Title
Dakota Territory Living History Museum, Inc. CollectionIdentifier
NA 7Creator
Thorne, Melvin L.Dates
1880, 2005, undatedExtent
0.21 linear feet [1 document case, half]Abstract
This collection highlights the Dakota Living History Museum concept, created by Mel Thorne, to interpret the lives of American Natives and Dakota Frontier settlers from 1600 to 1890. It includes resources on living history presentations, pioneer life, and historical activities like oxen-drawn wagon trains, alongside modern data on Brookings County traffic patterns. Together, it offers a comprehensive look at Dakota Territory's history and culture.