Identifier

UA 53.80

Dates

1983-2004

Extent

2.17 linear feet (1 document case, 1 oversize box)

Abstract

Ronald “Ron” Larsen (1946–2019) was a South Dakota resident, educator, agricultural advocate, and political candidate. A graduate of South Dakota State University, Larsen was active in civic and agricultural issues during the 1980s and later became the Democratic nominee for the South Dakota State Senate in District 6 in 2004.

This collection documents Larsen’s public activities from 1983 to 2004. Materials include correspondence, donation letters, newspaper clippings, legislative and campaign records, proclamations, and campaign ephemera. A significant portion relates to the “Give-A-Buck” initiative (1983–1991), as well as agricultural advocacy efforts such as “Faith in Farming” and participation in the 1985 National Crisis Action Rally. The collection also contains State Senate campaign materials, nominations and declarations, legislative correspondence, and items associated with Larsen’s campaign activities.

Historical Note

Ronald “Ron” Larsen (May 15, 1946 – January 1, 2019) was a South Dakota resident and political candidate. 

Larsen was born in 1946 and attended high school in Webster, South Dakota. He later attended South Dakota State University on a football scholarship and graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In the mid-1970s, he served briefly as a defensive line coach at South Dakota State University. 

In 2004, Larsen was the Democratic nominee for the South Dakota State Senate in District 6. He was defeated in the general election. 

Ron Larsen died on January 1, 2019, at the age of 72. 

Content Notes

Ronald “Ron” Larsen (May 15, 1946 – January 1, 2019) was a South Dakota resident and political candidate. 

Larsen was born in 1946 and attended high school in Webster, South Dakota. He later attended South Dakota State University on a football scholarship and graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In the mid-1970s, he served briefly as a defensive line coach at South Dakota State University. 

In 2004, Larsen was the Democratic nominee for the South Dakota State Senate in District 6. He was defeated in the general election. 

Ron Larsen died on January 1, 2019, at the age of 72. 

SDSU Archives and Special Collections

This document is a descriptive inventory of the collection in the SDSU Archives and Special Collections. It contains:

  • An overview of the collection, including information about the person or organization and a brief description of the materials and subjects found within.
  • A detailed inventory listing, organized by boxes and folders.
  • Information on how to access the materials, including any restrictions or special conditions.

In most cases, the materials in the collections have not been digitized and are not available online. If you would like to know more about the contents of the collection, please contact the SDSU Archives at:

Language

English

Publisher

South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

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