South Dakota basketball player in casual clothing greeting young people as delegate to Cuba

South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba in casual clothing waiting at airport with their luggage

South Dakota basketball players in casual clothing greeting young people as delegates to Cuba

South Dakota basketball players in casual clothing greeting young people as delegates to Cuba

Members of the press, South Dakota basketball delegation, others standing on basketball court inside empty arena in Cuba

South Dakota basketball players wearing casual clothing and USA polo shirts pose in front of hoop in basketball arena in Cuba

As delegates to Cuba, South Dakota basketball players pose with basketballs and in USA team jerseys pose outdoors

South Dakota basketball delegation pose for photo with team wearing USA jerseys pose in arena in Cuba with a mural of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara visible in background

South Dakota basketball players in USA jerseys carry US and state flags in opening ceremony in a full arena in Cuba

South Dakota basketball delegation in suits shaking hands and exchanging flags with Cubans in Cuba

South Dakota basketball delegation in airplane

South Dakota basketball delegation in airplane

South Dakota delegate to Cuba speaks to a woman in airplane

Player from South Dakota basketball delegation in airplane

Two South Dakota delegates to Cuba speak to unidentified woman in airplane

South Dakota basketball delegation smiling in Cuban restaurant

Member of South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba in USA team shirt with Cuban girls in school uniforms

South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba players and coaches pose in their USA team uniforms

South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba players in USA team uniforms standing on Cuban beach with two women subathing in the foreground

South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba players in USA team uniforms standing in the surf on Cuban beach. One player is holding a woman.

South Dakota basketball delegation to Cuba players in USA team uniforms standing in the surf on Cuban beach. One player is holding a woman.

South Dakota basketball delegation and Cuban national team players getting photographed informally at a cafe in Cuba

South Dakota basketball delegation in USA polo shirts pose with a woman on a beach in Cuba

South Dakota basketball delegation in USA polo shirts pose with a woman on a beach in Cuba

South Dakota basketball team players on the bench talking to coaches during game with Cuban national team in Cuba

USA team player from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national player jump during in game in Cuba

USA team player from South Dakota delegation attempts a basket in game against Cuban national team in Cuba

USA team player from South Dakota delegation making jump shot in game with Cuban national team in Cuba

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing in Cuba

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing in Cuba

Member of the press photographs basketball players from South Dakota delegation sitting on the bench with coaches during basketball game in Cuba

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing in Cuba

USA team player from South Dakota delegation making jump shot in game with Cuban national team in Cuba

Action photo of USA team player from South Dakota delegation playing against Cuban national team in Cuba

Action photo of USA team player from South Dakota delegation playing against Cuban national team in Cuba

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing in Cuba

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing in Cuba

USA team player from South Dakota delegation making jump shot in game with Cuban national team in Cuba

Basketball players from South Dakota delegation sitting on the bench with coaches during basketball game in Cuba

USA team player from South Dakota delegation making jump shot in game with Cuban national team in Cuba

Members of the press photographing USA basketball delegation from South Dakota carrying US flag into game against Cuban national team in full stadium in Cuba

This collection documents the organizational history and activities of the South Dakota Crop Improvement Association (SDCIA), which was established in 1906 to improve crop cultivation and seed quality in South Dakota. The records span administrative, promotional, and programmatic functions, including extensive documentation of annual meetings, crop shows, and Board of Directors meetings. Committee files—such as those from the Certification, Legislative, and Price Committees—demonstrate the association’s role in shaping seed certification standards and agricultural policy.

Materials include minutes, correspondence, financial reports, membership records, newsletters, reports on certified seed acreage, and documents related to seed testing and varietal development. Photographs depict field days, crop shows, awards, equipment, and promotional displays. Also present are examples of certified seed sacks bearing the slogan “The Emblem of Good Seeds.” The collection is significant for its detailed documentation of agricultural improvement efforts, certified seed promotion, and rural organizational development in South Dakota.

The South Dakota Dairy Association records document its role in shaping the state's dairy industry from the early 1900s to the early 2000s. This collection includes ledgers, administrative materials, financial records, and publications that provide insight into the association's governance, advocacy, and industry impact. Annual reports, meeting minutes, and convention programs spanning a century highlight efforts to promote dairy farming practices, support producers, and establish industry standards.

Significant materials include governance documents such as the association's constitution, amendments, and certificate of incorporation, as well as financial records detailing operations and contests. Convention programs from 1911 to 1999, along with reports on industry regulations, illustrate the association's efforts to foster professional development and policy discussions. The collection also includes medals, photographs, and newspaper clippings, offering a connection to the association's legacy.

These materials provide context for understanding the evolution of South Dakota's dairy industry, reflecting broader agricultural trends, economic contributions, and the collaborative efforts that shaped the state's dairy sector.

