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The Center for Western Studies
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FOUNDED
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1970 by the Augustana College Board of Regents, with writer-in-residence Herbert Krause as director
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2005 OFFICERS
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Chair - Dr. Gary Earl
Vice-Chair - Dr. Gary Olson
Secretary - John McIntyre
Deputy Recording Secretary - Rosemary Draeger |
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STAFF
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Executive Director - Dr. Arthur R. Huseboe
Director of Research Collections & Publications - Dr. Harry F. Thompson
Director of Development - Dean A. Schueler
Office Coordinator - Lisa Hollaar
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MEETING SCHEDULE
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Meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month, with an
exception for special dates in December and in May |
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ACTIVITIES
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The Center for Western
Studies of Augustana College is an archives, library, museum, publishing
house, and educational agency concerned principally with collecting,
preserving and interpreting prehistoric, historic and contemporary materials
that document native and immigrant cultures of the northern prairie/plains.
The Center promotes understanding of the region through exhibits,
publications, art shows, conferences and academic programs. The Center is
committed, ultimately, to defining the contributions of the northern
prairie/plains to American civilization. The 22,000 square feet Fantle
Building for the Center fore Western Studies opened in 2001.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale – February
Dakota Conference on History, Literature, Art and Archaeology – May
An Evening of Dinner and Entertainment – June
Boe Forum on Public Affairs – Spring or Fall
Members and Friends Open House and Luncheon – December
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
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The Center for Western Studies
PO Box 727, Augustana College
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
Telephone – (605) 274-4007;
Fax – (605) 274-4999;
E-Mail – cws@inst.augie.edu; Home Page – http://inst.augie.edu/CWS/
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