Race and Civility Conversations in South Dakota

‘In Black Elk’s words, before the hoop of the Sioux Nation was broken by those who destroyed the old ways of life, the Indian honored the family; and the extended family...was one closely knit whole.’

- From SDHC Founder Jack Marken’s note in the 1972 proposal to NEH to establish the statewide humanities organization.

2017 PROGRAM CATALOG About the SDHC Help Us Build Cultural Capital The South Dakota Humanities The future of our youth and a vibrant culture Council (SDHC), founded in 1972 is in your hands. in response to an act of Congress, is a 501(c)3 non-profit and the 1. SD Festival of Books & Young Readers Festival only cultural organization in the (Annual Fund) state whose sole mission is to deliver humanities programming Your gift supports South Dakota’s premiere literary event reaching to the people of South Dakota. readers of all ages. As a statewide advocate for the 2. NEH Young Readers Challenge Grant (Funding for humanities, our mission is to Three Years) celebrate literature, promote civil conversation, and tell the stories We earned an NEH grant which will match, 1-to-1, funds received up to that define our state. $100,000. We are actively seeking donations for the first phase of securing $50,000 by a May 1, 2017, deadline. We will use the $200,000 to fund our We fulfill our mission by supporting Young Readers Initiative for three years. and promoting public programming 3. Unrestricted Gift (Annual Fund) in the humanities like the Speakers Bureau; providing grant funding You can help where we need it most. An unrestricted gift can be used for community programs and towards operations expenses, special initiatives, or prioritized to our most research and discussion projects immediate needs. in our grants program; and hosting 4. Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation reading and literary programs like (Endowment) the annual Festival of Books, Young Readers Initiative and One Book Support the SDHC Arts Endowment Challenge through the Sioux Falls South Dakota. Area Community Foundation. Your dollars will be matched $1 for every $3 raised up to $150,000. 5. South Dakota Community Foundation (Endowment)

Invest in the SDHC fund. SDCF has renewed their investment in SDHC through a challenge grant, matching $1 for every $4 up to $80,000. 6. Black Hills Area Community Foundation 1215 Trail Ridge Road, Suite A (Endowment) Brookings SD 57006 Keep programming permanent in the Hills through a gift to the SDHC fund. SDHC Staff 7. Estate Planning

Sherry DeBoer, Remember SDHC in your will or estate planning. Matured stocks, executive director life insurance policies, and IRA rollovers can easily be processed by our community foundation partners or by SDHC. Your gift could provide you Jennifer Widman, with high-impact tax benefits. director of the South Dakota Center for the Book Kyle Schaefer, program and Your Gift is Crucial! development officer Matching efforts are time sensitive. Meeting our deadlines will provide an extra $73,150 Carolyn Marshall-Speakman, office for SDHC endowed funds held at community manager foundations and $100,000 for annual young Deb Delaney, staff assistant readers programming. Your gift ensures we receive every dollar. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 WELCOME 1 | Welcome

From the director DHC’s 2017 “Race & Civility” initiative and catalog cover Swould resonate with our organization’s early leaders and first theme, “Indian and Non-Indian: Cultural Contributions for a Better South Dakota.” Founder Jack Marken wrote “Knowing that the past is prologue, we can see that the theme looks both ways.” In a proposal note, he summarized aspects Sherry DeBoer, of indigenous and early history, writing, “this statement from Executive 1936 is pertinent in 1972 (SDHC’s permanent organization Director date). And should I add, 1992?” the year he wrote the SDHC history. I will add 2017, as we celebrate our 45th anniversary. Cover photo: Photographer Jeanne Apelseth of SunChaser In 2016 SDHC celebrated excellence through book festival readings, food Fine Art and Photography demonstrations, beer tastings and literary exhibits. Cultural partnerships captured the dedication on brought 13 Pulitzer prize winners in letters, journalism and composition to September 10, 2016 of the the state to explore civil unrest, the sounds of the ocean, and the costs of war. “Dignity” sculpture of a Native SDHC quenched cultural thirst, reaching 47,299 people in 72 communities. American woman wrapped in a More than 5,000 third graders met the author of the free book they received. star quilt created by Sturgis artist Looking forward, more than 50 libraries will host the exhibit “Amending Dale Lamphere. Lamphere said America,” celebrating the 225th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights. We’ll use the nearly 50-foot high statue cultural partnerships to offer an all-inclusive opportunity to discuss civility “represents the pride and strength and learn about Black Elk’s spiritual connection to the center of the world, and durability of the native the recently-renamed Black Elk Peak. We will look to “Dignity,” the recently cultures here.” dedicated sculpture by state artist laureate Dale Lamphere, as an icon for reconciliation and the power of the humanities to frame and value multiple Table of viewpoints. Please join the conversation and invest in building cultural capital. Contents

Welcome...... 1 From the board chair Community Projects...... 2 he South Dakota Humanities Council consists of a diverse Tand dedicated group of individuals who donate their time Race and Civility...... 3 and talents to the mission of providing humanities programs One Stop Programs...... 4 and events to the people of South Dakota. New in 2017...... 5 Guiding the Council’s work is our core mission of celebrating literature, promoting civil conversation and How to Apply...... 6 Judith telling the stories that define our state. The Council Meierhenry, Scholar Directory...... 7-19 Board Chair funds and delivers programs to every area of South Dakota. Even though South Dakota is sparsely populated 2017 Festival, One Book...... 20 and geographically divided, it is a state where people Annual Report remain connected to each other. Our programs are meant to enhance those connections. Our programs prompt us to explore and appreciate our 2016 Outreach...... 22 differences, but also to recognize and focus on our shared experiences and 2016 Festival Review...... 23 aspirations. NEH Review...... 24 Seeing the excitement and joy in a child’s face as she tells of meeting the author of her favorite book, or listening to a veteran tell of the impact of war 2016 Fundraising...... 25 on his life, or sharing our love of literature with authors and friends reminds us of the significant role that the humanities play in our lives. With our many Donors...... 26-28 partners, and leadership from our excellent staff, we look forward to another successful year. 2 | Community Projects south Dakota Humanities Council Community Projects: How to Join the Conversation

he South Dakota Humanities Council awards grants Tto non-profit organizations in South Dakota through community project grants, which can provide up to $7,000 for humanities-related projects and events.

Review grant guidelines and information and apply online at sdhumanities.org. Direct questions to [email protected] or (605) 688-6113. Guidelines are subject to change; visit the website to stay apprised. Our grants allow you to provide vital cultural programming for your community. They are available for discussion (up to $7,000) and research projects (up to $2,500). SDHC scholar Arch Ellwein presents a program about Theodore Major grants support miscellaneous expenses such Roosevelt’s life at the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural as bussing costs for student cultural trips, scholar Center (HARCC). appearances at community conversation events, documentary films, and educational programs. the humanities. Improve your chances by choosing a topic relevant to South Dakota culture and heritage. Include Discussion (up to $7,000) a plan in your application for a minimum of three public Apply for a grant to fund conferences, lectures, presentations of your research. presentations, festivals, and symposiums that engage people in humanities discussion. Programs must examine the topic from the view and perspective of the humanities and use Grant Deadlines various forms of media to advance that effort. $1,000 and less - rolling deadline, FY (Nov. 1-Oct. 31) as funding allows Research (up to $2,500) Apply for a grant to support your scholarly research in $1,001 to $7,000 - Feb. 28 and Oct. 15, annually

Black Elk, Heháka Sápa, Atop Black Elk Peak

The drawing to the left by Standing Bear depicts Black Elk, Heháka Sápa, atop Black Elk Peak (formerly Harney Peak) in the Black Hills. Black Elk’s warrior regalia, the adornments of his bay horse, and the elements of his surroundings, such as the sacred flowering tree, are all details of his great vision.

Based on that vision, the Lakota consider Black Elk Peak the axis of the four directions and the center of the world.

The book Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt is available as Neihardt, John G. (1881-1973), Papers, c. 1858-1974, a reading and discussion program from the SDHC. See page 5 C3716, f. 248 #06, The State Historical Society of for more details. Missouri, Manuscript Collection. Drawing used with permission of the John G. Neihardt Trust. Text based Using this text to educate the community on why Black Elk on Black Elk Speaks: The Complete Edition by John G. Neihardt, used with permission of the University of was chosen as the new namesake for Harney Peak is a good Nebraska Press. Copyright 2014 by the Board of Regents example of how to fill a community need with an SDHC grant. of the University of Nebraska. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 RACE AND CIVILITY | 3 Race and Civility Initiative Working Toward Peace In collaboration with the National Endowment for the Humanities Grant Application Info Program “Humanities and the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity in the United States,” we will accept proposals aimed at promoting conversations on Race Who: and Civility in South Dakota. Organizations that are interested in The NEH Humanities promoting conversations about Race and and the Legacy of Race and Civility in South Dakota. We encourage ‘In the wake of recent events Ethnicity in the U.S. initiative first-time applicants and applications in Dallas, Baton Rouge, and supports public programming involving multiple organizations. that addresses “persistent Minneapolis, people across the social, economic, cultural, and country are calling for more What: racial issues that divide our vigorous and consequential NEH and SDHC are providing communities.” public discussion of the $15,000 to create a special enhancement fund for projects dealing We encourage proposals persistent social, economic, with Race & Civility. Proposals addressing that promote humanities cultural, and racial issues that Race & Civility may exceed the $7,000 discussions on Race and divide our communities.’ maximum for typical SDHC requests. Civility and will give special consideration to organizations -NEH Chairman William When: applying for projects that Adams highlight the role of such The due date for major grants (more conversations in South Dakota. than $1,000) is Feb. 28 for programs Proposals will be evaluated on a case by case basis. after May 1. This deadline applies to grants related to the Race and Civility As with all grant funded projects through the South Dakota Humanities Initiative. Council, programs should be informed by humanities materials and scholarship. Projects may not advocate for a specific political view or Where: agenda and the conversations should actively engage South Dakotans Programs must take place in South in sharing ideas and information. Many Festival of Books authors will Dakota, but your organization does not also explore the theme of Race and Civility, including Philip Deloria and have be in South Dakota. Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve. Full grant guidelines are available at: http://www.sdhumanities.org/ How: participate/grants/ Contact SDHC Program and Development Officer Kyle Schaefer at [email protected] or 605-688- 6113 to talk about potential programs and proposals, or apply online at www. sdhumanities.org

Program Ideas • Facilitated conversations on relations between police departments and communities; immigration and the changing workforce in South Dakota; relations and history of the state or communities and American Indians In this photo by Jeanne Apelseth of SunChaser Fine Art and Photography, • A book discussion based on a text that SDHC Speakers’ Bureau member Belinda Joe speaks at the September 10, 2016, dedication of the “Dignity” sculpture created by Sturgis artist examines race relations, economic issues, Dale Lamphere. Several native youth also sang and danced as part of the or cultural divides dedication ceremony, and various dignitaries spoke at the gathering. 5 | One Stop Programs south Dakota Humanities Council Host a One Stop Program We offer three One Stop book discussions are listed Programs (previously starting on page 6. known as Quick Grants) to help your group host Speakers Bureau humanities programming Invite a scholar to and events. The programs, present on topics for all which are especially helpful ages and backgrounds. in communities with Find information about limited funding, encourage applications and the thoughtful community speakers on page 6. SDHC conversations and reading. supports nearly 150 You can host SDHC Speakers Bureau events scholars and reading annually across a range of programs specific to your humanities-related subjects. community’s needs and You can bring humanities interests. As the host, you programs to your handle on-site logistics and community up to three 2017 One Book South Dakota Kitchens of the Great Midwest and local promotion while we times a year on topics such 2017 Young Readers One Book Tales from Deckawoo Drive. pay scholars. Applications as: are $50 per scholar. ∙∙ American Indian history, One Book South traditions culture and Eligibility & Requirements society Dakota All non-profit organizations ∙∙ General arts and Host a One Book South humanities are eligible. Your organization Dakota discussion, featuring ∙∙ Chautauqua does not have to be located in the One Book South Dakota ∙∙ Creativity South Dakota, but the program selection and a scholar to ∙∙ Famous South Dakotans must take place here and be lead your group’s discussion ∙∙ Film open to the public. (listed starting on page 6). ∙∙ General history Typical applicants include ∙∙ South Dakota history The 2017 selection is ∙∙ Humor libraries, museums, historical Kitchens of the Great Midwest ∙∙ Politics sites, historical societies, parks, by J. Ryan Stradal, a 2016 ∙∙ Immigration tribal entities, K-12 schools, Festival author. See page 20 ∙∙ Nature and the colleges and universities, as for more information on this environment well as community centers and agencies that are open to the year’s selection. Stradal will ∙∙ Sports history public. Depending on funds available, your group may apply appear at the 2017 Festival ∙∙ War for an unlimited number of reading programs each year. of Books and throughout ∙∙ World cultures SD during his One Book SD ∙∙ Writing – prose, poetry Apply online at www.sdhumanities.org Tour. and journaling

Reading Group All speakers offer at least Toolkit one specialized program, and many speakers offer Program Tips Expand your reading several programs. Host a minimum of 15 people and provide a group with one of more than 60 selections from the Some speakers explore space with comfortable accommodations. SDHC Lending Library. South Dakota and Northern Allow approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A. The program includes Plains experiences, while an SDHC scholar to lead others delve into greater your group’s discussion. themes of society and the Scholars available to lead human experience. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 NEW IN 2017 | 6

New in 2017: Bill of Rights, Black Elk Reading Groups

e are pleased to through early spring. Woffer the National Archives exhibit “The Bill Visit an exhibit and invite of Rights and You” this year an SDHC Scholar to discuss in collaboration with the the Bill of Rights in your Federation of State Councils. community.

