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1. 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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2. Letter from B.B. Gurley to Wm. Adams - 1873

   Handwritten letter from B.B. Gurley to W. E. Adams on December 20, 1873. In the letter B.B. Gurley promise to pay debt of $16 in 15 days. On back, Adams noted: "Protest if not paid." The letter is written on American Express Company, Minneapolis, Minn. letterhead.

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3. From Hattie Byfield Chipman to Uncle (W.E. Adams) re. general news - 1870s-1880s

   Brief letter to W.E. Adams from niece, Hattie Byfield Chipman. Written on Easter Sunday. Discusses a thunderstorm and neighborhood children.

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4. From Hattie Byfield Chipman to Uncle (W.E. Adams) re. general news - 1878

   Brief letter to W.E. Adams from niece, Hattie Byfield Chipman. Discusses feeling lonely and the going-ons in her life.

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5. From Hattie Byfield Chipman to Uncle (W.E. Adams) - 1878

   Brief letter to W.E. Adams from niece, Hattie Byfield Chipman. Letter regarding general news.

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6. 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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7. From Hattie Byfield Chipman to Uncle (W.E. Adams) - 1881

   Brief letter to W.E. Adams from niece, Hattie Byfield Chipman. 7 pages total (when folded)

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8. Official Score Card, "Babe" Ruth and "Bob" Meusel Game - October 19, 1922

   Program came from the John C. Gorum house. Gorum was the pitcher. 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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9. Re. transfer of land in Meade County from Thomas and Amanda Sandusky to E.J. Pickering - 1899

   Deed dated February 26, 1899 transfering land in Meade County from Thomas Sandusky and Amanda Sandusky to E.J. Pickering.

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10. 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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11. "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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12. Outline of Course of Study for the Public Schools of the City of Deadwood, South Dakota - 1901

    Booklet belonged to Edna Ford. Outlines the expected goals for Deadwood students from 1st grade through high school. High school courses included required and elective courses with a short section explaining the course offerings and stating that all DHS students would have a spelling lesson once a week. At the back, a list of the cost to pupils for book rents per year unless the pupil wanted to buy them; lists of common and high school textboo...

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13. Clarence Miles Name Tag - 1937

    Name tag made of heavy-weight cardstock. Imprinted with: "Champion Clarence Miles Deadwood, S.D." Small hole in top center. The name tag was worn by Miles at Akron's National and International Soap Box Derby races.

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14. "Somebody's Boy We Know" Sheet Music - 1909

    Sheet music for the the song "Somebody's Boy We Know," dedicated to the Homestake Veterans of Lead, S.D. Words by Mrs. S.R. Smith and music by Helen Grant, published by the S.R. Smith Music Co., Lead, S.D. Copyright 1909 by Elizabeth M. Smith. The chorus lyrics are: "He may not be your boy, we know, He may not be my boy, Ah no, Who mangled and torn, to the Surface is borne, But he's Somebody's Boy We Know."

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15. Homestake Blacksmith Shop Daily Service Record - September 9, 1931

    Sheet from the daily service record of the blacksmith shop at the Homestake Mine. Handwritten inscription reads "signed & sealed in the presence of Wm Prouse Hoseman Blacksmith Shop Sep 9-1931"

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16. Ter-Vil-Nus Newsletter, Vol. 1. No. 1 - December 6, 1929

    Newsletter written and published by the faculty and pupils of the Terraville Public School with news containing the school, churches, and community.

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17. 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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18. 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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19. No Man's Life, Liberty or Property are Safe while the Legislature is in Session

    Sign that belonged to Jim Dunn that has "No Man's Life, Liberty or Property are Safe While the Legislature is in Session" printed on in the middle with the signatures of several politicians signed in different colors of ball point and felt tip ink.

