lena Van Metre, wife of John E. Van Metre from Unityville, South Dakota, was honored in 1936 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Christine K. Lacey, wife of William G. Lacey from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was honored in 1938 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. Henry J. Rehorst from Belle Fourche, South Dakota was honored in 1939 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Lawrence D. Test from Davison County, South Dakota was honored in 1939 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

William M. Naessig from Webster, South Dakota was honored in 1940 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

W.F. (Will) Wyatt from Hot Springs, South Dakota was honored in 1941 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. G.W. Mossing from Lawrence County, South Dakota was honored in 1944 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Henry N. Abild from Wakonda, South Dakota was honored in 1947 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Louisa F. Rehfeld, wife of Christian F. Rehfeld from Warner, South Dakota, was honored in 1947 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. Peter Moe from Sisseton, South Dakota was honored in 1950 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

T.A. Jackson from Ardmore, South Dakota was honored in 1951 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Raymond P. Johnson from Rapid City, South Dakota was honored in 1953 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

William Rames from Menno, South Dakota was honored in 1953 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Walter C. Taylor from Rapid City, South Dakota was honored in 1954 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

E.G. Sanderson from Aurora, South Dakota was honored in 1955 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Frank Cundill from Firesteel, South Dakota was honored in 1956 as Eminent Farmer by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Ann Gallagher, wife of H.P. Gallagher from Meade County, South Dakota, was honored in 1958 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. Ellwood Gross from Lake, South Dakota was honored in 1959 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Ray Barnett from Brookings, South Dakota was honored in 1963 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. Anton M. Bierschbach from Webster, South Dakota was honored in 1963 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Mrs. Allan E. Wilson from Mansfield, South Dakota was honored in 1964 as Eminent Homemaker by the Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Club at South Dakota State College.

Lyman G. Merry from Dell Rapids, South Dakota was honored in 1966 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Allen Sperry from Bath, South Dakota was honored in 1966 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Harry Blair from Sturgis, South Dakota was honored in 1967 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Pauline Hageman, wife of Edward Hageman from Oral, South Dakota, was honored in 1970 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Albert C. Hauffe from Leola, South Dakota was honored in 1970 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Amy K. Larson, wife of Chris Larson from Fruitdale, South Dakota, was honored in 1971 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Evelyn Petik, wife of Joseph Petik from rural Keldron, South Dakota, was honored in 1971 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Selma Martens, wife of Harry Martens, Sr. from Beadle County, South Dakota, was honored in 1972 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

John E. Sutton from Onida, South Dakota was honored in 1972 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Harry Witt from Butler, South Dakota was honored in 1972 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Wilbert I. Symens from Britton, South Dakota was honored in 1973 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Delonde Healy, wife of Emmett Healy from Pukwana, South Dakota, was honored in 1975 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Vernon Goodroad from Brandt, South Dakota was honored in 1976 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Elizabeth D. Naughton from Hyde County, South Dakota was honored in 1980 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Ingebert G. Fauske from Jackson County, South Dakota was honored in 1981 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Martin Jorgensen from Tripp County, South Dakota, was honored in 1984 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

John W. Smith from McCook County, South Dakota, was honored in 1984 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Wendell Leafstedt from Alcester, South Dakota, was honored in 1985 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Selmer J. Anderson from Clear Lake, South Dakota was honored in 1986 as Eminent Farmer by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Mary "Maizie" Homelvig from Oral, South Dakota was honored in 1986 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents,

Lorraine Reaves from Colman, South Dakota was honored in 1990 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Bernice Cuppy from Wecota, South Dakota was honored in 1991 as Eminent Homemaker by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.