Spotlighting one of the SDHC Bill of Rights most remarkable periods in Scholars American history, the exhibit ∙∙ Brad Tennant, Aberdeen ∙∙ Rocky Dailey, Brookings contains simple messages ∙∙ Robert Burns, Brookings conveying the importance of ∙∙ John Miller, Brookings the Bill of Rights, its history ∙∙ Roderick Brown, Mitchell and implementation, and its ∙∙ Lawrence Diggs, Roslyn impact today. ∙∙ Arch Ellwein, Sidney, MT ∙∙ Timothy Fountain, Sioux Through a partnership Falls with SD State Library, “The ∙∙ Frank Pommersheim, Bill of Rights and You” will Vermillion be displayed at more than ∙∙ Lana Dannenbring 50 South Dakota libraries Eichstadt, Wessington SDHC employees set up the Bill of Rights display.

Communities Hosting a Bill of Rights Exhibit For specific venue information, please call 605-688-6113 or email [email protected].

Aberdeen Brandon Faith Lennox Newell Rapid City Sturgis Wilmot Baltic Brookings Faulkton McLaughlin North Sioux Redfield Te a Yankton Belle Fourche Castlewood Flandreau Menno City Scotland Vermillion Beresford Colton Gettysburg Milbank Onida Sioux Falls Wakpala Bison Corsica Lake Preston Mitchell Pierre Sisseton White Lake Box Elder Dell Rapids Lemmon Mount Vernon Presho Spearfish White River

Black Elk Speaks Featured Reading Group Selection

Learn about Black Elk, whose legacy was recently honored with the renaming of Harney Peak to “Black Elk Peak.” Black Elk Speaks, the story of the Oglala Lakota visionary and healer Nicholas Black Elk (1863–1950) and his people during the momentous twilight years of the nineteenth century, offers readers much more than a precious glimpse of a vanished time.

Black Elk’s searing visions of the unity of humanity and Earth, conveyed by John G. Neihardt, have made this book a classic that crosses multiple genres. Whether appreciated as the poignant tale of a Lakota life, as a history of a Native nation, or as an enduring spiritual testament, Black Elk Speaks is unforgettable.

Gather a group and discuss Black Elk - learn more about the new namesake of the tallest peak in our state. Multiple copies of Black Elk Speaks are available from the SDHC, along with a scholar, for a $50 fee. See next page for details on how to apply for our Lending Library. 7 | How To Apply south Dakota Humanities Council 2017 Scholar Directory SDHC scholars are available for Chautauqua and other presentations. They can also lead book discussions at community-based events and for OB = One Book South Dakota a variety of organizations. RC = Race & Civility RGT = Reading Group Toolkit Only one program has been listed for each Speakers’ Bureau scholar SB = Speakers Bureau for space reasons. See all scholar programs and a full index at www. SB* = Speakers Bureau Chautauqua sdhumanities.org. BR = Bill of Rights

Apply to Host a Program Contact the presenter(s) to confirm availability and program for your event. At least four to six weeks before your program, file an online application at sdhumanities.org. Select One Stop Programs to find the online application.

1. Submit your application to the SDHC with the $50 fee. 2. The coordinator and scholar(s) will receive follow-up information from the SDHC office. 3. Promote your event! Be sure to acknowledge the SDHC and NEH in your promotions. 4. Host your event! Be sure to welcome your scholar and thank the SDHC for program support. 5. Complete the evaluation and submit to the SDHC office within two weeks of your event.

Remember ... We pay speakers after we receive your program evaluation. We can help you promote your event. Contact us for logos and other tips, which are available as online resources. Host your event in an accessible venue to comfortably host a minimum of 35 people. Allow time for questions and answers after the scholar’s presentation or reading discussion.

You can apply for up to three Speakers Bureau or reading discussion programs per fiscal year (Nov. 1 through Oct. 31).

Reading Group Toolkit Suggestions for 2017

We have titles on Race & Civility, all past One Book South The House of Wisdom by Jimal-Khalili discusses how the Dakota selections, selections for young readers and a rich best libraries in Europe held several dozen books while collection of books on South Dakota history and culture, Baghdad's great library, The House of Wisdom, housed including the South Dakota Humanities Council’s own 400,000. “South Dakota Stories” collection. Young Readers: Race & Civility: Black Elk’s Vision by S.D. Nelson tells the story of Black Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt is the story of Oglala Elk “who clung to his childhood visions that planted the Lakota visionary and healer Nicholas Black Elk (1863-1950) seeds to help his people -- and all people -- understand their and his people during the momentous twilight years of the place in the circle of life.” nineteenth century. The Raccoon and the Bee Tree by Charles A. Eastman and This Complete Edition includes a foreword by Vine Deloria Elaine Goodale Eastman combines an old American Indian and an introduction by Philip Deloria. tale with a traditional European fable. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 SCHOLAR DIRECTORY | 8

Barari, Molly Senior Creative Writing Teacher, Freelance Writer www.thown.biz/-marketing-pr/ 4349 Red Cliff Ter, Rapid City, SD 57702 [email protected], 308-440-0047 OB, RGT, SB Thus Far: Creative Life Writing Workshops for Seniors Barari offers lessons on writing, to include optional workshops on obituary writing.

Benton Lee, MaryJo Adjunct Asst. Prof, Dept. of Sociology and Rural Studies 1124 Fourth St, Brookings, SD 57006 [email protected], 605-692-8252 SB SDHC scholars present writing workshops, Chautauqua Ethnicity & Empowerment: What Minority Education in performances and more. China Can Teach Us About Minority Education in the U.S. specialized programs on the First Amendment’s freedoms of Lee, who has written a book about minority expression and religion and on the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and education in Southwest China and a book about Eighth Amendments’ focus on rights of the accused. Burns Native American education in the Midwest, also explores the application of individual guarantees to the compares and contrasts schooling in two states through the judicial selective incorporation process. cultures. Aronson, Dr. Marilyn Carlson Boyd, Verna Kay 29615 469th Ave, Beresford, SD 57004 Teacher [email protected], 605-957-4371 25627 484th Ave, Garretson, SD 57030 OB, RGT, SB [email protected], 605-594-6731 World War II Comes to South Dakota—Preserving the SB Story Journey Into The Past This presentation explores harsh lessons taught by war; Boyd introduces audiences to the American Indian people - the work of the South Dakota National Guard in calling Omaha, Ponca, Ioway - and their way of life in southeastern active and inactive members into active service; the hurried South Dakota. Artifacts, sample trade items, replicas of a mobilization which affected area families, farms, schools, dog travois, tools and pottery are discussed and exhibited. universities, towns, and cities dramatically; the involvement of South Dakotans in the war effort; and stories of the state’s fearless pilots, soldiers and more. Brown, Roderick Museum Manager 1300 McGovern Ave PO Box 1071, Mitchell, SD 57301 Catches the Enemy, Patricia [email protected], 605-996-2122 Retired BR, RC, SB 1008 S Hwy 87 Box 1847, Pine Ridge, SD 57770 Discovering Dakota: A Look at the People of this Land [email protected], 605-867-1282 Through Art & Artifact SB Everyone came from somewhere, and everyone Life in the 40s has a story worthy of telling and worthy of Catches the Enemy discusses boarding school days on the hearing. This presentation, adaptable to various reservation. ages and interest groups, uses art and artifact to tell the stories of the people of this region. Cramer, Marian Independent Scholar Burns, Robert 42936 196th St, Bryant, SD 57213 Distinguished Prof of Political Science Emeritus [email protected], 605-625-5865 1336 Trail Ridge Cir, Brookings, SD 57006 OB, SB* [email protected], 605-691-3095 An Hour with Laura BR Cramer’s Chautauqua presentations include three options: US Bill of Rights “Laura Teaches School,” “Tablet and Pencil” (Laura teaching Burns looks at the framers’ motivation in proposing the Bill a group how Laura wrote her books) and “My Family’s of Rights, its substantive and procedural guarantees, and the Story” (stories of the people who knew Laura and the Ingalls 10th Amendment and American Federalism. He presents family as told in oral histories). 9 | Scholar directory south Dakota Humanities Council

Dailey, Rocky and all of creation? What is the quality of our relationships Assistant Prof Journalism & Mass Communication with humankind, especially children, and with animals? How http://daileydoc.com can we live in harmony and treat one another with civility Box 2235 Yeager Hall 232, Brookings, SD 57007 and respect? [email protected], 605-688-4171 BR, RGT First Amendment DeLoache, Betsey The results of the latest election have given Author, Researcher journalists much to think about in terms www.redbirdstudiosd.com of ethical coverage and access. The First 29666 Lakeview Pl, Pierre, SD 57501 [email protected], 605-945-1894 Amendment is invoked often but not always SB understood. Critical consumers of information Country Schools: Past and Present must understand that free speech includes speech we do not DeLoache discusses her pursuit of learning agree with from people we may not like. This presentation about country schools, relaying stories from her explains how the First Amendment came to be and how it research and photos of the buildings, students, has been applied, as well as what the future may hold. and documents that support the reminiscences and related topics. She welcomes learning and Dannenbring Eichstadt, Lana hearing other stories from the audience. Educator 170 Wessington St S PO Box 138, Wessington, SD 57381 Diggs, Lawrence Presenter/Speaker [email protected], 605-354-3589 www.LDiggs.com BR, OB, RC, RGT 104 Carlton Ave PO Box 41, Roslyn, SD 57261 Lana is available to lead One Book SD and [email protected], 605-486-4536 Reading Group Toolkit conversations. She is BR, OB, RC, RGT, SB also a Race & Civility and Bill of Rights Scholar. Erasing Imaginary Lines She works with the Oglala Sioux Tribe Child This program makes the case that the distinctions we make Protection Agency in Pine Ridge and teaches based on “race” are imaginary lines that have no basis in English to adults. As an actress/tour guide/script writer for science or nature. It points out how imaginary lines separate the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society in De Smet, she us from people who could be valuable employees, church is also knowledgeable about pioneer and women’s history. members or our dearest friends. It encourages audience members to rethink their ideas of “race” and escape their Daw, Jessica cultural imprisonment. 1OU/Community Outreach Director 1119 N Springfield Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 [email protected], 605-929-4341 Dilenschneider, Anne SB* Counselor, Educator, Consultant and Writer A Terrible Splendor http://journeycounselingservices.com/staff/ Daw discusses Three Extraordinary Men, a World Poised for dilenschneider War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played, by Marshall 6209 S Pinnacle Pl Suite 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Jon Fisher. The book describes the five sets [email protected], 605-906-5404 of the tie-deciding tennis match between Don OB, RC, SB Budge of the U.S. and Baron Gottfried von Healing Our Shared Past, Present, and Future: The Cramm of Germany in the 1937 Davis Cup. As Hiawatha Indian Insane Asylum world history is woven in, the reader discovers From 1902-1933, Native Americans who that von Cramm is not only playing for the Cup, but for his misbehaved in boarding schools or who life. This book provides historical review and illuminates the alienated reservation agents were sent to the role of sport in international dynamics. Hiawatha Asylum in Canton, SD. That institution was the linchpin of federal “Indian” policy. Non-Native staff filed reports about Native DeCory, Jace mistreatment to the federal government, even though doing Assistant Prof in American Indian Studies so meant losing their jobs during the Great Depression. By 1200 University St, Spearfish, SD 57799-9003 the time it closed, nearly 400 Native inmates from across the [email protected], 605-722-8648 U.S. had been incarcerated in the inhumane asylum, and 121 SB Native Americans from 53 tribes are buried in unmarked Wotakuye - Living in Balance with One’s Relatives graves at the site. Anne and Jerry Fogg speak about this This topic deals with kinship and relationships with the largely unknown aspect of our shared past so we may begin world around us. How is one’s relationship to the Creator to heal this wound in our own time. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 SCHOLAR DIRECTORY | 10

