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Correspondence from Charles Woodard regarding a mini grant that titles, "Voices From Along the River,' which focuses on the new perspective on Lewis and Clark.

The Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve Papers document the literary career, research, and advo-cacy of the acclaimed Lakota writer, educator, and historian. Spanning from the 1960s to the 2020s, the collection includes manuscripts, correspondence, research materials, and pub-lished works that reflect her dedication to Native American storytelling and cultural preservation. It offers a comprehensive look at her contributions to literature, education, and Indige-nous representation.

The Creative Writing series contains fiction and non-fiction works, including Completing the Circle, The Medicine Bag, Dancing Teepees, Standing Bear of the Ponca, and Sioux Women. Each work is accompanied by manuscripts, clippings, correspondence, research notes, print-er’s galleys, proofs, reviews, and scripts. Many manuscripts include editorial annotations and suggested revisions. The correspondence primarily consists of letters between Sneve and publishers, as well as heartfelt messages from schoolchildren, some with drawings, thanking her for her books and school visits. Research materials include notes, collected documents, and recorded interviews. A video adaptation of High Elk’s Treasure is also part of the collection.

The General series includes awards, speaking engagements, clippings, interviews, journals, and research materials. Correspondence features exchanges with publishing houses, Sena-tor Larry Pressler, and fellow writers such as Bob Karolevitz and Audrae Visser. Notably, the series contains an audio reel of an interview Sneve conducted with Harold Shunk, a Bureau of Indian Affairs superintendent. Other items include a 1901 class photograph and various teaching aids.

The Other Writings series highlights Sneve’s contributions beyond creative literature, includ-ing published articles, scripts for a South Dakota Public Radio series, Christian education re-sources for the Episcopal Church Center, newspaper editorials, studies for the Flandreau In-dian School, and a contribution to On the Wings of Peace, a compilation benefiting world peace organizations.

This collection serves as a significant resource for researchers, scholars, and educators stud-ying Indigenous literature, storytelling, and cultural history. It offers a valuable perspective on Native identity, advocacy, and representation, highlighting Sneve’s enduring impact on Native American literary and educational landscapes.

List of sessions with Kim Blaeser for handouts at the Tribal Writer's Retreat at Oak Lake, South Dakota.

Correspondence from Lowell Amiotte and Charles Woodard in the planning of the third annual writers' retreat, 'Storytelling, Storykeeping.'

Poster for the Oak Lake Writer's Society readings at the South Dakota Festival of Book in Lead, South Dakota. Ronya Hoblit, Mabel Picotte, Deanna Stands, Kim TallBear, and Lydia Whirlwind Soilier read from 'He Sappa Woihanble.

The bylaws and official organization of the Oak Lake Writers' Society .

Group of writers at the Oak Lake Writers' retreat that includes Charles Woodard and Elizabeth Cook-Lynn (front row).

Students and mentors discussing material around a table at the Oak Lake Writers' retreat.

Correspondence discussing the Woyake Kinikiya, a Tribel Model Literary Journal including information on who is involved and the purpose.

List of dialogue questions for the participants on the L/D/Nakota Interpretations of the River and Lewis & Clark at the Oak Lake Writers' Society retreat.

Schedule for the Twentieth anniversary conference during the Oak Lake Tribal Writers' retreat.

Announcement for writing workshops at the 20th anniversary conference during the Oak Lake Tribal Writers' retreat.

List of the mentors for the Oak Lake Retreat from 1993-2015.

Poster for first annual Lakota Storytelling Festival telling traditional and contemporary stories and facts told by repected Lakota elders, historians, and educators.