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COLLECTION SUMMARY
Title:
College of Arts and Science, History Department records
Dates:
1967-1979, [n.d.] (bulk 1976-1977)
Creator:
History Department, College of Arts and Science, South Dakota State
University
Physical description:
0.42 linear feet—1 container, 40 audio reels
Collection number:
UA 6.14
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
oral interviews of various persons on topics such as
South Dakota State University, South Dakota, and Brookings, SD region
conducted by students for the Bicentennial Oral History Project. Also
included is a pamphlet about the History program.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Provenance:
Part of this collection was found in the Archives in 1997. There is
no indication of where they came from or how they came to be here.
Dr. John E. Miller transferred the Bicentennial Oral
History Project transcripts to the archives on behalf of the History
Department in February 1994 and the audio reels (numbered 1-24) in
September 2001. Dr. Michael Funchion transferred additional audio reels
(numbered 25-40) to the Archives in on behalf of the History Department
in June of 2007.
This is an on-going collection with material arriving
through departmental records transfers, the university campus mail, or
random donation by various individuals.
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]. College of Arts and Science, History
Department records, UA 6.14, South Dakota State University Archives,
South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.
Processing information:
This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on March 2, 1999
with revisions on August 14, 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.
Persons
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Anderson, Jo Anen.
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Beatty, John.
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Bibby, Ruth Erwin.
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Biggar, James.
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Briggs, Hilton Marshall.
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Colburn, John H.
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Connelly, Morrell.
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Cooper, Ora L.
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Cooper, Orena.
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Cunningham, Ray C.
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Ellsworth, Mabel.
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Emmerich, Jim.
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Erickson, R. Esther.
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Evenson, A.D.
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Fenner, Vic.
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Farm relief.
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Hansen, Chris.
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Harding, Neva Whaley.
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Haupt, Paulette Ann.
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Hedman, Olen.
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Holm, Clara Thompson.
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Johnson, John.
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Johnston, Ralph.
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Jordahl, Nancy L.
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Justice, Phyllis.
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Karnes, Guy O.
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Kjellson, Carl.
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Subjects:
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Athletics—South Dakota State University.
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Brookings (S.D.)—History.
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Brookings School District #1 (S.D.)
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Frontier and pioneer life—Montana.
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Frontier and pioneer life—South Dakota.
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Great Depression.
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History—South Dakota State University.
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History Department—South Dakota State University.
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History Department—Bicentennial Oral History
Project—South Dakota State University.
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Libraries—South Dakota.
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National Farmers Organization (U.S.)
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Nursing.
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Oral history interview.
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Presidents—South Dakota State University.
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Railroads—South Dakota.
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Rural schools.
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South Dakota—History.
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Teachers—Training of-South Dakota.
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Teaching.
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Volga (S.D.)—History.
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The West.
BACKGROUND NOTE
The teaching of history at South Dakota State University
developed alongside the college. From the beginning, students in all
divisions of the college were required to take basic history courses.
As time went on and the numbers of students and teachers multiplied, the
Department of History was able to carve out its own niche. At times,
other disciplines were taught through the department and the name was
occasionally changed to reflect these areas. In 1905, the department
was known as the Department of History and Political Science, this
lasted until 1967. After a year as the Department of History, in 1968
the name changed to the Department of History and Geography to reflect
the number of geography courses taught. In 1973, a separate geography
department was established and the history department was reorganized
into a resemblance of today's department.
Today, the courses offered by the Department of History
are intended to prepare majors for careers in teaching, government, and
service oriented occupations, and to provide a necessary background for
graduate work or other specialized training.
SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE
This collection is
composed of
oral interviews of various persons on topics such as
South Dakota State University, South Dakota, and Brookings, SD region
conducted by students for the Bicentennial Oral History Project. Also
included is a pamphlet about the History program.
The Bicentennial Oral History Project occurred
during 1976, at the time of the national Bicentennial, the Department of
History at South Dakota State University obtained funds to purchase
reel-to-reel audiotapes and interview people about local history. Dr.