Douglas, Pegie Special Education Teacher (Former) PO Box 811, Custer, SD 57730 [email protected], 919-414-9383 SB The Life and Music of Badger Clark Badger Clark, South Dakota’s First Poet Laureate, lived in Custer State Park for 30 years. This fast-paced musical program includes a narration of Badger Clark’s life along with his poetry set to music. Douglas discusses Clark’s life, then sings one of his poems set to music, accompanying herself with a guitar.

Ellwein, Arch www.adcomofmt.com 1005 15th St SW, PO Box 333, Sidney, MT 59270 [email protected], 406-488-5109 BR, SB* Theodore Roosevelt The 26th president of the United States comes back to life in this exciting show. Ellwein offers a variety of Chautauqua programming, having done 2,300 performances for all kinds SDHC scholar Lawrence Diggs offers a variety of presentations for of audiences since 1996. Most of his characters had a direct the Speakers’ Bureau. association with South Dakota and its citizens. He has been studying his characters and related subjects for 20 years. Fogg, Jerry Cultural Historian & Artist www.facebook.com/NativeSoulArt Fadness, Arley 1405 E Walnut St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Free Lance Writer, Retired Lutheran Clergy [email protected], 605-254-8189 442 Gordon St, Custer, SD 57730 SB [email protected], 605-673-5044 SB Native Soul: Every Picture Tells a Story Jerry Fogg invites all South Dakotans into their Webster’s Bandit Buster - Doc Sorbel This fascinating presentation exposes the secret shared history. He brings the stories of the past Asle Oscar “Doc” Sorbel of Webster hid all into the present through his art, connecting his his life. As a 17-year-old in Madelia, Minn., he own feelings and those of his audiences to help was responsible for the capture of the Younger them imagine a preferred future together. Using Brothers of the Jesse James Outlaw gang in a mixed media approach including historical pieces, Native 1876. He quickly and judiciously disappeared. After several American crafts, traditional art techniques, and humor, he years, he re-appeared in Webster and served as the area asks: Who are we? Where do we come from? And, where “horse doctor,” carrying his secret until a year before he are we going? died in 1930. Fountain, Timothy Author, Former Minister Fanebust, Wayne http://caregivingstinks.wordpress.com/ Author 508 E Sandpiper Trl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 705 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 [email protected], 605-376-2976 [email protected], 605-496-8730 BR, SB SB Anomalies in the 2016 General Election: Fun with the Outlaw Dakota X Amendment Fanebust discusses criminal justice in Dakota Territory The Bill of Rights tells us that powers not given to the through the life and lens of Peter C. Shannon, chief justice federal government are retained by the states and the on the Dakota Territory Supreme Court from 1873 to people. In the last election, some states voted for the “anti- 1882. Shannon presided over several nationally noteworthy Washington” candidate while enacting progressive laws at trials, including the trial of Jack McCall for the murder of home. Are Americans, South Dakotans in particular, against Wild Bill Hickok, and the trial of Yankton banker Peter P. “big government” or just “big government from afar”? This Wintermute, who shot and killed Edwin S. McCook, the program invites audiences to discuss what is and what we territorial secretary of state and a Civil War hero. hope might be. 11 | Scholar directory south Dakota Humanities Council

Fryslie, Jamie PO Box 43, Willow Lake, SD 57278 [email protected], 605-759-6643 OB, RC, RGT Jamie is available to lead One Book SD and Reading Group Toolkit conversations and is a Race & Civility Scholar. She has a B.A. and M.A. in English and teaches high school English. She spends summers working at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Homestead in De Smet as a presenter teaching visitors about one room schools and education in South Dakota in the 1800s.

Gilbert, Wayne 832 Fairview Dr, Belle Fourche, SD 57717 [email protected], 605-641-5642 SB Incident at Lightning Creek A gunfight occurred in northeastern Wyoming in 1904 between a Sheriff’s posse and a band of Lakota traveling John Beheler presents “Mitakuye Oyasin – We Are All in the area. The Sheriff, a posse member, and four Lakota Related” at HARCC in Deadwood. were killed. Members of the band were arrested on murder charges, which were dismissed at a preliminary hearing, leading to a congressional investigation. Gilbert Hamilton, Candy discusses the interaction between Lakota and Wyoming law Independent Scholar enforcement, as well as the larger picture of “the last battle 124 East Saint Anne St, Rapid City, SD 57701 of the Plains Indian Wars.” [email protected], 605-407-8488 RC, RGT Surprising Friendship: Annie Oakley and Sitting Bull, Godfrey, Joyzelle A Civil Guide to 21st Century Race Relations Independent Scholar As Native People and other South Dakotans seek ways to 2811 Tierra Dr Apt 107, Lincoln, NE 68516 bridge the gaps between the two races through civility, [email protected], 402-613-1200 Annie Oakley and Sitting Bull offer excellent guidance. RC, SB Sitting Bull, who lived by the traditional Lakota values Storytelling of the Dakota Godfrey tells the story of the first twins who get lost and relied on respect and generosity, cornerstones of civility, to get help from Iyan and Tate to get back to their camp and persuade Annie Oakley to allow him to visit her when they family. In his sorrow over not being able to help children were both in Minneapolis. Oakley rebuffed his request three in the future, Iyan, who is Rock, cries and sheds tears of times. Yet they did finally meet, became friends, and worked pebbles. Tate calms Iyan’s grief by showing him how they together through one season of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West can leave something behind, the tears, to help all children in Show. They remained in contact until Sitting Bull’s death in the future. 1890. Much can be learned from their relationship. Hernandez, Sarah Granholm, Nels Ph.D. Assistant Professor Prof Emeritus NA Pugsley Center 301 Box 2218, Brookings, SD 57007 216 Sundance Pass, Brookings, SD 57006 [email protected], 605-688-4121 [email protected], 605-692-6416 OB, RC, RGT SB Toward a Dakota Literary Tradition How Native American Philosophies Can Enable us to This presentation focuses on Dakota literature Protect Our World from 1836 to present. Hernandez looks at the Invariably, Native American authors elaborate fundamental published and unpublished writings of Gideon principles on how to live honorable lives of reciprocity Pond, Samuel Pond, Stephen Riggs, Ella with one another and the natural world. This program Deloria, and Elizabeth Cook-Lynn to better will examine aboriginal themes discussed by Robin Wall understand how Dakota literature evolved from an oral Kimmerer in Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, to a written form. The purpose of this presentation is to Knowledge, and The Teachings of the Plants. Her work can increase knowledge of and appreciation for Dakota, Lakota, help us to “...learn the nature of our own gifts and to use and Nakota writers and their rich and complex literary them for good in the world.” traditions. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 SCHOLAR DIRECTORY | 12

Hicks, Patrick Writer-in Residence; Associate Professor of English www.patrickhicks.org 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197 [email protected], 605-274-5434 SB Auschwitz, the Holocaust, and Memory: Doing Research & Writing about a Nazi Concentration Camp Hicks will discuss his latest novel, The Commandant of Lubizec, which is based upon Auschwitz and the other Operation Reinhard camps. Hicks will read passages from his novel, show a number of photos, and talk about what it was like to visit Auschwitz.

Hollenbeck, Yvonne Cowgirl Poet, Quilter www.yvonnehollenbeck.com 30549 291st St, Clearfield, SD 57580 [email protected], 605-557-3559 SB Patchwork of the Prairie Hollenbeck shows approximately 40 quilts made on the Audience members enjoy a presentation. prairies of South Dakota and Nebraska by five generations of members of her family, accompanied by a slide show of photos of the makers, their homes (some sod), and their national philanthropists Andrew Carnegie and Phoebe communities (including the feed store where much of the Apperson Hearst all helped give birth to area libraries. feed sack fabric in their quilts came from), as well as stories These “Book-Slingers” fought for their communities with about their lives. literacy, sans the gun.

Horsted, Paul Hunter, Karla Author Associate Professor of Communication Studies www.paulhorsted.com 433 Telluride Ln, Brookings, SD 57006 24905 Mica Ridge Rd, Custer, SD 57730 [email protected], 605-212-0894 [email protected], 605-673-3685 RC, SB SB Find Your Voice The Black Hills Yesterday & Today This workshop empowers interpersonal, From the 1874 Black Hills “Custer” Expedition through professional and civic “voices” by helping the gold rush to the early days of tourism, Paul Horsted participants build their communication presents rare historic photographs carefully matched with competence and overcome barriers to positive modern views from the same locations today. The resulting communication outcomes. These barriers “then and now” images are not only fascinating to see, but can include Impostor Syndrome, fear of public speaking, also reveal insights into our history, development, ecology listening obstacles, and “Grouphate” (anxiety associated and more across the Black Hills region. with working in groups). Evidence-based tools offered include skills training, personal communication inventories, myth-busting, and desensitization to fearful situations. This Hovey Neubert, Laura presentation is well-suited for the high school, or college/ Development Director adult learner. www.rapidcitylibraryfoundation.org 610 Quincy St PO Box 1015, Rapid City, SD 57709 [email protected], 605-786-3344 Jacobson, Dylan SB Comic Artist/AISC Resident Artist Book-Slingers: Libraries in the Wild, Wild West http://Dylanjacobson.com Hovey Neubert shares tidbits about the 405 E 12th St #213, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 development of libraries in western Dakota [email protected], 605-941-1846 Territory during the late 19th and early 20th SB* century. Rapid City pioneers like city father Comics and Character John Brennan, newspaper editors Joseph and Jacobson presents a Chautauqua on how comics and Alice Gossage, Carrie Ingalls of “Little House” fame, and character building can change our points of view. 13 | Scholar directory south Dakota Humanities Council

Jefferson, Joyce Jones, Dr. Joanna Principal/Owner www.jonesliterature.com www.JoyceJefferson.net 10559 West Hwy 14, Spearfish, SD 57783 PO Box 5007, Rapid City, SD 57709 [email protected], 605-450-0120 [email protected], 605-393-2680 OB SB* Calling on her education as a teacher and Phenomenal Woman and Other S/Heroes librarian, Jones is available to lead One Book Jefferson offers researched African American history SD conversations. At Arizona State University, and culture through poetry, song, and narration. This is a she completed her doctorate documenting the timeless and universal message. Women comment, “This is value of the teacher-librarian partnership in so uplifting.” Men say, “Thank you for reminding me of the the educational setting. She has presented on a variety of women in my life.” Jefferson’s work has received standing literacy topics at state, regional, and national conferences, as ovations. well as in Portugal, Scotland, New Zealand, and China.

