VIDEOS

Legislator. Los Angeles: Churchill Films, 1975. This film follows a state legislator as he carries a bill, opposes an amendment, accepts changes, and gets it passed. 25 minutes.

Statehood. Vermillion, S.Dak.: South Dakota Public Television, 1982. This video traces the key events that led to South Dakota statehood, including the capital contests. 15 minutes.

Territorial Government. Vermillion, S.Dak.: South Dakota Public Television, 1982. The people and events that led to the formation of Dakota Territory, the moving of the capital to Bismarck, and the creation of North and South Dakota are explored. 15 minutes.

All audio-visual materials are available from the South Dakota State Library, Pierre. http://www.sdstatelibrary.com/

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