South Dakota basketball player in casual clothing greeting young people as delegate to Cuba

South Dakota basketball players wearing casual clothing and USA polo shirts pose in front of hoop in basketball stadium in Cuba

South Dakota basketball delegation and Cuban national team players getting photographed informally at a cafe in Cuba

South Dakota delegation to Cuba basketball players on the bench during game against Cuban national team

South Dakota delegation to Cuba basketball players on the bench during game against Cuban national team

The South Dakota Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family, and Community Records document the history and recognition of individuals honored as Eminent Farmers and Homemakers in South Dakota from 1927 through the early 2000s. The collection comprises photographs, citations, scrapbooks, banquet and planning materials, and other administrative documents, reflecting the significance of these awards and their institutional history, particularly at South Dakota State University.

The honoree photographs span 1927–1991 and were formerly displayed on the Wall of Fame in Agricultural Hall at SDSU. These portraits, largely measuring 14.5 x 18 inches, include names, years honored, locations, and occasionally occupation or area of interest for farmers. Homemaker identifications typically follow the convention “Mrs. [Husband's Name],” with given names rarely appearing until the late 1980s. Due to light exposure, many photographs were damaged and later removed for preservation. Accompanying negatives (mostly 4x5") created between 1960–1991 document the original captions.

Citations provide biographical information, household or farm management practices, and details on public service and community leadership. Early entries frequently include homesteading stories and narratives of frontier life. Some citations contain transcripts of banquet acceptance speeches. These are arranged alphabetically by honoree.

Three scrapbooks document different time ranges. Scrapbook I (1928–1969) contains business meeting reports, newsletters, correspondence, and obituary clippings. Scrapbook II, titled Sands of Time, spans 1952–1982 and features photographs, minutes (1965–1982), and necrology reports. Scrapbook III, titled History, 1972–1988, includes honoree biographies, event programs, a mailing list of Master Farm Homemakers, and death listings.

Additional materials include banquet and award planning files, correspondence, application forms, minutes, obituaries, draft programs, event themes, and donation and endowment records. Recognition programs, trees planted in honor of recipients, and a map of honorees' geographic distribution further contextualize the impact of the awards. Printers' blocks of honoree portraits and documentation on portrait frames are also present.

This collection offers a unique lens into South Dakota’s agricultural heritage, community values, and gender norms over much of the 20th century. It preserves the legacy of individuals recognized for their contributions to rural leadership, family life, and agricultural advancement, and reflects the ceremonial and institutional practices surrounding their recognition. As a record of statewide honorific traditions and their evolution, the collection is significant to researchers of agricultural history, gender roles in rural communities, South Dakota social history, and commemorative culture.

The South Dakota Farmers Union Records provide a comprehensive account of the organization's history, advocacy, and role in shaping agricultural policy from the early 20th century to the early 2000s. The collection documents the Union's efforts to support family farmers, promote cooperative enterprises, and influence state and national agricultural legislation. Materials include organizational records, correspondence, meeting minutes, financial statements, educational materials, photographs, audiovisual recordings, and publications.

A significant portion of the collection pertains to the Union's legislative and political engagement, featuring records from state and national conventions, speeches, campaign materials, and lobbying efforts. These materials illustrate the Union's role in advocating agricultural policy reforms, rural economic development, and cooperative business models. Key figures such as Ben Radcliffe, George McGovern, Hubert Humphrey, and Eleanor Roosevelt are represented in convention proceedings, recorded speeches, and radio broadcasts. The 1972 Supreme Court case on public school funding through property tax is also documented through clippings, correspondence, and legal evidence.

The audiovisual materials consist of 13 audiocassettes, 156 open reel tapes, 6 wire recordings, and 34 16mm motion picture films, spanning from 1948 to 1992. These recordings capture state and national conventions, radio programs, speeches, and advertisements, along with footage of state camp activities, tours, picnics, and parades. Many of the materials promote legislative initiatives and endorse political candidates. In 2018, the South Dakota Farmers Union audiovisual collection was digitized with the support of a Recordings at Risk grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources. Due to the fragile state of many recordings, the Archives partnered with George Blood L.P. to ensure high-quality digital preservation in sustainable formats.

The Cooperative Legacy Project, spearheaded by Chuck Groth, communications director for the South Dakota Farmers Union from 1972 to 2008, provides an in-depth oral history of the cooperative movement in South Dakota. This project includes over 110 hours of digital audio interviews with Farmers Union members, cooperative managers, and farm organization leaders. The interviews, recorded in MP3 and WAV formats, are supplemented by documents, scanned photographs, and rough transcriptions, offering insight into the history and impact of the cooperative movement.

