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James Madison Gardner's Bible - 1890s
Bible that belonged to Reverend James Madison Gardner. Book has brown cover with raised areas embossed in gold with 'J.M. Gardner' in front center. Gardner was transferred to the Methodist Episcopal Church in Belle Fourche, SD in January 1899. The Bible contains a history of the translations of the bible, a history of the books of the Bible, a phonetic dictionary of the Bible, a complete history of the coins and denominations of money used i...
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Standard Diary No. 360 - 1909
Daily journal of events and thoughts of William A. Remer. The first entry in the journal starts on January 1, 1909 and the last entry is December 31, 1909.
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Standard Diary No. 360 - 1913
Daily journal of events and thoughts of William A. Remer. The first entry in the journal starts on January 1, 1913 and the last entry is December 31, 1913.
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Standard Diary No. 360 - 1939
Daily journal of events and thoughts of William A. Remer. The first entry in the journal starts on January 1, 1939 and the last entry is December 31, 1939. Found in the front of the diary is a piece of note paper. Pasted in the pages is a reciept for the diary. There are additional notes at the end of the diary in the Memorandas.
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Circular of Information for the South Dakota Soldier's Home
The circular belonged to Keogh Post 64 of Deadwood of the Grand Army of the Republic. Circular has handwritten notes and a number of points underlined in ink all referring to the South Dakota's Soldiers' Home not being a place for drunkards.
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Second day of the Days of '76 rodeo - 1955
Offfical Program for the third day of the 29th Annual Days of '76 Celebration on August 6, 1955. The program lists the Board of Directors, Days of '76 Committee, people in other committees, the rodeo program, and the 4-H Half donoers. Advertised on the program is Butter-Nut Coffee and the Trail of Jack McCall at the Old Towne Hall.
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Final day of the Days of '76 rodeo - 1957
Offfical Program for the third day of the 29th Annual Days of '76 Celebration on August 4, 1957. The program lists the Board of Directors, Days of '76 Committee, people in other committees, the rodeo program, and the 4-H Half donoers. Advertised on the program is Butter-Nut Coffee and the Trail of Jack McCall at the Old Towne Hall.
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History of the Rodeo Clown - 2002
Four page pamphlet titled "History of the Rodeo Clown," Middle two pages show photographs of old rodeo clowns, some have signatures by the photos. Days of '76 rodeo & rodeo clown reunion, Deadwood, South Dakota.
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Days of '76 photo collage flyers - 2002
Three page flyer/handbill that is a photo collage for the Days of '76 rodeo in Deadwood, South Dakota. Names of certain individuals are written in, and the flyers feature numerous rodeo clowns.
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"8th Cavalry Band Concert" at the Deadwood Opera House - 1892
Program of the 8th Cavalry Band Concert at Deadwood Opera House on April 12, 1892. John F. Klein was Musical Director.
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"Just A Mile Above the Sea" by S.R.Smith & Helen Grant - 1909
Machine copy of "Just a Mile Above the Sea", a song written about Lead and dedicated to the Lead City Boosters Club. Copyright 1909 by S.R. Smith, S.R. Smith Music Co., Lead, So.Dak. Address labels added for Mrs. Arvid E. Eklund. Ma(unclear) E. Coates, Rt.1, Box 44 Newcastle, Wyo. 82701 on front prior to copy being made.
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Katie Putnam performing in "Little Barefoot" at the New Opera House - 1887
Program for Katie Putnam's Comedy Company show of "Little Barefoot" at the New Opera House. The program has a short biography of Katie Putnam and Andrew Glassford. It also has advertisements from various businesses.
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'Wild Bill Hickok'--'Prince of the Pistoleers' by Edward L. Senn - 1935-1940
Booklet detailing the life of James Butler 'Wild Bill' Hickok, written by Edward L. Senn. Booklet is titled, "Wild Bill Hickok: Prince of Pistoleers," and was published in Deadwood, South Dakota.
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"Under the Pines in the Moonlight" by C.H. Robinson & Seymour Furth - 1922
Professional Copy, Under the Pines in the Moonlight, words by C.H. Robinson, music by Seymour Furth, waltz, copyright 1922 by C.H. Robinson, Deadwood, South Dakota. One sheet, printed front and back.
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Promotion to 2nd grade in Central City School, for Francis Holsten. - 6/3/1910
Francis Holsten received this card from his teacher M.E. Plunkett of Central City Public Schools upon completion of first grade in 1910. Signed by M.E. Plunkett.
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"The High Winds of War" movie by Charles B. Griffith - 1959
Script for a movie written by Charles B. Griffith. Title of movie was changed to "Ski Troop Attack" and filmed in the Deadwood area during 1960.
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Identification Card for W.E. Adams - 1930s
Identification card for W.E. Adams, Deadwood, South Dakota. Card is laminated in heavy clear plastic. Card states: "In case of accident or serious illness please notify Adams Bro. Co. / Deadwood SD"
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"Times Extra" with headline: "Deadwood in Ashes--500 Buildings Burned" - September 26, 1879
Newspaper extra from the Black Hills Daily Times on September 26, 1879 in the wake of the Deadwood Fire of 1879. This extra was most likely printed on the day of the fire, as it is included within the September 26, 1879 Black Hills Daily Times on Newspapers.com. One small page, printed on one side. Narrative and editorialized account of a Deadwood fire.
