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Economics Club Records

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Collection Summary

Identifier

UA 35.17

Title

Economics Club records

Creator

South Dakota State University Economics Club

Dates

1951-2012

Extent

1.0 linear feet (1 records center 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 . Economics Club Records. UA 35.17. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Abstract

The South Dakota State University Economics stimulates interest in the profession of Economics and related fields, foster a spirit of cooperation and mutual helpfulness among students in the Social Sciences, and provide an opportunity for wider acquaintances among students and professional workers in the Social Sciences. This collection consists of club newsletters, photographs, and senior brochures chronicling the graduating club members.

Historical Note

The South Dakota State University Economics Club is a chapter of “The Student Section of the American Farm Economic Association”, which was founded in 1910. The Club adopted its constitution in 1955. The Club has three goals: to stimulate interest in the profession of Economics and related fields, foster a spirit of cooperation and mutual helpfulness among students in the Social Sciences, and provide an opportunity for wider acquaintances among students and professional workers in the Social Sciences. Membership consists of students actively interested in Economics and allied Social Sciences, as well as Economics graduate students and personnel of the teaching, research, and extension staff of Economics.

Contents Note

This collection consists of club newsletters, photos from the annual awards banquets and gatherings, photos from club trips to Denver, Milwaukee, Omaha, Minneapolis, and Wyoming, photos from Hobo Day celebrations, and senior brochures chronicling the graduating club members.

This collection is organized chronologically and then alphabetically.

Key Words

South Dakota State University -- Economics Club

Student activities

Students -- Societies, etc.

Container List

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Economics Club Records Container List. UA 35.17

BoxFolderDescriptionDate(s)
124Christmas Party1995
11.2Club Constitutions1951, 1955
123Denver Trip1994
133Economics ClubUndated
131Economics Club Award Banquet Photos2003
12Economics Club Awards Banquet Folder 1 of 21973-2012
13Economics Club Awards Banquet Folder 2 of 21973-2012
19Economics Club Brochures1986-1992
128Economics Club Extra Photos Folder 1 of 21996
129Economics Club Extra Photos Folder 2 of 21996
132Economics Club Fliers2003-2004
127Economics Club Photos1996
18Economics Club Reports/Rules1984-1991
14Economics Club Senior Brochures1973-1977
15Economics Club Senior Brochures1978-2006
16Economics Club Senior Brochures1978-2006
112Economics Club Senior Brochures1990-1991
110Economics Club Union Photo1988
11Economics Newsletters1950s-1960s
116Fall Picnic at Pioneer Park1991
119Hobo Day1992
125Hobo Day1995
117Hobo Day Float1991
120Hobo Day Parade1993
111Hobo Day Photos1990
134Members of Economics Club/DepartmentUndated
130Newspaper Articles1996-2006
121Senior Brochure Extra Pictures1993-1994
17Senior Brochures1983-1986, 1988-2004, 2007-2008
113Summer Arts Festival Booth1990
115Summer Arts Festival Booth1991
126Trip to Milwaukee1995
118Trip to Minneapolis1991
122Trip to Omaha1993
114Trip to Wyoming1990

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.