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The South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections contains the university archives and material related to South Dakota history and life. These two general collection areas include manuscript and archival materials, books, serials, audiovisual materials and photographs. 

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The South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections is open to researchers, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., except for state holidays. If you plan to visit or would like a consultation, please fill out the researcher registration form or call 605-688-5094 for assistance.
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Senators Trent Lott, John McCain and Tomas Daschle in discussion in Senator Daschle's office.
Senator Thomas A. Daschle Papers

Correspondence, records, photographs, audiotapes, videotapes and other materials covering Sen. Tom Daschle's professional life.
Old Central on South Dakota State University (1884-1962)
University Archives

Records having permanent historical value to South Dakota State University, including administrative records, departmental and student group records, faculty papers and publications.
Additional Collections
Manuscript Archives
Regional Collection
Digital Archives
Prairie Striders Running Club Library
Jim Koch Amateur Wrestling Collection
South Dakota Community Cookbook Collection
Rare Books and Artifacts
Notable People
Dwight D. Eisenhower Driving the Bummobile
Preserving Historic Hobo Day

Hobo Day is the homecoming celebration for South Dakota State University that was first celebrated on Nov. 2, 1912. The return of alumni to their alma mater for a weekend of tradition, football, fun and memories has flourished and grown over the decades, embodying the essence of Jackrabbit Pride. The collection contains over 8,000 images from past Hobo Days.
Digital Archives
Digital Archives contains select items from the collections that have been made…
Front page of the November 1886 Collegian. Text: The Dakota Collegian VOL. 3. BROOKINGS, DAKOTA, NOVEMBER, 1886. No. 2. THE DAKOTA COLLEGIAN. A monthly paper published by the students of the Dakota Agricultural College. EDITORIAL STAFF. J. M. ALDRICH, Editor-in-Chief, AUBREY LAWRENCE, Associate Editor, MISS MAY CRANSTON, J. H. STALFORD. MISS WINNIE VAN HUSEN, E. J. SCOTT, E. J. Rowe, Business Manager. TERMS:-75 cents per year. One term 25 cents. Single copy 10 cents. Contributions Solicited From Students.

Digital issues of the Collegian, South Dakota State University's student paper.

Collegian Archives

Jack Rabbit Yearbooks, South Dakota State University's yearbooks online.

Norby Photograph Collection includes images of Brookings, South Dakota and surrounding communities.

Images of South Dakota State University buildings and landmarks.

Images and programs from Jackrabbit Athletics.

Reifel reads headline announcing his win in the primary

Documents and images from the Ben Reifel Papers.

Ben Reifel

Images from the Frank Denholm Papers

Includes select documents and images from the E.S. McFadden Papers.

Research notebooks, images and documents in the N.E. Hansen Papers.

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³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Archives and Special Collections
Physical Address
1300 North Campus Dr.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
SBL 108, Box 2115
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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