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Collection Summary
Identifier
UA 50.14
Title
Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Collection
Creator
Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair faculty and participants; Science Services of Washington, D.C. for International Science and Engineering Fair; and SDSU Chapter of Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society
Dates
1975-2004
Extent
4.0 linear feet (4 records center 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 material in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Preferred Citation
Name of item . Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Collection. UA 50.14. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Abstract
The Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair allows students to showcase projects that exhibit not only scientific, but creative, ideas. This collection consists of information and materials of the Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair, such as programs, brochures, budgets, correspondence, participant information, awards, news stories, photographs, and a scrapbook; as well as information and materials of the International Science and Engineering Fair, such as rule books, books of research abstracts, and participant information.
Historical Note
Started in 1955, the Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair is held annually, each spring, at South Dakota State University. Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair is an affiliated fair for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair put on annually by the Science Service of Washington, D.C. Students in grades 6-12 from area schools are eligible to submit scientific research projects, and each year, several Grand Champion winners receive an all-expense paid trip to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, which is hosted by a different city each year. Students are also competing for a wide variety of medals, trophies, and monetary awards.
The Science Fair is operated by a Fair Director and Committee, as well as the SDSU Chapter of Sigma Xi scientific research society. Sponsorship comes from Sigma Xi, South Dakota State University, the Division of Continuing Education (SDSU), The Greater State Fund, and the South Dakota State University Foundation.
Contents Note
The collection is arranged by item type. Information on Sigma Xi is minimal, consisting of some proposals and planning notes. The information put out by SDSU for the Science Fair is quite comprehensive, including programs and brochures from a number of years, as are the budgets and expense records. There is a good amount of material relating to Science Fair winners and their projects, though the dates of this information are quite random. The publications for ISEF are also quite comprehensive, including rule books, participant forms, programs, touring and housing information, and books of abstracts of participant research.
Key Words
Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Science Fairs
Sigma Xi, Chapter 139
Container List
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Box | Folder | Description | Date(s) |
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2 | 16 | 26th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1975 |
2 | 17 | 27th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1976 |
2 | 18 | 28th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1977 |
2 | 19 | 29th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1978 |
2 | 20 | 30th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1979 |
2 | 21 | 31st International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1980 |
2 | 22 | 32nd International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1981 |
2 | 23 | 33rd International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1982 |
2 | 24 | 34th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1983 |
2 | 25 | 35th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1984 |
2 | 26 | 36th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts, copy 1 | 1985 |
2 | 27 | 36th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts, copy 2 | 1985 |
2 | 28 | 37th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1986 |
2 | 29 | 38th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1987 |
3 | 1 | 39th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1988 |
3 | 2 | 40th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1989 |
3 | 3 | 41st International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1990 |
3 | 4 | 43rd International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1992 |
3 | 5 | 44th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1993 |
3 | 6 | 45th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1994 |
3 | 7 | 46th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1995 |
3 | 8 | 47th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1996 |
3 | 9 | 49th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1998 |
3 | 10 | 50th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 1999 |
4 | 1 | 50th International Science and Engineering Fair Ball Cap | 1999 |
3 | 11 | 51st International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 2000 |
3 | 12 | 52nd International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 2001 |
3 | 13 | 53rd International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 2002 |
3 | 14 | 54th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstracts | 2003 |
1 | 4 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Brochures (I) | 1978-1999 |
1 | 5 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Brochures (II) | 2000-2003 |
2 | 14 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Bronze Medal (I) | undated |
2 | 15 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Bronze Medal (II) | undated |
2 | 7 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair First Award Pins (2) | undated |
4 | 2 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair First Place Trophy | 2001 |
2 | 10 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Gold Medal (I) | undated |
2 | 11 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Gold Medal (II) | undated |
1 | 6 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Information for Teachers and Students | 1992-2002 |
1 | 7 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Judging and Award Information | 1996-2002, undated |
2 | 4 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Miscellaneous Planning and Budgets Packet | 1997-2000 |
2 | 1 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Planning and Budgets (I) | 1977-1986 |
2 | 2 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Planning and Budgets (II) | 1987-1992, undated |
2 | 3 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Planning and Budgets (III) | 1993-2001, undated |
1 | 2 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Programs (I) | 1994-1999 |
1 | 3 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Programs (II) | 2000-2004 |
2 | 5 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Scrapbook | 1987, 1994-2003, undated |
2 | 8 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Second Award Pins (2) | undated |
4 | 3 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Second Place Trophy | 2001 |
2 | 12 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Silver Medal (I) | undated |
2 | 13 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Silver Medal (II) | undated |
2 | 9 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Third Award Pins (2) | undated |
4 | 4 | Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair Third Place Trophy | 2001 |
1 | 16 | International Science and Engineering Fair Research of the Finalists | 1991-1996, 1998 |
1 | 11 | International Science and Engineering Fair Finalist Packet | 2003 |
1 | 9 | International Science and Engineering Fair Information for Affiliated Fair Directors | 1997-2002 |
1 | 10 | International Science and Engineering Fair Information for Teachers and Student Finalists | 1993-2002 |
1 | 18 | International Science and Engineering Fair Judging and Award Information | 1996-2002 |
1 | 8 | International Science and Engineering Fair Lists of Affiliated Fairs | 1993-1995, 1997-1998 |
1 | 17 | International Science and Engineering Fair Miscellaneous Programs and Brochures | 1993-2003 |
1 | 19 | International Science and Engineering Fair Press Releases and Publicity | 1993-1996, 1998-1999 |
1 | 12 | International Science and Engineering Fair Rule Books (I) | 1993, 1995-1999 |
1 | 13 | International Science and Engineering Fair Rule Books (II) | 2000-2003 |
1 | 14 | International Science and Engineering Fair Student Finalist Forms (I) | 1997-1998, undated |
1 | 15 | International Science and Engineering Fair Student Finalist Forms (II) | 1999-2003 |
1 | 21 | International Science and Engineering Fair Tour Information | 1993-2003 |
1 | 20 | International Science and Engineering Fair Travel and Housing Information | 1996-2001 |
1 | 22 | Miscellaneous Correspondence | 1997-2001 |
2 | 6 | Photographs | 1987, 1996, undated |
1 | 1 | Sigma Xi | 1979-1990, 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
Ashley Van Maanen, 2006 November 7.