About the CWS
The mission of the Center for Western Studies at Augustana College is preserving and interpreting the history and cultures of the Northern Plains.
Founded by author and Augustana College English Professor Herbert Krause, the Center serves as a repository for over 500 substantive 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 June Event, the Dakota Conference, and the Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale. With more than 70 publications to its credit, the Center is a major academic publisher in South Dakota.
- CWS News and Newsletters
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Staff
- Board and National Advisory Council Members
- Internships
- Awards
- Membership & Giving Information
- Volunteer Program
- Contact Numbers, Hours and Directions
CWS Staff
Executive Director
Dr. Harry F. Thompson
605.274.4006
harry.thompson@augie.edu
Collections Assistant
Liz Thrond
605.274.5017
ethrond@augie.edu
Education Assistant
Kristi Thomas
605.274.4007
kthomas@augie.edu
Secretary
Amy Nelson
605.274.4007
amy.nelson@augie.edu
CWS staff members: Dr. Harry Thompson, Liz Thrond, Kristi Thomas, and Amy Nelson
Contact us:
|
By Phone By E-mail By Fax Center for Western Studies Augustana College 2001 S. Summit Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57197 |
In Person Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. GPS Position: 43 degrees, 31.5 minutes North by 96 degrees, 44.2 minutes West |
