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SDSU Ephemera Collection

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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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SDSU Ephemera Collection Container List. UA 52.9

Box Folder Description Date(s)
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 Dakota—Farm 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.