Digital Media Collections -- Government

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This series contains cassette recordings of apprenticeships interviews, interviews conducted by Jens Lund during research, and live musical performances.

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This series contains composite photographs featuring individual portraits of each member of the House of Representatives and the Senate from 82nd and 83rd legislative sessions (2007-2008). All members are identified by name and the counties they represent. Digital versions of the individual portraits are available on CD in Box 1378.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of the general paper correspondence of the Office of Governor M. Michael Rounds for the years 2003-2005, Monthly Reports for the years 2003 and 2004, and Proclamations for the year 2003. Correspondence for the years 2005 through 2011 are maintained digitally as PDF files, and are saved in the Archives' electronic records management system. Box 8763 - Log...

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This series contains a DVD copy of Episode #1704 of the South Dakota Public Broadcasting program “Dakota Life,” which aired in January 2015. This episode features digitization projects throughout the state, including the State Archives. Contents of DVD have been added to the Archives Digital Collections for preservation purposes (2104 MB)

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This series contains 10 digital photographs (JPGs) documenting an event celebrating the 125th anniversary of South Dakota statehood. This event took place on November 1st, 2014 at the State Capitol building, and included a performance by the South Dakota Symphony and the lighting of the restored stained glass in the Capitol dome. All images were taken by Keith Hemmelman and Tony Venhuizen.

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This series contains digital photographs and video taken by Dan Brosz and Kate Vandel of flooding and flood damage in Pierre and Fort Pierre in 2011. Also includes a Power Point presentation featuring images and a timeline of events.

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This series contains digital photographs taken by Dan Brosz (Museum Curator of Collections) during the Vietnam War Memorial Rededication ceremony in Pierre on September 24, 2016. U.S. Senator Mike Rounds spoke at the event. Also includes a video clip of a helicopter hovering over Capitol Lake.

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This series contains 1552 digital images taken by Tom Welch during the June 2011 floods in South Dakota for the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management. Images document flood water levels and damage (particularly around Pierre/Ft. Pierre and Dakota Dunes); the activities of the South Dakota National Guard and emergency response teams; and community sandbagging efforts. Also included are some press releases and a “Battle Update Brief” presentation from June 5, 2011.

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This series contains 24 digital photographs taken by Dan Brosz (Curator of Collections for the State Historical Society) in 2008 to document the condition of the “Woman and Deer” statue in Griffin Park in Pierre. The statue was created in 1939 by Fred Hill as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.

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This series contains 49 digital photographs taken by Dan Brosz (Curator of Collections for the State Historical Society) in 2012 at the Wounded Knee site and in Badlands National Park. These images were originally meant to be used for Museum exhibits and activities.

Scope and Contents This series contains 1,030 digital photographs which document the aftermath of tornadoes in Wessington Springs (June 18, 2014) and Delmont (May 10, 2015), as well as flooding in the southeastern part of the state (June 2014). The images were taken by Office of Emergency Management staff. Photographs are primarily JPG files, although there are some PNG and BMP files as well. During processing, these files were added to the Archives digital collections management system for better long-term...

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This series contains photographs taken by State Historical Society staff for use in promotional materials, and to document events held at the Cultural Heritage Center or sponsored by the Society. Annual events include the Legislative Reception, the History Conference, and the Holiday Open House. Images often feature Historical Society staff members and volunteers.

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This series contains 203 digital photographs taken at State Historical Society events by staff members in 2016. Events include the annual history conference, legislative reception, and holiday open house, as well as recognition ceremonies for Marcella LeBeau and WWII code talker Noah Whitebird Sr. Also included are images of Arthur Amiotte with the Sioux horse effigy display in the Cultural Heritage Center Museum.

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This series contains photographs taken by State Historical Society staff for use in promotional materials, and to document events held at the Cultural Heritage Center or sponsored by the Society. Annual events include the Legislative Reception, the History Conference, and the Holiday Open House. Images often feature Historical Society staff members and volunteers.

Scope and Contents This series contains 167 color images documenting the signing ceremony for Senate Bill 186, an act creating Good Earth State Park at Blood Run. The ceremony was hosted by the South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to support conservation and management of the State’s natural resources. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday, March 21st, 2013 at the Cherapa Place in Sioux Falls. Images...