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Native American and Northern Plains Historical Resources Guide

Special Collections is the rare books, manuscripts and archives department of the I.D. Weeks Library. It includes the Herman P. Chilson Collection of Western Americana, the Richardson Collections and the University of South Dakota Archives. Materials in the collections relate to the history of South Dakota and the surrounding region with a strong emphasis on politics and American Indian issues.

The Staff of the Special Collections is available to answer reference questions and provide research assistance. In addition, general introductions to our holdings, including subject-oriented showings of materials, may be arranged by request. Classes are welcome. 

Call, e-mail, or write the Archivist with your request.

Archives and Special Collections
I. D. Weeks Library
Room 305
University of South Dakota
605-677-5450
speccoll@usd.edu


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