Identifier
MA 45
Dates
1936-1978
Extent
1.0 linear feet [1 record box]
Abstract
The South Dakota Social Science Association Records document the activities of a professional organization composed of sociologists and students from colleges and universities across South Dakota. Active from the late 1930s through the 1970s, the association sponsored annual meetings, paper competitions, award ceremonies, and the publication of an academic journal. These meetings provided a forum for presenting research, exchanging ideas, and fostering collaboration among social science scholars across the state. The association became inactive in the 1980s.
The collection primarily documents the planning and proceedings of the association’s annual meetings. Materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs, meeting minutes, treasurer’s reports, presentation abstracts, publications, and other planning records related to conference organization. Each meeting was hosted by a different South Dakota college or university and addressed contemporary issues in the social sciences, including population change, state governance, education, Native American issues, natural resource development, and mental health. Together, these records document statewide academic collaboration and the role of the social sciences in addressing regional public policy and educational concerns.
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:
- Information request form: Ask Us!
- Telephone: 605-688-5094
- Email: arcrefs@sdstate.edu
Language
English
Publisher
South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
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