Mission:
The Leland D. Case Library preserves and promotes the history of the Black Hills, South Dakota, and the Northern Great Plains. We collect historical materials and provide professional collection care. We are service oriented and assist with the research needs of the global University community.
History:
In 1974 Leland D. Case, a noted historian, journalist, Black Hills native and co-founder of the Westerners International, donated his private library, of approximately 5,000 volumes, to Black Hills State University. This donation is the core of one of the most thorough western history collections in the area. Today the Case Library contains over 15,000 volumes covering all aspects of western history. The collection is especially strong in South Dakota, Black Hills and Native American history. The formal dedication of the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies was held April 30th, 1976.
Location:
We are located on the second floor of the E.Y. Berry Library on the Black Hills University Campus. Visitor parking is available on University street which runs in front of the library.
