The South Dakota Germans from Russia Cultural Center

The South Dakota Germans from Russia Cultural Center This page is dedicated to sharing the unique culture and heritage of South Dakota Germans from Russia.

The South Dakota Germans from Russia Cultural Center is a history and research center housed on the second floor of the Northern State University Library. Over 3,000 square feet has been set aside, including a permanent exhibit telling the story of the Germans from Russia in South Dakota through images, documents, artifacts, and oral history interviews. Rotating exhibitions highlight specific aspe

cts of the Germans from Russia culture. An extensive monograph and family history collection is also available to genealogists and researchers. For more information on the South Dakota Germans from Russia Cultural Center, please contact Robert Russell at 605.626.7770 or stop in to LIB105.

Back to school time is here! Spare a thought for this 1913 Tripp teacher and her 43 young charges. Photo from the Sprech...
08/21/2026

Back to school time is here! Spare a thought for this 1913 Tripp teacher and her 43 young charges.

Photo from the Sprecher-Werre Family Collection in our online digital collections. Herman Christian Sprecher is 3rd from left in the middle row.

Eureka Lutheran College, 1910s. The college was established in 1910 but left Eureka in 1933 when it merged with St. Paul...
06/05/2026

Eureka Lutheran College, 1910s. The college was established in 1910 but left Eureka in 1933 when it merged with St. Paul Lutheran College. The main building pictured here then served as a nursing home known as the Lutheran Home until 1989 when it was replaced by a new facility. The 1910 building was destroyed in a controlled burn in 2000.

"Fishing, 1962" from the Julius Stangl Photography Collection
05/29/2026

"Fishing, 1962" from the Julius Stangl Photography Collection

Postcard of Kansas City's Pioneer Mother monument, sent Nov. 6, 1947 to Mr. and Mrs. Christ Joachim of Cresbard, SD from...
05/08/2026

Postcard of Kansas City's Pioneer Mother monument, sent Nov. 6, 1947 to Mr. and Mrs. Christ Joachim of Cresbard, SD from Elaine, likely a relative. Elaine takes a dim view of the city, which is "to noisy. Can't even sleep nights."

Yesterday it was 83 degrees in Aberdeen; today, it snowed. This contraption built by three enterprising Eurekans might c...
04/17/2026

Yesterday it was 83 degrees in Aberdeen; today, it snowed. This contraption built by three enterprising Eurekans might come in useful soon!

"Propeller-driven sled, built by Henry Jundt, Val Kary and Ray Kiesz. Quite Successful in deep snow."

At the link, a 4-minute clip from a longer oral history interview with Don Weidenbach. In this selection, Don discusses ...
04/10/2026

At the link, a 4-minute clip from a longer oral history interview with Don Weidenbach. In this selection, Don discusses his bilingual childhood and attending the German Congregational Church in Scotland, SD.

Don Weidenbach discusses the role of religion and German language growing up in Scotland, South Dakota from his home in Richfield, Minnesota on October 21, 2014.

Easter Greetings postcard, ca. 1910. Sent from Mr. and Mrs. Max Ruff to Mr. and Mrs. C. Joachim of Delmont, SD.
04/03/2026

Easter Greetings postcard, ca. 1910. Sent from Mr. and Mrs. Max Ruff to Mr. and Mrs. C. Joachim of Delmont, SD.

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