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Correspondence re. Hills Chevrolet Co.'s planned addition to the Franklin Garage building - 1936
Letter to Mary Adams from Jack B. Walker discussing the possibility of removing the gas pumps in front of the building in order to create a parts and accessory department, which they believe would yield a larger profit. Mary owned the Franklin Garage, the building which the Hills Chevrolet Co. rented from her.
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Dance Card - 1889
Dance card from the first annual ball held by the Deadwood Metropolitan Band held at the Deadwood Opera House on New Year's Eve in 1889. The card has five of the twenty dances filled out with a dance partner.
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Letter from J.H.C. to Billy (W.E. Adams) - 1878
Handwritten letter from J.H.C. to Billy (W. E. Adams). The letter is written on American Express Company, Minneapolis, MN, letterhead The letter contains information about news from former co-worker about wages, people and routes.
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From Sarah Sawyer to W.E. Adams asking if he, Mattie and Foster went to summer school. - 1860s
Handwritten letter from Sarah Sawyer to W. E. Adams on August 27th. There is a note from Mary Adams-Balmat written in blue ink stating "Approx. 1860's." Sarah writes asking if W.E. Adams, Mattie, and Foster went to summer school. May have been written in the 1860s by one of Adams' elementary teachers.
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From Hattie Byfield Chipman to Uncle (W.E. Adams) - 1880
Brief letter to W.E. Adams from niece, Hattie Byfield Chipman, regarding general news.
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From Hattie Byfield Chipman to Uncle (W.E. Adams) - 1880
Brief letter to W.E. Adams from niece, Hattie Byfield Chipman. Discusses weather and the upcoming school season.
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"Don't You Remember?" by Matilda Hanna Ward White Starbuck - 1878
Memoirs of Matilda Hanna Ward White Starbuck including meeting Calamity Jane, Lame Johnny and others. The manuscript includes an introductory memo.
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Deadwood NAJA Temple Letter - July 15,1923
Letter from Carl Kubler of the NAJA Temple to the Carnival Committee of the Deadwood American Legion thanks the Legion for agreeing to not hold their annual carnival the same week as the Masonic reunion.
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Sale of Shea's True Value Hardware Store - 1996-1997
Several letters, newspaper clippings and business reports regarding the sale of True Value hardware store by the Shea family.
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"Cyanide Extraction of Gold and Silver Associated with Arsenic and Antimony in Ores" - 1928
Belonged to William Remer. Written by Edmund S. Leaver and Jesse A. Woolf, Bureau of Mines, US Department of Commerce. With acknowledgements to the South Dakota School of Mines (SDSM), Cleophus O'Harra, C.E. Dawson, and Henry Schnitzel of the Blue Ore Committee in Deadwood. Technical paper, co-published by the University of Nevada with the Bureau of Mines. Concerned mainly with ores in which gold is associated with arsenic and especially refe...
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Series of Dollar Bills
Series includes: Confederate States of America $20 State of Mississippi $50 Railroad Bank $1
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Fiftieth Anniversary Program, Central City Lodge No. 22 - August 22, 1931
Small program for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Central City Masonic Lodge No. 22 in Central City, South Dakota. Lists the past Lodge Masters with years of service, as well as current officers and schedule of events.
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Homestake Card Holder - 2000s
Blue business card holder with Homestake emblem on front in gold print. Opens to a plastic covering on either side.
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1938 Telephone Directory - June 1938
Telephone directory for Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish, and Whitewood from June 1938. Green booklet filled with telephone exchange numbers and advertisements for local businesses.
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The Black Hills Engineer - May 1926
"The Black Hills Engineer: Homestake Semi-Centennial Number" Published Quarterly by The South Dakota State School of Mines, Rapid City, South Dakota. Editorials, articles, photographs, advertisements. Includes the following articles: "The Homestake Mine, A Historical Sketch" by Superintendent Bruce C. Yates "A Brief Outline of Homestake Mining Methods" by A.J.M. Ross, General Mine Foreman, and R.G. Wayland, Assistant Superintendent and Ch...
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Genealogical Research for Annie Gerard Scrapbook - 2010
This series contains Cheryl Miller's research compiled while creating the Annie Gerard scrapbook. The documents include printouts from ancestry.com and handwritten notes and family trees.
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Petition for W.J. Thornby - 1903
Petition for W.J. Thornby to become the Assay Officer in Deadwood. There are 27 letters written concerning the appointment of Thorby as Assay Officer all enclosed in a folder from the Treasury Department.
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1938 Goldenlode Yearbook - 1938
Lead High School Goldenlode yearbook for 1938, maroon in color.
