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The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade

For Students 3rd - 8th
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
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Primary
Stanford University

Dime Novels: Deadwood Dick's Doom; Or Calamity Jane's Last Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the full text to the dime novel, "Deadwood Dick's Doom" (or "Calamity Jane's Last Adventure"), by Edward L. Wheeler, published in 1899.
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Cowgirl's Dream: Calamity Jane

For Students 9th - 10th
Calamity Jane, an enigmatic figure, is described in this statement by Buffalo Bill Cody.
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Primary
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Page by Page Books: Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers e-texts of classic books. Here you can read the autobiography of Calamity Jane.
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Women in History: Martha Jane "Calamity Jane" Canary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biographical sketch of Martha Jane "Calamity Jane" Canary (1852-1903) with many passages from her autobiography.