2009 Program Catalog

South Dakota humanities council

2009 Program Catalog

Exploring . . .

the Human Adventure South Dakota Humanities Council An Affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities ADDRESS: 1215 Trail Ridge Rd., Ste. A, Brookings, SD 57006 PHONE: 605-688-6113 • FAX: 605-688-4531 E-MAIL: sdsu_sdhc@sdstate.edu WEB: sdhumanities.org

Welcome to the 2009 South Dakota Humanities Council Resource Catalog

Home of the S outh D a kota C enter for the B o ok 1215 Trail Ridge Road Suite A Brookings, SD 57006 P: 605.688.6113 F: 605.688.4531 E: sdsu_sdhc@sdstate.edu

For more information, visit

sdhumanities.org

The South Dakota Humanities Council’s (SDHC) mission is “to support and promote public programming and provide grant funding for programs in traditional humanities disciplines.”

SDHC is an independent non-profit organization that serves as the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). SDHC supports public programming in history, literature, archaeology, and other humanities disciplines. SDHC works with museums, libraries and other cultural, educational and community-based organizations across the state to deliver programs to South Dakotans. In 2008, SDHC presented over 250 programs in 60 different communities.

SDHC is pleased to publish our annual Resource Center Catalog: your guide to humanities programs, including our speakers’ bureau, reading programs, traveling exhibits, grants, Council-conducted events and more. The printed catalog provides brief descriptions of our programs. Please visit our Web site, sdhumanities.org, for more details about each program included in this book and the most up-todate information.

Table of Contents

“How To” Guide for the Resource Center Catalog Chautauqua Programs

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Reading Programs

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Council-Conducted Programs South Dakota Humanities Council Information

Application Form

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Speakers’ Bureau Programs

Traveling Exhibits

2009 Council Members

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Catherine Campbell Marilyn Carlson Aronson Terri Davis Michelle Deyo-Amende Harvey DuMarce Doris Giago Anne Gormley Fee Jacobsen Lin Jennewein Diane Johnson Roger Kasa

Cheryl Kleppin Aaron B. Larson Jane Murphy Jean Nicholson Scott Rausch LaVerne Rens Rebecca Schenk Jack Stengel Ann McKay Thompson Corey Vilhauer William Walsh

Meet the Challenge!

Contact the SD Humanities Council at 605.688.6113 to see how you can keep humanities alive in South Dakota!

All gifts made in 2009 will be directed to a NEH Challenge Grant, where your donation will be matched.

overview of services available & instructions WHAT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE?

SDHC offers speakers’ bureau programs, both in traditional and Chautauqua-style presentations, reading series, traveling exhibits, and a number of Council-conducted programs, including awarding grants. For more information, please refer to the following:

• Speakers’ Bureau — ­ A program in which a scholar presents to various groups across the state. Please

refer to pages 7-13 for a list of all of the programs that are available.

• Reading Program — Groups are sent multiple copies of books to read and then discuss as a group. This

is perfect for book clubs, office reading clubs, civic organizations and libraries to use. Please refer

to pages 14 and 15 for more information.

• Traveling Exhibits — The South Dakota Historical Society’s traveling exhibits can be shipped anywhere

to show in a museum, school or any public area. SDHC also owns a small collection of traveling

exhibits. For more information, please refer to pages 16-17.

• Council-Conducted Programs — The Council-conducted programs include events that SDHC

coordinates and manages. Please refer to page 18 and 19 for more information.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations that are in South Dakota. The applicant organization does not necessarily need to be located in South Dakota; however, the program must take place within the state. Typical applicants include libraries, museums, historical sites, historical societies, parks, tribal entities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities as well as community center and agencies that are open to the public.

ARE THERE ANY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS?

1) SDHC expects a minimum audience of 35 people for public presentations (20 for reading programs), and expects the presentation to be held at a facility that has comfortable accomodations for the audience.

2) SDHC expects that the program will be scheduled for 45 minutes with time for questions and answers.

3) SDHC expects a good faith effort in advertising the program and that the applicant organization goes beyond their members to publicize the event.

HOW OFTEN MAY I APPLY?

Organizations may apply for THREE speakers’ bureau programs per SDHC fiscal year (Nov. 1 - Oct. 31).

Programs with multiple presenters doing one presentation count as one program. Based on availability of the requested material, organizations may apply for an unlimited amount of reading programs, or exhibits.

Organizations are to have ONE open grant at a time. They are not able to apply for a grant if there is one grant that is not closed.

IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE?

Yes, there is an application fee. No exceptions apply. The fee is $35 for each speakers’ bureau program; $35 for each reading program; and $35 for each traveling exhibit.

IS THERE ANY PAPERWORK?

Applications must be received in writing or electronically submitted before a program can be scheduled. No programs may be requested over the phone. At the conclusion of the program, the project director is expected to complete a short project evaluation form.

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speakers’ bureau programs

For Chautauqua and traditional speakers’ bureau programs, please use the following application guidelines.

Non-profit organizations may apply for up to three speakers’ bureau presentations per SDHC fiscal year (Nov. 1Oct. 31). After identifying a program that you are interested in, please use the following application procedure:

1. Contact the presenter to confirm availability. Allow a minimum of 60 minutes for each presentaiton.

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2. Complete the application form (page 23). Application, along with the $35 application fee, must be received by the SDHC office a minimum of five weeks prior to the presentation.

3. SDHC will send a confirmation letter to both you and the presenter(s). At this time, contact the presenter again to confirm program details and plan options to promote the program.

4. In the weeks prior to the presentaiton, publicize the event, acknowledging SDHC and NEH support.

5. At the event, the sponsor should welcome and introduce the speaker and acknowledge SDHC support.

6. Complete evaluation form and return to SDHC within two weeks after the presentation. Speakers will be paid by SDHC directly. programs presented by scholars acting Chautauqua Programs: chau-tau-qua: as historical and/or composite characters.

Marian Cramer, Bryant Independent Scholar 42936 196th Street, Bryant, SD 57221 605/625-5865 (h) mariancramer@yahoo.com

An Hour With Laura Choose one of the following: 1) Laura Ingalls Wilder; 2) A reporter sharing oral histories from the Ingalls family; 3) A teacher talking about Laura’s family.

Darrel Draper, Omaha, NE Independent Scholar 5140 Parker Street, Omaha, NE 68104 605/553-8117 (h) petersarpy@aol.com

George Drouillard: Hunter, Interpreter and Sign Talker for Lewis & Clark A portrayal of Drouillard, a half-French, half-Shawnee member of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.

