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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 2004 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

Bill & Verna Farnham (uncle) Softball  
Bill Farnham Baseball mitt, catcher mitt, glove, kids  
Bill Farnham Hat, navy officer, seaman ca 1940's
Bill Farnham Hat, cap, sailor  
Bill Farnham (uncle) Luggage, clothing holder, carrier  
Center for Military History, US Army M1 Garand, .30 cal. Rifle, US Army ca. 1940
Center for Military History, US Army .45 cal. PISTOL, hand gun, Colt revolver, US Army ca. 1940
Dr. Ralph Reed Ghost Dance shirt 1800's
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, ERA 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, street scene 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, cowboys 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, telephone conversations 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, farmer on tractor 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, KTOA, cameramen 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, REA 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, CA or bust 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, CCC 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, school house 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, WNAX station 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, military funeral 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, Pick-Sloan Plan 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, bronc riding 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, Sinclair gas station 2004
Dwayne Wilcox ledger drawing, Dwayne Wilcox, art, Memorial park 2004
Elizabeth R. Gutch Cheyenne River Upper Women's Society quilt 1950
G. Farnham (dad) Cleats, baseball shoes  
G. Farnham (dad) Pillowcase, bedding, decoration 1933
G. Farnham (dad) Baseball uniform, shirt, pants ca. 1930
G. Farnham (dad) Body padding, chest protector  
G. Farnham (dad) Sock suspenders, garder  
Gene Youngberg Tail of WinCharger  
Gene Youngberg Engine of WinCharger  
Gene Youngberg Power Controls for WinCharger, power meter, adjustments, crank  
Gene Youngberg Propeller for WinCharger, windmill blade  
Gene Youngberg Counterweight of WinCharger, counterweights  
George & Mildred Leigle Kneip commerative plate, documentary artifact 1971
Harry & Verna Farnham Women's clothing, outfit, skirt, shawl, jacket  
Harry & Verna Farnham women's undergarmets; underwear  
Harry & Verna Farnham Aberdeen American News; newspaper; documentary artifact Nov. 22-25, 1963
Harry & Verna Farnham P-coat; outerwear, jacket ca. 1940's
Harry & Verna Farnham Dress Blues: jacket, pants, overcoat; outerwear ca. 1940's
Harry & Verna Farnham Pre World War II Naval photo ca. 1940
Harry & Verna Farnham Laundary bag, personal gear ca. 1940's
Harry & Verna Farnham Baseball glove, mitt, catcher, sports equipment  
Harry & Verna Farnham Necktie, black  
Harry & Verna Farnham Necktie, black  
Harry & Verna Farnham Towel  
Harry & Verna Farnham White tropical uniform, shirt, pants, outerwear ca. 1940's
Harry & Verna Farnham off-white nylon socks, footwear, stockings  
Harry & Verna Farnham Hat cover, protector, guard, shield, headwear  
Harry & Verna Farnham Fez, hat, cap  
Harry & Verna Farnham Hat  
Harry & Verna Farnham trunk, suitcase, luggage, personal gear  
Harry & Verna Farnham Shoes, footwear  
Harry & Verna Farnham Clock radio, alarm clock  
Harry & Verna Farnham Baseball  
Harry & Verna Farnham Hat, officer  
Harry & Verna Farnham Hat, officer, headwear  
Harry & Verna Farnham naval shirt, outerwear  
Harry & Verna Farnham Belt  
Harry & Verna Farnham gloves, accessory  
Harry & Verna Farnham Briefcase, carrying case  
Harry & Verna Farnham Dog tags, identification tag, personal symbol  
Harry & Verna Farnham Lighter  
Harry & Verna Farnham Cufflinks, clothing accessory  
Harry & Verna Farnham Patch, rank  
Harry & Verna Farnham Life Member pin, award 1925
Harry & Verna Farnham Military bars, rank award  
Harry & Verna Farnham Shoulder bar, sash, rank  
Harry & Verna Farnham Name sash, identification tag  
Harry & Verna Farnham Name tag, badge  
Harry & Verna Farnham gold sash, bar  
Harry & Verna Farnham Name bracelet, identification  
Harry & Verna Farnham Brass shield, badge, rank  
Harry & Verna Farnham Box of miscellaneous papers (inside briefcase)  
Helen Hyde Harryman Sweatshirt, SD Centennial, outerware  
Helen Hyde Harryman Girl Scout shirt, blouce 1944
Ida Bergina (Iverson) Hogie commerative ribbion, Brookings, Luther League 1904
Ida Bergina (Iverson) Hogie Commerative ribbions, Borrkings League, SDLL  
Ida Bergina (Iverson) Hogie commerative ribbon, Brookings, Eastern SD Educational Association 1904
Ida Bergina (Iverson) Hogie commerative ribbon, Luther League, Howard 1905
Ida Bergina (Iverson) Hogie commerative ribbon, women's building, SD State Fair 1923
Ida Bergina (Iverson) Hogie commerative ribbon, SD Educational Association, Brookings, pin 1905
Ida Bergina (Iverson) Hogie   1902
Ila Wiedemer