Benjamin Reifel papers, 1905-1990 (bulk 1950-1989)

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Benjamin Reifel papers, 1905-1990 (bulk 1950-1989)

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Benjamin Reifel was a Lakota Sioux and a Republican United States Congressman from the First District of South Dakota. This collection of his papers is composed of memorabilia, scrapbooks, campaign items, and personal items related to Reifel's career as a public servant, especially his years in the United States Senate and his work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The bulk of congressional material is memorabilia and scrapbooks and not records related to his term of office. Other materials are related chiefly to his post-congressional speaking career.

30 containers (19.18 linear ft.)

South Dakota State University, Hilton M. Briggs Library

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South Dakota State University, Hilton M. Briggs Library

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