The collection also includes publications from the National Farmers Union and various state organizations, as well as South Dakota Farmers Union-produced materials such as convention programs (1938-1983), policy statements (1954-1988), handbooks, and brochures. The photographic collection, comprising over 33,000 photographs and negatives, documents youth programs, conventions, picnics, tours, and key moments in the organization's history, as well as images published in the South Dakota Union Farmer.

Records from local unions throughout South Dakota provide insight into grassroots organizing efforts, consisting of charter records, attendance logs, minutes, and correspondence, with some materials accompanied by photographs. This material includes essential governance documents such as constitutions, by-laws, speeches, scrapbooks, and advertising materials, with Farmers Union annual convention minutes spanning from 1926 to 1946.

This collection serves as an resource for researchers studying agricultural policy, rural advocacy, cooperative movements, and the political and economic history of farming in South Dakota and the United States. Through its extensive documentation of legislative efforts, community programs, and cooperative business models, the South Dakota Farmers Union Records provide a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of American agriculture.

The South Dakota Humanities Council Records document the administrative, financial, and programmatic history of the organization from its founding as the South Dakota Committee on the Humanities through the early twenty-first century. The records illustrate the Council’s mission to promote public engagement with the humanities, support community-based programs, and manage federally funded initiatives in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

Materials include administrative correspondence, meeting files, financial records, grant proposals, publications, program documentation, and audiovisual materials. Correspondence features communications with Council members, partner institutions, public officials—including Governors George S. Mickelson and William J. Janklow—and representatives of the NEH. Meeting records document the activities of the Council, Executive Committee, Membership Committee, and Program Committee, with sessions held across the state in cities such as Pierre, Sioux Falls, Chamberlain, Mitchell, Rapid City, and Aberdeen.

Financial records form a substantial portion of the collection and include audits, ledgers, balance sheets, vouchers, receipts, and statements of receipts and disbursements. These materials document the Council’s fiscal management, including re-grant activity, Reading Series and Resource Center expenditures, and accounting for the affiliated South Dakota Humanities Foundation. Audit reports and NEH compliance plans demonstrate adherence to federal and state grant requirements.

Grant and project files comprise a major component of the collection, containing proposals, applications, reports, correspondence, fiscal records, and publicity materials. Topics represented include Native American language and cultural preservation, South Dakota history, literature, women’s studies, rural depopulation, arts, and media. Projects include “Lakota Language Project,” “Lost Bird of Wounded Knee,” “Living Roots of Music,” “Oscar Micheaux Film Festival,” “Barn Again!,” “Choices for the 21st Century,” “Vietnam War: A Season of Remembrance,” “Yesterday’s Tomorrows,” “Staking a Claim: The People, Places, and Stories of Mining in the Black Hills,” and “Text, Discourse, Grammar: A Summer Institute for Lakota Language Teachers.”

Program files document the Speakers Bureau, Reading Series, Chautauqua, and other statewide initiatives. These include funded and rejected proposals, correspondence, scholar and coordinator packets, study guides, evaluation forms, and promotional materials illustrating the Council’s efforts to expand public access to the humanities. Later program records include files for Prime Time Family Reading, Key Ingredients, Farm and Ranch Stories, Between Fences, We the People, One Book South Dakota, The Big Read, and the South Dakota Festival of Books. Publications such as The Human Adventure, What’s Up, Perspectives on South Dakota, Report to the People, and the South Dakota Humanities Council Newsletter document Council outreach, publicity, and communication with the public.

The collection also includes audiovisual and photographic materials depicting Council programs, community events, and participants from approximately 1980 through 2005. These visual records provide evidence of public engagement through lectures, exhibits, and cultural festivals sponsored by the Council.

This collection offers a comprehensive record of the South Dakota Humanities Council’s growth from a state committee to a central public humanities organization. It reflects the Council’s collaboration with the National Endowment for the Humanities, its role in administering grant funds, and its leadership in advancing humanities programming throughout South Dakota. The materials document the Council’s influence in promoting cultural preservation, education, and civic dialogue, particularly within rural and Native American communities, and serve as an essential resource for studying the development and impact

The South Dakota Nurses’ Association Records document the activities, governance, and advocacy efforts of the state’s principal professional nursing organization from the early 20th century through the late 1990s. The collection includes extensive materials from SDNA committees, task forces, board meetings, conventions, and district branches. Committee and task force files contain meeting minutes, correspondence, surveys, reports, and materials related to ongoing projects, reflecting the association’s focus on education, practice standards, health care policy, and labor conditions. Of particular note are the Economic and General Welfare Committee and SDNA’s Continuing Education Approval and Recognition Program (SD-CEARP), which offer insight into labor advocacy and professional development in South Dakota nursing.

The collection features broad correspondence from SDNA leadership, including the board of directors and district presidents, as well as communication with state agencies, legislators, and national nursing organizations. Reports include annual summaries from committees and districts, financial audits, and documentation of major initiatives such as Project Motion and the Economic Security Program. Membership materials track recruitment, retention, and survey results across districts. Extensive district-level documentation includes bylaws, officer lists, newsletters, and reports.

