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Museum Collections 

The Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the social, political, and cultural history of the State of South Dakota and Dakota Territory. The museum makes its collections available through exhibitions, loans to other museums, and publications. The collections in storage are open for study by appointment.
 


In 2003 the museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society received 58 collections containing 291 artifacts.
The museum would like to thank all of our donors for their generous donations.

 
Donor Title Date Made
Arla Smith coat, ladies  
Arla Smith rug, crocheted c1935
Arlene Nielson headband, feathered 1960s (?)
Arthea Hermann Envelopes, Program, Pictures, Paper Clipping, Letter, Birth Certificate, Postcard, Bank Payments, Deposit Slip  
Arthea Hermann Bible, Dictionary, and Logic Books and Wallet with Letters  
Arthea Hermann Inclinometer  
Arthea Hermann Climb Indicator  
Arthea Hermann Gyro-compass, tripod, and box  
Arthea Hermann Small frames with pictures  
Barns Funeral Home Case, shipping funeral ca 1933
Boys and Girls Club of Pierre T-shirt, club ca 2003
Boys and Girls Club of Pierre Booklet, Boys & Girls Club ca 2003
Carol Linn iron, waffle early 1950s
Carol Linn dryer, hair early 1950s
Carol Linn plate, hot early 1950s
Carol Linn popper, popcorn, heater early 1950s
Carol Linn mixer, electric, food early 1950s
Carol Linn blender early 1950s
Carol Linn crusher, ice early 1950s
Collected by staff button, political, Sturgis Capital For a Day 2003
Collected by Staff Postcard, Rounds for Governor 2002
Collected by Staff Button, Farm Island decication 1966
Collected by Staff Button, dance contest 1984
Collected by Staff Postcard, Rounds for Governor 2002
Collected by Staff Postcard, Rounds for Governor 2002
Collected by Staff Postcard, Rounds for Governor 2002
Collected by Staff Poster, Rounds for Governor 2002
Collected by Staff Pamphlet, inauguration 2003
Collected by Staff Booklet, Inauguration 2003
Collected by Staff Deck, card, Iraqi officials 2003
Collected by staff postcard, Mobridge 1910-1915
Collected by staff postcard, Meridian Bridge, Yankton 1927
Collected by staff postcard, Lake Poinsett 1940-1970
Collected by staff postcard, Canistota 1920-1950
Collected by staff button, Yankton Riverboat Days 2003
Collected by staff Deck, card, U.S.A. Freedom 2003
Collected by staff button, political Gov. Rounds 2003
Collected by staff sign, trade, Nesbitt's Soda Fountain 1955
Collected by staff sign, traffic, Keep Right 20th century
Collected by staff sign, traffic, Stop for Children in Crosswalk 20th century
Collected by staff sign, traffic, One Way 20th century
Collected by staff sign, street, Caution Warning 20th century
Collected by staff sign, traffic, Keep Off Wet Paint 20th century
Collected by staff sign, traffic, Don't Be A Litterbug 20th century
Collected by staff sign, traffic, No U Turn 20th century
Collected by staff Button, political, Aberdeen 2003
Collected by staff Bucket, ice cream, Lewis & Clark 2003
Collected by staff Telephone, cellular ca 1990
Collected by staff Button, political, Lemmons Capital for a Day 2003
Collected by staff Pin, club, Young Citizens League  
Collected by staff Booklet, Jump Off Buffalo Ranch ca 2001
Collected by staff Booklet, Triple U Buffalo Ranch ca 2001
Collected by staff Invitation, Inaugural, Rounds 2003
Collected by staff Invitation, Inaugural, Rounds 2003
Collected by staff Glass, beer, Eureka High School 2000
Collected by staff Glass, Beer, SDWBA 2001
Collected by staff Tag, parking, Northern State University 2001
Collected by staff License plate holder, Black Hills State ca. 2000
Collected by staff Chain, key, Meier's Clock ca 2000
Collected by staff Chain, key, Mount Rushmore ca 2000
Collected by staff Button, Eagles 1980s
Collected by staff Button, political, Schliebe 1990s
Collected by staff Button, Odyssey of the Mind 1989
Collected by staff Button, Mount Rushmore ca 1990s
Collected by staff Button, Deadwood ca 1990s
Collected by staff Button, Odyssey of the Mind ca 1990s
Collected by staff Button, 4-H 1976
Collected by staff Button, Brown County Fair 1987
Collected by staff Button, Hot Springs ca 1980s
Collected by staff Button, Campaign, Bush 1988
Collected by staff Button, Elecricity Safety ca 1980s
Collected by staff Button, Capital City Band ca 1990s
Collected by staff Button, 4-H Bicenntenial 1976
Collected by staff Button, Centennial Belles 1979
Collected by staff Pin, Aberdeen ca 1990s
Collected by staff Frisbee, Jazz Nightly ca 2000
Collected by staff Button, Tobacco Free Kids ca 1990s
Collected by staff Pin, Deadwood Historic Landmark ca 1990s
Collected by staff Magnet, refrigerator, Tobacco Free Kids ca 1990s
Collected by staff Magnet, refrigerator, Huron SD ca 1990s
Collected by staff Trinket, Band-Aide dispenser ca 2000
Collected by staff Sticker, bumper, Daschle ca 2000