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University of South Dakota Commencement of June 6, 1966: A Tribute to President I. D. Weeks
The June 6, 1966, 84th annual spring commencement, marked the last time that President I. D. Weeks presided over a university graduation ceremony. The importance of this ceremony is clear from its gold program cover and the dignitaries present asked to comment on President Weeks’ many accomplishments for the university, the state, and nation. As […]
Kyle Gruhn
Apr 30, 20241 min read
Happy National Poetry Month: The oldest book in the Archives and Special Collections is a poetry book in Latin.
Incipit laus Sancti Bernardi Abatis; Laus de Virgine Maria: Ave mater misericordie may be the oldest book in the Archives and Special Collections. I found this description of the book on a sheet of letterhead paper tucked into the book: “Manuscript on paper, written in a fine formal book hand. 28 lines. 12 leaves (the […]
Doris Peterson
Apr 19, 20241 min read
Open house for Archives & Special Collections, Digital Humanities, Digital Imaging Lab, and South Dakota Oral History Center
Thursday, April 18, 20244:00-6:00pm IDW 3rd Floor 321Join us for refreshments, guided tours, interactive stations and guest speakers.
Doris Peterson
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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