Joe, Belinda Junek, Bruce & Thacker, Tass MS Education, Educator and Scholar World Travelers PO Box 345, Fort Thompson, SD 57339 www.imagesoftheworld.com/ (605) 245-2453, [email protected] 612 Saint James St, Rapid City, SD 57701 SB* [email protected], 605-348-3432 Making Connections and Transformations Through SB “Watanyan”: An Aquarian Educator and Dakota Images of the World Storyteller Junek and Thacker present seven programs In the essence of “watanyan” (to see the good and be true featuring the social studies, art history, natural to one’s mark), we can strive to walk in dignity and with history, religion, science and geography of respect as we make connections with one another, the earth, various countries. At the same time, they water and sky. In connecting with the winged, we too can promote cultural and ethnic understanding make transformations, for it is the geese who demonstrate and respect, global awareness, environmental education civility during transformational leadership. and stewardship, intellectual and artistic curiosity, healthy lifestyle choices, goal-setting, and more. Johannesen, Danielle Assistant Professor 502 Euclid Ave, Crookston, MN 56716 [email protected], 218-281-8250 OB, RGT, SB No Place Like Home: The Origins of Magical Ruralism Rural American culture has evolved in fascinating, significant ways. Early 20th century narratives often presented rural life as disenchanted and marginalized, while late 20th century narratives responded to this disenchantment via a cultural discourse called magical ruralism. Surveying works by Louise Erdrich, Stephen King, Tim O’Brien, E. Annie Proulx, and others, Johannesen demonstrates how magic and re-enchantment have figured prominently in contemporary rural narratives and culture and how the concept of magical ruralism influences our understanding of contemporary rural culture.

Johnson, Barbara Scholar 511 South Arch St, Aberdeen, SD 57401 [email protected], 605-229-5988 OB, RC, RGT, SB The Diverse Heritage of South Dakota Stained Glass Explore the beautiful stained glass of South Dakota and Jerome Kills Small explores Lakota song and dance in his learn how it represents the state’s varied and unique cultural presentations. and historic heritage. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 SCHOLAR DIRECTORY | 14

Kaan, Richard www.fallriverwagon.com 27946 Lariat Cir PO Box 222, Hot Springs, SD 57747 [email protected], 605-440-1007 SB Black Hills Stagecoach and Freight Wagon Routes Kaan examines political, cultural and economic issues affecting the stagecoach and freight wagon routes into the Black Hills from Cheyenne, WY and Sydney, NE using timelines, maps, original photos and satellite imagery.

Kern Mollman, Sandra Theatre Artist 30717 University Rd, Vermillion, SD 57069 [email protected], 605-670-9753 RC, SB The Role of Theatre in Civil Discourse Theatre provides entertainment and escape for patrons and participants alike. Theatre artists engage their audiences to live with them for a moment IN the moment, as a community, where they will imagine together, express together, experience and explore together the community they are creating for the stage. This program discusses the Jean Patrick leads a One Book discussion at the Lemmon Public use of theatre spaces for creative, inspired, civil discourse, Library. with a common goal of exploring the communities created offstage. with George Washington Bradley’s 1876 no-hitter for the St. Louis Brown Stockings and culminating with “no-nos” Kills Small, Jerome thrown by such modern-day pitching greats as Nolan Ryan, Storyteller, Singer Roy Halladay and Tim Lincecum. 204 3rd St PO Box 95, Utica, SD 57067 [email protected], 605-660-4366 SB Liebsch, Coleen Origins of Lakota Song and Dance Author Kills Small explores life in the festivals and rituals of the www.B4KProgram.org Lakota. 209 Main Ave PO Box 206, Hayti, SD 57241 [email protected], 605-783-7715 SB Kirk, Amy Building Children’s Character Through Books Columnist, Speaker No child enjoys a lecture on how to behave. www.amykirk.com When the lesson is infused in an entertaining 26436 SD Hwy 89, Custer, SD 57730 book that allows them to discover the “moral of [email protected], 605-673-2063 the story” on their own, though, it’s a different SB scenario. Add an opportunity to meet the author Navigating the Obstacles to Journaling and before receiving their own free copy of the book, and you Discovering Your Journaling Style have the Books 4 Kids Program. The program promotes Kirk will show participants how to overcome anxieties about kindness, anti-bullying and inclusion, as well as interest in journaling and how to tap into a journal style that works for writing. them. Liegl, Dorothy Lammers, Dirk 2651 Essex Rd, Pierre, SD 57501 Author/Journalist [email protected], 605-220-4100 www.nonohitters.com OB, RGT 1516 S Raymond Cir, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Dorothy is available to lead One Book SD and Reading [email protected], 605-254-3472 Group Toolkit conversations. A librarian for nearly 40 years, SB she has traveled across the state leading discussion groups Baseball No-Hit Wonders from Beresford to Milbank and Britton, from Buffalo to Lead Lammers chronicles baseball’s most interesting no-hitters and Mission and points in-between, for high school honors during the national pastime’s storied history, starting English classes and local book clubs. 15 | Scholar directory south Dakota Humanities Council

McDonald, Michael Singer/Songwriter 2609 Mulligan Dr, Yankton, SD 57078-5306 [email protected], 605-664-7672 SB Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery in Song and Story McDonald presents a program of songs and stories about the Corps of Discovery traveling through the Missouri and the Columbia River regions from 1804-1806 based on his readings of the Bakeless edition of The Journals of Lewis and Clark and Stephen Ambrose’s book, Undaunted Courage.

McEntee, Jason Prof and Department Head SPC 301 Box 2218 SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007 [email protected], 605-688-5191 OB, SB Author Dan O’Brien speaks during a 2016 conference. Strangers in Their Own Land McEntee examines Iraqi Freedom movies in Lofthus, Rich the context of the warrior’s coming home story. 801 East 15th St Unit 11, Yankton, SD 57078 He analyzes the “coming home” narrative and [email protected], 605-661-4022 studies both trauma and warrior re-adjustment SB and repatriation as seen in movies. Over Here, Over There: The World War One Correspondence of the Private John Warns Family This presentation focuses on a South Dakota family that Miller, John lived during the World War I era. It is based on letters 1055 Circle Dr, Brookings, SD 57006-1238 written from the family and community of Wentworth, SD to [email protected], 605-692-7680 a soldier named John Warns, and on letters he wrote home SB from basic training and the Western Front. The 2016 Election and American Democracy Drawing upon recent books such as Charles Murray’s Coming Apart, Yuval Levin’s The Maple, Ray Fractured Republic, Robert Putnam’s Our Owner, Living History Performer Kids: The American Dream in Crisis, and Arlie http://tomodayproductions.com Russell Hochschild’s Strangers in Their Own 2821 Rocky Rd #115, Cody, WY 82414 Land, Miller considers the current condition of American [email protected], 307-527-7314 society and democracy and explores possible paths to SB political renewal. Adventures of Tom O’ Day Maple recalls the life and times of Wyoming outlaw Tom O’ Day, who rode with Butch Cassidy and was involved in the botched Mills, Rick Belle Fourche bank robbery. He describes Tom’s interactions Museum Director with other outlaws from the 1880s, including Ella Smith, aka www.sdsrm.org Bronco Nell, a partner and horse thief and the last woman to 222 Railroad Ave, Hill City, SD 57745 serve time in the state penitentiary. [email protected], 605-574-9000 SB Black Hills Railroads - Then and Now Markley, Bill Mills presents a PowerPoint™ presentation and discussion Writer providing an overview of railroad history and operations in www.billmarkley.com the Black Hills region from 1874 to today. 803 Bridgeview, Pierre, SD 57501 [email protected], 605-224-5322 SB Your Gift is Crucial! Deadwood Dead Men Markley’s latest book is a historical novel based on actual Donations allow us to continue to provide quality events in Deadwood in August, 1876. In this program, programming like the SDHC Speakers Bureau. Donate today Markley discusses his research into Deadwood’s past, at: its characters, and the events that unfolded in the mining http://sdhumanities.org/participate/donate/ boomtown. He also discusses the processes of writing fiction and nonfiction. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 SCHOLAR DIRECTORY | 16

about the memorial, including its current importance for 2016 Distinguished people of all backgrounds. (Appropriate for all ages.)

Achievement in the Humanities Pengra, Lilah Morton rior to joining the Independent Scholar PUniversity of South 13703 Lame Johnny Rd PO Box 126, Buffalo Gap, SD Dakota School of Law 57722 faculty in 1984, Frank [email protected], 605-255-4605 Pommersheim lived and RC, SB worked on the Rosebud Interpreting the Evidence Sioux Reservation. He Pengra analyzes the difficulties in identifying writes extensively in the field of Indian law and serves on a number of tribal racism and cultural misunderstanding in appellate courts, including those on the Cheyenne historical documents about Isaiah Dorman, River and Rosebud reservations. Those experiences an African American who married a Dakota led to his most recent book, Tribal Justice: 25 Years as woman, fought in the Civil War, worked for the a Tribal Appellate Justice. Pommersheim is also a poet; US Army, and died at Little Bighorn. Many sources have his latest chapbook is Local Memory and Karma (The claimed he was a runaway slave and hated by the Lakota. Buddha Correspondence, Vol. 2). This program will investigate how sensitive interpretation of stereotypes and changing word meanings, beliefs and values refuted these claims.

Mittman, Marsha Pommersheim, Frank English Literature Author, Poet www.thenextfoundation.org 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069 PO Box 586, Spearfish, SD 57783 [email protected], 605-677-6350 [email protected], 605-644-8062 BR, RC, SB SB Indians, Indian Tribes, and the Constitution “Chicken Soup for the Soul” Books: Their Popularity Pommersheim examines the past, present and future of and Author’s Selected Readings these issues. “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books have sold over 500 million copies worldwide, have been published in over 100 countries, and have been translated into 43 languages. Rasmussen, Jane Mittman will read selections from four of her stories 217 5th Ave East, Sisseton, SD 57262 recently accepted by the series and will discuss the [email protected], 605-237-6004 publishing phenomenon’s popular self-help approach. SB The Stavig Letters The immigrant experience comes to life in this Ostrander, Angela three-person readers’ theater program created Library Supervisor by Dr. Wayne Knutson. Content comes directly http://faithlibrary.wikispaces.com/ from an extensive collection of letters written 204 West 5th St PO Box 172, Faith, SD 57626 over a 50-year period between two brothers, [email protected], 605-967-2262 one who emigrated to Dakota Territory and one who stayed OB in Norway. Presented with John Rasmussen and Gary Angela is available to lead One Book SD conversations. She Westgard. has been a library supervisor for 10 years, writing grants and promoting South Dakota Humanities Council programs for the library in her community. Angela holds a teaching Reese, Jim Writer degree and has worked in the field for more than 20 years. 611 Augusta Cir, Yankton, SD 57078 [email protected], 605-660-3737 Patrick, Jean SB Author, Speaker, Storyteller Get Published Now www.jeanpatrick.com In this hybrid writing seminar, participants generate 40519 258th St, Mitchell, SD 57301 ideas, write memoirs and poetry and discuss methods of [email protected], 605-770-7345 getting published in today’s market. It features informal RC, RGT, SB conversations with a working writer and editor, discussing Mount Rushmore: Past and Future craft, publishing and the writing life. Reese is also available Using archival photographs and objects, the Mount to talk about transformative learning and teaching within the Rushmore author presents unique facts and perspectives prison system. 17 | Scholar directory south Dakota Humanities Council

people who settled in Dakota Territory. The presentation is based on 50 letters written in German script addressed to Schrag’s great-grandfather, FJ Meier. These letters had been carefully saved, never translated, and handed down through the generations; they detail faith, personal experiences, and the agrarian nature of Dakotans between 1878 and 1889.

