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South Dakota State University Archives
& Hilton M. Briggs Library Special Collections

GENERAL INFORMATION

About SDSU Archives & Hilton M. Briggs Library Special Collections

SDSU Archives & Hilton M. Briggs Library Special Collections contains the SDSU Archives, as well as materials related to South Dakota history and life.  These two general collection areas include manuscript and archival materials, books, serials, audiovisual materials and photographs.  Also available for use is the South Dakota Collection, a collection of South Dakota related materials. This collection is browsable in the Alfred G. Trump Reading Room located in the SDSU Archives & Special Collections Department on the upper level of Hilton M. Briggs Library on the SDSU campus.

Most material found in SDSU Archives & Hilton M. Briggs Library Special Collections is the result of either transfers from university offices, gifts from individuals, or purchase.

SDSU Archives & Special Collections is responsible for the accepting and processing of archival and manuscript materials.  Other material may be accepted by SDSU Archives & Special Collections and will be processed as best suits each particular gift.

Contact Information

SDSU Archives & Hilton M. Briggs Library Special Collections 
Box 2115
Hilton M. Briggs Library
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007-1098
Email: arcrefs@sdstate.edu
Phone: 605-688-4906
Fax: 605-688-6133

Staff

Dr. Stephen Van Buren, C.A.
University Archivist, Special Collection Head
605-688-4906
Stephen.VanBuren@sdstate.edu

Crystal J. Gamradt, C.A.
Staff Archivist, Exhibits Coordinator
605-688-5094
Crystal.Gamradt@sdstate.edu

Project Archivist-Thomas A. Daschle Career Papers
605-688-5260
 

Ruby Wilson
Daschle Project Associate
605-688-5094   605-688-5260
Ruby.Wilson@sdstate.edu

Hours

Monday - Friday   9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00
Appointments may be scheduled to use the materials at other times.
Please call ahead to verify hours if traveling from outside the Brookings area.
Because of our small staff, we are unable to extend the hours of the reading room.  However, we will make every effort to accommodate patrons.

Driving Directions

• From the South
  Traveling north on I-29, take the first Brookings exit (132).
  Turn left (west) and travel into Brookings.
  You are on Highway 14, which is also 6th Street (the main thoroughfare through town).
  Follow 6th Street and turn right (north) on 22nd Avenue (the first right after Perkins’s).
  Drive North to 11th Street. Turn left (west)  follow onto 16th Avenue.
  Follow 16th Avenue to North Campus Drive. Turn left (west) and drive to H.M. Briggs Library (parking located behind the building.
   

• From the North
  Traveling south on I-29, take the second exit into Brookings (132).
  Turn right (west) and drive into Brookings.
  You are on Highway 14, which is also 6th Street (the main thoroughfare through town).
  Follow 6th Street and turn right (north) on 22nd Avenue (the first right after Perkins’s).
  Drive North to 11th Street. Turn left (west)  follow onto 16th Avenue.
  Follow 16th Avenue to North Campus Drive. Turn left (west) and drive to H.M. Briggs Library (parking located behind the building.
   

• From the East
  Traveling west, you will enter Brookings on Highway 14, which is also 6th Street.
  Follow 6th Street and turn right (north) on 22nd Avenue (the first right after Perkins’s).
  Drive North to 11th Street. Turn left (west)  follow onto 16th Avenue.
  Follow 16th Avenue to North Campus Drive. Turn left (west) and drive to H.M. Briggs Library (parking located behind the building.
   

• From the West
  Traveling east on Highway 14, follow the Highway 14 Bypass Route until you come to Medary Avenue (there is a stoplight at this intersection).
  Turn right (south) onto Medary Avenue, then turn left (east) onto North Campus Drive.
  Continue on North Campus Drive.
  Turn left (west) and drive to H. M. Briggs Library (parking located behind the building.

Campus Map

Parking

Visitors are asked to stop at the University Police Department (#15 on the campus map) to pick up a visitor pass.  Designated metered parking is also available behind Briggs Library (the north side of the H. M. Briggs Library, # 63 on the campus map).

The SDSU Map highlights the parking lots that are most convenient and most centrally located on campus.


Accommodations

For out-of-town researchers there are several motels available in Brookings.

• Brookings Inn
  2500 E. 6th St..
  Phone: (605) 692-9471 Toll Free Reservations: (877) 831-1562
  Directions: Located off Interstate 29 and US Hwy.. 14, Exit 132 West.
   

• Comfort Inn
  514 Sunrise Ridge Road
  Phone: (605) 692-9566 
  Directions: Located off Interstate 29 and US Hwy. 14, Exit 132 West
   

• Fairfield Inn
  3000 LeFevre Dr.
  Phone: (605) 692-3500 
  Directions: Located off Interstate 29, Exit 132 East.
   

• Holiday Inn Express
  3020 Lefevre Drive
  (605) 692-9060
   

• Quality Inn
  2515 E. 6th St.
  Phone: (605) 692-9421 / (800) 228-5151
  Directions: Located off Interstate 29 and US Hwy. 14, Exit 132 West