"The Burdick Collection of Plains Indian Art and Craftwork provides, among other things, a window into reservation life in the Dakotas during the 1930s, a window through which visitors to the State Historical Society's museum have enjoyed looking for the past fifty years. With Eugene Burdick's recent donation of these materials, future visitors to the Peace Garden State will also be assured the opportunity to learn from and enjoy the collection. Yutokeca: Transitions commemorates this generous donation and celebrates the strong and innovative spirit of the Indian people living on the reservations of North and South Dakota." -From the Introduction