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Governor
George S. Mickelson
Years in Office: 1987-1993
Birth: January 31, 1941; Mobridge,
South Dakota
Death: April 19, 1993; Dubuque,
Iowa
Governor George S. Mickelson served in the
Army before becoming the Assistant Attorney General of South Dakota in 1967.
From 1969 through 1987 he had a law practice in Brookings while also serving in
the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1975 through 1980. During
his time as governor, he worked to improve education, increase
the minimum wage, promote health care reform, and solve water issues. The year
long centennial celebration for the state of South Dakota occurred in 1989, and
the state lottery was also introduced during his time in office. Governor
Mickelson created the Century of Reconciliation and the Revolving Economic
Development and Initiative Fund. Governor Mickelson's term ended on April 19,
1993 when the plane he was flying in crashed, killing him and six others, in Dubuque, Iowa.
Online Index
to Mickelson papers - January 1987 to December 1989
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Classification Number:
10A/1/13
Accession Number: 90-062
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Executive Proclamation Declaring 1990 “A Year of Reconciliation.”
Shelf Location: 3803A |
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Classification Number:
15H/2/26
Accession Number:
89-123
Collection Name:
Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, State History Society Board of
Trustees, Office of History
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photograph of Linda Mickelson, Tom Killian, and Bob Karolevitz, 1988.
Shelf Location: 5683 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/15
Accession Number: 90-101
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Centennial Year Operator License issued to George S. Mickelson, 1988.
Shelf Location:
3858B |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/14
Accession Number: 90-071
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, Office of the Governor
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photos of Governor George and Linda Mickelson, 1989.
Shelf Location: 5683 |
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Classification Number:
60A/1/9
Accession Number: 91-044
Collection Name:
Legislature, House of Representatives
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
House Roll, 1941. George Speaker Mickelson named by a resolution of the
South Dakota House of Representatives, of which his father served as the
Speaker of the House at the time.
Shelf Location:
3997A |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/26
Accession Number: 93-086
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, Office of the Governor
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Governor George S. Mickelson Documents and Photographs, 1945-1991. This
collection is comprised of materials belonging to the late Governor which
were housed in a vault at the capitol. Topics include; China Trade Council;
Charlottesville Education Summit with President Bush, Crazy
Horse Mountain; and the USS Rushmore
Christening.
Shelf Location: 20, 2101A |
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Classification Number:
15E/13/17
Accession Number:
93-070
Collection Name: Department of
Education and Cultural Affairs, Division of Cultural Affairs, Office of
History
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Slides of Governor George S. Mickelson Funeral, 1993.
Shelf Location: 2323A |
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Classification Number:
15E/13/17
Accession Number: 93-105
Collection Name: Department of
Education and Cultural Affairs, Division of Cultural Affairs, Office of
History
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photos of Governor George Speaker Mickelson’s Funeral Service, 1993.
Shelf Location: 2323A |
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Classification Number:
20A/1/3
Accession Number: 93-052
Collection Name: Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of the Secretary, Adjunct General
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photographs of Governor George S. Mickelson’s Funeral, 1993.
Shelf Location: 5483B |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/31
Accession Number: 94-070
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Governor Mickelson, Outgoing Correspondence of the Governor and Lieutenant
Governor, 1987-1989.
Shelf Location: 5800-5811 |
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Classification Number:
15E/10/9
Accession Number:
94-072
Collection Name: Department of
Education and Cultural Affairs, Division of Cultural Affairs, EducationalTV
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Governor George S. Mickelson Videotape Dubs, 1987-1993. This collection is
comprised of 38 VHS videos produced by SDETV. Among the many subjects
covered in this collection are; the State of the State; Budget Addresses;
Inaugural Addresses; Native American Day; the Centennial Celebration; Mt.
Rushmore; Press Conferences; Statehouse Live Call in; and the address to the
special session on the Supercollider.
Shelf Location: 5828-5829 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/28
Accession Number:
94-081
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Audio Cassettes, 1994. This collection is comprised of the audio cassettes
gathered in the process of collecting interviews for the Mickelson Project.
The collection contains 34 cassette tapes and 2 micro cassette tapes, on
which a total of 39 people were interviewed for the project.
