SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
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College of Arts and Sciences
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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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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. ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS This collection is arranged into two series: Bicentennial Oral History Project and departmental records. SERIES I: Bicentennial Oral History Project, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1975-1977, 1979 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 material 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. Folders are arranged in alphabetical order. Box 1.
SERIES II: Departmental records, [n.d.] This series is composed of a single pamphlet describing the History program and South Dakota State University. Box 1.
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