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Veterans Advising Records

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Collection Summary

Identifier

UA 28

Title

Veterans Advising Records

Creator

South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts

Dates

1917-1964

Extent

0.84 linear feet (2 document cases)

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 . Veterans Advising Records. UA 28. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Abstract

The Veterans Advising office was set up following World War II to assist the veterans in making the transition to college, as well as assist them with paperwork and monetary support. This collection is composed of certificates for tuition and records of tuition waived for war veterans and a pamphlet explaining the G. I. Bill for veterans published by South Dakota State College.

Historical Note

When World War I broke out in 1917, students began leaving college for the service. After November 11, 1918, when the armistice was signed, many of the discharged servicemen found their way back to the college campus. The people and the Legislature of South Dakota felt there was a responsibility of the state to give these people financial assistance. The South Dakota Legislature of 1919 passed what become known as the "Veteran's Free Tuition Law," with appropriation of $15,000 to pay the veterans tuition. This support continued through 1920.

On December 8, 1941, the United States entered World War II. A large number of the students were once again leaving college and going into military service. While crucial battles of the war still raged on the world fronts, the first servicemen began appearing on the campus during the spring of 1944. The G.I. Bill (Public Law 346) became effective June 22, 1944. Under this law, veterans who met eligibility requirements could receive education or training at government expense, readjustment allowances for unemployment and self-employment, and guaranteed or insured loans for homes, farms, or businesses. The G.I. Bill benefited millions of veterans in their efforts to readjust successfully to postwar living. The education and training program reached its cut-off point on July 25, 1951. Only veterans actually in training on that date or those who had interrupted their training for valid reasons were allowed to continue afterward. Under the program, WWII veterans could go to school or college, or train on-the-job or on the farm, with the Government paying all expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and supplies. G.I. Bill training for WWII veterans came to an end in 1956. On July 16, 1952, a new G.I. Bill was passed, providing benefits for veterans who served during the Korean conflict period.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act (Public Law 16) came into effect on March 24, 1943. It provided an opportunity for disabled WWII veterans to train for jobs that they could hold. Veterans training under this act received the same rates of subsistence as those under the G.I. Bill. Disabled veterans were able to start training any time after discharge, but had to complete it by July 25, 1956.

South Dakota State University had many students who were affected by the passage of the above laws. The Veterans Advising office was set up following World War II to assist the veterans in making the transition to college, as well as assist them with paperwork and monetary support.

Contents Note

This collection is composed of certificates for tuition and records of tuition waived for war veterans. The certificates for tuition are for veterans of World War I and state the amount due for tuition. These certify that a veteran was discharged honorably from the service and performed services outside the borders of the state of South Dakota during the period of the world war and was at that time a legal resident of the state. They also stated that the veteran had attended and pursued a course of instruction at South Dakota State College [SDSC] without the payment of tuition and there is now due a sum of money. The records of tuition waived consist of 575 cards that note the period for which a veteran attended courses at SDSC and the amount of tuition paid. These state the name and address of the veteran, the date and location he entered the service, his discharge date and evidence of the discharge, the date he entered college and whether or not he was under the Veterans Administration, and finally whether he continued after his entitlement expired.

Key Words

G.I. Bill

Veterans Advising

Veterans – Tuition

Container List

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Veterans Advising Records Container List. UA 28

Box Folder Description Date(s)
1 18 A New "G I Bill" for Veterans (pamphlet) undated
1 1 Certificates for Tuition: Austin 1927
1 2 Certificates for Tuition: Boyden-Bulger 1925-1927
1 3 Certificates for Tuition: Dawson-Dybvig 1925-1927
1 4 Certificates for Tuition: Eberlein 1925-1927
1 5 Certificates for Tuition: Fisher 1926-1927
1 6 Certificates for Tuition: Harding-Hoover 1925-1927
1 7 Certificates for Tuition: Janssen-Jordan 1925-1926
1 8 Certificates for Tuition: Lander-Loesch 1925-1927
1 9 Certificates for Tuition: Martin-McAuley 1925-1926
1 10 Certificates for Tuition: Putnam 1926
1 11 Certificates for Tuition: Redman-Risty 1925-1926
1 12 Certificates for Tuition: Schmidt-Swenehart 1925-1927
1 13 Certificates for Tuition: Tobin 1925-1926
1 14 Certificates for Tuition: Ulvin-Urton 1925-1927
1 15 Certificates for Tuition: Vance-Von Tersch 1925-1927
1 16 Certificates for Tuition: Walker-Wing 1925-1927
1 17 Miscellaneous lists 1926-1927
1 19 Record of tuition waived: Abbatl-Ashmore 1941-1958
1 20 Record of tuition waived: Backlund-Bye 1941-1964
1 21 Record of tuition waived: Carlson-Crew 1941-1958
1 22 Record of tuition waived: Dafnis-Dylla 1943-1959
1 23 Record of tuition waived: Ebert-Erickson 1941-1957
1 24 Record of tuition waived: Fairley-Fuhr 1941-1958
1 25 Record of tuition waived: Gall-Gustafson 1942-1958
1 26 Record of tuition waived: Haber-Hutches 1918-1958
1 27 Record of tuition waived: Irvine-Iverson 1950-1957
1 28 Record of tuition waived: Jackson-Jones 1942-1960
1 29 Record of tuition waived: Kammerer-Kunnerth 1940-1959
2 1 Record of tuition waived: La Brage-Lynn 1939-1959
2 2 Record of tuition waived: Macek-Myers 1917-1962
2 3 Record of tuition waived: McAdaragh-McManus 1945-1958
2 4 Record of tuition waived: Nelsen-Nystrom 1941-1958
2 5 Record of tuition waived: Oliva-Otte 1942-1958
2 6 Record of tuition waived: Paine-Prunty 1942-1960
2 7 Record of tuition waived: Quarve-Quincy 1943-1948
2 8 Record of tuition waived: Raabe-Ryan 1940-1959
2 9 Record of tuition waived: Sabatha-Symonds 1918-1960
2 10 Record of tuition waived: Talcott-Tuttle 1941-1961
2 11 Record of tuition waived: Uecker-Unger 1943-1962
2 12 Record of tuition waived: Van Hatten-Voss 1943-1957
2 13 Record of tuition waived: Wade-Wright 1940-1960
2 14 Record of tuition waived: Yates-Zwingelburg 1943-1960

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 April 8.