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Collection Summary
Identifier
MA 29
Title
South Dakota Crop Improvement Association Records
Creator
South Dakota Crop Improvement Association
Dates
1923-1973, 2000
Extent
3.46 linear feet (4 boxes) photographs
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 . South Dakota Crop Improvement Association records. MA 29. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Abstract
The South Dakota Crop Improvement Association acts as a voice of action in all aspects of producing and marketing agricultural crops, including the promotion of agricultural research and education of members. The collection is composed of records of the South Dakota Crop Improvement Association. Records consist mainly of minutes, agendas, and programs from meetings, crop shows, and banquets.
Historical Note
The South Dakota Crop Improvement Association began as the South Dakota Corn Growers and Corn Breeders Association in September of 1906. It was originally intended to be a temporary organization to improve corn cultivation in South Dakota. However, after the first crop show, the members decided to make the organization permanent, and A.E. Chamberlain of Howard was selected to be the first President.
In 1909, the name was changed to the South Dakota Corn Growers and Grain Growers Association due to the organization’s new focus on improving all grain types grown in South Dakota. In 1924 they decided to merge with the South Dakota Experimental Association, an organization created to test and disseminate new crop varieties, and in 1925, the entire group was renamed the South Dakota Crop Improvement Association.
Since 1925, the SDCIA has continued to work towards the improvement of South Dakota’s seed crops. They have created various groups and committees to work on the testing and certification of seed, such as the Seed Council of South Dakota in 1928 and the Foundation Seed Stocks Corporation in 1944. A state crop show and membership meeting is held annually by the organization to help farmers learn about new seed varieties and farming practices. They have also helped create many county-level associations of the SDCIA to help with agricultural education and the maintenance of pure, certified seed.
Contents Note
This collection consists mainly of minutes and agendas from meetings of the SDCIA, along with the programs, letters, reports and pamphlets that were dealt with in each meeting. The minutes include minutes from the annual meetings, board of directors meetings, committee meetings and district meetings. There are programs for the annual meetings, crop shows and banquets. The letters include correspondence with members of the Crop Improvement Associations of other states and with the national Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, as well as between SDCIA members. The reports include financial reports and statements, and also reports on the activities of the organization. The pamphlets include the SDCIA newsletter (The Crop Improvement Reporter), CIA newsletters from the surrounding states, booklets of weed laws, and seed certification manuals. In addition there is a history article that was prepared for the agency’s 75th anniversary in the year 2000.
The collection also contains photographs. These are primarily photos of the various crop shows and field days held by the SDCIA.
Key Words
Agriculture -- South Dakota
Johnson, Raymond P.
Norgaard, U.J.
Seeds -- Certification -- South Dakota
Seeds -- South Dakota -- Societies, etc.
South Dakota Crop Improvement Association
Container List
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Box | Folder | Description | Date(s) |
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1 | 1 | 75th Anniversary article | 2000 |
1 | 2 | American Thermoplastic Company | 1963 |
1 | 3 | Annual meeting | 1923 |
1 | 4 | Annual meeting | 1927-1928 |
1 | 5 | Annual meeting | 1936 |
1 | 6 | Annual meeting | 1937 |
1 | 7 | Annual meeting | 1938 |
1 | 8 | Annual meeting | 1939 |
1 | 9 | Annual meeting | 1941 |
1 | 10 | Annual meeting | 1941 |
1 | 11 | Annual meeting | 1943 |
1 | 12 | Annual meeting | 1943-1944 |
1 | 13 | Annual meeting | 1945 |
1 | 14 | Annual meeting | 1946 |