Seifert, Marty www.sundownatsunrise.com 1113 East Lyon St, Marshall, MN 56258 [email protected], 507-829-7683 SB Sundown at Sunrise: A Story of Love and Murder Seifert takes participants back to rural farm life in the early 1900s. The book and accompanying presentation focus on the lives of Maude Petrie SDHC presenter Phyllis Schrag uses various props in her Kleeman and her husband, William, who live discussions. in southwestern Minnesota. The family is joined by a school teacher who lives with them as a boarder. Remund, Marcella William eventually breaks down and murders his wife and 235 E Lewis, Vermillion, SD 57069 the couple’s four children, who are all under the age of six. [email protected], 605-366-6096 Gripping in detail, this tale is based on a true story. The SB presentation is suitable for audiences age 14 and above. Poems of the Prairie: Beyond Bucolic Remund reads original poetry that explores the struggles, joys, beauty, and hardship of life in South Dakota. The Simpson, Scott Learning Specialist reading is accompanied by images of South Dakota land and www.wolakotaproject.org people and is followed by time for Q&A. 821 N 8th St, Spearfish, SD 57783 [email protected], 605-641-4289 Richardson White, Barbara RC, SB Principal WoLakota Project: Listening to the Elders of the Oceti 9 Cliff Dr, Porcupine, SD 57772 Sakowin (with Co-Presenter Sharla Steever) [email protected], 605-407-1356 This workshop will explore elements of the SB 300-plus Lakota, Dakota and Nakota Elder What Happened after Whetstone? interviews housed on the WoLakota Project Richardson White looks at events in the lives of Spotted website (http://www.wolakotaproject.org/). Tail, Swift Bear and Good Cane Milk from the closing of the It can be tailored to classroom, community, Whetstone Agency of 1869 to the creation of the Rosebud church or religious settings, parenting or almost any Reservation in 1875. purpose that includes developing deeper understandings of ourselves and the land we live on through interacting with the words, stories and wisdom of the indigenous Roripaugh, Lee Ann people of South Dakota. SD State Poet Laureate www.leeannroripaugh.com 208 N Pine St Apt 202, Vermillion, SD 57069 [email protected], 605-675-9539 Sneller, Judy Professor of English RC, SB www.sdsmt.edu/Directories/Personnel/Sneller,-Judy/ A Reading by the South Dakota State Poet Laureate 4904 Galena Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702 South Dakota State Poet Laureate Lee Ann Roripaugh reads [email protected], 605-430-5956 selections from, and discusses, her award-winning poetry. SB Look Who’s Laughing: The Power of Humor Schrag, Phyllis Although humor is all around us in our daily lives, few Retired Teacher people actually stop to consider its importance. This 2320 Westwind Dr, Ames, IA 50010 presentation explores the many functions of humor in [email protected], 515-337-1713 our daily lives. Humor can be psychological, sociological, SB philosophical, or aesthetic. This presentation can also be Letters from the Attic adapted to “Seizing the World by the Tail: The Power of Participants will gain a perspective on the life and times of Women’s Humor.” WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 SCHOLAR DIRECTORY | 18

Steever, Sharla Sullivan, James Learning Specialist Prof of English www.wolakotaproject.org 108 James Pl, Yankton, SD 57078 13801 West Hwy 44, Rapid City, SD 57702 [email protected], 605-857-1093 [email protected], 605-209-5056 OB RC, SB Sullivan is available to lead One Book SD Understanding My Neighbor (Presented with Dr. Scott conversations. He is a professor of English who Simpson) has taught a variety of writing and literature This program incorporates Native American courses at Mount Marty College in Yankton Elder interview videos into discussions where for more than thirty years. The courses participants reflect personally on the topics of he regularly teaches are Early and Recent American the videos and then share together in small Literature, Recent British Literature, World Literature, and groups. Through hearing multiple perspectives The Novel. on topics specific to South Dakota, participants grow in understanding and begin to transform personally. The more we know about our neighbors, the more informed Teller, James we become, leading to positive personal and community www.americal4ofthe3.com relationships. 7305 West Lobelia St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 [email protected], 605-362-4166 SB Steinken, Ken A Way with Words Writer Teller covers the topics of writing short stories and the 305 Saint Francis St, Rapid City, SD 57701 aspiring military Veteran writer. The presentation discusses [email protected], 605-348-4895 style, sentence structure and writer motivation. The author OB, RC, RGT, SB also discusses PTSD and its successful treatment. Teller was Can We All Just Get Along? the winner of the 2016 Veterans Writing Prize at the South Steinken, a writer from Rapid City, brings Dakota Festival of Books (see page 22). an interactive presentation using literature, independent film and self-assessment to explore attitudes and behaviors toward people we don’t Tennant, Brad agree with or like. The length of this Race and History/Government Professor Civility presentation can vary from a single session to a 1500 N Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401 half-day workshop based on the desires of the host group or [email protected], 605-229-8577 organization. BR, OB, SB Landmark Decisions and the Bill of Rights This program features an overview of five Sterling, Dr. Vicki landmark Supreme Court decisions involving 4255 Park Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702 the Bill of Rights and their historical impact on [email protected], 605-256-6780 American society. Additional landmark decisions OB can be included based on the desired topics of Sterling is available to lead One Book SD conversations. sponsoring organizations. The presentation coincides with She is retired as a professor from Dakota State University. the 225th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights and is intended Sterling taught in the College of Education for 36 years in for general audiences, library discussions and students in methods of reading and language arts. grades 7 and up.

Stewart, Christine The Gypsy Cowbelle, Miss “V” Ph.D. in English, Poetry and Women’s and Gender Performing Artist Studies www.gypsycowbelle.com www.christinestewartnunez.com PO Box 809, Thermopolis, WY 82443 1741 8th St, Brookings, SD 57006 [email protected], 307-231-9252 [email protected], 605-691-3714 SB OB, RGT The Modern Day Homesteader Stewart is available to lead One Book SD and This program is presented either as a theme concert or as Reading Group Toolkit conversations. A past a showing of the artist’s documentary by the same name. Festival of Books presenter who has served The concert utilizes song and story to explore elements of on a number of poetry panels, Stewart has Western pioneer life, while the documentary incorporates a Ph.D. in English, specializing in modern slides, music and narrative to depict the artist’s personal and contemporary American poetry and memoir, with a account of one homestead ranch. Engaging discussions certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies. follow, particularly the documentary presentation. 19 | Scholar directory south Dakota Humanities Council

Vidler, Laura Prof of Spanish, Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics www.usd.edu/faculty-and-staff/Laura-Vidler 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069 [email protected], 605-677-5789 OB, RGT Vidler is available to lead One Book SD and Reading Group Toolkit conversations. Her scholarly research and teaching is devoted to literature, although she focuses primarily on Spanish classical theater. She is well-trained to lead discussions on any literary work. As Chair of the Dr. James Zarzana presents "How to get started writing in fiction" Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at USD, at the Huron Public Library. Laura is especially well-positioned to lead discussions on topics related to multiculturalism, multilingualism, and intercultural competence. Timm, John Author, Independent Scholar 925 South Thompson Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Walsh, Lori [email protected], 605-338-3312 Journalist, SDPB Host SB http://Lotusandrabbit.com; http://sdpb.org/moment Patronage, the Dark Side of Politics and How It 2810 E 14th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Affected the Development of the Dakotas [email protected], 605-941-9556 Timm presents a brief history of the spoils system: when it OB began and how it became embedded in national and state Walsh is available to lead One Book SD conversations. government. He discusses reformists and politicians who She is a journalist, book critic, writer, and host of “In the tried to stop patronage and the feuds that resulted. Moment” on South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Lori is also a member of the National Book Critics Circle and Society of Tinguely, Joseph Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. Assistant Professor of Philosophy www.usd.edu/faculty-and-staff/Joseph-Tinguely 414 E Clark St, Vermillion SD 57069 Wegehaupt, Ruth Educator, Artist [email protected], 605-677-5218 1324 12th Ave SE #27, Aberdeen, SD 57401 RC, SB [email protected], 605-228-9268 On the Limits of Civil Discourse A well-functioning democracy is premised on conflict and a RC, RGT, SB commitment to resolving those conflicts through discourse Seminars in Media Literacy The public is bombarded with images and rather than force. However, a climate characterized by messages designed to get people to feel, deep skepticism about “political correctness” that calls for consume, behave, or think in a particular “civil discourse” appears as the problem, not the solution. way and to bypass the parts of our brains that Tinguely looks at the limits of civil discourse and raises the filter and analyze. Media Literacy is about question of what to do when it fails. deconstructing and analyzing the messages for intent, techniques, and reliability. Seminars are available in Media Van Deest, Orval Literacy combined with Civil Discourse, Race Relations, Prof Emeritus, DSU Gender Roles, and Body Image. PO Box 291, Madison, SD 57042 605-591-9830 SB*, RGT Westgard, Gary Prairie Chautauqua: Buffalo, Bears, Bibles and Prairie Retired Lutheran Pastor Dogs 1340 22nd St NE, Watertown SD 57201 Van Deest embodies many characters. Buffalo Jones [email protected], 605-882-5733 recounts the slaughter of 62 million buffalo as the OB, SB government schemes to starve the Indians. Hugh Glass, I Shall Miss Bananas mountain man mauled by the grizzly, gains revenge on Westgard will read from his books, The Journey and those who left him to die. Sinclair Lewis, Pulitzer and Nobel the Grace and At Break of Day, and more recent poems Prize-winning author, defends his portrayal of the prairie and articles. He’ll invite audience members listeners to evangelism evils in Elmer Gantry. Old Prairie Dog Frank see the sacred in the ordinary, to pay attention to the enlivens the immigrant story with tall tales, chinch bugs and moments of grace in their lives, and to find joy in living fleas. upon this earth. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 SCHOLAR DIRECTORY | 20

Wilson, Jerry Wright, Robert Author Ph.D. in History http://jerrywilson.us www.amazon.com/Robert-E.-Wright/e/B001IGLMVQ 30959 Frog Creek Rd, Vermillion SD 57069 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197 [email protected], 605-624-9279 [email protected], 605-274-5312 SB RC Recreating History Through Fiction Trails of Tears and Prosperity: South Dakota’s Since retiring as managing editor of South Dakota Cultures of Enterprise Magazine, Wilson has published four books. His latest is Wright surveys entrepreneurial activities in South Dakota Across the Cimarron, a novel that begins with the chaotic undertaken by Native Americans and Euroamericans since 1892 Land Run into Cheyenne Arapaho territory in western 10,000 BCE. He describes the numerous barriers that have Oklahoma, where Wilson was born near the homesteads faced Native American entrepreneurs under the reservation two of his great grandfathers claimed. Fascinated by both system and suggests that those barriers, and not the racial family legends and historical research, he’s been mulling or cultural traits of Indians, are the root cause of poverty on the story of this turbulent time for decades. reservations. Zarzana, Dr. James Wilson, Norma Writer Ph.D. in English www.themarscosaga.com 30959 Frog Creek Rd, Vermillion, SD 57069 227 North Hill St, Marshall, MN 56258 [email protected], 605-624-9279 [email protected], 507-532-9117 SB SB The Art of Collaboration in “Rivers, Wings & Sky” Getting Started with Writing Fiction Poet Norma Wilson and visual artist Nancy Losacker Zarzana discusses the major parts of writing fiction: will speak about how the South Dakota environment has plot, characterization, setting. He delves into first-person influenced their collaborative work. and third-person narration, word choice and dialogue presentation. The program can be tailored to suit specific genres, including science fiction, romance, adolescent or Witt, Lillian young adult fiction, and historical fiction. It can be tailored to Educator, Scholar and Entertainer suit beginners or advanced writers and memoir writing. 6715 State Hwy 27, Gordon, NE 69343 [email protected], 308-360-3029 SB* Ziegler, Nathan Annie Tallent 1887-1901: The First White Woman in the Director of ESL Programs Black Hills West Hall 123, Brookings SD 57007 Along with her husband D.G. and their nine- [email protected], 605-688-5077 year-old son Robert, Annie Tallent undertook a RC long and grueling journey of deep snow, bitter Exploring the Impact of Beliefs and Attitudes on cold and constant fear of attacking Indians to Conversations about Race, Identity, and Privilege become the first white woman in the Black Zeigler’s presentation establishes a framework for Hills. Even though she first entered Dakota Territory engaging in dialogue about race, power, and privilege. The illegally, Tallent represents the heroism and resourcefulness presentation will further explore the value of diversity and of pioneer women and is a significant figure in South the need to create solidarity and alliance with oppressed Dakota’s early educational history. populations.