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Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Black Hills Educational Association Program - 1899
Program for the eleventh annual meeting of the Black Hills Educational Association to be held December 1-2, 1899 at Lead City, South Dakota. The program lists Friday evening events to be held at the Episcopal Church, with music under the direction of John Tagarty, Welcome Address by Walter E. Smead, Response by Lyn P. McCain, President's Address by A.G. Grant, and paper presentation on college education by William J. Pyle. Events on Saturday t...
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Postcard of Homestake Miners - 1910
Postcard with photograph of mine workers underground at the Homestake Mine in Lead. Reads "Flash Light Photographs of the Under Ground Workings of the Homestake, the Largest Gold Mine in the World" Lead, SD. "Miners at Lunch, 500ft. Under Ground" (sic). Copyrighted by W.B. Perkins, Jr. Reverse has stamp, one cent postage, 11 a.m. 1910, S. Dak. Addressed to Mrs. Dunn, Douglas, Wyo. Text message reads: "Why don't you ------ ------ once add to ...
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Letter from Days of '76 Association to Pat Callahan re: 1947 Days of '76 Celebration - July 9, 1947
Letter on Deadwood Chamber of Commerce stationary, with a drawing of the Deadwood Stagecoach being pulled by horses across the top with a blue background. There is also a watermarked image behind the text of an 1876-77 image of Deadwood's Main Street. The text on the letterhead reads as follows: Deadwood Chamber of Commerce; Board of Directors- Harold Newell, President Eddie Rypkema, 1st Vice-Pres. E.D. Vercellino, 2nd Vice-Pres. A.G. Co...
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Lead-Deadwood High School All Schools Reunion 2000 - 2000
Collection of documents sent to or used by Dorthy Reed-Williams regarding the 2000 All School Reunion, held in Lead. The documents include materials from the 1945-46-47 reunion classes, including a program of events for an "Our Heritage" celebration, correspondence, registration materials, invitation, class lists, and a personal note to Dorthy from Marjorie A. Pendo of Sturgis, stating she would see her at the reunion.
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H.A. Giles Order Book - 1900s
Record book used by H.A. Giles at his tailor shop, Sure Fit Tailoring, located on Charles Street in Deadwood. The book consists of approximately 100 pages of order receipts from customers. The original book included a white overlay sheet given to the customer and a yellow receipt sheet kept by Giles. Many of the sheets are filled out with orders, including names, measurements, dates of drop off and pick up, height and weight, etc. The form...
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Membership Cards-Scottish Rite-Deadwood - 1912-1920
Yearly membership cards from 1912 through 1920 showing Charles S. Price as a member in good standing of the Black Hills Consistory #3, Deadwood, S.D., lodge of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. Also included is a Grand Lodge Member's Certificate. See the "Container List" for more information.
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Scrapbook of John P. Kelley - September 20, 1879
Scrapbook of news clippings and articles compiled by John P. Kelley of Deadwood, Black Hills, Dakota Territory in 1879. The articles discuss a variety of topics and people including crime, mining, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, the Black Hills, the fire of 1879, railroads, John P. Kelley's life, stagecoaches, and Native Americans. The scrapbook has a green cover exterior with decorative black lettering on front reading "Scrapbook." The a...
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"Official Scorecard" - October 19, 1922
Official scorecard and program booklet for Deadwood baseball game featuring Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel. Ruth played with Deadwood, and Meusel played with the All-Stars.
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Supplement: Ordinances of the City of Deadwood, South Dakota, 1905-1910 - 1905-1910
Supplemental booklet for the Ordinances of the City of Deadwood, 1905-1910. Aldermen and officers of the city are listed in the people section.
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Christmas Card to W.E. Adams
Christmas card featuring illustration of shepards looking at the north star. The card was sent to W.E. Adams from Arthur E. Cash.
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Banquet Program honoring State Basketball Championship 1939, Deadwood High School - 1939
Banquet Program honoring the Deadwood High School Basketball Team for winning the state championship in 1939. The front of the program indicates the banquet was sponsored by the Board of Education, Chamber of Commerce, D.H.S. Alumni Association and the Rotary Club. It was held at the Masonic Temple on Monday Evening, March 20. 1939 at 6:30 pm. The back of the program has a sketch of a basketball player about to dunk a basketball. The inside...
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Mancha Trammer 1 1/2 Ton Wiring Diagram - 1984
Wiring diagram for trammer created by Homestake Mining rendered by DNC.
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Thank You from Arlene Autio to Staff, 1981 - 1981
From page 33 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Handwritten thank you note from Arlene Autio, May 18, 1981, for the rose and vase that greeted her when she came home from the hospital, from the staff of St. Joe's. Adds I have not been able to put in the time I would like but with an uncertain schedule it isn't easy. It is such a joy to visit & share when I find some free time. You are so thoughtful and great to call you friends, Fondly an...
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April 1912 Oracle - 1912
Paper booklet entitled "The Oracle". Booklet is a periodical put together by the students of Deadwood High School. This issue is April, 1912. The cover of the book is a dark brown and is imprinted with a stylized black border inside which is printed in black ink: "The Oracle. DHS. April 1912. Commencement Number." The title page inside the booklet reads: "The High School Oracle. Commencement Number. Published By Students of the Deadwood High ...
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