1 | 15 | Annual meeting | 1946 |
1 | 16 | Annual meeting | 1948 |
1 | 17 | Annual meeting | 1948 |
1 | 18 | Annual meeting | 1949 |
1 | 19 | Annual meeting | 1950 |
1 | 20 | Annual meeting | 1952 |
1 | 21 | Annual meeting | 1955 |
1 | 22 | Annual meeting | 1957 |
1 | 23 | Annual meeting | 1958 |
1 | 24 | Annual meeting | 1959 |
1 | 25 | Annual meeting | 1960 |
1 | 26 | Annual meeting | 1961 |
1 | 27 | Annual meeting - Crop Show | 1962 |
1 | 28 | Annual meeting | 1963 |
1 | 29 | Annual meeting | 1964 |
1 | 30 | Annual meeting | 1965 |
1 | 31 | Annual meeting | 1966 |
1 | 32 | Annual meeting - Resolutions | 1966 |
1 | 33 | Annual meeting - Crop Show | 1967 |
1 | 34 | Annual meeting - Crop Show | 1967 |
1 | 35 | Annual meeting - Crop Show | 1969 |
1 | 36 | Annual meeting - Banquet and evening program | 1970 |
1 | 37 | Annual meeting - Business meeting | 1970 |
1 | 38 | Annual meeting - Crop Show | 1970 |
1 | 39 | Annual meeting - Board of Directors meeting | 1970 |
1 | 40 | Annual meeting - Fair booth | 1970 |
1 | 41 | Annual meeting - Program | 1970 |
1 | 42 | Annual meeting | 1971 |
1 | 43 | Annual meeting - Banquet | 1971 |
1 | 44 | Annual meeting - Board of Directors meeting | 1971 |
1 | 45 | Annual meeting - Crop Show | 1971 |
1 | 46 | Annual meeting | 1972 |
1 | 47 | Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies | 1969-1970 |
1 | 48 | Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies | 1971 |
1 | 49 | Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies | 1972 |
1 | 50 | Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies | 1973 |
1 | 51 | Board of Directors meeting | 1928 |
1 | 52 | Board of Directors meeting | 1930-1932 |
1 | 53 | Board of Directors meeting | 1933 |
1 | 54 | Board of Directors meeting | 1934 |
1 | 55 | Board of Directors meeting | 1935 |
1 | 56 | Board of Directors meeting | 1936 |
1 | 57 | Board of Directors meeting | 1936 |
1 | 58 | Board of Directors meeting | 1939 |
1 | 59 | Board of Directors meeting | 1940 |
1 | 60 | Board of Directors meeting | 1940 |
1 | 61 | Board of Directors meeting | 1944 |
1 | 62 | Board of Directors meeting | 1945 |
1 | 63 | Board of Directors meeting | 1946 |
1 | 64 | Board of Directors meeting | 1946 |
1 | 65 | Board of Directors meeting | 1946 |
1 | 66 | Board of Directors meeting | 1947 |
1 | 67 | Board of Directors meeting | 1948 |
1 | 68 | Board of Directors meeting | 1948 |
1 | 69 | Board of Directors meeting | 1949 |
1 | 70 | Board of Directors meeting | 1950 |
1 | 71 | Board of Directors meeting | 1950 |
1 | 72 | Board of Directors meeting | 1951 |
1 | 73 | Board of Directors meeting | 1951 |
1 | 74 | Board of Directors meeting | 1952 |
1 | 75 | Board of Directors meeting | 1952 |
1 | 76 | Board of Directors meeting | 1953 |
1 | 77 | Board of Directors meeting | 1953 |
1 | 78 | Board of Directors meeting | 1953 |
1 | 79 | Board of Directors meeting | 1955 |
1 | 80 | Board of Directors meeting | 1955 |
1 | 81 | Board of Directors meeting | 1955 |
2 | 1 | Board of Directors meeting | 1956 |
2 | 2 | Board of Directors meeting | 1956 |
2 | 3 | Board of Directors meeting | 1956 |
2 | 4 | Board of Directors meeting | 1956 |
2 | 5 | Board of Directors meeting | 1957 |
2 | 6 | Board of Directors meeting | 1958 |
2 | 7 | Board of Directors meeting | 1958 |
2 | 8 | Board of Directors meeting | 1958 |
2 | 9 | Board of Directors meeting | 1959 |
2 | 10 | Board of Directors meeting | 1960 |
2 | 11 | Board of Directors meeting | 1961 |
2 | 12 | Board of Directors meeting | 1961 |
2 | 13 | Board of Directors meeting | 1962 |
2 | 14 | Board of Directors meeting | 1962 |
2 | 15 | Board of Directors meeting | 1962 |
2 | 16 | Board of Directors meeting | 1963 |
2 | 17 | Board of Directors meeting | 1964 |
2 | 18 | Board of Directors meeting | 1965 |
2 | 19 | Board of Directors meeting | 1966 |
2 | 20 | Board of Directors meeting | 1967 |
2 | 21 | Board of Directors meeting | 1967 |
2 | 22 | Board of Directors meeting | 1968 |
2 | 23 | Board of Directors meeting | 1968 |
2 | 24 | Board of Directors meeting | 1969 |
2 | 25 | Board of Directors meeting | 1969 |
2 | 26 | Board of Directors meeting | 1970 |
2 | 27 | Board of Directors meeting | 1971 |
2 | 28 | Board of Directors meeting | 1972 |