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20. "The Lasting Legacy of Henry Frawley" - 2013

    DVD movie discussing the life of Henry Frawley, titled "The Lasting Legacy of Henry Frawley: Pioneer Attorney and Rancher: Deadwood-Dakota Territory." Produced by Larry Miller - Spearfish, SD Project funded in part by a grant from teh City of Deadwood & Deadwood Historic Preservation Commision.

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21. Letter Sent to Wing Tsue & Co. - 1885

    Letter sent to Wong Fee Lee at the Wing Tsue building in Deadwood. The letter is from a brother-in-law asking for a loan. Both the letter and a translation were found by Larry McDonald in the basement of his mother's home. A. Letter and envelope written in Chinese characters. Envelope has postmark from Portland, Oregon and is addressed to "Wing Tsue & Co, Deadwood, Dak." Also has characters down left side. Letter is entirely written in Chine...

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22. Baby Book - 1920s

    Blank baby book, featuring an illustration on the front cover of a baby wrapped in a blanket being held by a stork. The word "Congratulations" appears at bottom. Inside the pamphlet are birth announcements, a christening record, a record of firsts, a growth chart, and instructions on how to diaper a baby.

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23. Days of '76 Rodeo Program, 1928 - 1928

    Official program for Deadwood's fifth annual Days of '76 on August 8th, 9th, and 10th, 1928. Inside front cover is an ad for three "first-run pictures" to be shown at the Deadwood Theatre: Hoot Gibson in "Riding for Fame," Tom Mix in "The Painted Post," and Ken Maynard in "Code of Scarlet." Also showing was "Black Hills, featuring many Western South Dakota people." The first page lists the Executive Committee of the Days of '76, as well as ...

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24. 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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25. Annual Spring Concert - May 9, 1945

    Program for the Lead High School Concert Band's Annual Spring Concert held at the high school auditorium in Lead. The Director was H.P. Elster.

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26. Ordinances of the City of Deadwood, Supplement No. 2 - 1918-1932

    Book of Ordinances of the City of Deadwood, Supplement No. 2, 1918-1932. Published in 1932. Book contains 105 numbered pages plus an index. The first pages list the Officers of the City of Deadwood, the City Council, and the members of the city's Standing Committees.

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27. The Black Hills Illustrated, 1904 - 1904

    "The Black Hills Illustrated 1904" edited by George P. Baldwin, contains many photos of people and places in the Black Hills. There are numerous old building photos in towns of the Black Hills. Each photo has an explanation and comments from various well-known men. These men belong to the Black Hills Mining Men's Association, as well as others from different associations, such as the Black Hills Pioneer Society. The cover of the book has been ...

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28. Service Record, World War I and II, Lead and Community - 1940s

    Book titled "Service Record, World War I and II, Lead And Community". The book contains pictures and service records of servicemen and servicewomen from the Lead area who served in World Wars I and II. It contains a "Gold Star Boys" section for those who died in World War II.

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29. Strength for Service to God and Country Daily Devotional Messages for Those in the Services - 1942

    This daily devotional was gifted to Robert Price by the Spearfish Methodist Church in December 1942. Price had enlisted in the United Air Corps.

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30. Valentine's Day Cards - Undated

    One handmade valentine created from red construction paper. On top of the red paper a white paper doilies has been cut and frames a heart shaped sticker with daisies on it. There are four cutouts glued to the card that include flowers and illustrations of young girls. The card was in an envelope which reads "To Mama from Eugene Sleep" Store bought valentine which stands on its own and depicts two cherubs sitting on top of a bush. This card ...

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31. Resignation Letter of Henry Robinson as Superintendent of Mount Moriah Cemetery, January 24, 1898 - January 24, 1898

    Letter from Henry Robinson, Superintendent of Mount Moriah Cemetery, to the Board of Trustees of Mount Moriah Cememtery, dated January 24, 1898. The letter is written on "Office of / H. & C.H. Robinson / Undertakers and Embalmers / Sherman Street" stationery. Text of Letter: "To the Honorable Board of Trustees of / Mount Moriah Cemetery / Gentlemen / With regret / and with heavy thanks to this association / for the any courtesies shown m...