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The Life and Times of Peter Sarpy Learn about Sarpy, a key figure in the transformation of Indian Country into Nebraska Territory.

The Life and Times of J. Sterling Morton This presentation gives insight as “Morton” tells humorous and tragic stories of his life, family and political career. Morton, known mostly for founding Arbor Day, has many more accomplishments than that.

Rod & Vicki Evans, Aberdeen Instructors, Northern State University 1311 Ashwood Dr., Aberdeen, SD 57401 605/725-2611(h) rodevans@nvc.net

Mayhem, Munchkins & Mountains Take a glimpse into the lives of colorful characters Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, L. Frank Baum and Gutzon Borglum.

Palaces on the Prairie Discover 30 unknown Buffalo Bill & Annie Oakley grain or mineral palaces that dotted the Midwest during the late 1880s and early 1900s.

Arch Ellwein, Sidney, MT Independent Scholar Box 333, Sidney, MT 59270 800/482-5109 (w) arch@midrivers.com

family history. Using the event descriptions from the Journal of Lewis and material collected by Ella Deloria, we explore the possibility of such a liaison.

Additional Presentation: Speaking of Ella Deloria

Theodore Roosevelt The 26th President of the United States comes back to life in this exciting show.

Sgt. John Ordway of the Lewis & Clark Expedition The only man to have a journal entry everyday of the voyage from St. Louis and back, set in 1813.

“Yellowstone” Vic Smith This champion buffalo hunter, army scout, dispatch rider brings the late 19th century back to life.

Joyzelle Gingway Godfrey, Lincoln, NE

Storytelling of the Dakota This presentation demonstrates the historical society of the Dakota people through the medium of storytelling. The adventures of the first set of twins born in the world will give a glimpse of the family structure, food gathering and beliefs of their tribal people.

Sitting Bull Family Story The history of this family, told by the daughter of Sitting Bull, covers the time from prior to Euro-American contact up to and including the Massacre at Wounded Knee.

Sarah Campbell Also known as Aunt Sally, Sarah Campbell worked on steamboats on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.

She was a cook in Custer’s group that commissioned the Black Hills.

Mary Kercheval Kercheval was Gen. and Mrs. Custers’ cook and personal attendant in Kansas during the Indian Wars, where she camped on the trail and assisted Custer’s wife.

Lucretia Marchbanks Lucretia Marchbanks, known also as “Mahogany Lou,” was revered and written about in the New York and Deadwood newspapers for her fine culinary skills. A former slave, she settled in the Black Hills.

Belinda Joe, Ft. Thompson Independent Scholar PO Box 345, Fort Thompson, SD 57339 605/245-2453 (h) bfjoe@hotmail.com

Camp Circle: Coming Home the Dakota Way While explaining the camp circle, history, language and culture come into play. This interactive presentation uses song and role play.

Singing Our Spirits Home the Dakota Way This presentation brings awareness and empowerment to participants through ‘camp circle’ imagery - Dakota style.

Lewis and Clark Meet the Sioux A family on the Lower Brule Sioux Reservation are descendents of Meriwether Lewis, according to their

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Independent Scholar 4524 NW 49th Street, Lincoln, NE 68524 402/470-3812 (h) jyzlle@alltel.net

Independent Scholar PO Box 5007, Rapid City, SD 57709 605/393-2680 (h) 8joyce30@hills.net

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Steamboat Captain Grant Marsh A pioneer of the Missouri and Yellowstone, he commanded the Far West that brought the news of Custer’s defeat.

Joyce Jefferson, Rapid City

Joanita Kant, Brookings

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Independent Scholar 320 17th Ave., Brookings, SD 57006 605/694-2594 (h) jeetakant@hotmail.com

South Dakota’s First First Lady: Margaret Wylie Mellette A portrayal of the life and times of Mrs. Mellette.

Quill and Beadwork of South Dakota’s Sioux Indians This program shows how beads were used from the time of Christopher Columbus to the present time.

Hutterites of South Dakota: The Schmiedeleut Take a tour of most of the state’s Hutterite colonies through a slide presentation.

Voices From the Past

Geraldine Goes In Center, Rapid City 816 Wambli Rapid City, SD 57701 605/348-8594 (h) spukasniwin@hotmail.com

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Lila Pengra, Buffalo Gap

PO Box 126 Buffalo Gap, SD 57722 605/255-4605 (h) lilah@hcinet.net

Voices from the Past To heal racism and build a pluralistic society requires respecting values as well as accepting the ambiguity of mutually conflicting interpretations of history. The two characters portrayed are imaginary but they describe actual events in the west from 1865 to 1890. prejudice and acceptance, and the beliefs and values of cultures coming into contact.

Jean Patrick, Mitchell

Independent Scholar/Author 40519 258 Street, Mitchell, SD 57301 605/996-2110 (h) jean@santel.net

A Writer’s Life Learn about an author’s daily routines and challenges, including information about the process of getting a book or magazine article published. Unique opportunities for young people are also discussed.

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The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth After dramatizing the true story of Jackie Mitchell, the writing process is “personalized” through display of piles of research and stacks of drafts. This program is appropriate for all ages, but especially for students in second grade and up.

Who Carved the Mountain?

Hear why and how Mount Rushmore was carved and look at Jean’s new book, Face to Face with Mount Rushmore. Gear your presentation toward the four presidents, sculptor Gutzon Borglum and the times, or little known facts about Mount Rushmore.

Orval Van Deest, Lead

Professor Emeritus, Dakota State University PO Box 882 Lead, SD 57754 605/584-2689 (h)

Rocky Mountain Rendezvous The mountain men and free trappers blazed the mountain trails and opened the west.

Choose one of the presentations— Hugh Glass: mauled by a grizzly and deserted by his companions, John Colter: meat hunter with Lewis & Clark, or Mike Fink: Missouri River Mountain Man—bad aim or murder of his partner in a shooting contest?

Liars, Lumber-Jacks, and Legends American “new-landers” survived and found relief in tales and stories of adventure. Choose one of the presentations— Prairie Dog Frank: fights the chinch bugs, droughts, and blizzards with tall tales, Swede Swenson: recounts the exploits of Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, and Hels Helsen, or Captain Jack Crawford: poet scout, tells of his frontier adventures with General Crook, Buffalo Bill, and others.

speakers’ bureau programs

Review the list of educational and entertaining programs below. Bring one to your town for only $35.

