Finding Aid
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Collection Summary
Identifier
UA 52.9
Title
SDSU Ephemera Collection
Dates
1897-2003
Extent
2.04 linear feet (1 oversize box)
Language
English
Repository
South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Access note
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Preferred Citation
Name of item . SDSU Ephemera Collection. UA 52.9. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M .Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Abstract
An artificial collection consisting of ephemera related to South Dakota State University that does not fit in to the scope any other collections.
Contents Note
The South Dakota State University Ephemera collection is an artificial collection, which consists of ephemera related to South Dakota State University that does not fit in to the scope any other collections. Material is added as it is unearthed if it is unique, unusual or illustrative. No attempt is made to systematically collect this information.
Material is this collection includes, but is not limited to, menus, clippings, programs, bookmarks, invitations, and diplomas.
Container List
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Box | Folder | Description | Date(s) |
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2 | 1 | Athletic Pass-For Home Football Games | 1954-1955 |
2 | 2 | Decal-South Dakota State University with university seal in a large "S" | undated |
2 | 3 | Diploma Cover- South Dakota State University | undated |
2 | 4 | Diploma Folder: South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts | undated |
2 | 5 | Drawing of Campanile- 'State' | undated |
2 | 6 | Field Day at the Dakota Agricultural College | 1889 |
2 | 7 | Freshman Examination-Physiology | 1892 |
2 | 8 | Invitation: Freshman-Junior party | 1915 |
2 | 9 | Junior Class Banquet invitation | 1935 circa |
2 | 10 | Junior Prom Dance Card | 1914 |
2 | 11 | Letter to Charles E. Poole from Mathews | 1938 |
2 | 12 | Letter to Mabel and Clarence Shanley from Ina | 1923 |
2 | 13 | Menu: John Doyle Ong event, American Ambassador to Norway | 2003 circa |
2 | 14 | Menu: Kampus Kafe | undated |
2 | 15 | Name Tags-Shape of a Rabbit-Daphne Serles 1916 | undated |
1 | 1 | Newspaper Ad: Born | |
1 | 2 | Newspaper: Brookings County Press reprint of front page with article about State Agricultural College | 1897 |
1 | 3 | Newspaper: Greater South DakotaFarm and Home News | 1916-1917 |
2 | 16 | Notebook cover- "Special Notebook Prepared for South Dakota State College" | undated |
2 | 17 | Paper Coaster for saucer- "Pugsley Union South Dakota State College" | undated |
2 | 18 | Placemat-South Dakota State College-Images of Campus Buildings | undated |
2 | 19 | Post Card sent to acknowledge receipt of mail | undated |
2 | 20 | Reading List - "Senior Library" from a party given to the senior class by Miss Folsom | 1892 |
2 | 21 | SD Supreme Court dinner | 2001 |
2 | 22 | South Dakota State College View Book - blank notebook | undated |
2 | 23 | Student notes / clipping of new Administration Building | 1913 |
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.
South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.
Copyright note
Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.
Arranged and Described by
Crystal J. Gamradt, 2001 November 26, additions made 2008 November 24.