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his photo, which was taken in May 1958, features ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ, then South Dakota State College, alumni Darrell Spinler, Eugene Dooley and Orville Barrington. Taken on the steps of our very own South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum (which was then the livestock judging barn at SDSC), these three men showcase the amount of wool they’ve shorn from their sheep.

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During the drought and depression of the 1920s and 1930s, livestock prices dropped dramatically. The money farmers received for selling their cattle did not cover the shipping costs to send them to market. In response, the government purchased cattle and hogs with the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 to reduce the number on the market.

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Due to the drop in value of commodities and wages during the Dust Bowl, farm families usually had food but often lacked the cash for fuel, repairs of machinery, and household items. The Pennington County Homemakers Club learned how to make furniture from barrels, crates, and scrapped wood and used printed flour sacks or purchased fabric to upholster the furniture.

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For nearly 60 years, Otto Wolff was a sheep rancher in the northern plains and gained a reputation as a top wool producer. He was a field man and wool buyer for the South Dakota Cooperative Wool Growers Association.

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John Overby (1881-1970) was a farmer, plant breeder and inventor. He is known for the creation of Marvel and Spinkota wheats.

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Hardanger is a form of embroidery that uses a combination of stitches to create intricate designs. Satin stitch, drawn work, cut work, white work, and needle weaving are some of the stitches and techniques used.

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Charles had just finished picking his last load of corn for the year by hand with his father, Ellis. Charles’ faithful companion, Jake, had to be there with him to commemorate the moment.

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This group of Brookings children is commemorating the American soldiers that were going to be deployed in Europe during WWI.

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May is National Preservation Month!

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April showers bring May flowers. Spring and summer bring us beautiful flowers and gardens to refresh us after months of cold and dreary weather. This hand-colored photograph has red, orange and yellow Zinnias, green spikes of Bells of Ireland and other flowers. Wishing you a successful gardening season this year!

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