Ahrar Ahmad, Spearfish

The presentation is told from the perspective of a German immigrant farmer and his family.

Marilyn Carlson Aronson, Beresford

What is Islam?

A look at the origins, doctrines and practices of Islam from its historical evolution to the challenges of today. Other topics discussed include the relationship with Christianity and Judaism. Specific questions about Muslims in the West and problems in American policy towards the Islamic world can also be incorporated.

Heroines in Willa Cather’s Prairie Novels Drawing from the classic prairie texts O’ Pioneers! and My Antonia, this presentation highlights the strong female characters in Cather’s work.

The Arab-Israeli Conflict A historical perspective of the conflict, analyzing wars in the region, examining the prospect for peace and discuss the current difficulties and dilemmas that affect the region.

Dr. Ahmad also takes a look at American involvement in the conflict.

Professor of English, SD School of Mines & Technology 501 E St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 605/391-5669 (h) 605/394-2481 (w) kathy.antonen@sdsmt.edu

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Symbols Reveal a Great Plains Giant: Frederick Manfred Learn how writer Frederick Manfred used symbols to describe the unique people and places of the “Siouxland” region, where Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa meet.

19th Century American Scribbling Women Compare and contrast writers Eudora Welty and Kate Cleary, both of whom used “home place” as the dominant theme in their work. Welty, often designated as one of the most notable 20th century Southern regionalists is compared to Cleary, a little known 19th century Nebraska writer.

Lydia Whirlwind Soldier, Rosebud

Lois Beckner, Aberdeen

A Conversation with a Lakota Poet* This presentation speaks to the power of friendship through poetry. Antonen comments on the authenticity of voice and Whirlwind Soldier reads from her book Memory Songs.

Life During the American Civil War A chronicle of the human side of the Civil War, examining ideology, lifestyle and culture in both the North and South.

Retired, Todd County School District PO Box 154, Rosebud, SD 57570 605/747-2835 (h) akicita@goldenwest.net

The Resurrection of 470 Acres: A Story of the Land During the Dirty 30s (Kathy Antonen ONLY) A look at the resurrection of 470 acres in Beadle County, South Dakota, when drought and wind ravaged the land.

Independent Scholar 914 S Penn Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401 605/225-0712 (h) 605/626-7081 (w) lois.beckner@aberdeen.sd.ur

Toys, Games and Pastimes of Children in the 1880s Using a collection of antique toys and household items, audience members can imagine what a child’s life was like in the 1880s.

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*Denotes programs with multiple presenters. Only one $35 application fee applies.

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Kathy Antonen, Rapid City

Academic Dean, National American University 29615 469th Avenue, Beresford, SD 57004 605/957-4371 (h) 605/336-4600 (w) mcarlson@iw.net

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Professor, Black Hills State University 1200 University, Spearfish, SD 57799 605/642-5243 (h) 605/642-6000 (w) ahrar.ahmad@bhsu.edu

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Please review the presentations below and find one that best fits your needs. Programs can be presented at libraries, museums, historical societies, schools, civic organizations and more. Applicants must be a non-profit organization and the presentation must be free and open to the public. Please complete the application form found at the back of this book.

For more information, please contact the SD Humanities Council.

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CeilAnne Clement, Hettinger, ND

The Shaping of American Women Explore how culture, beliefs, fashion, society and significant events from American colonization to modern times influenced the role of women. Audiences will be challenged to draw conclusions by comparing various time periods to speculate on the role of American women in the future.

Blizzard Stories from the Northern Plains Get details about the blizzards that affected the Northern Plains as CeilAnne Clement shares notes from a series of interviews she conducted about the subject.

Anne Bodman, Sturgis

Independent Scholar 20460 Black Dog Place, Sturgis, SD 57785 605/347-0004 (h) storytellerAnneB@bhhoa.us

Storytelling: Journeys into Imagination Embark on a “guided tour” into the imagination with stories from around the world and close to home. This presentation creates humor and drama as well as thought-provoking entertainment.

Deb Carpenter, Bushnell, NE Instructor, Gering High School PO Box 68 Bushnell, NE 69128 308/673-5057 (h) d_carpenter@hotmail.com

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Lyn Messersmith, Alliance, NE Independent Scholar 4241 269th Trail, Alliance, NE 69301 308/762-2583 (h) ezrein@bbcwb.net

The Heart’s Compass* Audiences will be taken on a poetic, musical and imaginative journey of pioneer women who settled the Plains.

Leaders and Legends* Story, song, poetry and visual materials accompany this presentation that tells the stories of the leaders and legends who shaped the American West.

Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History* Delve into “her-story” with colorful female characters, including Pearl Hart, Baby Doe Tabor and the women who assisted in progressing the Underground Railroad through quilt messages.

The “Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History” presentation can be done with any combination of four presenters. Kay Langin and Marilyn Stratmeyer (not listed) are also available for this presentation if requested. “The Heart’s Compass” and “Leaders and Legends” only include the two speakers listed. Contact Lyn Messersmith or Deb Carpenter for more information.

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Independent Scholar Box 1, Hettinger, ND 701/567-4218 (h) 701/567-4218 (w)

Storytelling Around the World This presentation includes stories from many cultures, with emphasis on Northern European and African American traditions.

Tales from the Tame Edge of the Wild West A celebration of life west of the Missouri River with stories of vanished villages, present-day towns, and the challenges and joys on the tame edge of the Wild West.

Additional Presentation: History Tales

Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, Rapid City

American Indian Scholar; Retired Professor; Author 3755 Blake Court N, Rapid City, SD 57701 605/341-3228 (h) elizcoly@aol.com

Aurelia: A Crow Creek Trilogy Using her writing from three novellas in Aurelia, CookLynn will present readings and/or a workshop. The writings tell of the invasion of Indian lands, the destruction of the Missouri River, and the grief and joy of an American Indian family.

Janet (Jace) DeCory, Spearfish Instructor, Black Hills State University 1200 University, Spearfish, SD 57799 605/722-8647 (h) 605/642-6295 (w) jacedecory@bhsu.edu

The Role of American Indian Women Past and Present A Lakota woman takes a look at the traditional, institutional and contemporary roles of Indian women. The presentation is supplemented with taped interviews of American Indian women as well as music and art.

Scatters His Horses.