Shelf Location: 3841C |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/32
Accession Number:
94-071
Collection Name:
Executive Management,
Gubernatorial
Division, Governor Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Newspaper Subject
Clippings,
1987-1993. These clippings document public opinion
on South
Dakota politicians such as Tom Daschle,
Larry
Pressler, and James Abdnor.
Shelf Location:
5812-5827 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/30
Accession Number: 94-096
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
General Files, Boards and Commissions, Indian Affairs and Tribal Files,
1987-1993.
Shelf Location: 6084-6087 |
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Classification Number:
34A/1/6
Accession Number: 95-047
Collection Name: Department of
Tourism
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photos and Negatives, 1987-1993. Images of the Governor George S. Mickelson
Administration.
Shelf Location: 6078-6080 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/38
Accession Number: 95-077
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Press Releases, 1986-1992.
Shelf Location:
6634-6636A |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/30
Accession Number: 94-039
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
1987-1993, General Files; Administration, Agriculture, Agriculture/Bonding,
Finance & Management, Cement Plant, South Dakota Centennial, Commerce,
Community Foundation, Constitutional Offices, Corrections,
Guatemala/Electoral College/Lawsuit, Yankton Human Services, Bradley Bill,
Executive Orders, Transportation, Economic Development, Education & Cultural
Affairs, Energy Policy, Regents/Higher Education, Environment & Natural
Resources, Federal, Game Fish & Parks, Gaming Commission, Governor’s
Association, Health, Human Services, Indian Affairs, Legislative, Military &
Veterans Affairs, Revenue, Social Services, and Tourism.
Shelf Location: 5723-5850 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/32
Accession Number: 96-060
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Newspaper & Subject Clippings, 1985-1992.
Shelf Location: 6647-6648 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/40
Accession
Number: 95-080
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management,
Gubernatorial
Division, George Mickelson
Series Title
& Inclusive Dates: Awards &
Miscellaneous,
1987-1993.
Awards granted to George and Linda Mickelson.
Shelf
Location: 4605, FB194, FB230, MD20 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/41
Accession Number:
95-81
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Correspondence of George and Linda Mickelson, 1987-1993. Among many of the
items included are George S. Mickelson’s military record; biographical
information; correspondence; information on the Republican National
Committee as well as the Republican National Convention; as well as many
letters of sympathy, including one from President Bill Clinton.
Shelf Location: 4601-4604 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/42
Accession Number:
95-082
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Memorials, 1993. Included are cards, letters, video tape, guest book,
newspaper articles, Mickelson Memorial Database printout and Resolutions.
Shelf Location: 4591-4600A, MD20
and FB 282 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/44
Accession Number: 95-084
Collection Name:
Department of Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Social Calendar & Menus, 1983-1992.
Shelf Location: 474C |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/35
Accession Number: 95-085
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photographs, 1987-1993. Included are photographs relating to George
Mickelson’s inauguration, the Governors Office, the Far East Trade Mission,
as well as the Mickelson funeral.
Shelf Location:
4582 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/46
Accession Number: 95-086
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Public Schedule, 1987-1993.
Shelf Location: 4583 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/35
Accession Number: 96-088
Collection Name:
Department of Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photographs, 1987-1993. Photographs included in this collection concern the
activities of Capitol for a Day at Belle Fourche and Redfield, Governor
Mickelson’s visit to Sanborn County, and the Western Governor’s Association.
Shelf Location: 4580, MD20 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/40
Accession Number: 96-089
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Awards & Miscellaneous, 1987-1993. Among the many awards and certificates
pertaining to the Mickelson family include Army Medals, certificates from
the American Bar Association, Ducks Unlimited, and many other organizations.
Shelf Location: 4581 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/39
Accession Number: 92-064
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Maps concerning the Superconducting Supercollider, 1987.
Shelf Location:
4584-4590, MD258 |
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Accession Number:
95-073
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Videotapes, 1987-1993.
Shelf Location: 6148-6150 |
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Accession Number:
95-079
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Speeches, 1987-1993. Topics include: Transportation; Finance/Budget;
Elderly; Health & Public Services; Industrial Development; Women; Veterans;
Military; Memorial Day; Water and Natural Resources; and Public Safety.
