The state historical society has digitized it archives releasing thousands of historic photos, manuscripts and government records. Click on the URL to visit the site http://sddigitalarchives.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm

A search of Mitchell yeilds 76 results ranging from exterior shots of The Corn Palace to a handwritten letter from Charles A Schweppe about the Capital Fight.

There is really some fascinating stuff on the site for both history and photo buffs.

Mitchell, S.D. White's Mill on the James River near Mitchell, 1889. Built by John Scofields and John White. (Donated by Mrs. W.R. Ball, Mitchell)