2 | 29 | Board of Directors meeting | 1972 |
2 | 30 | Board of Directors meeting | 2000 |
2 | 31 | Brief information on production of certified seed | undated |
2 | 32 | Budget | 1949-1951 |
2 | 33 | Business meeting | 1963 |
2 | 34 | Business meeting | 1969 |
2 | 35 | Certification Committee meeting | 1939 |
2 | 36 | Certification Committee meeting | 1940 |
2 | 37 | Certification Committee meeting | 1942 |
2 | 38 | Certification Committee meeting | 1944 |
2 | 39 | Certification Committee meeting | 1946 |
2 | 40 | Certification Committee and Foundation Seed Stocks Committee meeting | 1947 |
2 | 41 | Certification Committee meeting | 1949 |
2 | 42 | Certification Committee meeting | 1951 |
2 | 43 | Certification Committee meeting | 1953 |
2 | 44 | Certification Committee meeting | 1958 |
2 | 45 | Certification Committee meeting | 1959 |
2 | 46 | Certification Committee meeting | 1960 |
2 | 47 | Certification Committee meeting | 1962 |
2 | 48 | Certification Committee meeting | 1963 |
2 | 49 | Certified Growers - South East District | 1972 |
2 | 50 | Conference on State Seed Law and Certification Seed Regulations | 1941 |
2 | 51 | Correspondence | 1970-1971 |
2 | 52 | County Association correspondence and reports | 1966 |
2 | 53 | Crop and soils work report | 1927 |
2 | 54 | Crop Improvement Association Membership meeting | 1934 |
2 | 55 | Crop Improvement Association Membership meeting | 1935 |
2 | 56 | Crop improvement information | 1966 |
2 | 57 | Crop Show | 1929 |
2 | 58 | Crop Show | 1963 |
2 | 59 | Crop Show | 1972 |
2 | 60 | Crop Show Committee | 1969 |
2 | 61 | District Meetings | 1964 |
2 | 62 | District Meetings | 1964 |
2 | 63 | District Meetings | 1965 |
2 | 64 | District Meetings | 1966 |
2 | 65 | District Meetings | 1967 |
2 | 66 | District Meetings | 1968 |
2 | 67 | District Meetings | 1969 |
2 | 68 | District Meetings | 1970 |
2 | 69 | District Meetings | 1971 |
2 | 70 | District Meetings | 1972 |
2 | 71 | Education and Promotion Committee report | 1964 |
2 | 72 | Executive Committee meeting | 1965 |
2 | 73 | Field registered crop varieties | 1965 |
2 | 74 | Financial papers | 1939-1941 |
2 | 75 | Foreign imports | 1964 |
2 | 76 | Foundation Seed Stock Division | 1946-1957 |
2 | 77 | Fund Raising Committee meeting | undated |
2 | 78 | Legislative Committee meeting | 1942 |
2 | 79 | Legislative Committee meeting | 1965-1966 |
2 | 80 | Legislative Committee meeting | 1962 |
2 | 81 | Legislative Committee meeting | 1969 |
2 | 82 | Legislative Committee report | 1964 |
2 | 83 | L.O. Fine article | 1964 |
2 | 84 | Marketing Committee meeting | 1965-1966 |
2 | 85 | Minneapolis Extension Conference | 1953 |
2 | 86 | Miscellaneous | undated |
2 | 87 | Miscellaneous | 1945-1962 |
2 | 88 | Miscellaneous | 1963-1964 |
2 | 89 | Miscellaneous | 1964-1970 |
2 | 90 | New varieties | 1968 |
2 | 91 | North Central Outdoor Advertising Sales, Inc. | 1965-1966 |
2 | 92 | Notes | undated |
3 | 1 | Orders for lapel pins | 1965 |
3 | 2 | Photographs - Crop show, Field days, Seed samples, agricultural equipment, Future Farmers of America, annual meetings, awards | 1926, 1949-1972, undated |
3 | 3 | Price Committee | 1969-1972 |
3 | 4 | Price Committee recommendations | 1968 |
3 | 5 | Report of acres approved for certification in 1970 by seed certifying agencies | 1970 |
3 | 6 | Report of acres approved for certification in 1971 by seed certifying agencies | 1971 |
3 | 7 | Seed Certification News (newsletter) | 1965-1966 |
3 | 8 | Seed Certification Project outline | 1963 |
3 | 9 | Seed Certification Standards, South Dakota | 1961 |
3 | 10 | Seed Certification: Trueness to variety tests (Agronomy farm) | 1962 |
3 | 11 | State Fair | 1971-1972 |
3 | 12 | State Fair booth and Certified Seed Show | 1966 |
3 | 13 | Study Committee | 1971 |
3 | 14 | Uniform Plan | undated |
3 | 15 | Uniform Release Plan | 1964 |
3 | 16 | Yield Explorer Club | 1968 |
4 | 1 | South Dakota Certified Seed sack "The Emblem of Good seeds" | undated |
4 | 2 | South Dakota Certified Seed sack "The Emblem of Good seeds" | undated |
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
Kristen Anderson, 2000 May 24. Additions made by Crystal Gamradt, 2009 April 29.