Shelf Location: 4693-4698 |
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Accession Number:
96-144
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, Governor George S. Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
General Files, 1987. Files relate to different South Dakota Boards and
Commissions.
Shelf Location: 4623 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/32
Accession Number:
96-036
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Newspaper Subject Clippings, 1986-1993.
Shelf Location: 6159-6163 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/35
Accession Number: 96-037
Collection Name: Department of
Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photographs concerning many functions of the Governor’s office, 1987-1993.
Shelf Location:
6144 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/30
Accession Number: 96-038
Collection Name:
Department of Executive Management, Gubernatorial Division, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
General Files, 1986-1993. Files relate to Governor Mickelson’s
accomplishments, and positions on issues such as Industry and Taxation.
Shelf Location: 6146 |
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Classification Number:
10A/1/35
Accession Number: 97-032
Collection Name:
Department of Executive Management, George Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photographs, 1986-1987. Two color portraits of Governor George S.
Mickelson.
Shelf Location:
4710D |
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Accession Number:
98-017
Collection Name: Office of the
Governor, George S. Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:Five
Year Strategic Plan, 1990-1991.
Shelf Location:
5247 |
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Accession Number:
98-020
Collection Name: Office of
Executive Management, Governor George S. Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Centennial Education Summit Files, 1989.
Shelf Location:
5261A |
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Accession Number:
94-109
Collection Name: Executive
Management, Governor George S. Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive
Dates: Newspaper Clippings,
1986-1988. This collection is comprised of microfilmed newspaper clippings
of Governor Mickelson’s activities.
Shelf Location: 4230-4235 |
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Accession Number:
94-110
Collection Name: Executive
Management, Governor George S. Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Newspaper Clippings, 1993. This collection is comprised of microfilmed
newspaper clippings of Governor Mickelson’s activities.
Shelf Location: 4236-4237 |
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Accession Number:
98-060
Collection Name: Office of
Executive Management, Governor George S. Mickelson
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photographs and files of First Lady Linda Mickelson, 1989-1993.
Shelf Location: MD20, FB355, 5351,
5340B |
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Classification Number:
15E/10/8
Accession Number: 89-173
Collection Name:
Education and Cultural Affairs, Division of Cultural Affairs, Office of
Educational TV
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Photos of Governor Mickelson on South Dakota Public Television, 1989.
Shelf Location: 5719 |
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Accession Number:
2002-032
Collection
Name: Department of Executive
Management,
Governor
George S. Mickelson
Series Title
& Inclusive Dates: 1941-1993;
Photographs,
Awards,
Military, Campaign, USS Rushmore, Memorial,
and
Presidents
Shelf
Location: MD20, 5080B, 5081A |
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Accession Number:
H93-068
Collection Name: Photograph
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Governor George S. Mickelson, 1993.
Shelf Location:
MD20 |
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Accession Number:
H93-077
Collection
Name: George Speaker Mickelson
Papers
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Family Photographs,
1946-1993.
The collection consists of black and white negatives.
Images
include; elementary school group portrait; portrait as
Governor of
South Dakota; as a child 3-5 years of age;
as a child of
10 riding a donkey; with wife Linda; with wife and
son; with
unidentified man (both wearing military dress).
Shelf
Location: 5687D |
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Accession Number:
H93-078
Collection Name: George Speaker
Mickelson Papers
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Family Photographs, 1944-1989. This collection consists of black and white
negative strips. Images include; Governor George T. Mickelson, early family
photos with George T. and son George S.; George S. and his wife Linda with
their small children Mark and Amy; and Mickelson family members at a party
honoring the newly elected Governor George S. Mickelson.
Shelf Location: 5687D |
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Accession Number:
H98-093
Collection Name:
Film Collection
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Tony Dean Outdoors: Remembering George Mickelson, video, 1998.
Shelf Location:
RESTRICTED |
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Accession Number:
H98-114
Collection Name: George S.
Mickelson Papers
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Inauguration Photographs, 1987.
Shelf Location:
8527 |
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Accession Number:
96-332
Collection: Governor, Inaugural
Addresses
Series Title & Inclusive Dates:
Inaugural Address, State of the State Address, 1987.
Shelf Location: 7136C |
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