Would you like to be in the Speakers Bureau? We encourage Speakers Bureau scholars to apply each fall for the following year. 2018 scholar applications will be available in October at www.sdhumanities.org. Scholar applications are reviewed by a committee of SDHC board members. To be included on a list for 2017, call (605) 688-6113 or email info@ sdhumanities.org. If you are chosen as a scholar, you’ll be listed with your programs online at sdhumanities.org. The committee reviews scholars’ academic background and presentation experience combined with scholar applicants’ knowledge of humanities subjects relevant to South Dakota. 21 | 2017 Festival, One Book SD south Dakota Humanities Council 2017 One Book SD - Food and Family

Food and family intertwine in the 2017 One Book South Dakota selection, Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Join the Discussion Stradal. From Lutheran church bake-offs to chili-pepper eating contests, this book captures the zeitgeist of the Apply to host a One Book SD Midwest, the rise of foodie culture, and the ways food reading group at sdhumanities. creates community and influences identity. org.

Kitchens of the Great Midwest centers on Eva Thorvald, Your $50 application fee born into a food-obsessed family and blessed with a uniquely will get you up to 30 copies of sensitive palate. By turns quirky, hilarious and vividly Kitchens of the Great Midwest sensory, this book tells an unexpected mother-daughter from our Lending Library and a story about the bittersweet nature of life – its missed scholar to lead your discussion. opportunities and its joyful surprises.

As South Dakotans read and discuss this novel throughout 2017, they may also be inspired to try some of the recipes included in certain chapters. Author J. Ryan Stradal will appear at four special dinner events throughout South Dakota – three this summer and one immediately prior Author J. Ryan Stradal put together to the 2017 Festival of Books suggestions for Midwestern party in Deadwood (Sept. 21- snacks, cocktails, wine pairings, and 24), where he will deliver even Spotify playlists to help you a keynote address. Watch throw a book club party worthy of Eva sdhumanities.org for Thorvald. schedule details! Check it out at: A native of Hastings, Minnesota, Stradal edits photo courtesy of Anna http://bit.ly/KitchensGMWBookKit the fiction section of The Pasquarella Nervous Breakdown and works as an editor-at-large at Unnamed Press. He now lives in Los Angeles. He’s worked as a TV producer, notably for the History Channel’s Ice Road Truckers and Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. 2017 Festival: O’Brien Leads Deadwood Lineup Readers and writers, including National insight from its author, J. Ryan Stradal, and Book Award Winner and Vietnam Veteran mystery fans will enjoy hearing how Lori Tim O’Brien, will once again roam the Armstrong, William Kent Krueger and historic streets of Deadwood at the South Sandra Brannan create their riveting plots. Dakota Festival of Books, Sept. 22-24. SDHC will award its second Veterans Authors and illustrators from within Writing Prize and feature a number of South Dakota and around the nation will Veteran authors, including O’Brien and present readings, lectures and panel Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler. discussions throughout the area, with book sales and signings at Festival headquarters, Many authors will also explore the the Deadwood Mountain Grand. theme of Race and Civility, including Philip Deloria and Virginia Driving Hawk Presenters in genres from history to Sneve. Watch for updated Festival of Books poetry will mingle with their biggest fans information, including author and event Tim O’Brien, an award-winning throughout the Festival. Readers of the announcements, at www.sdbookfestival. author, will present at the 2017 One Book South Dakota will get first-hand com or sdhumanities.org. Festival of Books WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 2017 YOUNG READERS FESTIVAL/ONE BOOK | 22 2017 Young Readers Festival Deckawoo Drive to DC Comics Lineup: Acclaimed One Book: An Unforgettable Illustrator Graphic Novelist, Students around South Dakota will get Children’s Authors a unique treat this year with their copies of the 2017 Young Readers One Book The Young Readers Festival of – the chance to meet the illustrator and Books will bring dynamic presenters learn more about his work. to schools, libraries, and cultural centers to celebrate the power of stories. This year’s selection is Tales from Deckawoo Drive, a bind-in of three books Children’s and YA authors and in a series written by Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen illustrators will speak to students and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. fans of all ages in Rapid City Sept. 21, throughout the Northern Hills Sept. As part of the 2017 Young Readers 22, and in Deadwood Sept. 23. Festival of Books, Van Dusen will visit third-graders in Rapid City on Sept. 21 and the Northern Hills Sept. For the third time in the past 22-23, giving drawing demonstrations and sharing his six years, South Dakota will have experiences of illustrating his own books and books the honor of hosting the current written by others. DiCamillo will also send a video National Ambassador for Young greeting to the students. People’s Literature, The Young Readers bind-in will include three books: Gene Luen Leroy Ninker Saddles Up, Francine Poulet Meets the Yang. Yang’s Ghost Raccoon, and Where Are You Going, Baby graphic novels, Lincoln? American Born Chinese Each of these adventurous and Boxers & characters first appeared in Saints, have the popular Mercy Watson series, also by DiCamillo Gene Luen both been and Van Dusen, so they Yang nominated for the National will be familiar to many Book Award. students. He has also illustrated many comics, Author/illustrator Van including Dark Horse Comics’ Dusen brings humor, Avatar: The Last Airbender and DC adventure, lively language Comics’ Superman, and written the and richly colored, kinetic Secret Coders series for middle grade illustrations to all of his readers. children’s books. In addition to Yang and Young Along with Mercy Watson, Readers One Book illustrator Chris he has created a number of Van Dusen, the Young Readers unforgettable literary characters, including Festival will feature up to 10 other Mr. Magee (and his trusty dog, Dee) and King presenters. Hugo (the royal with the big ego). Among them will be Joseph Van Dusen developed his artistic talents as a child, Bruchac, a highly-acclaimed Abenaki when he and his brothers would spend hours drawing author, poet, and storyteller, and pictures – his specialty was aliens, robots, and monsters. Alison McGhee, the award-winning He has always been inspired by the musical rhythm author of books such as Firefly of Dr. Seuss’ words and the meticulous detail of Hollow and Someday and co-author Robert McCloskey’s illustrations. (with Kate DiCamillo) of the Bink & Gollie series. 23 | Annual Report 2016 Outreach south Dakota Humanities Council Conversations Covering the State 191 One Stop Programs (previously known as Quick Grants)

Speakers Bureau 126 One Book SD 56 Reading Group Toolkit 9

In FY16 (Nov. 1, 2015 - Oct. 31, 2016) our programs and grants reached 47,299 people in 72 communities across South Dakota. Popular topics included Hugh Glass, conversations with the State Poet Laureate, and the 2016 One Book, which included 56 programs for readers throughout the state of South Dakota.

Veterans’ Voices Heard e held our first-ever Veterans’ writing contest in W2016. The contest was open to all Veterans and active duty service members living in South Dakota. Ron Capps, founder and director of the national Veterans Writing Project, judged the selections chosen by a panel of readers for the inaugural competition. The winner, James Teller (look for him on page 17 of the Speakers Bureau), was awarded a $1,000 prize. The top three contestants all read their work at a Festival of Books event. We received 32 submissions from 17 different communities from WWII Veterans to currently enlisted service members. The three finalists - Craig Tschetter, Brookings; James R. The second annual Veterans Writing Prize will be Teller, Sioux Falls (seated); and Timothy Fountain, Sioux Falls awarded at the 2017 Festival of Books in Deadwood. - of the 2016 Veterans Writing Prize, read their work at the 2016 Festival of Books. Ron Capps, director of the Veterans All entries for the 2017 competition will be due June Writing Project (standing, center) chose the finalists from a 30, 2017. pool of semi-final entries selected independently by a panel of four readers with backgrounds in military and writing. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 FESTIVAL | 24 Bringing the Best Books to SD

ith a boundary-breaking Festival of Books and a Wyear-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prizes, SDHC truly welcomed the best books to South Dakota in 2016.

Readers and writers from within and beyond the state’s borders embraced the Festival in its new host town of Brookings, with more than 10,000 session attendees of all ages meeting more than 70 authors and illustrators at readings, panel discussions and more.

Highlighting the Festival were presentations by six Pulitzer Prize winners:

• Robert Olen Butler (fiction, 1993) • Shirley Christian (international reporting, 1981) • Michael Dirda (criticism, 1993) • Ted Kooser (poetry, 2005) • T.J. Stiles (history, 2016 and biography, 2010) • Jane Smiley (fiction, 1992), 2016 One Book South Dakota author

For the third year in a row, young readers experienced their own Festival, led by Jennifer Richard Jacobson, author of the Young Readers One Book, Andy Shane and Dolores Pictured above, the Pulitzer Prize winners who presented at the 2016 Festival of Books. Starbuckle: 4 Books in 1. Children’s and young adult authors and illustrators joined her for events at the Washington thought and enough reading material to last until this year’s Pavilion in Sioux Falls, the Children’s Museum of South Festival, Sept. 21-24, 2017 in Deadwood and Rapid City! Dakota in Brookings, and the Rapid City Central Theatre. Beyond the Festival, we brought seven other Pulitzer With special events, mass book signings and more than winners to the state in 2016 through our participation 50 authors and illustrators selling their books in Exhibitors’ in the Pulitzer Prize Centennial Campfires Initiative Hall, attendees discovered new favorites, providing food for and partnerships with several of the state’s universities and cultural organizations. These authors made public presentations, visited classes and led workshops: 2016 Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities • Elizabeth Fenn (history, 2015), March 10, Augustana University, Sioux Falls ed Kooser is a • Kai Bird & Martin Sherwin (biography, 2006), March Tformer two-term 15, Black Hills State University, Spearfish United States Poet • Robert Cohen (breaking news photography, 2015), Laureate and the Sept. 15, University of South Dakota, Vermillion author of 14 full-length • Michael Chabon (fiction, 2001), Oct. 5, Black Hills collections of poetry, State University, Spearfish including Delights and • John Luther Adams (composition, 2014), Oct. 6-8, Shadows, which won the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Sioux Falls • Jonathan Weiner (nonfiction, 1995), Nov. 10, South 2005 Pulitzer Prize. He has also published plays, fiction, Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City personal essays, literary criticism, and children’s books. Kooser’s writing is known for its clarity, precision and We blogged 11 essays by scholars, educators and accessibility; his poems are included in textbooks and journalists that were re-published in a “Centennial Stories” anthologies used in secondary schools and college series on the national Pulitzer Prize website. The year’s classrooms across the country. activities are also featured in three SDPB broadcasts titled “Up Close and Pulitzer.” The first aired in October. 25 | Annual Report NEH Review south Dakota Humanities Council

NEH Calls Festival of Books ‘Jewel in State’s Crown’ 5-Year Site Assessment Review: Assessing our Role in the State

he NEH visited Brookings to conclude a five-year review Tprocess that included site visit interviews with more than 40 people representing our constituency, board and staff. The report stated “The SD Book Festival is the jewel in the state’s crown,” calling many of our relationships “Especially notable relating to the are the breadth and Festival “robust liveliness of the and fully mature.” Council’s approach to The NEH report linking the people of also noted that our South Dakota.” relationships with the SD Library Association, the SD Department of Education, the SD Back L-R Roger Campbell (Pierre, Board Member), Scott Symphony Orchestra and the Children’s Museum of South Krawczyk (NEH Facilitator), Gina Jahr (SFACF, Sioux Falls) Dakota are effective in reaching South Dakota youth and Front L-R Betsy Birmingham (ND, Site Team), Liz Young young readers. (VA, Site Team), Matt Moen (Vermillion, Board Chair), Kendra Calhoun (Avera, Sioux Falls) Sherry DeBoer (ED, SDHC) They concluded that SDHC “is exemplary…especially notable are the breadth and liveliness of the Council’s approach to linking the people of South Dakota.”

