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South Dakota Social Science Association Records

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Collection Summary

Identifier

MA 45

Title

South Dakota Social Science Association Records

Creator

South Dakota Social Science Association

Dates

1936-1978

Extent

1.0 linear feet (1 records center box) sound recording

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 Social Sciences Association records. MA 45. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota

Abstract

The South Dakota Social Science Association was an organization of professional sociologists and students from colleges and universities in South Dakota. The collection is composed of correspondence, clippings, programs, treasurer's reports, publications, abstracts and reports, meeting minutes, and meeting planning material, including arrangements for speakers at annual meeting.

Historical Note

The South Dakota Social Science Association was an organization of professional sociologists and students from colleges and universities in South Dakota. The association sponsored an annual meeting, several annual paper competitions, award ceremonies, and an academic journal. The annual meeting was a place where members could meet, exchange ideas, and present new research or papers in the field of Sociology. This organization became defunct in the 1980s.

Contents Note

This collection is composed of correspondence, clippings, programs, treasurer's reports, publications, abstracts and reports, meeting minutes, and meeting planning material, including arrangements for speakers at annual meeting.

Each meeting was held at a different South Dakota college or university. Folders indicate the dates of the annual meeting, the venue where the meeting was held, and may list the topic for the meeting.

Related Resources

The South Dakota Social Science Association journal, South Dakota Social Science Association,
Sioux Falls, S.D. 1971-1981.
Call Number: Periodicals/Lower Level: 305 So86

Key Words

South Dakota Social Science Association

Container List

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South Dakota Social Science Association Records Container List. MA 45

