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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · 9d

The next History Talk will be at 7 PM CT on Tuesday, October 21!

David A. Wolff will discuss his book “The Gateway to the Hills: Rapid City and the Central Black Hills” and explore the development of Rapid City.

To register for this free online event, visit www.sdhsf.org/events/.

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · 16d

The South Dakota Festival of Books will be held Sept. 26–28 in Spearfish!

SDHS Press authors will give talks and sign books on Friday & Saturday, and press staff will be on hand to sell books and chat with attendees. We hope to see you there!

More info at sdhumanities.org/festival-of-....

South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · 22d

It's publication day for “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler,” written by Nancy Bo Flood and illustrated by Jeanne Bowman!

This illustrated children's book tells the story of this iconic Western writer and celebrates his enduring poetry. Order your copy today at
www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....

South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Aug 22

“A Phantom Storm” by Norman Matteoni recently won the Little Big Horn Associates’ 2025 John M. Carroll Literary Award, which recognizes the best book on the life and times of Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn!

Learn more at
sdhspress.com/books/a-phan....

Photo credit: Patricia Glennon

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Aug 11

"Wilder Weather" was recently featured on the Weather Geeks podcast!

On this episode, @windbarb.bsky.social discusses her book and the intersection of literature and weather in Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series. Follow the link to listen:
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Little House, Big Climate: Lessons from Laura Ingalls Wilder

Podcast Episode · Weather Geeks · 08/06/2025 · 36m

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Aug 1

“Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler,” a new children’s picture book from SDHS Press, is now available for preorder!

Publication date is September 16, 2025.

You can learn more about “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler” and preorder the book today at www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Jul 29

Author @windbarb.bsky.social recently joined Kate Archer Kent on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Wisconsin Today" to discuss her new book, "Wilder Weather." Follow the link to read an interview excerpt and to listen to the full conversation!

www.wpr.org/news/laura-i...

Were Laura Ingalls Wilder’s stories of extreme weather accurate?

For the past two decades, meteorologist Barbara Boustead has been combining her love of and expertise in both the weather and the “Little House” series. Now, she is out with a new book.

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Jul 28

On the Pioneer Girl Project blog, Nancy Tystad Koupal recaps her experiences at two recent conventions in South Dakota: LauraPalooza in Sioux Falls, and the International Wizard of Oz Club's national convention, "Oz in Aberdeen."

Read the full post at pioneergirlproject.org/2025/07/25/d....

Destination South Dakota: “There’s No Place Like Home,” 2025

In 1879, Laura Ingalls homesteaded with her family in the De Smet area of Dakota Territory, where she met and later married her husband, Almanzo Wilder. Nine years later in 1888, L. Frank Baum move…

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South Dakota Searchlight @southdakotasearchlight.com · Jul 9

A new book, "Wilder Weather," by @windbarb.bsky.social and published by @sdhspress.bsky.social, explores "What #LauraIngallsWilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate and Protecting What We Cherish."

Read an excerpt: buff.ly/ejnvdH1

In ‘Little House’ books and life, the plow followed the rain • South Dakota Searchlight

The following excerpt is from the new book “Wilder Weather,” which is available from the South Dakota Historical Society Press. As railroads extended into Dakota Territory from the late 1870s to…

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Jul 8

It's publication day for "Wilder Weather"!

You can order the book online at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....

Also, you can watch a live interview with the author, Barbara Boustead, about "Wilder Weather" by tuning in to The Weather Channel at 9:40 a.m. CT August 13!

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Jul 2

History Talks will be 7 PM CT July 15! Sign up for this free online event at www.sdhsf.org/events/.

@windbarb.bsky.social will present on her book "Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish," to be published July 8 by SDHS Press.

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Jun 30

Nathan Sanderson discusses his book "Controlled Recklessness," about the life of cattleman Ed Lemmon and the open range, on the Cochise County Travels—Wild West History podcast!

Follow the link to listen:
open.spotify.com/episode/5GSf...

To order the book, go to www.sdhspress.com/books/contro...

