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  1. "Anderson & Yale No. 12" surveyor's notebook - 1889

    This surveyor's notebook was completed between March 16 and July 9, 1889. One of the authors, L.P. Yale was a surveyor for Homestake Mining Company and several railroad companies during the 1880s. Many Black Hills mining companies and Judge McLauglin noted inside.

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    "Anderson & Yale No. 12" surveyor's notebook
  2. 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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    Promotion to 2nd grade in Central City School, for Francis Holsten.
  3. "Silver Anniversary Daily Entry List and Program Black Hills Roundup" - 1944

    Daily entry list and program for the 1944 Black Hills Round Up printed on newspaper. The front features an illustration of a cowboy with his lasso around the day's information.

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    "Silver Anniversary Daily Entry List and Program Black Hills Roundup"
  4. Memo from W.E. Adams to T.J. Grier - 1894

    Memorandum from W.E. Adams to T.J. Grier at Homestake Mining Company regarding a request for six barrels of cement. Grier's reply is at the bottom. Memo is handwritten on "William E. Adams, / Successor to Adams Bros. / Wholesale Grocer." stationery.

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    Memo from W.E. Adams to T.J. Grier
  5. Goldberg Grocery Receipt - July 16, 1883

    Receipt issued by Goldberg's Grocery for oil sold to the Caledonia Gold Mining Company on July 16, 1883. The heading on the receipt reads: "Big Horn Store / Bought of J. Goldberg, / Successor to Matthiessen & Goldberg, / Dealer In / Groceries, Provisions and Produce. / Swiss Cheese, Spanish Olives, French Peas and Mushrooms, And Table Luxuries of All Kinds".

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    Goldberg Grocery Receipt
  6. Letter from Thomas P. Hill - 1850s

    Letter about Thomas P. Hill's trip to California sent to William Hill and Rosamond Hill Blalock. Includes day-by-day events. Two pages.

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    Letter from Thomas P. Hill
  7. "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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    "Times Extra" with headline: "Deadwood in Ashes--500 Buildings Burned"
  8. South Dakota Hiway Magazine - 1939

    The September 1939 issue of South Dakota Hiway Magazine focused on Deadwood. The yellow cover features a photograph of a man standing in a river or creek holding a long stick.

    Record Type: Archive

    South Dakota Hiway Magazine
  9. 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)
  10. From Hattie Byfield Chipman to Uncle (W.E. Adams) - 1880

    Brief letter to W.E. Adams from niece, Hattie Byfield Chipman. Asks for a favor--money for a dress ($1.50) and a hat ($1.50), says she can pay him back.

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    From Hattie Byfield Chipman to Uncle (W.E. Adams)
  11. "Look Who's Here" presented by Deadwood Lodge No. 508, BPOE at Deadwood Theater - Undated

    This program was for the play "Look Who's Here" presented by the Deadwood Lodge No. 508 B.P.O.E on January 26th and 27th of an unknown year. The play was directed by J.R. Coggshell, music was provided by Blumenthal's Orchestra and held at the Deadwood Theatre.

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    "Look Who's Here" presented by Deadwood Lodge No. 508, BPOE at Deadwood Theater
  12. 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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    Deadwood NAJA Temple Letter
  13. "Ghosts of Deadwood Gulch" by Nell Perrigoue - 1960s

    Three copies of the written tour of Deadwood's Wax Museum on Lee Street, owned by Jim & Lillian Shea. Directions on the lighting and a floor plan is included. The scripts were written by Nell Perrigoue.

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    "Ghosts of Deadwood Gulch" by Nell Perrigoue
  14. Dr. J.W. Freeman's Physician Diary - 1889

    A notebook kept by Dr. J.W. Freeman with lists of the names of patients he visited each day through the year of 1889, as well as lists of cash payments received from patients; lists of dates when babies were delivered, any problems with the deliveries and how long the delivery took; and other notes. The book has a maroon leather cover with flap and has lettering in gold. Other Items found in the book include: a timetable for the Deadwood Cen...

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    Dr. J.W. Freeman's Physician Diary
  15. Register Book for the Funeral of C.E. Dawson - 1953

    Register book for the funeral of C. E. Dawson. The register book provides brief information about his funeral. It also contains lists of friends who called, people who gave to the memorial fund, sent cards, gifts of food, and flowers.

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    Register Book for the Funeral of C.E. Dawson
  16. Diary of Bertha W. Dawson - 1902

    Diary of Bertha W. Dawson. The cover has "Datebook Diary compliments of The First National Bank of Deadwood" embossed on it. The identification page has been filled out with Bertha W. Dawson's information. The diary is a summary of her day starting from January 1, 1902, until December 4, 1902. There are other notes at the end of the Datebook in the "Cash Memoranda Section". This diary was created before her marriage to Carl Dawson in 1904.

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    Diary of Bertha W. Dawson
  17. Diary of Bertha W. Dawson - 1948-1950

    Diary of Bertha Wringrose Dawson. The cover has Yearbook Diary for 1947 with "A. A. Coburn Insurance Franklin Hotel Corner" embossed onto it. The diary is a summary of Bertha Wringrose Dawson's day starting from February 22, 1948, until September 20, 1950.

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    Diary of Bertha W. Dawson
  18. Dorothea Dawson Baby Book - 1906-1923

    Dorothea Dawson's Baby Book. The title of the book is "Baby's Record" by Maud Humphrey published by Frederick A. Stokes Company, copyrighted in 1898. The book describes Dorothea Dawson's life until her graduation from Deadwood High School in 1923. On one of the pages is a small envelope. Inside were seven cards with birth congratulations (They have been removed from the envelope). There are photographs found in the following sections: ...

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    Dorothea Dawson Baby Book
  19. "Ow's Gettin' On?" - 1920

    Stories of the humor of Cornish miners compiled by D.E.A. Charlton, Engineering and Mining Journal, New York City. Contains jokes and poems. Issued at the time of the 122nd meeting of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, held in the Lake Superior District, Aug. 20-Sept. 3, 1920. The book belonged to William Remer.

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    "Ow's Gettin' On?"
  20. Bear Log Yearbook - 1953

    Yearbook commemorating the students and activities attending Deadwood High School during the school year 1952-1953, especially the graduating class of 1953.

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    Bear Log Yearbook
  21. How to take SX-70 Pictures - 1970s

    Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera user's guide printed on glossy paper with black and white and color photographs. The cover features a photo of a red rose.

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    How to take SX-70 Pictures
  22. Candidates for Office - 1960s-1980s

    This series contains letters and newspaper advertisements from and about Republican candidates for various position at both the South Dakota State level and the National Level, the papers were collected by Jim Dunn.

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    Candidates for Office

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