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1. Western Union Telegram from Helen Benton to W.E. Adams - 1924

   Western Union Telegram sent to W.E. Adams in Deadwood by his daughter Helen Benton is Pasadena, California on January 20, 1924. Helen was asking W. E. Adams to deposit one thousand dollars into her account for a personal matter.

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2. Correspondence re. Hills Chevrolet Co.'s planned addition to the Franklin Garage building - 1936

   Letter from R.L. Ewing to R.H. Adams discussing an estimate for the cost of a remodel to the front of the Franklin Garage Building. Second page is a list of everything that would need done with an estimate, totaling $1153.35. Two pages.

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3. Thomas Ross Diary - 1876

   Ross's diary describes his experience with the Wolf Mountain Stampede, a scheme in 1876. The diary also includes notes on creating various types of solder and newspaper clippings about Devils Tower and the Eiffel Tower.

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4. Advertisement announcing that the Adams Company was selling "Bee" Playing Cards

   Advertisement announcing that the Adams Company was selling "Bee" Playing Cards. There is an illustration of the card deck box and the back of the card. The general printing is in blue ink, with "The Adams Company // Wholesale Grocers // Deadwood, So. Dak." printed in red ink.

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5. 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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6. "Gone With the Wind"/"The American Legion Uproariously Presents a Burlesque" - 1939

   A program for a production of "Gone with the Wind" by the local American Legion. The female roles were all played by men. The program contains numerous advertisments for local shops and restraunts.

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7. "Oracle" from Deadwood High School - 1910

   This is the inaugural issue of the Deadwood High School "Oracle" a publication that came out quarterly. Violet Gorum was an editor for the publication and this copy probably belonged to her.

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8. 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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9. "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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10. Course of Study for the Public Schools of the City of Deadwood, S.D. - 1891

    Booklet belonged to Edna Ford. Outlines classes and projects for fall, winter, and spring terms for Deadwood students from the 1st grade through high school. Inside the front is a list of members of the Deadwood school board and the board's officers as well as members of the board's finance, teachers and pupils, regulations and buildings, and property committees. In the back--names of DHS graduates for the years 1886 to 1891; a list of c...

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11. "South Dakota State School of Mines Book of Views" - 1916

    Book published by the South Dakota School of Mines featuring captioned photographs of the school, its students, campus, basketball teams, etc., along with photographs of areas of the Black Hills. The cover reads: "South Dakota State School of Mines / Book of Views / Rapid City, South Dakota, June, 1916"

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12. Letter and Report from Joseph P. Connolly to C.E. Dawson - 1930

    Cover letter with an attached report on the nature of the ore in the Two Johns Property. C.E. Dawson was worried about the evidence of oxidized ores in the mine, and Joseph P. Connolly stood by his report. The Report is titled "The Nature and Occurrence of the Ore in the Lower Workings of the Two Johns Mine".

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13. 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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14. 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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15. Memory Guest Book for the Funeral of Bertha W. Dawson. - 1950

    Memory Guest Book for the Funeral of Bertha W. Dawson. The guest book has lists for friends who called, sent telegrams, memorial gifts, cards, and flowers.

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16. Rededication Ceremonies Mount Roosevelt Program - 1968

    Program for the Rededication Ceremonies of Mount Roosevelt on July 4, 1968, at 2:00 pm.

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17. Exhibitor's tag for the Black Hills Industrial Show.

    Exhibitor's tag for the Black Hills Industrial Show. Tag is orange with white string, black lettering, reading "Exhibitor". Tag has name "Ralph Muncy, Forestry Department"

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18. Time Record Book--Homestake Mining Company - 1930s

    Time book for the Homestake Mining Company with names of workers and total amount of time worked for October 1931-June 1935. Names listed on first page have been entered into people section.

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19. Homestake: A Search for Red Metal - 1960s-1970s

    Small booklet detailing Homestake's role in copper mining on the Keweenaw Peninsula, written by Randy Sabo. Discusses a project of the Homestake Copper Company, a subsidiary of the Homestake Mining Company.

