Research Resources

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

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

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