@SDArchives

Official Twitter account of the State Archives of the South Dakota State Historical Society. Collecting, preserving & providing access to South Dakota's history

 Pierre, SD
history.sd.gov/Archives/
Joined February 2014
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This "Little German Band" is advertising for the 18th annual Fireman's Ball at the Eureka Opera House on #NewYearsEve in 1914. This image can be found on the South Dakota Digital Archives: sddigitalarchives.contentdm.…
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Pictured above are Emil Schenkenberger, Otto Isaak, Francis Wenger, Maude Gerdes, Heinie Gerdes, Ella Schamber, Edwin Schenkenberger, and Clair Warner. The center sign reads: NOTICE DO NOT MISS THE 18 ANNUAL 18 BALL GIVEN BY THE EUREKA FIRE DEPARTMENT TO NIGHT AT THE OPERA HOUSE
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Before we start our holidays, we just want to wish you and yours a very merry one! #MerryChristmas #HAPPYHOLIDAYS
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December 13 is #ViolinDay! This image from the Fremont Nelson Collection shows Marie Beck at the piano, while a young boy identified as Clarence looks on, holding a violin. he looks ready to join in the music-making! From the SD Digital Archives: sddigitalarchives.contentdm.…
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Do you send Christmas cards? Well, we've made it easy for you! Print off and color in these "Christmas Greetings" to send to all your loved ones. This image appeared in the December 14, 1916 issue of The Mobridge News: loc.gov/resource/sn98069043/…
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Native American Rodeo Cowboys of North and South Dakota Collection (H2016-054) consists of extensive research, compiled by Phil Baird, from historic newspapers and magazines of Native American cowboys and rodeo performers from the 1860s to the 2010s. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Black and white photograph of a Native American cowboy riding a bucking horse. Spectators on the other side of the fence are sitting by pickup trucks or on horses. From the Pine Ridge Indian Fair, ca. 1940s.

ALT Black and white photograph of a Native American cowboy riding a bucking horse. Spectators on the other side of the fence are sitting by pickup trucks or on horses. From the Pine Ridge Indian Fair, ca. 1940s.

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The collection lists those Native American individuals who were prominent in rodeo, ranching and entertainment. The bulk of the research dates from the 1950s to 2014. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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The collection lists names of Native American cowboys for various years providing biographical records, their connection to rodeos, various events performed in that year and other historical notes of interest. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Faulk County Veterans from four different wars. From left to right, Colonel H. W. Simpson (Civil War), Mason Chamberlain (Spanish American War), Charles Turner (World War I) and James Turner (World War II). Thank You, to all Veterans for your service to our country. #VeteransDay
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Every November, the international cultural heritage community celebrates #WorldDigitalPreservationDay to highlight the importance of preserving our emerging history. This year's theme is "Preserving Our Digital Content: Celebrating Communities." #WDPD2024 (1/2)
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We translated the #WDPD2024 logo into Lakota as a reminder that digital preservation is more than just government records and pioneer diaries - it is every community, every day. #WorldDigitalPreservationDay (2/2)
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It's #ElectionDay once again! From the South Dakota Digital Archives, this photograph shows downtown Meadow, SD in Perkins County on Election Day, Nov 8, 1910. sddigitalarchives.contentdm.…
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#WeveGotArchivesSpirit(s)! These kids photographed in their spooky Halloween costumes is a favorite of the staff. Happy #Halloween, and Happy #ArchivesMonth!
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#WeveGotArchivesSpirit in the newspapers! There's no better way to keep up with your local football team than the local newspaper. The Brookings Register had a section devoted to Brookings High School News, including the football team. (1/2) #ArchivesMonth
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The Nov. 5, 1914 issue colorfully describes a game against Huron, and urges the community to make a good turnout for an upcoming game against Watertown. Read the whole newspaper online at Chronicling America: loc.gov/resource/sn85042792/… (2/2) #ArchivesMonth #WeveGotArchivesSpirit

Image 1 of The Brookings register (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.), November 5, 1914

Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.

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#WeveGotArchivesSpirit for non-traditional sports too! Pictured here is the Redfield College bowling team. The image is not dated, but someone took great care to identify the ladies on the team. Names in Alt text. #ArchivesMonth
Black and white photograph of 12 young ladies in matching uniforms, a 13th in the center with a contrasting uniform. Each young woman is holding bowling pins against their shoulders. The inscription on the back of the photograph reads: "Back 1.-- 2. Maude O'Loughlin (Mrs. J.J. Roberts) Sioux Falls 3. Marie --- (Mrs. Charlie Harman) 4.-- 5. Miss Martha Thomas, physical culture instructor lived in Sioux Falls (Mrs. Ed Fiske) now deceased 6. Helen Sweeten (Mrs. Guy Squire) 7. Mable Hall (Mrs.-- 8.--- 9.--- Front Row 1. Effie Putney (died 1954) 2 Christine Harmon (Mrs. Cloyd Sterling) Redfield 3. Hazel -- 4. Harriet (?) Reese (oldest Reese girl)"

ALT Black and white photograph of 12 young ladies in matching uniforms, a 13th in the center with a contrasting uniform. Each young woman is holding bowling pins against their shoulders. The inscription on the back of the photograph reads: "Back 1.-- 2. Maude O'Loughlin (Mrs. J.J. Roberts) Sioux Falls 3. Marie --- (Mrs. Charlie Harman) 4.-- 5. Miss Martha Thomas, physical culture instructor lived in Sioux Falls (Mrs. Ed Fiske) now deceased 6. Helen Sweeten (Mrs. Guy Squire) 7. Mable Hall (Mrs.-- 8.--- 9.--- Front Row 1. Effie Putney (died 1954) 2 Christine Harmon (Mrs. Cloyd Sterling) Redfield 3. Hazel -- 4. Harriet (?) Reese (oldest Reese girl)"

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#WeveGotArchivesSpirit! Carol (Davis) Axtman attended high school at Columbia, SD in the 1950s. (1/3) #ArchivesMonth
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Her collection of photographs and memorabilia paint a picture of school life, including sports. Shared here are items from the 1953 and 1954 State Basketball Tournaments. (2/3) #ArchivesMonth #WeveGotArchivesSpirit
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What do you have in your institutional or family collections that highlight basketball? Share it to celebrate #ArchivesMonth! (3/3) #WeveGotArchivesSpirit
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Today is #AskAnArchivist Day! Send us your burning questions about Archives! #ArchivesMonth
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