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20. 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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21. Toilet Paper Advertisement for Sol Star - 1905

    This is an advertisment for toilet paper sent from the Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper Company of Albany, New York, to Sol Star in 1905. The advertisement includes the following components: Part A - Form letter to Star advertising the A.P.W. brand toilet paper. Part B - Envelope addressed to "Mr. Sel [sic] Star, / Deadwood, / S.D." with a 1905 postmark. Part C - Unused reply postcard addressed to "A.P.W. Paper Co." for use in ordering toil...

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22. One of the Many Attractions at the Spearfish Carnival, May 17-18-19-20, 1905 - May 17-20, 1905

    A poster advertising the appearance of Miss Freeda Hartzell of Deadwood at the Spearfish Carnival. At the time, she was a 13 year-old sharp shooter.

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23. Letter to Nellie

    This undated letter was written by Annie Gerard, a woman who arrived in Deadwood by stage in 1876. The reciepant is a Nellie Carr. In the letter, Annie describes her stop in Omaha where she attended noon Mass at a local cathedral. The rest of the letter describes Annie's expriences traveling by stagecoach.

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24. Sheet music for "My Sunny South Dakota" words and music by Marjorie Yates Price - 1961

    Sheet music for "My Sunny South Dakota" words and music by Marjorie Yates Price, dedicated to Frances and Walter Green.

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25. "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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26. 1950s-1960s

    Rectangular paper envelope for a business card printing plate 2013.081.011A. The envelope is made of cream colored paper. It is printed on one side in black with "KENNETH C. KELLAR / KELLAR & KELLAR / ATTORNIEY'S AT LAW / HEARST MERCANTILE BUILDING / LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA". There is also handwriting on the envelope that reads "10708" and "Charge Plate to be as typewritten".

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27. Pennington County Bank Brand and Mark Certificate - 1898

    Certificate, numbered No. 594, Original, from the State of South Dakota stating "That in accordance with Chapter 90, Session Laws of 1897, Pennington Bank of Rapid City, County of Pennington, State of South Dakota, is hereby granted the exclusive right to use the following Brand and Mark within this State for the purpose of branding and marking live stock, to-wit: 20 on left side of cattle, on left shoulder of horses." Signed and witnessed on Feb...

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28. United Steelworkers of America 1986 Agreements - 1986

    Two booklets with green covers. One booklet contains the Agreement between Homestake Mining Company and the United Steelworkers of America and the other contains the pension agreement. Both agreements were finalized on June 1, 1986. The books belonged to Kathryn "Tuffie" Larsen.

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29. 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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30. 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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31. Placer Mining in the Western United States: Part III-Dredging and Other Forms of Mechanical Handling of Gravel, and Drift Mining - February 1935

    Information Circular from the Department of the Interior, United States Bureau of Mines, John W. Finch, Director. Circular is titled "Placer Mining in the Western United States: Part III-Dredging and Other Forms of Mechanical Handling of Gravel, and Drift Mining" by E.D. Gardner and C.H. Johnson.

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32. 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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33. School Friendship Book - 1917

    The School Friendship Book documents Honora Frawley's first year at College of St. Catherine in St. Paul Minnesota during 1917. The book includes photographs of the school faculty and students, newspaper clippings about the school and its various activities, dance and theater programs and many of Honora's handwritten notes regarding activities she took part in, her favorite subjects and more. This book has a light blue cover and "School Friend...

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34. National Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate - 1900s

    This blank stock certificate is number 133 for the National Gold Mining Company and was for two hundred fifty thousand shares. Shares were a $1.00 each at the time this certificate was printed. The National Gold Mining Company never produced a profit and in the later years of the company the stocks became part of a scam. This company was located in the Carbonate Camp Area of the Black Hills.

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35. Letterhead for the Fish and Hunter Company

    Blank letterhead for the Fish and Hunter Company. The logo has a water feature with a fish coming out of the water, and a man holding a gun. Under "Hunter Co." is "P.O Box 990 // Spearfish, South Dakota // 57783 // Since 1878." On the far right edge of the paper is "WHOLESALE // Building Materials // Millwork // Hardware // Industrial Supplies // 540 S. 32ND STREET // PHONE (605) 642-5783." The letterhead was used by Cecile Hurley when h...