Ledger Art

by Donald F. Montileaux

*Denotes programs with multiple presenters. Only one $35 application fee applies.

Lawrence Diggs, Roslyn

Geraldine Goes In Center, Rapid City

Erasing Imaginary Lines: The Illusion of Race With information from the American Anthropological Association, genetic research, personal stories and anecdotes, this presentation calls on audiences to examine their ways of thinking about race.

Lakota Foods and Diet Transition This talk and food display covers the diet of the Lakota from pre-reservation to present time.

Independent Scholar PO Box 41, Roslyn, SD 57261 605/486-4536 (h) vinegar@vinegarman.com

South Dakota Poet Laureate Professor/Writer-In-Residence, South Dakota State University 2812 S Williams Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605/271-0466 (h) evanspl@sio.midco.net

What China Can Teach Us About the U.S. A slide-illustrated program offering comparisons of art, food, entertainment, work and money in China and the U.S.

Midwestern Themes in Art and Literature A presentation illustrated with slides of paintings by Midwestern artists that have been juxtaposed with poems

by Midwestern writers. Examine how art and literature become repositories of what people in any region value.

Archeologist, State of South Dakota 3710 W Saint Louis, Rapid City, SD 57702 605/341-2572 (h) 605/396-1936 (w) ppals@rap.midco.net

Chinese in South Dakota This program discusses the Chinese and Asian populations in South Dakota, their way of life and their contributions to the host communities.

Archaeology as an Avocation Fosha offers tips on how to take up archaeology as an avocation or hobby.

Archaeology as a Discipline of Anthropology This program explains what archaeology is, what an archaeologist does, what are the different areas of archaeology, a career in archaeology and more.

Plain Jane’s Misadventures This presentation focuses on thoughts for farm women, friends, family and/or thoughts for students and can include a writing workshop on any of the themes.

L. Adrien Hannus, Sioux Falls Archeology Lab Director, Augustana College 2032 S Grange Avenues, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 605/334-7153 (h) 605/274-5494 (w) adrien.hannus@augie.edu

Flaked Mammoth Bone from the Lange/Ferguson Site: Paleoindian Locality in White River Badlands Supported with slides and replica artifacts, this presentation documents the earliest evidence of humans in the state.

Early Farmers of the James River Valley This presentation describes the work being done at the National Historic Landmark, the Mitchell Indian Village.

Deep Caves, Deep Time Images Using slides and replicas of artifacts, this presentation gives an overview of the art of the upper Paleolithic of France.

Patrick Hicks, Sioux Falls Assistant Professor, Augustana College 2001 S Summit, Sioux Falls, SD 57179 605/334-3471 (h) 605/274-5431 (w) patrick.hicks@augie.edu

Poetry, Fiction and Place: A Reading and Discussion What does it mean to be a resident of the Midwest? Reading excerpts from his work, Hicks investigates how place manifests itself in literature.

The Writing Life and Getting Published Hicks discusses his daily routine as a writer, demystifing and explaining the writer’s life, as well as offering suggestions on how to cultivate literary creativity.

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*Denotes programs with multiple presenters. Only one $35 application fee applies.

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Rose Fosha, Rapid City

Independent Scholar 43336 171st Street, Clark, SD 57225 605/532-5113 (h) jgreen@itctel.com

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Midwestern American Poetry A reading and discussion of Midwestern poems by writers past and present. Evans discusses influences on his own poetry. Slides of photos and paintings accompany the presentation.

Jane Green, Clark

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David Allan Evans, Sioux Falls

Independent Scholar 816 Wambli, Rapid City, SD 57701 605/348-8594 (h) spukasniwin@hotmail.com

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A Tale of Two Nations England and Ireland are uneasy neighbors. In this lecture, Hicks explores both national identities, examining literary figures of the past 100 years that marks the shift in “Irishness” and “Englishness.”

Ed Hogan, Brookings

Professor Emeritus, South Dakota State University 174 Elmwood Drive, Brookings, SD 57006 605/692-6935 (h) ephogan@mchsi.com

South Dakota Home Types: Our Architectural Heritage A background of the architectural types and architectural periods of South Dakota house styles as they developed.

Tim Hoheisel, Sioux Falls

Director of Outreach, Center for Western Studies, Augustana College 2001 S Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 605/274-4005 (w) tim.hoheisel@augie.edu

Skeletons of the Prairie This program uses slides of abandoned buildings in Codington County to help foster an appreciation for and awareness of historic structures before they vanish.

Yvonne Hollenbeck, Clearfield Independent Scholar 30549 291st Street, Clearfield, SD 57580 605/557-3559 (h) geetwo@gwtc.net

Patchwork of the Prairie This presentation includes a trunk show of approximately 30 quilts made by members of the same family spanning 135 years. The stories behind both the quilters and the quilts themselves are shared.

Bruce Junek & Tass Thacker, Rapid City Photographers 612 Saint James, Rapid City, SD 57701 605/348-3432 (w) iow@hills.net

World Bicycle Tour In this slide presentation, Junek and Thacker describe a 26-month bicycling and hiking adventure across five continents.

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Mummies and Mosques A slide presentation on ancient civilizations and Islamic culture: a three-month bicycle trip through Egypt, Jordan, Greece and Turkey. How were two Americans treated bicycling through Muslim countries post 9/11 and the war in Iraq?

The answer may surprise you!

Rainforests and Mayan Ruins A slide presentation on ten journeys in Mexico and Central America: a bicycle tour, numerous trips exploring Maya ruins, ocean kayaking and snorkeling; plus traditional festivals, religious celebrations and folk art.

Additional Presentations: Volcanoes of the World, African Safari, Andes to the Amazon, Volcanoes of the World

Dave Kemp, Sioux Falls

Independent Scholar 2420 South Center, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605/367-6913 (h) davekemp@iw.net; mariahpress.com

A Celebration of One Hundred Years of South Dakota High School Activities and Athletics This presentation, based on the book with the same title, details South Dakota high school sports and activities.

The presenter can give a general historical overview or, with the assistance of contributors to the book, focus on one activity.

Wayne Knutson, Vermillion

Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of South Dakota 1153 Valley View Drive, Vermillion, SD 57069 605/624-3293 (h)

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John & Jane Rasmussen, Sisseton Independent Scholars 217 Fifth Avenue East, Sisseton, SD 57262 605/698-3025 (h) 605/698-7621 (w) jrassmussen@sbtc.net

*Denotes programs with multiple presenters. Only one $35 application fee applies.