• Lawrence Diggs, Speakers Group Interview Strategic Bureau Scholar Priority Three • Sandra Pay, Sioux Falls Arts Diversify Revenue Council • Margaret Cash Wegner, SDHC • Nancy Veglahn, Grants Scholar Board Alumni Strategic Priority One • Jon Lauck, Project Scholar • Jean Nicholson, SDHC Board Expand the Audience of Readers Alumni and Writers Community Conversations -- • Gina Jahr, Sioux Falls Area • Patrick Hicks, Augustana Collaborations Community Foundation University • Scott Petersen, Washington • Jeff Veltkamp, South Dakota • Sheryl Baloun, SDHC Board Pavilion Community Foundation Alumni • Larry Rohrer, South Dakota Public • Mary & Lorin Brass, Brass Family • Scott Skar, Barnes & Noble Broadcasting Foundation • Thea Miller Ryan, Outdoor • Sam Shaw, South Dakota • Brian Bonde, ACFRE, Advanced Campus Department of Education Liaison Certified Fundraising, LLC • Ann Smith, Sioux Falls School • David Delta Gier /Jennifer • Steve Sanford, SDHC Board District Boomgaarden, South Dakota Alumni • Heather Stephenson, Siouxland Symphony. • Randell Beck, Pulitzer Board and Libraries • Lynn Verschoor, South Dakota Art Avera Museum, Strategic Priority Two • Lori Walsh, South Dakota Public Community Conversations -- Broadcasting, Dakota Midday Thank you to the NEH Scholars & Coordinators • Trisha Meyer, Sioux Falls Site Team Interview • Barbara Johnson, Stained Glass Veterans’ Administration and participants. Scholar Hospital • John Miller, Grants Scholar and • Kate Treiber, Children’s Museum Project Coordinator of South Dakota WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 FUNDRAISING | 26 A Successful Year Raising the Bar in ‘16

016 was good to the South Dakota 2Humanities Council. We increased festival fundraising by 68 percent, bringing Pulitzer Prize-winning authors and record attendance to the annual South Dakota Festival of Books.

Thanks to many generous donations, we raised a total of $135,000 for the Festival of Books and $237,000 overall.

Of this total, $45,456 came from the Pulitzer Prize Centennial Campfires Initiative, a joint venture of the Pulitzer Prize Board and the Federation of State SDHC has significantly ramped up fundraising efforts during the past five years. Humanities Councils. For their generous support of the Campfires Initiative, we thank the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, “The work that the council has been doing with literacy Ford Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, John S. and humanities-oriented literature, particularly with youth, is and James L. Knight Foundation, Pulitzer Prizes Board and first rate,” said Brandon Johnson, Senior Program Officer at Columbia University. the NEH Office of Challenge Grants.

The fundraising surge was the backbone of a 2016 South We will use the funds to promote literacy to elementary Dakota Festival of Books that provided an unprecedented students in underserved populations, including on all nine six Pulitzer Prize winners for audiences of more than 10,000 South Dakota American Indian reservations and among people in Brookings, Sioux Falls and Rapid City. It also Spanish-speaking English Language Learners. Of course, helped provide 5,000 copies of the 2016 Young Readers One none of this would have been possible without our generous Book selection to elementary students around the state. donors. Please read on to help us recognize valuable contributors who help make our educational programming We had many other milestones in 2016, including a possible. Humanities Access Challenge Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Humanities Access grant supports three years of programming for our Young 2016 Distinguished Readers Initiative through matching funds of up to $100,000. Achievement in the Humanities We are one of 34 organizations to receive funding in the inaugural round of Humanities Access grants. native South ADakotan, Ann Smith was born with a love for learning and encouraging people to explore new ideas or reframe old ideas in a fresh light. She is the Director of Curriculum and Instructional Services at Sioux Falls School District. Ann discovered library science during her education at Sioux Falls College. She spent 10 years as the Bibliographic Instruction Librarian at Augustana, where she recalls first connecting to the internet in 1991. She leads the school district’s library program and revels in the rapidly changing Board members convene to hear about one third grader’s information landscape. experience with the Young Readers Initiative during the November 2016 meeting in Rapid City. 27 | Annual Report Donors south Dakota Humanities Council Major Donors Thank you to our sponsors and donors who ensure the future of our programs, like the Festival of Books and Young Readers Initiative. In FY 2016, donors grew our endowment fund and supported a successful slate of programs. Presenting Partners Tribute Sponsors

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$5,000 + Endowment Donors

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2016 Distinguished Campfires Initiative Achievement in the Humanities his program is part of the irst Bank & Trust has proudly T Pulitzer Prizes sponsored the South F Centennial Dakota Humanities Council Campfires and the Festival of Books Initiative, a joint since 2010, putting books in venture of the the hands of school children, Pulitzer Prizes area residents and its own Board and the Federation of State Humanities Councils employees to encourage in celebration of the 2016 centennial of the Prizes. The a passion for reading. First initiative seeks to illuminate the impact of journalism Bank & Trust’s charitable giving arm -- the Fishback Financial and the humanities on American life today, to imagine Corporation (FFC) Community Fund -- supports projects that their future and to inspire new generations to consider provide an ongoing benefit for the community, including those the values represented by the body of Pulitzer Prize- that elevate liberal arts and education in the com munity. The winning work. Fund celebrates its 10th anniversary soon, contributing more than $10 million to projects and organizations in the area. For their generous $45,456 support of the Campfires Headquartered in Brookings, four generations of Fishbacks have Initiative, we thank the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, led the banking organization in its 135-year history. Kevin Tetzlaff Ford Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, is currently the President of First Bank & Trust, Brookings. John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Pulitzer Prizes Board and Columbia University. WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 ANNUAL REPORT DONORS | 28

2016 Endowment and Annual Fund Donors Annual Fund ∙∙ Helen Ellerbach, Littleton, CO ∙∙ Lewayne M. Erickson, Brookings ∙∙ 3M, Brookings (Mary Erickson) ∙∙ Ann Esse, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Martha Ackerman, Santa Cruz, CA ∙∙ Audrey Estebo, Saint Paul, MN ∙∙ Ag Heritage Museum, Brookings ∙∙ Jan and David Allan Evans, Dakota (Gwen McCausland, Director) Dunes ∙∙ Katherine Amundson, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Gaytha Ten Eyck, Pierre ∙∙ Mads and Chloe Andenas, Howard ∙∙ Sheryl Faber, Spirit Lake, IA ∙∙ R.P. Anderson, Prior Lake, MN ∙∙ Federation/State Partnership Pulitzer ∙∙ Anonymous Award ∙∙ Dr. Marilyn Carlson Aronson, ∙∙ Mary Fiedler, Brookings Beresford ∙∙ First Bank & Trust, Brookings (Kevin ∙∙ J. D. and Maylou Austin, Watertown Tetzlaff, President) ∙∙ Avera McKennan, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Robert and Pat Fishback, Brookings ∙∙ AWC Family Foundation, Nashville, ∙∙ Tom and Mary Beth Fishback, TN (Andrea Waitt Carlton) Brookings ∙∙ Martha Baker, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Mary Freeman, Brandon ∙∙ Philip Baker, Brookings ∙∙ Friends of the Brookings Public ∙∙ Sandra Ballou, Brookings Library, Inc., Brookings ∙∙ Pat Beattie, Brookings ∙∙ Katie Fritz, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Priscilla Jorve, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Kathleen Bergeson, Yankton ∙∙ Doris Giago, Brookings ∙∙ Alvin Kangas, Lake Norden ∙∙ Chuck and Mary Lou Berry, Brookings ∙∙ Alden Gillings, Arvada, CO ∙∙ Esther Knutson, Vermillion ∙∙ Doug and Cheryl Beste, Brookings ∙∙ Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism ∙∙ Cheryl Koch, Freeman ∙∙ Darla Biel, Brookings Association, Watertown ∙∙ Linda Kottkee, Deadwood ∙∙ Black Hills State University ∙∙ Keith and Irene Goehring, Volga ∙∙ Marilyn Kratz, Yankton Foundation, Spearfish (President Tom ∙∙ Sherilyn Goldammer, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Barbara Kurtis, Peoria, AZ Jackson) ∙∙ Tricia Gomulinski, Knoxville, TN ∙∙ Carol Kurtzhals, Yankton ∙∙ Dorothy Blair, Vermillion ∙∙ Lillian Greenbaum, Brookings ∙∙ David Kvernes, Carbondale, IL ∙∙ Susan Blake, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Janet Gritzner, Brookings ∙∙ D. C. Lamphere Studio, Sturgis (Dale ∙∙ Anne Bodman and Andrew Hollander, ∙∙ Kathy Grow, Yankton Lamphere and Jane Murphy) Sturgis ∙∙ Nancy T. Hacker, Brookings ∙∙ Joyce Lampson, Brookings ∙∙ Brass Family Foundation, Lennox ∙∙ Lois Haertel, Bruce ∙∙ Gerald and Alice Lange, Madison (Lorin and Mary Brass and Family) ∙∙ Mary Alice Halverson, Yankton ∙∙ Gerry Berger Law, Clear Lake ∙∙ Margy Brenden, Brookings ∙∙ Candy Hamilton, Rapid City ∙∙ Janice Law, Houston, TX ∙∙ Brookings Convention Visitors Bureau, ∙∙ Lois Hart, Watertown ∙∙ Renae Lehman, Pierre Brookings (Jennifer Johnson, Director) ∙∙ Michael and Jean Haug, Castlewood ∙∙ Bonnie Lievan, Brookings ∙∙ Brookings Public Library, Brookings ∙∙ Lillian Haug, Lake Norden ∙∙ Lisa Lindell, Brookings (Aisha Gustafson, Director) ∙∙ Roger Headrick, Flandreau ∙∙ Norma Linn, Brookings ∙∙ Brookings School District, Brookings ∙∙ Susie Hendrickson, Brookings ∙∙ John Lyons, Yankton ∙∙ Susan Burgard, Pierre ∙∙ Ronald Hill, Rapid City ∙∙ Martha Marken, Brookings ∙∙ Chuck Cecil, Brookings ∙∙ Edward and Joan Hogan, Brookings ∙∙ Tom Martin, Brookings ∙∙ Orla J. Christensen, Vermillion ∙∙ Larry and Mary Holland, Rock Rapids, ∙∙ Jason McEntee, Brookings ∙∙ City of Brookings, Brookings (Mayor IA ∙∙ Connie McKnight, Brookings Tim Reed and Brookings City ∙∙ Richard and Joanie Holm, Brookings ∙∙ Mary McQuillen, Sioux Falls Councilors) ∙∙ Jerome Holtzman, Watertown ∙∙ Beverly & Jay Mickelson, Pierre ∙∙ Judith Danielsen, Bruce ∙∙ Dennis Hopfinger and Carolyn Clague, ∙∙ Micro Computer Systems, Brookings ∙∙ Kathleen Danker, Brookings Brookings (Jason Miller) ∙∙ Thomas Dean, Wessington Springs ∙∙ Maureen Horsley, Ruthven, IA ∙∙ Peggy Miller, Volga ∙∙ Prudence DeBates, Brookings ∙∙ Jay W. Hubner, Yankton ∙∙ Jane Miner, Watertown ∙∙ Tom and Sherry DeBoer (In memory of ∙∙ Bernie Hunhoff, Yankton ∙∙ Lillian Misar, Estelline Charles Larson), Brookings ∙∙ John Husmann, Mitchell ∙∙ Marsha Warren Mittman, Spearfish ∙∙ Gary & Suzanne DeBoom, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Liz Hustad, Watertown ∙∙ Mary Moeller, Brookings ∙∙ Delta Dental of South Dakota, Pierre ∙∙ Karla Hyde, Highmore ∙∙ Maurice Monahan, Brookings ∙∙ Margaret Denton, Brookings ∙∙ Bruce and Ila Lushbough, Brookings ∙∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, ∙∙ Den- Wil, Inc., Brookings (Dennis ∙∙ Joyce Jefferson, Rapid City Wayzata, MN (Jason Ripple) Bielfelt) ∙∙ Katie Jensen, White River ∙∙ Ruth Morrill, Brookings ∙∙ Kristi Desaulniers, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Vesta Jensen, Brookings ∙∙ Denton Morrison, Sarasota, FL ∙∙ Kathleen Donovan, Brookings ∙∙ Sandy Jerstad, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Ann Morrow, Custer ∙∙ Monica Draeger, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Janet Hovey Johnson, Watertown ∙∙ Sister Eileen Neville, Yankton ∙∙ Tom Earley, Dell Rapids ∙∙ Dr. James L. Johnson, Brookings ∙∙ Genevieve Newell, Rapid City ∙∙ Janice Ebersdorfer, Mitchell ∙∙ Thomas Johnson, Yankton ∙∙ Lawrence Novotny, Brookings 29 | Annual Report Donors south Dakota Humanities Council

