Did you know that the E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center at Black Hills State University is home to several special collections that could greatly assist you in the research process?

• Black Hills State University Archives 
        The BHSU Archives contain the academic and administrative records of BHSU as well as materials relating to the activities of its students, faculty and alumni. The BHSU Archives strive to collect and preserve records pertaining to the origin and development of Black Hills State University. Yearbooks, campus newspapers, photographs, and momentos are just a few of the many treasures found in the archives.
   
• E.Y. Berry Collection  
         E. Y. Berry served as South Dakota's western district congressman from 1951 - 1971. When Berry retired from Congress in 1971, he donated his papers to Black Hills State University. The Berry Collection is organized by subject and comprises more than 500 boxes of manuscript materials. The current finding aids are divided into the following categories:
  • Departmental 
  • Indian 
  • Jobs
  • Legislation
  • Military Academy Appointments 
  • Miscellaneous
  • Post Offices
  • Public Relations
  • Reference Materials 
  • Special
     
• Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies 
         In 1974 Leland D. Case, a noted historian, journalist, Black Hills native and co-founder of the Westerners International, donated his private library, of approximately 5,000 volumes, to Black Hills State University. This donation is the core of one of the most thorough western history collections in the area. Today the Case Library contains over 15,000 volumes covering all aspects of western history. The collection is especially strong in South Dakota, Black Hills and Native American history.

Located on the upper floor of the E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center, the Special Collections department is normally open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, to ensure access to the collections researchers are strongly urged to contact the librarian before arriving. The library also includes many manuscript collections. Learn more...

Internships are typically one-time work or service experiences involving students who have already attained considerable academic preparation related to a professional field. The internship plan generally involves advanced undergraduate students, or graduate students, working in professional settings under the supervision and monitoring of practicing professionals.

Internships are very beneficial from a learning perspective, with academic credit generally being awarded for an intern experience. Frequently internship experiences involve some type of income. There are many excellent internship opportunities available for history students in the Black Hills, encompassing a wide variety of specializations and interests.

Spearfish

• High Plains Western Heritage Center
  825 Heritage Drive
  Internship in Museum and Collection Management
  Contact: Peggy Ables, Director, 605.642.9378

• D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery
  427 Hatchery Circle
  Internship in Museum/Collection and Archives Management
  Contact: Randi Smith 605.642.7730 Extension 215

• United States Forest Service
  2014 Main Street
  Internship in Cultural Resource Management
  Contact: Brenda Shierts 605.642.4622

• Case Library for Western Historical Studies
  Internship in Archive Management
  Contact: Bobbi Sago 605.642.6361

Deadwood

• Adams Museum & House
  54 Sherman Street / 72 Van Buren Street
  Internship in Museum Management
  Contact: Mary Kopco, Director, 605.578.1928
   
• Deadwood City Archives & Historic Preservation Office
  108 Sherman Street
  Internship in Archives Management and Historic Preservation
  Contact: Michael Runge, Archivist, 605.578.2082

Rapid City

• Archaeological Research Center of the South Dakota State Historical Society
  2425 E. St. Charles Street
  Internship in Archaeology
  Contact: Michael Fosha, Deputy Director, 605.394.1936
   
• Journey Museum
  222 New York Street
  Internship in Museum and Collections Management
  Contact: Ray Summers, Director, 605.394.2249

Sturgis

• Fort Meade Museum
  P.O. Box 164
  Fort Meade, SD
  Contact: Peggy Aplan, President of Museum Board, 605.347.5016