The Stavig Letters* A readers’ theater of a collection of letters sent between brothers Lars and Knudt Stavig — one emigrated to South Dakota in 1876 and the other stayed in Norway.

Richard Lofthus, Yankton Professor, Mount Marty College 801 E 15th, #11, Yankton, SD 57078 605/665-0426 (h) 605/668-1462 (w) rlofthus23@iw.net

Over Here, Over There: World War I Correspondence of the Private John Warns Family Based on the correspondence of the Warns family and illustrated with slides, Warns’ experiences on the Western Front and the story of his family in Wentworth, SD, are told.

The Korean War An overview using maps, photos and quotes to convey events of this Cold War conflict that took place in 1950-53.

MJ McMillan, Murdo

Independent Scholar 24460 US Highway 83, Murdo, SD 57559 605/669-2674 (h) mjmthepoet@yahoo.com

How to Become a South Dakotan: Confessions of a Former City Bumpkin This presentation involves humor, poetry, audience dialogue, and praise for her adopted state.

Growing Old Disgracefully This humorous, practical and at times serious presentation offers a chance to commiserate and discuss growing old.

Doing it Yourself: the Pleasures and Pitfalls of SelfPublishing Practical guidelines for becoming your own publisher by an author who has successfully written and marketed her own publications.

John Miller, Brookings

Professor Emeritus, South Dakota State University 1055 Circle Drive, Brookings, SD 57006 605/692-7680 (h)

Barack Obama: A Work in Progress This lecture examines President Obama’s appeal, controversies, impact in political history, and likely outcome of his presidency.

Theodore White’s The Making of the President 1960 and How it Transformed American Political Reporting A presentation on White’s report of the historic campaign between Presidents Kennedy and Nixon.

Kent Meyers, Spearfish

Lilah Pengra, Buffalo Gap

Western and Midwestern Literature Reading excerpts from his work and the work of others, Meyers discusses the role of land and landscapes in literature along with the ways rural residents have shaped writing.

Buffalo Soldiers in Dakota Territory After the Civil War, African Americans served in segregated units of the army and were called Buffalo Soldiers. This PowerPoint presentation tells the stories of these men.

Professor & Writer-In-Residence, Black Hills State University Box 9096, BHSU, Spearfish, SD 57799 605/642-7980 (h) 605/642-6272 (w) kent.meyers@bhsu.edu

Independent Scholar PO Box 126, Buffalo Gap, SD 57722 605/255-4605 (w) lilah@hcinet.net

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*Denotes programs with multiple presenters. Only one $35 application fee applies.

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Poetry for All People McMillan examines the problems and difficulties involved in reaching the ‘common man’ with poetry.

The ‘Dumbest Generation’? What Television, Computer Games, the Internet, and Mass Media Are Doing to Our Kids Miller discusses Mark Bauerlein’s book, The Dumbest Generation, the emphasis on computers in school, and how to encourage reading for all ages.

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The Custer/Marsh Connection A slide presentation featuring photos of the steamboat known as the Far West and locations along the Missouri River. The connection between Custer’s 7th Cavalry and riverboat captain Grant Marsh is explored.

Independent Scholar 2501 S Kiwanis Avenue #103, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 605/335-0399 (h) hensteethjanice@earthlink.net

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Legacy of One-Room Schools (Wayne Knutson ONLY) Get a sense of what one-room schools were like as Dr. Knutson shares anecdotes from his country school experiences.

Janice Mikesell, Sioux Falls

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Who Homesteaded in South Dakota?

This PowerPoint illustrates the story of homesteaders in South Dakota through more than 50 photographs, with an emphasis on the wide variety of people and experiences.

Frank Pommersheim, Vermillion Professor, University of South Dakota 200 Forest Avenue, Vermillion, SD 57069 605/624-4140 (h) 605/677-5361 (w) fpommers@usd.edu

Native Americans, Justice & Diversity: The Continuing Challenge A look at the meaning of justice and diversity and the application of these concepts to situations in South Dakota. The current status of Black Hills ownership, jurisdiction and self-determination in Indian country are discussed.

George McGovern: A Political Life, A Political Legacy Senator George McGovern is one of the most prominent political figures South Dakota has ever seen. Learn what propelled this Avon native to political fame and prestige.

Judy Sneller, Rapid City

Professor, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 501 East Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 605/348-3536 (h) 605/394-1246 (w) judy.sneller@sdsmt.edu

Look Who’s Laughing: The Power of Women’s Humor Although most enjoy humor and use it daily, people don’t always recognize that humor has psychological, sociological, philosophical and aesthetic dimensions.

Seizing the World by the Tail This presentation focuses on how women used humor as a mode of expression to raise consciousness on gender issues.

Marcella Remund, Beresford

Donovin Sprague, Rapid City

The Spirit of Everyday Life: One Poet’s Re-Vision This reading of the author’s original poems explores the ways in which ordinary daily life, relationships, family struggles, parenting, aging, and Midwestern landscapes take on extraordinary significance. Followed by a question and answer session.

Lakota History from Lewis & Clark to Wounded Knee 1890 This presentation tells the story of Lakota history through family history, with the use of historic photos, artifacts, tribal and government documents and maps. Appropriate for grades 5 and up.

Instructor of English, University of South Dakota 30738 470th Avenue, Beresford, SD 57004 605/677-5229 (w) mremund@usd.edu

Otto Rosfeld, Valentine, NE Independent Scholar HC 15 Box 18, Valentine, NE 69201 402/376-1997 (h) twooldrosfelds@yahoo.com

Buzzard Flop Stories Otto uses a mini museum of hand-held antiques while weaving stories, poems and songs into a spell-binding romp into the past. The presentation reveals the pioneer lifestyles used while settling and living on the high plains and prairies, specifically the years 1870-1950. Original poems and songs are used.

Don Simmons, Egan

McGovern Center Director, Dakota Wesleyan University 1200 West University Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301 605/995-2937 (w) dosimmon@dwu.edu

Aftermath and Human Tragedy of War An examination of warfare and the human suffering that continues long after the final battles have been waged.