∙∙ Sharon Olbertson, Beresford ∙∙ Ruby Wilson, Bruce ∙∙ Kristi Desaulniers, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Estelle Pearson, Sisseton ∙∙ Geoffrey H. and Mary N. Wold, ∙∙ Kathleen Donovan, Brookings ∙∙ Julie Moore Peterson (In memory of Minnetonka, MN ∙∙ Holly Downing, Spearfish Charles Larson), Sturgis ∙∙ Charles and Sarah Woodard, ∙∙ Jacqualyn Fuller, Lead ∙∙ Susanne Piplani, Dakota Dunes Brookings ∙∙ Jessica Andrews, Brookings ∙∙ Pulitzer Prize Board ∙∙ Rose Ross Zediker, Elk Point ∙∙ Emily Haddad, Orono, ME ∙∙ Kathryn Cole Quinones, Bronx, NY ∙∙ John Husmann, Mitchell ∙∙ Connie and Ken Quirk, Brookings Endowment Gifts ∙∙ Karen Kildahl, Kirkland, WA ∙∙ Jill Rallis, Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Area Community ∙∙ Nancy Tystad Koupal, Pierre ∙∙ Eric Raveling, Pierre Foundation ∙∙ Dolores Larson (In memory of Charles ∙∙ Marian Reed, Rapid City ∙∙ Katherine Amundson, Sioux Falls Larson), Volga ∙∙ Steve Riedel, Huron ∙∙ R.P. Anderson, Prior Lake, MN ∙∙ Jay Larsen, Brookings ∙∙ Ardelle Lundeen Roberts, Brookings ∙∙ Anonymous, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Steven Lust Automotive, Aberdeen ∙∙ Gail and Rosemary Robertson, ∙∙ Avera, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Judith & Mark Meierhenry, Sioux Falls Brookings ∙∙ AWC Family Foundation, Nashville, ∙∙ Kent and Zindie Meyers, Spearfish ∙∙ Frances Ruebel-Alberts, Sturgis TN (Andrea Waitt Carlton) ∙∙ Matthew and Donna Moen, Vermillion ∙∙ Rebecca and Dan Schenk, Fort Pierre ∙∙ Elizabeth Birmingham, Fargo, ND ∙∙ Ted Muenster, Vermillion ∙∙ SD Arts Council, Pierre (Patrick Baker, ∙∙ Brian and Kaija Bonde, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Donald Nemer, Gregory Director) ∙∙ Dick and Sue Brown, Custer ∙∙ Kenneth and Lavonne Pickering, ∙∙ SD Art Museum, Brookings (Lynn ∙∙ Tom and Sherry DeBoer, Brookings Pierre Verschoor, Director) ∙∙ Tom and Deb Delaney, Brookings ∙∙ Kyle and Rachel Schaefer, Brookings ∙∙ SDSU, College of Arts & Science, ∙∙ Kristi Desaulniers, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Rebecca Schenk, Fort Pierre Brookings (Dean Dennis Papini) ∙∙ Holly Downing and David Post, ∙∙ Jan Schock, Bowdle ∙∙ SDSU, English Department, Brookings Spearfish ∙∙ Vonnie and Don Shields, Pierre (Jason McEntee, Department Head) ∙∙ Wayne Fanebust, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Col. Orville and Charlotte Smidt, ∙∙ Jerry and Gail Simmons, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Judy Gaalswyk, Rapid City Brookings ∙∙ Sioux Falls School District, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Sherilyn Goldammer, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Legia Spicer, Watertown ∙∙ Col. Orville and Charlotte Smidt, ∙∙ Alan Hodgson, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Faith Sullivan, Minneapolis, MN Brookings ∙∙ Katie Hunhoff, Yankton ∙∙ Julie Underwood, Brookings ∙∙ Vance Sneve and Virginia Driving ∙∙ Redetta Jensen, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Clyde V. Williams, Starkville, MS Hawk Sneve, Rapid City ∙∙ Claudia Kapp, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Ruth Williams, Wakonda ∙∙ Jack and Linda Stengel, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Joe and Jennifer Kirby Charitable Black Hills Area Community ∙∙ Peggy Stout, Fort Pierre Fund, Sioux Falls Foundation ∙∙ Harriet Swedlund, Brookings ∙∙ Jay Larsen, Brookings ∙∙ Eric Abrahamson and Lois Facer, ∙∙ Ron and Jan Tesch, Brookings ∙∙ Dolores Larson (In memory of Charles Rapid City ∙∙ Keri Thompson, Fort Pierre Larson), Volga ∙∙ AWC Family Foundation, Nashville, ∙∙ Mark and Lynne Thompson, Brookings ∙∙ Gerry Berger Law, Clear Lake TN (Andrea Waitt Carlton) ∙∙ Helen R. Tieszen, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Jane Leite, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Reuben J. Bareis, Rapid City ∙∙ Trucount CPA PC, Brookings (Julie ∙∙ Bonnie Lievan, Brookings ∙∙ Black Hills Area Community Underwood) ∙∙ Greg Magnuson, Sioux Falls Foundation, Rapid City ($3,150 ∙∙ Della and Craig Tschetter, Brookings ∙∙ Russell McKnight, Sioux Falls Incentive Match) ∙∙ Judy Tulloch, Alcester ∙∙ James and Kathy McMahon, Canton ∙∙ Dick and Sue Brown, Custer ∙∙ Kathie Tuntland, Brookings ∙∙ Judith and Mark Meierhenry, Sioux ∙∙ Tom and Sherry DeBoer, Brookings ∙∙ Lesta and Michael Turchen, Hill City Falls ∙∙ Martin Fashbaugh, Belle Fourche ∙∙ United Way of the Black Hills, Rapid ∙∙ Tom and Jean Nicholson, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Tom and Mary Beth Fishback, City ∙∙ Judith Quam, Elk Point Brookings ∙∙ Van Buskirk Companies, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Betsy Rice, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Jacqualyn Fuller, Lead (Myron Van Buskirk) ∙∙ Riverfront Broadcasting, Yankton ∙∙ W. Denny Gemeny, Rapid City ∙∙ Orval Van Deest (In honor of Violet (Carolyn Becker) ∙∙ Linda M. Hasselstrom, Hermosa Van Deest), Madison ∙∙ Joel and Susan Rosenthal Charitable ∙∙ Diane Kay & William Kent Krueger, ∙∙ Nancy Veglahn, Sioux Falls Gift Account, Sioux Falls Saint Paul, MN ∙∙ Lynn Verschoor, Brookings ∙∙ Kyle and Rachel Schaefer, Brookings ∙∙ Denise LaRue, Sturgis ∙∙ Vern Voelzke, Brookings ∙∙ SDSU, Office of the President, ∙∙ Carol Merwin, Rapid City ∙∙ Grace Wangberg, Sinai Brookings (President David Chicoine) ∙∙ Kent and Zindie Meyers, Spearfish ∙∙ Merritt and Pam Warren, Brookings ∙∙ Charline Smith, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Carolyn Mollers, Rapid City ∙∙ Ann and Robert Weisgarber, Sugar ∙∙ Robert Talley, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Genevieve Newell, Rapid City Land, TX ∙∙ Margaret Cash Wegner, Sioux Falls ∙∙ Northern Hills Federal Credit Union, ∙∙ Gary Westgard, Watertown ∙∙ Rich and Jennifer Widman, Brookings Sturgis ∙∙ John and Peg Whalen, Brookings ∙∙ Elizabeth Young, Hartfield, VA ∙∙ Scott and Linda Rausch, Piedmont ∙∙ Carol White, Madison South Dakota Community ∙∙ Molly Salcone, Spearfish ∙∙ Linda Wiley, Spearfish Foundation ∙∙ Vonnie and Don Shields, Pierre ∙∙ JoAnn A. Willgohs, Brookings ∙∙ Loreen Bunkers, Aurora ∙∙ Lesta and Michael Turchen, Hill City ∙∙ Clyde Williams, Starkville, MS ∙∙ Rebecca Converse, Arlington ∙∙ David Wolff, Spearfish ∙∙ Norma and Jerry Wilson, Vermillion ∙∙ Tom & Sherry DeBoer, Brookings ∙∙ Thomas and Sharon Zeller, Rapid City WWW.SDHUMANITIES.ORG | (605) 688-6113 LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY | 30 Leadership & Advocacy

he 18-member board of the South Dakota Humanities TCouncil meets three times per year as our governing body.

Board members are elected to three-year terms and represent a cross-section of South Dakota’s geography, gender and diversity in backgrounds, higher education, vocations and humanities expertise.

At the national level, we belong to the Tamara St. Federation of State Councils. The Federation John provides leadership, advocacy and information and hosts an annual conference in the fall to network with 55 other state councils. Humanities on the Hill connects us each year with our Congressional delegates on the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) budget.

We receive annual support from the Federal/State Board members gather at the 2016 SDHC board meeting in Partnership, the liaison between NEH and the 56 councils. Sioux Falls. At the local level, the board discussed the Pulitzer Prize- winning author Jane Smiley’s 2016 One Book SD at the board meeting in April. It was followed by a screening of engaged in lively conversation with the the “Marilynne Robinson, Louise Erdrich, and Jane Smiley audience on the topic “Restoring Civility in Interview” at the 2015 National Book Festival by PBS Democracy.” correspondent Jeffrey Brown. The three authors have made South Dakota Festival of Books appearances as part of the At the board’s “Humanities Happenings” One Book South Dakota program in 2006, 2008 and 2016. November meeting in Rapid City, board members were introduced to the Rapid City Board members provided enrichment sessions at the 2016 Eric School District’s Young Readers Initiative, book Festival. “The Role of the Humanities in Public Life” Abrahamson and they met school officials, the United was discussed by SDHC Board Members Eric Abrahamson, Way literacy coordinator, and a third grader captivated by Russell McKnight, Julie Moore & Tamara St. John. Dick Jennifer Richard Jacobson and the Andy Shane series of Brown, Julie Johnson, Judith Meierhenry & Matthew Moen books.

Board of Directors

Judith Meierhenry - Chair; Michelle Deyo-Amende - Dr. Jason McEntee, Vonnie Shields, Pierre, Sioux Falls, Retired Past Chair; Belle Brookings, Department Community Volunteer Supreme Court Justice Fourche, Community Head - English Center Director Tamara St. John, Tom Fishback - Chair- James E. McMahon, Sisseton, Tribal Archivist elect; Brookings, Banker Dr. Eric Abrahamson*, Canton, Attorney Rapid City, Principal Dr. David Wolff, Historian Julie Moore-Peterson Treasurer, Spearfish, Sturgis, Library Director Four members are Retired History Professor Dick Brown, Custer, appointed to serve by the Fundraising Consultant Scott Rausch*, Piedmont, Governor of South Dakota, Russell McKnight, - Department Head - and two board members Secretary; Sioux Falls, Katie Hunhoff*, Yankton, Engineering are tribal-enrolled. Project Leader & Design Publisher Consultant Whitney Rencountre, *Indicates Governor Julie Johnson, Mina, Rapid City, Program Appointee Attorney Coordinator Connect with us.

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