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Archives and Special Collections Exhibit: Mabel K. Richardson Poetry

 

Dakota Home (MP3 | 1:04)
Original poem composed and read aloud by Richardson.

Killdeer (MP3 | 1:04)
Original poem composed and read aloud by Richardson.

Alma Mater (MP3 | 2:09)
Originally written as a poem by Richardson, performed by the USD chorus.
 Richardson

Mabel Kingsley Richardson is most commonly known as the University of South Dakota's first Library Director.  She served in this position for 35 years, from 1907 until 1941.  A South Dakota native, she was born in Lodi to pioneering parents.  She became USD's librarian just after graduating from the University of Illinois.  Mabel Richardson is also known for her poetry, much of which proudly displays her love of South Dakota.  In 1922, one of her poems was chosen to become the alma mater song of USD.  The Richardson Collection, currently in the Archives and Special Collections, is named for her. 

Browse the Richardson Collection listing by name.

Dakota Home, Killdeer, and Alma Mater are copyrighted by the South Dakota Professional Chapter of Zeta Phi Eta, National Professional Fraternity in Communication Arts and Sciences. All rights reserved.