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36. Book of By-Laws of the Fish and Hunter Company - 1911-1976

    Book of By-Laws of the Fish and Hunter Company. The first set of By-Laws are handwritten and dates to July 24, 1911 and was signed by John Hunter, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hunter, Eleazer O. Dickey, Clayton H. Harwood, Frank S. Howe, and M. Lillian Howe. (Pages 1 to 19) The second set of By-Laws are written and pasted into the ledger dated April 3, 1936 and signed by George Hunter, W.E. Dickey, Mrs. M.C. Harwood, F.S. Howe, Lillian H. Howe, and th...

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37. Thank You Note from Lorraine Roselles - 1981-1982

    From page 34 of Scrapbook, 1981-1982 [2023.009.003]. Thank you note from Lorraine Roselles, to Dear Girls, for kindness and patience shown during two stays. Handwritten in black ink on white paper with green lines and leaf design, headed A Letter From Lorraine.

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38. Card from Leonard M. Wilson

    From page 43 of Scrapbook, 1973-74, 1958 [2014.009.005] Greeting or holiday card from Leonard M. Wilson.

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39. Drawings and signatures commemorating National Hospital Week

    From page 15 of Scrapbook, 1973-74, 1958 [2014.009.005] 12 pages of hand drawn images forming a booklet copied on what appears to be mimeograph paper. A typed label on the top of the first page indicates the booklet commemorates National Hospital Week and the artist for the drawings as Danny Widdoss. Each page of the booklet shows a unique drawing of a specific administrative or functional area of the hospital and is signed by individuals w...

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40. Copy of thank you letter from Louise A. Johnston - 1989

    From page 9 of Scrapbook, 1988 [2023.009.008] Typed memo on hospital stationary to All Departments from Stan Gebhart hospital administrator introducing and highlighting an attached two page copy of a thank you letter from patient Louise A. Johnston.

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41. 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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42. Thank You Note from Georgia Sair 1981 - 1981

    From page 33 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Handwritten note, dated May 14, 1981, to Staff, thanking them for the rose and vase. Signed in friendship Georgia Sair or Sabin or Savin. Written on printed note card with gold Thank You on front.

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43. Handmade Valentine's Card From Sandi Hayatt

    From page 69 of Scrapbook, 1980-81-82 [2023.009.009] Large sheet white paper, folded to form card. Inside has adhered sheet of white paper with typed poem One Heart's Thoughts, followed by typed Happy Valentine Day Sandi Hyatt. Added sheet and front decorated with red, including Happy Valentine Day To The Resident's Of St. Joe's Nurseing Home.

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44. Thank You Card from Patsy and Wade Ridgway

    From page 25 of Scrapbook, 1977-1981 [2023.009.011] Thank you card from Patsy & Wade Ridgway.

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45. Thank you card from David Matthew

    From page 39 of Scrapbook, 1977-1981 [2023.009.011] Thank you card from David Matthew.

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46. Thank you card for Bertheau baby - 1977

    From page 40 of Scrapbook, 1977-1981 [2023.009.011] Thank you card dated Aug. 19, 1977 for care received during the birth of Torrey Bertheau.

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47. Thank you card from Eileen

    From page 41 of Scrapbook, 1977-1981 [2023.009.011] Thank you card from Eileen with additional writing on the back of the card which is inaccessible due to adhesion of glue to the scrapbook page.

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48. Letter to 2nd floor hospital staff from Margaret Coneley - 1977

    From page 44 of Scrapbook, 1977-1981 [2023.009.011] Thank you letter dated Sept. 16, 1977 addressed to 2nd floor hospital staff from Margaret Coneley who is attending basic military training at Ft. Jackson in South Carolina. It appears she may have been employed at the hospital prior to beginning military service.

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49. Thank you note from Regena

    From page 45 of Scrapbook, 1977-1981 [2023.009.011] Thank you note from Regena.

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50. Holiday card from Vicky Barrett

    From page 4 of Scrapbook, 1977-1981 [2023.009.011] Holiday card inscribed inside: "Happy Holidays to all of you. Love, Vicky Barrett."

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