Identifier

MA 37

Dates

1891-2013

Extent

55.68 linear feet (54 record boxes, 1 document case, legal, 2 oversize boxes)

Abstract

The South Dakota State Climate Office serves as the official source of climate and drought information for the state of South Dakota. The office provides climate data, analytical tools, outlooks, and related resources to support decision making in agriculture, industry, public safety, and other areas of public interest. Climate information is distributed through multiple platforms, including websites, social media, and print and electronic publications, providing public access to current and historical climate information.

The South Dakota State Climate Office Records document more than a century of weather and climate data collection across South Dakota and portions of Iowa, Minnesota, and Wyoming. The bulk of the collection consists of daily weather observation sheets submitted by volunteer reporting stations that record precipitation, air and soil temperature, wind, solar radiation, and related meteorological conditions. The scope and level of detail vary by station depending on available equipment. Materials are organized geographically by reporting location, including towns, research farms, and natural landmarks.

Additional materials include administrative and research records such as master’s theses, grant proposals, legal case documentation involving weather data, radar output, storm and cloud photography, drought studies, and tree ring analysis. The collection also contains specialized reporting forms, including B-91 climatological reports, as well as documentation of significant weather events such as floods and droughts. The records document long term regional climate patterns and support research in environmental history, agriculture, climatology, and public safety.

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.

Rights

In Copyright This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Materials in this collection may be subject to Title 17, Section 108 of the United States Copyright Act. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright, privacy, trademark, and other applicable rights for their intended use. Obtaining all necessary permissions is the user's responsibility. Written authorization from the copyright and/or other rights holders is required for publication, distribution, or any use of protected materials beyond what is permitted under fair use.

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