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Writer/Instructor, Black Hills State University Box 3777, Rapid City, SD 57709 605/716-9745 (h) 605/673-4681 (w) Donovin.Sprague@crazyhorse.org

Additional Presentation Titles: History of American Indian Tribes in Oklahoma; Traditional & Contemporary Music in Lakota Society; Crazy Horse; History of the Cheyenne River Sioux; History of the Standing Rock Sioux; History of the Pine Ridge Reservation; History of the Rosebud Sioux; Fred Dupris Family & Buffalo in South Dakota; Techniques of Beadwork, Quillwork, Hide Tanning, Bowmaking and Flute Carving; Rapid City Indian School; Carlisle Indian School & Hampton Institute; Battle of the Greasy Grass (Little Bighorn)

Christine Stewart-Nunez, Brookings English Professor, South Dakota State University 231 Santee Pass, Brookings, SD 57006 605/691-3714 (h) christine.stewart-nunez@sdstate.edu

Traveling and Teaching in Turkey This presentation centers on teaching in Turkey, traveling widely in the country, and about various aspects of Turkish history and culture as it informed Stewart-Nunez’s knowledge and experience of living there and writing her poetry book.

Brad Tennant, Aberdeen

After Lewis & Clark: Expedition Members & SD History An examination of individuals from the expedition, their lives after the expedition and their roles in state history.

The Arikara This program includes the history and culture of the Arikara, their role in intertribal trade, the impact of disease, their encounter with Lewis and Clark and their conflicts with the U.S. government from 1807 to the 1820s.

The 1863 and 1864 Sully Expeditions Learn about the military expeditions led by Brigadier General Alfred Sully as a result of the 1862 Dakota Conflict in Minnesota.

Elizabeth Williams, Brookings Independent Scholar 1103 Third Street, Brookings, SD 57006 605/692-5087 (h) lizerly@brookings.net

Jerry Wilson, Vermillion

Seth Bullock and Law and Order in Deadwood Seth Bollock served as the first Sheriff of Lawrence County, and is often given credit for bringing law and order to Deadwood. This talk will discuss the various situations that Bullock encountered, analyze what they say about violence and crime in early Deadwood, and debunk popular myths of Deadwood at the time.

Charles Woodard, Brookings

Distinguished Professor of English, South Dakota State University Box 504 SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007 605/688-4056 (w) Charles.Woodard@sdstate.edu

Country Congregations/One-Room Country School Using excerpts from the book, Country Congregations: South Dakota Stories (originally published by the South Dakota Humanities Foundation), editor Charles Woodard highlights the experiences and perspectives of members of rural religious communities, including those of tribal people. One-Room Country School: South Dakota Stories. Using a variety of these stories as the basis for his presentation, Dr. Woodard dramatizes a significant part of our area’s cultural legacy.

Additional Presentation: On the Homefront

P rograms

Media: Exponent of Democracy or Violator of Privacy?

How is the media agenda or coverage shaped? Is there a conspiracy that tends to make news coverage the same?

Get answers to these questions and more.

Professor, Black Hills State University 1432 Lookout Valley Court, Spearfish, SD 57783 605/642-6221 (w) DavidWolff@bhsu.edu

Retired Professor of English 30959 Frog Creek Road, Vermillion, SD 57069 605/624-9279 (h) wilson57069@gmail.com

Waiting for Coyote’s Call This presentation incorporates a reading from Wilson’s book, Waiting for Coyote’s Call: An Eco-Memoir and a discussion of environmental issues and some of the challenges of sustainability.

Norma Wilson, Vermillion

Professor Emeritus, University of South Dakota 30959 Frog Creek Road, Vermillion, SD 57069 605/624-9279 (h) norma.wilson@usd.edu

The Nature of Native American Poetry An introduction to contemporary Native poetry. The presentation can focus on the work of a single poet or on the historical and cultural context of this body of literature.

B U R E A U

The Legacy of the New Deal A PowerPoint presentation that focuses on the roles of the FERA, CCC, PWA, and PWA during the Great Depression and their impact in South Dakota.

David Wolff, Spearfish

S P E A K E R S ’

Assistant Professor, Presentation College 1500 North Main, Aberdeen, SD 57401 605/216-4283 (h) 605/229-8577 (w) brad.tennant@presentation.edu

One-Room Country School: South Dakota Stories An overview of a century of one-room schools in South Dakota based on the book One-Room Country School.

Students performing at the middle school in Turkey where Christine Stewart-Nunez taught.

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Non-profit organizations may apply for an unlimited number of reading programs. After identifying a program that you are interested in, please use the following application procedure:

1. Contact a discussion leader (if desired) to schedule the discussion(s). Allow 45 minutes for the discussion(s) and Q & A.

2. Complete the application form found on page 23. Applications, along with the $35 application fee (fee must be paid for each application), must be received by SDHC a minimum of five weeks prior to the discussion.

3. SDHC will send a confirmation letter to both you and the discussion leader.

4. At minimum, SDHC will mail the book(s) four weeks prior to the discussion. Publicize the event, acknowledging SDHC and NEH support.

6. Complete evaluation form and return books to SDHC within two weeks after the presentation. Applicants are responsible for the cost of shipping the books back to Brookings.

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community reading programs

Adams House Revisited

by Mary Kopco

The Land They Possessed

by Mary Worthy Breneman

The Art of Mending

by Elizabeth Berg

The Master Butchers Singing Club

by Louise Erdrich

Completing the Circle Edited by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve

My Antonia

by Willa Cather

Country Congregations: Gathering Together in Faith and Life Edited by Charles Woodard

The Namesake

by Jhumpa Lahiri

Crazy Horse

by Mari Sandoz Crazy Woman Creek: Women Rewrite the West Edited by Linda M. Hasselstrom, Gaydell Collier & Nancy Curtis

C O M M U N I T Y

The Essential Lewis & Clark

by Landon Jones Ethnic Oasis: The Chinese in the Black Hills

by Lining Zhu & Rose Estep Fosha Farenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury Feels Like Far

by Linda Hasselstrom Finding Lewis & Clark: Old Trails, New Directions Edited by James Ronda and Nancy Tystad Koupal Finding the West

by James Ronda Giants in the Earth: A Prairie Saga

by O. E. Rolvaag Gilead

by Marilynne Robinson The Journey of Crazy Horse

by Joseph Marshall III

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Old Friends

by Tracy Kidder On the Homefront: South Dakota Stories Edited by Charles Woodard and Norma Wilson One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich

by Alexander Solzhenitsyn One-Room Country School: South Dakota Stories Edited by Norma Wilson and Charles Woodard One Thousand Roads to Mecca Edited by Michael Wolfe Open Range

by Lauren Paine Peace Like a River

by Leif Enger Perma Red

by Debra Magpie Earling The Prairie in Her Eyes

by Ann Daum The Secret Life of Bees

by Sue Monk Kidd Siddhartha

by Herman Hesse Standing in the Light

by Severt Young Bear & R.D. Theisz

We Band of Angels

by Elizabeth M. Norman

To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

The Whistling Season

by Ivan Doig

Under the Tuscan Sun

by Frances Mayes

The Work of Wolves

by Kent Meyers

C O M M U N I T Y

The Thief and the Dogs

by Naguib Mahfouz

Program Discussion Leaders for One Book South Dakota, The Big Read, or Reading Programs

NAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHONE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMAIL ADDRESS

Kathy.Antonen@sdsmt.edu mcarlson@national.edu mariancramer@yahoo.com vinegar@vinegarman.com hensteethjanice@earthlink.net jean@jeanpatrick.com dosimmon@dwu.edu kensteinken@juno.com jsullivan@mtmc.edu nveglahn@sio.midco.net lizerly@brookings.net Norma.Wilson@usd.edu Charles.Woodard@sdstate.edu

R E A D I N G

Kathy Antonen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605/381-8737 (h) 605/394-2481 (w). . . . . . . . . . . . .

Marilyn Aronson Carlson . .. .. .. .. .. 605/957-4371 (h) 605/336-4680 (w). . . . . . . . . . . . .

Marian Cramer . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 605/625-5865 (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lawrence Diggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605/486-4536 (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Janice Mikesell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605/335-0399 (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jean Patrick. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 605/996-2110 (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Don Simmons . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 605/929-4176 (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ken Steinken. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 605/348-4895. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jamie Sullivan . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 605/665-0560 (h) 605/668-1488 (w). . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nancy Veglahn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605/331-3809 (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Elizabeth Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605/692-5087 (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Norma Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605/624-9279 (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charles Woodard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605-688-4056 (w). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

P rograms

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In the spirit of a shared community experience across the state, the South Dakota Center for the Book, a program of the SD Humanities Council, annually coordinates the “One Book South Dakota” program.

Each year in September, a book is announced as the “One Book” for the following year. Then, in May, community organizations are invited to apply to be part of this program. Everyone is welcome to apply, however, priority for dates is granted on a first come, first serve basis. Discussions can take place anytime from June to January.

The capstone event for the program is the appearance of the “One Book” author at the annual Festival of Books in either Deadwood (odd numbered years) or Sioux Falls (even numbered years).

For 2009, the seventh year of the program, the selected text is Dan O’Brien’s Buffalo for the Broken Heart. Previous selections are Peace Like a River (2003), The Art of Mending (2004), The Work of Wolves (2005), Gilead (2006), The Whistling Season (2007) and The Master Butchers Singing Club (2008).

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historical society traveling exhibitions

The South Dakota State Historical Society offers traveling exhibition to communities throughout South

The Holocaust Dakota.

Each exhibit contains easy-to-install free-standing kiosks and a resource guide.

T R A V E L I N G

E X H I B I T I O N S

This wall-hanging poster exhibit containing 40 photos and text displays the atrocities that took place during World War II when Hitler tried to exterminate the Jews and Gypsies in Europe. Each poster is 26” x 42”.

Rental Information Approximate Shipping 30 for pounds Traveling exhibits areWeight: available eight-week loan periods. The cost is $75.00 rental fee plus the cost of shipping from the site.

For more information or to book a traveling exhibit from the South Dakota State Historical Society, please contact Kate Higdon at 605-773-4374 or kathryn.higdon@state.sd.us.

Drawn to the Land: Homesteading Dakota From 1860 to 1920, thousands of homesteaders poured into Dakota from across the country and overseas. Drawn to the Land tells the story of the homesteading experience in Dakota.

Space Requirement: 625 sq. ft

Marketing Dakota

For Dakota, political, social and economic growth depended on bringing in people. Communities, railroads and the government all advertised aggressively and reality seldom got in the way of a good promotional line. This exhibit looks at the hard sell used to draw settlers to the territory and state.

Space Requirement: 625 sq. ft

Fall In! Soldiering in Dakota

Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota and features examples from the museum collection.

Space Requirement: 700 sq. ft.

At Home & Abroad: South Dakota in World War II

At Home & Abroad documents the state’s experiences overseas and on the home front during WWII. The exhibition features photographs and artifacts from the State Archives and the museum collection to tell the story of South Dakotan during the war. The panels are in six pop-up kiosks of three panels each.

Space Requirement: 625 sq. ft.

A Capital Fight: Choosing South Dakota’s Capital City

Becoming South Dakota’s capital city brought money, Too much territory and too few men made soldiering people and prestige to the winning town. This exhibit is available just in time to kick off the centennial in Dakota a tough go. Fall In! Soldiering in Dakota celebration of our State Capitol. tells the story of Dakota’s early military men.

Space Requirement: 625 sq. ft Space Requirement: 625 sq. ft

South Dakota Communicates

Explore telephone history in the state. Both small and large companies played an important role in keeping the phones ringing.

Space Requirement: 625 sq. ft

Living Traditions: Dakota, Nakota, Lakota Art

The Sioux Nation is made up of seven groups collectively called Oceti Sakowin, or “Seven Council Fires.” Living Traditions explores the art of the 16

Properties of History: Exploring South Dakota’s Historic Places

This exhibit conveys the sites, stories and special places of South Dakota. The exhibit consists of 15 panels with text, historic photos, documents and objects within five pop-up units, and an accompanying resource guide.

Space Requirement: 625 sq. ft

Lewis & Clark in South Dakota

This free-standing exhibit includes information about the animals, plants and people that the Corps of Discovery encountered in what is present-day South Dakota. Two formats of this exhibit are available - panel or kiosk.

sdhc traveling exhibitions

SDHC exhibits are available for a $35 rental fee and organizations are responsible for returning the exhibit to Brookings.

The Historical Society exhibits (in the shaded box) are available for a $75 fee.

The Holocaust

This wall-hanging poster exhibit containing 40 photos and text displays the atrocities that took place during World War II when Hitler tried to exterminate the Jews and Gypsies in Europe. Each poster is 26” x 42”.

