Howe, Oscar, 1915-1983

This collection consists primarily of correspondence, postcards, posters, photographs, drawings, news clippings, and brochures. The bulk of the materials are University Art Galleries and Art Department exhibition posters and announcements. There are also materials pertaining to Oscar Howe and the Stilwell Student Art Award Exhibitions.

The Oscar Howe papers contain material related to the life and artwork of the artist Oscar Howe, including his teaching career at the University of South Dakota.

This series contains information regarding grazing rights on leased Native American lands, prairie dog control, ranges, conservation, and the relationship between the BIA and BSFW. These may be correspondence, lawsuits, government documents, and conference notes.

The Robert Lee Penn Papers contain materials which describe the life and work of the artist Robert Penn. The collection is mostly copies.