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32. Constitution and By-Laws and membership cards for the Western Federation of Miners - 1909-1913

    Series containing Constitution and By-laws booklet and three membership cards for the Western Federation of Miners all owned and used by William Christianson. - Booklet titled "Constitution and By-Laws / OF THE / Western Federation of Miners / ADOPTED AT / BUTTE MONTANA / MAY 19, 1893". The cover then lists the amended dates from 1894 though 1909. The book contains the Constitution and By-laws of the Western Federation of Miners. - Three me...

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33. Lead City Miners' Union Materials - 1909-1913

    Series containing various letters and paper ephemera regarding the Lead City Miners' Union, and a Constitution and Bylaws of the Lead City Minters' Union. All materials belonged to William Christianson. - Booklet containing the bylaws and constitution for the Lead City Miners' Union Number 2. The cover is green with text printed in black which reads "CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS / of the / Lead City / Miners' Union / Number 2 / LEAD, S. DAKOTA / ...

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34. Hills Echoes Volume IX Number 3 - 1956-1957

    Publication from the Young Citizens League of Lawrence County which includes articles, school news, drawings and poems. The orange cover includes drawings of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.

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35. Mancha Trammer 1 1/2 Ton Wiring Diagram - 1984

    Wiring diagram for trammer created by Homestake Mining rendered by DNC.

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36. Minutes Book of the Fish and Hunter Company. - 1911-1953

    Minutes Book of the Fish and Hunter Company. The book starts with the handwritten Articles of Incorporation of the Fish and Hunter Company dated April 19, 1911 and is signed by John Hunter, E. C. Dickey, and Frank S. Howe. Page 4 has a certificate of Extension of Corporate Existence dated April 9, 1936. Page 8 is when the Minutes for the Directors Meeting starts dated July 1, 1911 and the last entry is August 5, 1953. The ledger also ...

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37. Scrapbook, 1981-1982 - 1981-1982

    Scrapbook from the Lead-Deadwood Hospital dated between 1981 to 1982 that according to a bibliography contains the following contents: - January 1918 publicity photos and articles - Sisters to Lease St. Joseph's's - Homestake to leave hospital business - Bomb threat may have led to death of patient - Newspaper articles = various - Thank yous = various and numerous - Employee of the month photos - 1982 ditto of 1981 For more detailed ...

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38. Scrapbook, 1973-74, 1958 - 1958, 1978-1974

    Scrapbook from the Lead-Deadwood Hospital dated between 1958, 1973 to 1974 that according to a bibliography contains the following contents: - Hospital Week 1973 - Misc. Photos - 1974 New Year's Baby - Misc. Thank Yous - Photos of New Construction - Out with Old, In with New - Misc. Photso of 50's and 60's For more detailed description of the contents of the scrapbook see the Container List and Relations tabs.

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39. Scrapbook, 1988 - 1988

    Scrapbook from the Lead-Deadwood Hospital dated to 1988 that according to the inside cover is "this scrapbook has been started for the memories of all in nursing service. // Book started October 19, 1988 // Book Purchased by: J. Reiling, R.N. // Book Started by: S. Fust, NSS." For more detailed description of the contents of the scrapbook see the Container List and Relations tabs.

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40. Thank you card from Kevin Coolong

    From page 4 of Scrapbook, 1988 [2023.009.008] Thank you card addressed to Nursing Service from Kevin Coolong.

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41. Beatrice Lydia Halter Funeral Folder - 1978

    From page 27 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Small folder from services on September 1, 1978, for Beatrice Lydia Halter. Born September 7, 1892, Coleman, South Dakota, died August 30, 1978, Deadwood, South Dakota. Services at Wells-Ruth Funeral Home, Deadwood, with Officiant Rev. Cal Petersen. Organist and Soloist Claramae Ruth. Casket Bearers John Patino, Hank Shama, Clem Biggs, John Curnow, Jim Shea, Richard Patino. Interment at ...