John Miller, professor of history, conducted several of the interviews
with the remaining interviews being conducted by students. Dr. Miller
created transcripts of many of these audio reels. These transcripts are
mainly notes, which indicate interview questions, responses of the
informant and the topics covered in the interview. Also included are
other oral interviews both prior to and following 1976 conducted by
students and faculty that were included with this project.
This series is arranged alphabetically by the name of the
informants. While most files contain notes or transcripts of the
interview, a data form, and an audio reel, several contain only an audio
reel. The data form includes the name, address and general biographical
information of the informant, the date of the interview and the name of
the researcher who conducted the interview. Signed release forms are
found in a separate file. These forms allow the use of the audio reels
by anyone for scholarly or research purposes. There are some release
forms for which there is no transcript and/or audio reel available.
The Departmental records are composed of a single
pamphlet describing the History program and South Dakota State
University.
ARRANGEMENT
of the RECORDS
This collection is arranged into two series: Bicentennial
Oral History Project and departmental records.
Folders are arranged in alphabetical order within each
series.
SERIES 1: Bicentennial Oral History Project
Box 1.
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Folder |
Description |
Dates |
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1 |
Anderson, Jo Anen and Wagner, John |
1976
circa |
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2 |
Beatty, John |
1976
February 12 |
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3 |
Bibby, Ruth Erwin |
1977
March 31 |
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4 |
Biggar, James |
1970 |
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5 |
Briggs, Hilton M. |
1976
March 25 |
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6 |
Brookings School District #1 Residents |
1967 |
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7 |
Colburn, John H. |
1976
October 14 |
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8 |
Connelly, Morrell "Buck" |
1976
February 24 |
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9 |
Cooper, Orena |
1976
Spring, 1977 March 23 |
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10 |
Crosser, Ora L. |
1976
February 24 |
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11 |
Cunningham, Ray C. and Tompkins, Doris |
1976
February 5, October 9 |
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12 |
Emmerich, Jim |
1977
February 8 |
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13 |
Erickson, R. Esther |
1976
April 20 |
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14 |
Evenson, A.D. (Mr. and Mrs.) |
1976
January 6 |
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15 |
Fenner, Vic ; Hedman, Olen ; and Misener, Alda |
1979
June 23 |
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16 |
Fenner, Vic ; Justice, Phyllis ; Misener, Alda ; and Sackreiter,
Lucille |
1979
April 7 |
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17 |
Hansen, Chris |
1976
circa |
|
18 |
Harding, Neva |
1977
March 3 |
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19 |
Haupt, Paulette Ann |
1977
February 13 |
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20 |
Holm, Clara and Karnes, Guy |
1977
April 20 |
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21 |
Holm
Clara Thompson |
1977
March 21 |
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22 |
Johnson, John |
1977
March 30 |
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23 |
Johnston, Ralph |
1976
January 18 |
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24 |
Jordahl, Nancy L. |
1975
October 21 |
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25 |
Karnes, Guy O. |
1977
March 30 |
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26 |
Kjellson, Carl |
1977
May 3 |
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27 |
Kramer, J. Howard |
1977
March 29 |
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28 |
McMullen, Olive |
1976
circa |
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29 |
McMullen, Olive and Nagel, Kathleen |
1977
March |
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30 |
Miller, Ward L. |
1977
March 29 |
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31 |
Murphy, Maria Sylvia Gehant |
1977
April 28 |
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32 |
Rude, Duane |
1976
February 16 |
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33 |
Rude, Vern |
1976
February 25 |
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34 |
Seykora, Edythe |
1977
February 16 |
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35 |
Smith, Howard B. |
1975
September 22 |
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36 |
Stine, Larry with Prof. Kinyon's comments |
1975
September 18 |
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37 |
Sundet, Stanley and Schlobohm, William |
1973, 1976 September 15 |
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38 |
Thorburn, Frank (Rev.) |
1976
April 20 |
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39 |
Woodard, Ellsworth and Mabel |
1976
July 2 |
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40 |
Younger, Beryl |
1976
circa |
SERIES 2: Departmental records
Box 1.
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Folder |
Description |
Dates |
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41 |
History at South Dakota State University (pamphlet) |
[n.d.] |
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