South Dakota, School Records, 1879-1970
School records, including teacher's term reports, school census and attendance records located at the South Dakota State Historical Society in Pierre. Records are generally arranged by county, year and school district number. This collection is being published as images become available.
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South Dakota, School Records
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What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of school records located at the South Dakota State Historical Society in Pierre, for the years 1879 to 1970. The records include:
- Teacher's term reports
- School census
- Attendance
The records are generally arranged by county, year, and school district number. This collection is being published as images become available. The listing of school-aged children is a common practice throughout the United States. The records are usually compiled on a yearly basis. School records helped local governments determine funding needs for individual schools. The information is usually reliable although the ages are sometimes off by a year and legal guardians may be confused with parents. Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
Related Article
- Pam Stone Eagleson, CG Finding Family Information in School Records NGS Magazine 42 #3 (July-September 2016): 46-50. FS Library Book 973 D25ngs
To Browse This Collection
| You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for South Dakota, School Records, 1879-1970. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Names of pupils
- Ages of pupils
- Gender of pupils
- Name of town and county
- School District Number
- Beginning and ending dates of grading period
- Beginning and ending dates for school year
Collection Content
Sample Image
1928-1929 School Record
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
South Dakota Historical Society
"South Dakota, School Records, 1879-1970." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2024. State Historical Society, Pierre.
