Center for Western Studies

About the Center for Western Studies

"Improving the quality of social and cultural life in the Northern Plains ... achieving a better understanding of the region, its heritage, and its resources ... and stimulating interest in the solution to regional problems through the application of knowledge areas of concern to the Center for Western Studies." – CWS Constitution

Center for Western Studies

Detail from "The Sweetheart Tree" (1982) by Eugene Christopherson.

The Thresher by Herbert Krause (2017 ed.)

Founded by author and Augustana College (now Augustana University) English Professor Herbert Krause, the Center serves as a repository for over 500 substantive archival collections and maintains a library in excess of 36,000 volumes on the American West.

In addition, the Center holds an extensive art and artifact collection, and sponsors annual events such as the Boe Forum, the Dakota Conference, and the Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale.

With more than 75 publications to its credit, the Center is a major academic publisher in South Dakota.

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'On The Prairie' Features Works by Eugene Christopherson: Works inspired by the "Little House on the Prairie" television series are on display through October 12.

Reprint of Herbert Krause's 'The Thresher' Features New Introduction by Patrick Hicks: Pick up a copy in the CWS Gift Shop today!

Visit the Center for Western Studies: The Center for Western Studies will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

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