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The man in this 1930's picture is driving a horse drawn Deering Binder.

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The fun and sport of plowing snow! Harper’s Weekly published this picture in its Jan. 16, 1897, issue.

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South Dakota State University’s professor N. E. Hansen was a horticulturist and plant explorer. In 1924 he traveled to China, Korea and Japan in search of hardy fruits, especially apples, peaches and pears. He is pictured here in Seoul, South Korea.

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This handy little tool keeps you from burning your hands while maintaining a fire in your parlor or kitchen stove.

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Grain elevators are architectural landmarks that represent an era in South Dakota’s history when the railroad was king and the number of farmers was plentiful.

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In this 1868 image, these men used an ax to make fishing holes and seem to be having a pretty good day of fishing.

• What's New Wednesday

“Who’s That Knocking on the Door? Uncle Sam’s New Year’s Callers” graced the front cover of Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, Dec. 29, 1888. The women in the picture represent the territories of the Dakotas, Montana, Washington, New Mexico and Utah, all seeking admission the Union.

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This 1911 postcard was sent from Springfield, Minnesota to Charles H. Gamble, Brookings. Gamble’ family moved from Springfield to Brookings in 1907. He received this postcard when he was 21-years-old. At age 26 he worked as a bookkeeper for Farmer’s Coop Elevator. As his friends did in 1911, we wish you a Happy New Year!

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This image is on a small postcard and has no further identifying information. It is possible that this tree was set up in a school or church, or some other place where the community gathered for celebrations. The Christmas tree is decorated with gifts of all kinds of gifts. Each gift has an attached tag.

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Merry Christmas and joyful holiday wishes! This charming cardboard novelty box bears the scene of a child whispering his Christmas wishes to Santa Claus. The box has a white string handle and on the top and bottom is printed a red airplane.

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