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

Leathernecks use scaling ladders to storm ashore at Inchon during an amphibious invasion, September 15, 1950. Courtesy National Archives.

Detail from "The Cougar" by Roger Preuss

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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50th Annual Dakota Conference: Join us April 20-21 as we examine the regional impact of "Korea and Vietnam, 25 Years of War in Asia."

Historic Minnesota Wildlife Artist Roger Preuss: Original works by renowned wildlife artist Roger Preuss are on view at the Center for Western Studies through April 16.

Visit the Center for Western Studies: Stop by and see the many works of art, artifacts, photographs and documents currently on display.

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