Through digitization, a technological process, newspapers are reformatted into an electronic database which will be available in full-text and can be key-word searchable over the Internet.
Why digitize/index South Dakota newspapers?
- Reconnect with South Dakota History. The South Dakota Newspaper Project will offer Internet access to digitized South Dakota newspapers.
- Uncover the rich history of South Dakota by allowing more convenient access to information found in South Dakota newspapers.
- Promote a positive image of South Dakota by making the "Real South Dakota Story", found in local newspapers, readily accessible.
- Digitized South Dakota newspapers will allow more convenient access for all including:
- Students studying the history of their home state.
- Genealogists searching for valuable family history.
- Local Chamber of Commerce members researching business development of a South Dakota community.
- People pursuing an interest in the early settlement of South Dakota.
- Scout members learning the top news items of the day of their birth.