Date Original
1839-1925
Description
This collection contains correspondence written by Arkansas governors and senators, collected by Walter Dormitzer. Biographical news clippings about the politicians are included with some of the correspondence.
Biographical/Historical Note
Walter Dormitzer was born in 1862 to Henry and Anna Dormitzer, Bohemian immigrants. He was an importer/exporter who traveled extensively, collecting art and historical memorabilia. He lived in Nigeria during the late 1800s and collected Yoruba art that he later donated to the Newark (New Jersey) Museum. His autograph books are highly sought after and contain autographs of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He owned the Watson and Dormitzer firm with his partner Calvin A. Watson. He and his wife Carrie Auerbach were members of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Essex County, New Jersey. He died August 15, 1935, from the effects of malaria contracted when he lived in Africa.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; New Jersey; Africa
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.007.012
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Walter Dormitzer collection, SMC.007.012
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Walter Dormitzer collection, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
