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South Dakota Crop Improvement Association Records

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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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South Dakota Crop Improvement Association Records Container List. MA 29

Box Folder Description Date(s)
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.