Posted in Maps, Richardson Collection on December 27, 2021| 1 Comment »
Darrow, A. N., et al. Map of the Missouri River : from Its Mouth to Three Forks, Montana. Missouri River Commission, 1892-1895.
Archives and Special Collections doesn’t have all the maps in this set, but we do have the indexes and maps for South Dakota under call number 1472 M5 1895 U545. This map shows Vermillion, South Dakota and area after the flood of 1881 moved the Missouri River away from the town.
Posted in Richardson Collection on December 9, 2021| Leave a Comment »
This vintage photograph postcard is in the Works Progress Administration Records in the Archives and Special Collections. It was copyrighted in 1912 by L. E. Stair of Mitchell, SD.
The WPA Records also contain a short story about this photograph as told by Mr. L. E. Stair.
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