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South Dakota Dairy Association records
 

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COLLECTION SUMMARY

Title:     South Dakota Dairy Association records

Dates:     1904-1999 (bulk 1913-1995)

Creator:     South Dakota Dairy Association

Physical Description:     1.42 linear feet—2 containers, 1 photograph

Collection number:     MA 10

Language:     Collection material in English.

Repository:     South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Abstract:     Collection is composed of ledgers, administrative items, publications, and assorted materials documenting the S.D. Dairy Association. Folders contain information about the Association, programs from conventions, and records from contests hosted by the Association.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Provenance:     This collection was donated to the archives by John Parsons in 1999.

Access Restrictions:     This collection is open to research without restriction. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright Status:     Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid.

It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003)

Preferred Citation:     [Identification of item]. South Dakota Dairy Association records, MA 10, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S. D.

Processing Information:    This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on 25 September 1998 with revisions on June 24, 2008 (cjg).

SELECTED SEARCH TERMS

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.

Subjects:

  • Dairying—United States—South Dakota.

  • South Dakota Dairy Association.

  • South Dakota Dairymen’s & Buttermaker’s Association.

BACKGROUND NOTE

The South Dakota Dairy Association was formed to develop, improve and promote the dairy interests of the state of South Dakota.  The Association is comprised of a board of directors which consists of a president, vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer.  This association has held conventions annually since the early 1900's.

SCOPE and CONTENTS NOTE

This collection is composed of ledgers, administrative items, publications, and assorted materials documenting the S.D. Dairy Association. Folders contain information about the Association, programs from conventions, and records from contests hosted by the Association.

The Administration series is composed of annual reports, financial statements, and a report on activities. 

The General series is composed of a photograph, newspaper clippings, a corporate seal, and medals belonging to the State Dairy Association. 

The Ledgers are composed of constitution and amendment information, financial records, minutes from meetings, convention proceedings, and critiques from butter making contests.

The Publications are composed mainly of programs from annual conventions of the South Dakota Dairy Association and the Ice Cream Manufacturers Association of South Dakota.  Also included is a booklet of the National Creamery Buttermaker's Association and Rules and Regulations for the Division of Inspections from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. 

ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS

This collection is arranged into four series: Administration, General, Ledgers, and Publications.

Folders are arranged in alphabetical order within each series.

SERIES 1:      Administration 

Box 1.

Folder

Description

Dates

1

Annual Report—South Dakota Dairymen’s’ and Buttermaker’s Association

1913-1914

2

Annual Report—South Dakota Department of Agriculture

1938

3

Annual Report—South Dakota Food and Dairy Commissioner

1904

4

Condensed financial statements

1947-1959

5

Report on activities

1923-1940

10

Certificate of Incorporation

1940

SERIES 2:      General

Box 1.

Folder

Description

Dates

6

Clippings

[n.d.]

7

Medals and die belonging to State Dairy Association

1942 May 27

8

Photographs

[n.d.]

9

Corporate Seal of the South Dakota State Dairy Association

[n.d.]

SERIES 3:      Ledgers

Box 1.

Description

Dates

Constitution/Amendments: Financial records

1922-1933

Constitution/Amendments: Minutes

1930-1998

Financial records

1916-1921

Financial records: Contest critiques

1914

Minutes: Convention proceedings

1906-1919

SERIES 4:      Publications

Box 2.

Description

Dates

9th Annual Convention

1911, 1914

11th Annual Convention

1916

Dairy Directory and Convention Program - 20th Annual Convention

1926

Dairy Directory and Convention Program - 22nd-32nd Annual Convention

1927-1937

Dairy Directory and Convention Program - 35th Annual Convention

1940-1999

Ice Cream Manufacturers Association of South Dakota - Annual Convention

1923-1925

National Creamery Buttermaker’s' Association Booklet

1941

Rules and Regulations—Division of Inspections; South Dakota Department of Agriculture

1927

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