Other highlights include material from SDNA’s annual conventions, National Nurses Day celebrations, and Nurses Day at the Legislature, along with lobbying files detailing the association’s legislative priorities and partnerships. Project files document SDNA’s participation in state and national efforts, including public health outreach and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. Scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, and audiovisual materials preserve the visual history of nursing in South Dakota.

Collected publications cover a wide range of nursing-related topics, including continuing education, standards of practice, nursing history, and health care legislation. The collection also holds records from affiliated organizations such as the American Nurses Association, South Dakota Board of Nursing, South Dakota League for Nursing Education, and other health-related groups. Physical artifacts, including uniforms, caps, and commemorative items, offer tangible connections to the nursing profession’s heritage in the state.

This collection offers insight into the evolution of nursing in South Dakota. It serves as a vital resource for studying professional development, health care advocacy, women’s leadership, public health policy, and the organizational history of nursing. The records document how South Dakota’s nurses helped shape statewide standards, responded to national trends, and promoted both education and workplace rights in a changing medical landscape.

The South Dakota Resources Coalition consists of administrative material and subject files. The administrative material consists of meeting minutes, committee files, correspondence, financial and membership records and publications. The subject files consist of research SDRC has performed throughout the years, mainly to assist them in their lobbying efforts. The subjects deal mainly with environmental issues as they relate to South Dakota.

The South Dakota State Climate Office Records document over a century of weather and climate data collection across South Dakota and parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and Wyoming. The bulk of the collection consists of daily weather observation sheets submitted by volunteer reporting stations, recording data such as precipitation, air and soil temperature, wind, and solar radiation. The detail and scope of observations vary based on the equipment available at each site. Materials are organized geographically by reporting location, including towns, research farms, and natural landmarks.

In addition to climatological data, the collection includes administrative and research materials such as master’s theses, grant proposals, legal case documentation involving weather data, radar output, storm and cloud photography, and drought and tree ring analysis. Specialized forms, including B-91 climatological reports, are also present, along with materials relating to significant weather events such as flooding and droughts.

This collection offers insight into long-term regional climate trends. It is a valuable resource for environmental research, agricultural planning, legal reference, public safety, and historical climatology.

This collection documents the activities and literary contributions of the South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS). Materials include foundational records such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, board meeting minutes, and correspondence, including letters from board member Deb Gangloff. Additional content consists of newsletters, flyers, photographs, and poetry writing tips by Audrae Visser and Susan Chambers.

The collection features publications by the SDSPS, including multiple editions of Four Quarters to a Section, Prairie Poets, Voices of South Dakota, and indexes such as the Sixty-Year Comprehensive Index of Pasque Petals. Numerous works by South Dakota poets are represented, including chapbooks, anthologies, and contest-winning pieces. A substantial portion comprises issues of Pasque Petals, the society’s official journal. Also included is the 2015 Poet Laureate nomination for Lee Ann Roripaugh.

The records reflect the evolution of poetry and literary engagement in South Dakota, highlighting the society’s role in fostering a statewide community of poets. Through its extensive publications and support of local voices, the SDSPS has served as a cornerstone of the region’s literary culture.

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team in Cuba. A mural of Ernesto Che Guevara and scoreboard showing score of 22 South Dakota and 36 Cuba are in background.

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team in Cuba

Action photo of USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team playing at SDSU

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team, scoreboard reads 44 South Dakota 66 Cuba

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Action photo of basketball game between USA team from South Dakota delegation and Cuban national team

Scoreboard from SDSU home game versus Cuban national team showing a final score of 55 to 65

The South Dakota Water Resources Institute Records consist of departmental publications, reports, administrative materials, and collected research related to water quality, irrigation, and resource management. Materials include annual reports, operating budget documentation, informational pamphlets, and photographic records. A significant portion of the collection pertains to the Missouri River Basin Project, encompassing a wide range of technical reports, feasibility studies, environmental impact statements, and planning documents. These reports address critical issues such as irrigation development, water quality standards, aquifer management, flood control, channel degradation, hydrology, and the economic and environmental implications of water resource use.

This collection documents the Institute’s role in advancing water research and policy in South Dakota and the broader Missouri River Basin region. The records reflect federal-state collaboration under programs like the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program and include contributions to state and national discussions on sustainable water use, agricultural irrigation, and environmental protection. The depth and breadth of the Missouri River Basin Project materials provide valuable insights into mid- to late-20th century water management initiatives and the scientific, economic, and political challenges surrounding them. Researchers interested in water resource development, environmental policy, agricultural engineering, and regional planning will find the collection especially valuable.

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Statue of nude woman in a garden outside of a building in Cuba