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42. Grace A. Stephens Funeral Folder - 1978

    From page 27 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Small folder from services on September 12, 1978, for Grace A. Stephens. Born December 10, 1880, Spencer, Iowa, to Lewis M. and Annie C. (Winfield) Hough, died September 8, 1978, Deadwood, South Dakota. Services at United Methodist Church, Lead, with Officiant Dr. Dwayne F. Knight. Organist Mrs. Betty Williams, Soloist Mrs. Lois Tinker. Casket Bearers Bill Autio, Richard Furze, Harold Con...

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43. Nursing Home Residents Visit Sister Rosaria. - 1981

    From page 31 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Color postcard with participants of trip to see Sister Rosaria listed on back. Dan Laughlin donated van for July 6, 1981 trip. Participants were K. Cadman, S. Lampinen, Mattie Snyder, F. Nowak, M. Mattox, M. Hippman, M. O'Brien, and E. Hendrickson, Staff along were J. Walla and R. Geffre. Unmailed postcard has two photos of St. Martin's Priory on front. One is exterior overview, with...

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44. Ten Cent Bill

    Ten cent bill issued by the American Bank Note Co. of New York.

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45. Invitation to Mothers Day Tea May 18, 1980 St. Joseph's Nursing Home - 1980

    From page 34 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Please come invitation to "Mothers Day Tea", Sunday, May 18, 1980, 2-4 pm, St. Josephs Nursing Home. Lists program on inside right, with Speaker Rev. ______, Songs by Wayne King, and Refreshments. Folded and cut red construction paper, shaped like house with chimney with hand drawn details in blue ink. Door says St Joseph Nursing Home, with National Nursing Home Week May 18-24 1980 ab...

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46. Thank You Card from Olive

    From page 35 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Printed thank you card signed Olive on the inside. Peachy floral printed card with band of flowers on right and Thanks To All Of You on left on front. Inside has similar flowers and printed lines inside.

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47. Christmas Postcard from Mel Carr & Edna Erikson

    From page 36 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Printed color postcard for Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas printed on writing side. Printed return address sticker in upper right corner for Edna Erikson, Deadwood, SD. In spot where address usually goes is handwritten From Mel Carr & Edna Erikson. Front has colored drawing of Santa dancing with airborn cherubs. Printed beneath Santa and the Kewpies Laugh and Dance and Sing They're Joi...

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48. Memory Card for Wilmot Ann Odgers 1981 - 1981

    From page 38 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Printed card, In Loving Memory and picture of bird bath and foliage on front. Inside has poem on left God hath not promised skies always blue.... On right In Memory of Wilmot Ann Odgers. Born April 8, 1878 in Central, Michigan the daughter of John R. and Margaret (Phillips) Curnow. Died September 25, 1981 at Deadwood, South Dakota. Funeral Tuesday, September 29, 1981, Christ Church Episc...

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49. Prayer Card Sister Rosaria Hoffman, OSB, 1981 - 1981

    From page 54 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Printed in black on white card. Photo of Sister Rosaria on front, with Sister Rosaria Hoffman, O.S.B. St.. Martin's Convent Rapid City, South Dakota beneath. Back has Sister Rosaria Hoffman, O.S.B. Born: October 31, 1920 Perpetual Vows: July 4, 1951 Died: December, 14, 1981, followed by a prayer.

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50. Christmas Card From Irene Knutson, 1981 - 1981

    From page 59 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Color image by Brian Day of marching, drumming Santa, with mouse, on front. Inside has red printed To Wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Handwritten in purple is To Staff and Crew of St. Joseph's Nursing Home, missed being there to play the piano for you this past summer. Illness kept me home. Sincerely Irene Knutson (sister of Marietta Laird) 1981

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