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South Dakota Dairy Association Records

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Collection Summary

Identifier

MA 10

Title

South Dakota Dairy Association records

Creator

South Dakota Dairy Association

Dates

1904-1999

Extent

1.42 linear feet (2 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 Dairy Association records. MA 10. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Abstract

The South Dakota Dairy Association was formed to develop, improve and promote the dairy interests of the state of South Dakota. This collection is composed of ledgers, administrative items, publications, and assorted materials documenting the S.D. Dairy Association. Folders contain information about the Association, programs from conventions, and records from contests hosted by the Association.

Historical Note

The South Dakota Dairy Association was formed to develop, improve and promote the dairy interests of the state of South Dakota. The Association is comprised of a board of directors which consists of a president, vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer. This association has held conventions annually since the early 1900's.

Arrangement

Organized into four series:

Series 1. Administration

Series 2. General

Series 3. Ledgers

Series 4. Publications

Folders are arranged alphabetically within each series.

Contents Note

This collection is composed of ledgers, administrative items, publications, and assorted materials documenting the S.D. Dairy Association. Folders contain information about the Association, programs from conventions, and records from contests hosted by the Association.

Key Words

Dairying -- United States -- South Dakota

South Dakota Dairy Association

South Dakota Dairymen’s and Buttermaker’s Association

Container List

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South Dakota Dairy Association Records Container List. MA 10

Series Box Folder Description Date(s)
1. Administration 1 1 Annual Report—South Dakota Dairymen’s’ and Buttermakers’ Association 1913-1914
1. Administration 1 2 Annual Report--South Dakota Department of Agriculture 1938
1. Administration 1 3 Annual Report--South Dakota Food and Dairy Commissioner 1904
1. Administration 1 4 Condensed financial statements 1947-1959
1. Administration 1 5 Report on activities 1923-1940
1. Administration 1 10 Certificate of Incorporation 1940
2. General 1 6 Clippings undated
2. General 1 7 Medals and die belonging to State Dairy Association 1942
2. General 1 8 Photographs undated
2. General 1 9 Corporate Seal of the South Dakota State Dairy Association undated
3. Ledger 1 Item Constitution/Amendments: Minutes 1939-1952
3. Ledger 1 Item Financial records: Contest critiques 1914
3. Ledger 1 Item Minutes: Convention proceedings 1906-1919
3. Ledger 1 Item Financial records 1916-1921
3. Ledger 1 Item Constitution/Amendments: Financial records 1922-1925
4. Publications 1 11 Convention Program: 9th Annual Convention 1911, 1914
4. Publications 1 12 Convention Program: Ice Cream Manufacturers Association of South Dakota - Annual Convention 1923-1925
4. Publications 1 13 Booklet: National Creamery Buttermakers' Association Booklet 1941
4. Publications 1 14 Rules and Regulations-- Division of Inspections; South Dakota Department of Agriculture 1927
4. Publications 1 15 Convention Program: Dairy Directory and Convention Program - 20th-47th Annual Convention 1926-1952
4. Publications 1 16 Convention Program: Dairy Directory and Convention Program - 48th-72nd Annual Convention 1953-1977
4. Publications 1 17 Convention Program: Dairy Directory and Convention Program - 73rd-94th Annual Convention 1978-1999

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, 1998 September 25.