Approximate Shipping Weight: 30 pounds Program Benefactor: Gene and Lynne McPherson, Sturgis, SD

Martin Luther King, Jr. And The Civil Rights Movement

This free-standing exhibit contains six kiosks with four posters and text each. It explains the life and contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr., and his impact on the Civil Rights Movement. The space requirement is 10’ x 24’.

Approximate Shipping Weight: 70 pounds 17

E X H I B I T I O N S

This exhibit examines the rich history of a powerful industry and the individuals who created it. The exhibit consists of 18 panels with text, historic photos and documents, objects and additional hands-on artifacts.

Space Requirement: 625 sq. ft

T R A V E L I N G

Life Underground: Hard Rock Mining in the Black Hills

G rants & events C ouncil - conducted

council-conducted events & grants South Dakota Festival of Books 7th Annual: October 2-4, 2009, Deadwood

The South Dakota Festival of Books, “where readers and writers rendezvous,” brings together over 40 of the top national, regional and South Dakota authors as they share their life and work. Authors who focus in the areas of fiction, non-fiction, history/tribal writing, children’s literature and poetry will be highlighted. In addition, professionals from the publishing industry will be on hand to share tips with emerging writers. Event details are available in the “Festival of Books Guide,” inserted in the Sept/Oct South Dakota Magazine.

National History Day in South Dakota

Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, the South Dakota Humanities Council began partnering with the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum to sponsor National History Day in South Dakota. NHD is a program for students in grades 6-12 that promotes critical thinking skills and creativity and teaches students how to conduct in-depth research. Students prepare a documentary, web site, performance, exhibit, or write a paper, all based on an annual theme. Students with the top projects in each category travel to the University of Maryland each June to compete in the national contest.

Between Fences: April 4-May 19 in Sturgis/May 23-July 4 in Howard

SDHC continues to host the Smithsonian traveling exhibition, “Between Fences,” in 2009.

The exhibit offers the question: We live between fences, but do we know their significance in American history and present-day society? Please visit our web site to find specific locations to enjoy this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

South Dakota Humanities Annual Teachers’ Institute: Summer

Each summer, the South Dakota Humanities Council funds a teachers’ institute that centers on American Indian culture in South Dakota. The institute, awarded to organizations through a competitive grant process, is funded partially by the South Dakota Humanities Council. An endowment perpetually funds this program.

We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution State Competition: Typically late November “We the People” is an instructional program on the history and principles of American constitutional democracy for elementary, middle and high school students. The program is based on curriculum distributed by the Center for Civic Education. Schools are eligible to receive one set of curriculum materials, including text books, at little or no cost. The program is funded by the US Department of Education by an act of Congress. In addition to the curriculum, there are several opportunities for teacher professional development.

Letters About Literature Reflective Writing Program Deadline typically in early December

The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, in partnership with Target Stores and in cooperation with the SD Center for the Book, invites readers in grades 4-12 to enter Letters About Literature. To enter, readers write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre, explaining how that author’s work changed the student’s way of thinking. There are three competition levels: Level I for grades 4-6; Level II for grades 7 and 8, and Level III, grades 9-12.

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C ouncil - conducted

abbreviated grant information SDHC awards over $145,000 annually to non-profit organizations for programs that enhance the humanities in South Dakota. Proposals are accepted for: Discussion Programs, Humanities Institutes for Teachers, Media Programs and Research Programs. Grant proposals must have the humanities as a central focus of the program. Also, the involvement of humanities professionals is important to consider when writing a proposal to the Council. Complete grant guidelines and application forms are available on our web site. All grants must be awarded to a non-profit organization and include a minimum of two people to oversee the program - a project director and a fiscal agent.

Discussion Programs are public presentations such as conferences, lectures, festivals, symposiums, etc. Proposals with requested funds over $1,000 are accepted two times per year, January 30 for programs between April 15-October 31, and August 30 for programs November 1-April 14.

The average grant award for this type of program is $2,500-$4,000. Proposals with requested funds of $1,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis as funding allows.

Humanities Institutes for Teachers are intensive one-week (suggested time frame) institutes designed for teachers to learn about South Dakota’s American Indian culture and history. The institute must include scholarly discussion and offer graduate credit and/or continuing education credit for the participants. Proposals for teachers’ institutes are accepted one time per year, with a deadline of August 30 each year. The grant is awarded at $20,000 annually. Typically, only one institute is funded per year.

events

Media Programs are means to get the humanities to the masses through documentary films, radio programs, Web sites, books and exhibits. Proposals with requested funds over $1,000 are accepted on August 30 each year. This grant is capped at $7,000. Proposals for under $1,000 are accepted on a rolling basis as funding allows.

Research Programs are awarded to scholars to gather research on topics of interest in South Dakota that deal with the humanities. Grant funds may be used to supplement travel associated with research. Proposals for this grant category are accepted January 30 each year for requests over $1,000.

The typical award amount for this grant is $2,500. Requests under $1,000 are accepted on a rolling basis as funding allows.

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grants

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for complete grant guidelines and information. An all-electronic process was initiated in early 2009. PDF-ready documents will be required in October 2009.

For each proposal, an application cover sheet, budget form and responses to six narrative questions must be submitted in order to be considered.

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Life on the Farm and Ranch: South Dakota Stories The South Dakota Humanities Council asked for your stories about life on farms or ranches in our state, and you delivered! We now have stories in the hundreds!

Author and SDSU professor John E. Miller is editing this volume, which will be available by the fall of this year.

Entries came from around the state and spanned all aspects of ranch and farm life.

This will certainly be a collection to cherish— and it would not have been possible without your participation.

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This collection will be our fourth in a series published by the Humanities Council.

Previous books dealt with one-room schools, country churches, and the homefront efforts during war.

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___ Speakers’ Bureau (Chautauqua or traditional). Submit at least FIVE WEEKS before program. $35/program. ___ Community Reading (Packaged or “One Book”). Submit at least SIX WEEKS before program. $35/program. ___ Traveling Exhibit (ONLY those on bottom of page 17). Submit at least FOUR WEEKS before program. $35/program. ** For Historical Society Traveling Exhibits, pp. 16-17, please contact the Historical Society directly for rental arrangements. **

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Mark your calendar for these great events in South Dakota!

National History Day

is Every Day of the Year!

South Dakota’s NHD competition is set for April 18, 2009, at SDSU.

October 2-4, 2009

“Between Fences”

Exhibition

April 4-May 19, 2009 in Sturgis May 23-July 4, 2009 in Howard

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