Controlled Recklessness

CochiseCounty_Travels - Wild West History Podcast · Episode

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Jun 27

Two SDHS Press books—"A Phantom Storm" and "Georgia Jipp: Blizzard Pilot"—were named finalists in this year’s Will Rogers Medallion Awards!

Congrats to authors Norm Matteoni and Laura Beth Dean, and illustrator Jeanne Bowman!

www.sdhspress.com/books/a-phan...

www.sdhspress.com/books/georgi...

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Jun 23

The latest post on the Pioneer Girl Project blog examines the “best dresses” that the Ingalls women wore for the special occasions in their lives. Laura Ingalls Wilder described multiple of these dresses throughout the Little House series.

Read here: pioneergirlproject.org/2025/05/30/t...

The Ingalls Women’s Best Dresses

“What has become of the ‘best dresses?” Rose Wilder Lane asked her mother, Laura Ingalls Wilder, in 1919. “What was your ‘best dress’ like? Describe it in detail—a muslin, bought at the store, made…

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Jun 18

A reminder that you can now preorder your copy of "Wilder Weather" by Barbara Boustead! Publication date is July 8. Price is $24.95, plus shipping & tax. To preorder, go to www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....

And to order "Pioneer Girl Perspectives" on sale, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/pionee...!

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Jun 4

Preorders for "Wilder Weather" have begun!

"Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish" by @windbarb.bsky.social is available for preorder at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....

Release date is July 8!

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · May 15

Cover reveal for our upcoming release, "Wilder Weather"! You can read an essay by the author, Barbara Boustead, about this fascinating book at the link below.

Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · May 15

"WILDER WEATHER: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us about the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish" is coming soon! Read here for the release date and cover reveal!

WILDER WEATHER Book Cover and Release Date Reveal!

Hot off the press - get the first peek here!

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Apr 30

"The Gateway to the Hills," the second volume in the Black Hills History Tours series, is available for preorder now! Publication day is May 6.

Preorder your copy today at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....

South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Apr 24

Last week, SDPB's In the Moment featured scholars discussing O. E. Rolvaag's classic novel "Giant in the Earth." To hear the full episode, go to www.sdpb.org/podcast/in-t....

To learn more about SDHS Press's new edition of this book, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/giants...!

South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Apr 21

The next History Talks is at 7 PM CT Tuesday, May 20! To register for this free online event and to learn more, visit sdhsf.org/events/.

Professor Robert W. Galler Jr. will present on his new book, "Taking Charge, Making Change," published by
@univnebpress.bsky.social.

#historytalks

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Apr 8

For anyone in the Sioux Falls area, here are some great book club events focusing on "Giants in the Earth"! This is your chance to read and discuss this classic novel. Then go see
the SD Symphony Orchestra's opera performances on April 26 & 27!

More info at: www.sdsymphony.org/education-co...

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Apr 8

The next History Talks is tonight!

Author/illustrator S. D. Nelson is the featured guest. He will discuss his illustrations for the new book, "Wings of an Eagle," as well as his previous work for SDHS Press, and much more.

This is a free online event. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/event....

South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Mar 27

Hello spring! The new issue of South Dakota History (Vol. 55, No. 1) is available now! Articles by @sdstate.bsky.social's Lisa R. Lindell, USD's Istvan Gombocz, & Augustana University's Michael J. Mullin.

You can learn more and order copies at sdhspress.com/journal/sout....

#southdakotahistory

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Mar 13

Recently, the Cochise County Travels — Wild West History podcast invited author David Wolff to talk about "Black Hills History Tours, Vol. 1: The Gold Rush."

Follow the link to hear about some Gold Rush history!
open.spotify.com/episode/3FrJ...

And keep an eye out for news on Vol. 2 coming soon!

Black Hills History Tours: The Gold Rush

CochiseCounty_Travels - Wild West History Podcast · Episode

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South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · Mar 11

In “‘Awake to All the Needs of our Day,’” Lisa R. Lindell highlights the experiences of women who practiced law in South Dakota during its territorial and early statehood years. This article (from South Dakota History Vol. 42, No. 3) is free to read at www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout....

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