CD -- Content Disc

Scope and Contents Black stem rust (BSR) is a fungus which migrates from barberry plants to cereal crops including wheat, oats, rye, and barley. A BSR epidemic in 1916 made it clear that further action was necessary in order to prevent devastating crop loss. In 1918, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began a barberry eradication program with the cooperation of thirteen north-central states, including South Dakota. The program provided funding for surveys which identified and removed BSR-susceptible...

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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.

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This accession contains a slide show of images relating to the construction of the Cultural Heritage Center, as well as images of State Historical Society staff members. The slide show was compiled by Martyn Beeny (SDSHS Research & Publishing) to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Cultural Heritage Center.

The slide show is a .wmv file, and is saved both to CD (see box 3998B) and to the N drive. It is approximately 00:04:06 long.

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This series consists of two CDs containing digital photographs taken by Dan Brosz, Curator of Collections for the State Historical Society Museum, at the State Capitol Cornerstone Rededication Ceremony (held June 20th, 2008) and at the Cultural Heritage Center's 20th Anniversary Celebration (held March 1st, 2009).

Scope and Contents This series consists of materials compiled by Sheila Hansen, Spearfish Middle School English teacher, who spearheaded an effort to document the individuals killed in World War II. Three years prior to the dedication of the World War II Memorial in Pierre (September 15, 2001), Ms. Hansen and her students started compiling information and writing biographies on the casualties. In 2001, Ms. Hansen joined with the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs to enlist the help of other...

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This series contains detailed photo indexes, tape logs and summaries, photo negatives and music CDs, as well as miscellaneous newspaper and magazine clippings, pamphlets, and other handout materials.

Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of the records collected by Rick Jorgensen while working for the Office of Tourism. Subjects covered include the 2007 Inauguration of Governor Rounds to his second term, the dedication ceremonies of the Korean and Vietnam War memorials, the construction of the new Governor’s Residence, and the history of the old Governor’s Residence. The collection consists of digital photographs, video footage, color slides, posters, blueprints and plans, newspaper clippings,...

Scope and Contents This series contains photographs, digital photographs, narratives and drawings related to the PrairieWinds Wind Farm project. These records document the Patten Consolidated School and Underwood United Methodist Church as mitigation for an adverse visual effect to the buildings. The documentation was completed for the South Dakota State Archives according to Historic American Building Survey guidelines and standards in February 2011. Container...