Research Resources
Did you know that the E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center at Black Hills State University is home to several special collections that could greatly assist you in the research process?
- Black Hills State University Archives
The BHSU Archives contain the academic and administrative records of BHSU as well as materials relating to the activities of its students, faculty and alumni. The BHSU Archives strive to collect and preserve records pertaining to the origin and development of Black Hills State University. Yearbooks, campus newspapers, photographs, and momentos are just a few of the many treasures found in the archives.
- E.Y. Berry Collection
E. Y. Berry served as South Dakota's western district congressman from 1951 - 1971. When Berry retired from Congress in 1971, he donated his papers to Black Hills State University. The Berry Collection is organized by subject and comprises more than 500 boxes of manuscript materials. The current finding aids are divided into the following categories:
- Departmental
- Indian
- Jobs
- Legislation
- Military Academy Appointments
- Miscellaneous
- Post Offices
- Public Relations
- Reference Materials
- Special
- Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies
In 1974 Leland D. Case, a noted historian, journalist, Black Hills native and co-founder of the Westerners International, donated his private library, of approximately 5,000 volumes, to Black Hills State University. This donation is the core of one of the most thorough western history collections in the area. Today the Case Library contains over 15,000 volumes covering all aspects of western history. The collection is especially strong in South Dakota, Black Hills and Native American history.
Located on the upper floor of the E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center, the Special Collections department is normally open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, to ensure access to the collections researchers are strongly urged to contact the librarian before arriving. The library also includes many manuscript collections.
Interested in Internship Opportunities?
Internships are typically one-time work or service experiences involving students who have already attained considerable academic preparation related to a professional field. The internship plan generally involves advanced undergraduate students, or graduate students, working in professional settings under the supervision and monitoring of practicing professionals.
Internships are very beneficial from a learning perspective, with academic credit generally being awarded for an intern experience. Frequently internship experiences involve some type of income. There are many excellent internship opportunities available for history students in the Black Hills, encompassing a wide variety of specializations and interests.
Spearfish
High Plains Western Heritage Center
825 Heritage Drive
Internship in Museum and Collection Management
Contact: Peggy Ables, Director, (605)642-9378
D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery
427 Hatchery Circle
Internship in Museum/Collection and Archives Management
Contact: Randi Smith (605)642-7730 Extension 215
United States Forest Service
2014 Main Street
Internship in Cultural Resource Management
Contact: Brenda Shierts (605)642-4622
Case Library for Western Historical Studies
Internship in Archive Management
Contact: Bobbi Sago (605)642-6361
Deadwood
Adams Museum & House
54 Sherman Street / 72 Van Buren Street
Internship in Museum Management
Contact: Mary Kopco, Director, (605)578-1928
Deadwood City Archives & Historic Preservation Office
108 Sherman Street
Internship in Archives Management and Historic Preservation
Contact: Michael Runge, Archivist, (605)578-2082
Rapid City
Archaeological Research Center of the South Dakota State Historical Society
217 Kansas City Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Internship in Archaeology
Contact: Renee M. Boen, Director and State Archaeologist, (605)394-1938
Journey Museum
222 New York Street
Internship in Museum and Collections Management
Contact: Ray Summers, Director, (605)394-2249
Sturgis
Fort Meade Museum
P.O. Box 164
Fort Meade, SD
Contact: Peggy Aplan, President of Museum Board, (605)347-5016