Box Folder Description Date(s)
1 1 Second Annual Meeting – South Dakota State College 1937
1 2 Third Annual Meeting – Yankton College 1938
1 3 Fourth Annual Meeting – South Dakota State College 1940
1 4 Fifth Annual Meeting: Topic “The South Dakota Farm Problem.” – Augustana College 1941
1 5 Correspondence to canceled 1942 Annual Meeting [6th Annual] 1941-1942
1 6 Correspondence [Between 6th and 7th Annual Meetings] 1941-1946
1 7 Seventh Annual Meeting: Topic “The Missouri River Development.” – Sioux Falls College 1946
1 8 Eight Annual Meeting: Topic “Implications of Population Changes in South Dakota, 1870-1945.” – Dakota Wesleyan 1947
1 9 Ninth Annual Meeting: Topic “The South Dakota Indian.” – Northern State Teachers College 1948
1 10 Tenth Annual Meeting: Topic “The Government of South Dakota.” – Huron College 1949
1 11 Eleventh Annual Meeting: Topic “Missouri River Development.” – Yankton College 1950
1 12 Twelfth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) ”Current Developments of the Missouri Valley.” 2) ”The Reorganizing of Our State Government.” 3) ”Education in a Society of Peace and War.” – University of South Dakota 1951
1 13 Thirteenth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) ”Research in History and Political Science in South Dakota.” 2) “The Place of Social Science Training in South Dakota.” 3) “Industrial and Community Surveys in South Dakota.” – South Dakota State College 1952
1 14 Fourteenth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Ethnic Groups in South Dakota.” 2) “The Role of TV in Social Action.” 3)”Irrigation and Power Development.” – Augustana College 1953
1 15 Fifteenth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Stimulating Citizen Participation in Public Problems and Policies.” 2) “Mental Health, Conditions and Problems.” 3) “Reorganizing and Supporting Public Education in South Dakota.” – Northern State Teachers College 1954
1 16 Sixteenth Annual Meeting: Topic “The United Nations.” – Sioux Falls College 1955
1 17 Seventeenth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “South Dakota’s Farm Organizations.” 2) “Natural Resources in South Dakota.” – Yankton College 1956
1 18 Eighteenth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “South Dakota Before Verendrye.” 2) “Higher Education in South Dakota.” 3) “1957 State Legislation in Retrospect.” – Dakota Wesleyan University 1957
1 19 Nineteenth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “The Legislator Looks at Education.” 2) “Human Impacts of the Interstate Highway Program.” 3) “A New Constitutional Convention for South Dakota.” 4) “The Superior Student.” – Black Hills State Teachers College 1958
1 20 Twentieth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “ Current Emphases in the Study of Social Sciences.” 2) “Values of the Social Sciences.” 3) “Higher Education and the Social Sciences in South Dakota.” – University of South Dakota 1959
1 21 Twenty-First Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “The Training of College Teachers.” 2) “The Private College in Higher Education.” 3) “South Dakota Politics in an Election Year.” – Augustana College 1960
1 22 Twenty-Second Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “The Social Sciences in South Dakota – Two Appraisals.” 2) “The Social Sciences in ‘A Future Unlimited’.” 3) “The Social Responsibilities of the Social Scientist.” – Southern State Teachers College 1961
1 23 Twenty-Third Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Indian Population in South Dakota.” 2) “Population Changes in South Dakota.” 3) “The Social Scientist as a College Faculty Member.” – South Dakota State College 1962
1 24 Twenty-Fourth Annual Meeting: Topic “South Dakota in a Changing Society.” – Northern State Teachers College 1963
1 25 Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting: Topic “The Impact of Population Changes.” – Sioux Falls College 1964
1 26 Twenty-Sixth Annual Meeting: Topic “The Social Scientist in High School and College.” – Dakota Wesleyan University 1965
1 27 Twenty-Seventh Annual Meeting: Topic “Educational TV Area Development.” – Huron College 1966
1 28 Twenty-Eighth Annual Meeting: Topic “Preserving South Dakota’s War on Poverty.” – General Beadle State College 1967
1 29 Twenty-Ninth Annual Meeting: Topic “Governmental Reorganization Mining and Ranching in South Dakota.” – Black Hills State College 1968
1 30 Thirtieth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Mental Health.” 2) “Higher Education.” 3) “Political Behavior.” – Yankton College 1969
1 31 Thirty-First Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Grantsmanship.” 2) “Social Scientists Task in Today’s World.” 3) “The Hutterites.” – Augustana College 1970
1 32 Thirty-Second Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Curriculum.” 2) “Contemporary State Trends.” 3) “Education and State Government.” – Northern State College 1971
1 33 Thirty-Third Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Governmental Reorganization.” 2) “Teaching and/or Research in the Disciplines.” 3) “Issues and Answers in Correction in SD.” 4) “Economic Trends – Inflation vs. Unemployment.” – University of South Dakota 1972
1 34 Thirty-Fourth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Social Science Education in Elementary and Secondary Schools.” 2) “Developmental Problems in Underdeveloped Countries.” 3) “Report on Human Needs Assessment Survey in 1st Planning District.” 4) “Preparing Social Sc 1973
1 35 Thirty-Fifth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Human Services in South Dakota.” 2) “What’s New in Higher Education.” 1974
1 36 Thirty-Sixth Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Land Use and Planning.” 2) “Social Concerns and State Government.” – Black Hills State College 1975
1 37 Thirty-Seventh Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Grants and Developments in South Dakota.” 2) “ Criminal Justice in S.D.” – Sioux Falls College 1976
1 38 Thirty-Eight Annual Meeting: Topics 1) “Social Science in the Seventies.” 2) “Political Party Strength.” – Huron College 1977
1 39 Thirty-Ninth Annual Meeting: Topic “Social Sciences and Indian Concerns.” – Northern State College 1978
1 40 Miscellaneous Abstracts/Reports 1964, 1975, undated
1 41 Social Science Conference Program [21st Annual], The South Dakota Academy of Science 1936
1 42 Treasury Reports 1940-1965

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

Arranged by Traci Geller, October 7, 2008.

Described by Crystal J. Gamradt, C.A., Staff Archivist, October 8, 2008.