South Dakota State Library: Digital Collections

- ‘Deadwood Champagne’ Blamed For Fort Meade’s Selection
- Fort Meade (S.D.); Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888; Sheridan, Michael V. (Michael Vincent), 1840-1918 Reno, Marcus A. (Marcus Albert) 1835-1889; United States. Army. Cavalry, 7th; South Dakota -- History
- This article concerns the efforts to establish a military garrison in the lower Rapid Valley and not near Bear Butte.
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- ‘Tater’ Hauls Lots of Tots
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article describes the minature horse attraction at the Capitol Centennial Celebration.
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- 1 Bottle of Beer in the Wall
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article tells of a beer bottle discovered in the State Capitol Building in the vent near the floor in the south end of the House of Representatives
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- 100-Year-Old Issues Remain Unresolved Today
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article describes the story detailing the Capitol dedication ceremony 100 years ago and how things haven't changed in 100 years.
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- "The Densest Fog that South Dakota has to Offer"
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article describes the dense fog at the time of the Capitol Building's 100th Anniversary.
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- A Gift to the Future
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article describes Gov. Mike Rounds as he led a brief ceremony in the Capitol rotunda, culminating in the sealing of a time capsule filled with present-day artifacts.
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- Badlands Ranked as a “Natural Wonder”
- Badlands South Dakota; Badlands National Monument (S.D.); Tourism -- South Dakota
- An article describing the various sites and areas of the Badlands and along the highways leading into the Badlands.
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- Book Celebrates 100 Years of State Capitol
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article describes how the South Dakota State Historical Society has published 'The South Dakota State Capitol: The First Century', by Marshall Damgaard to explore the impressive history of the building.
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- Business, Politics had Part In Sam Brown’s Epic Gallop
- Fort Sisseton (S.D.); Brown, Samuel; Brown, Joseph Renshaw, 1805-1870; Dakota Indians--Wars, 1862-1865.
- The article provides details of Sam Brown’s ride to Fort Sisseton to warn of an Indian uprising that never happened.
- South Dakota State Library Vertical Files
- Capitol Celebrates 100th Birthday
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article describes the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the South Dakota capitol building’s dedication.
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- Capitol’s 100th Anniversary Featured at Cultural Heritage Center Exhibit
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article describes a new exhibit on the capitol’s 100th anniversary, The People’s House: Celebrating the Century, opens June 27, at the Cultural Heritage Center.
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- Closure Of Oahe Dam To Be 1958 Highlight
- Oahe Dam (S.D.); Missouri River Basin Project (U.S.); Dams – South Dakota; Case, Francis H. (Francis Higbee), 1896-1962; Big Bend Dam (S.D.)
- The highlight of 1958 will be the closure of the Oahe Dam. Work will also get started on the intake structures at the power tunnels. The article also discusses the water use issues between power users and navigation interests.
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- Cornerstone Dedication Remembers State's Past Looks to Future
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article describes the ceremony of the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the South Dakota State Capitol Building.
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- Counting the Candles
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article describes the hundreds of people from Pierre and across the state that packed the Capitol Monday evening to celebrate the building’s 100-year history and sing “Happy Birthday.”
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- Cross Your Fingers: Weather Looks Good for Festivals
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article talks about the weather during the Capitol Centennial Celebration.
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- Crystal Ball Says Irrigation Will Develop Slowly But Surely in S.D.
- Irrigation -- South Dakota; Missouri River Basin Project (U.S.) Oahe Unit; United States. Bureau of Reclamation
- The article provides a hypothetical analysis of irrigation costs for a typical farm.
- South Dakota State Library Vertical Files
- Elements Take Toll of Church Built by Soldiers of Indian War
- Fort Randall (S.D.); Randall, Daniel; Howard, Mickey; Manbeck, Jeff
- The article provides a short history of Fort Randall including the building of a church in 1872.
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- Engineering Isn’t All There Is To Starting S.D. Irrigation Project
- Irrigation--South Dakota; Missouri River Basin Project (U.S.) Oahe Unit; Oahe Conservancy Sub-District (S.D.); Water resources development--South Dakota.
- This article concerns the proposed legislation to create the South Dakota Conservancy District.
- South Dakota State Library Vertical Files
- Entries Needed for Capital Celebration Vehicle Shows
- South Dakota State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.) ; Capitols and communities; Centennial Celebrations
- This article is a special invitation to owners of two- and four-wheeled rides who want to show them off at the Capitol Centennial Celebration in Pierre.
- Our Capitol Centennial- June 19, 2010
- Fort Dakota in S.F. Went To Highest Bidder in 1870
- Fort Dakota (S.D.); Sioux Falls (S.D.); McDonald, John; Furey, Captain John V.
- The article provides a description of Sioux Falls in 1870 and the sale of the Fort Dakota barracks.
- South Dakota State Library Vertical Files