The Arkansas State Archives holds many items that highlight holidays and celebrations. This online exhibit is intended to offer insight into some of these festive activities.
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Presentation of the fifty state flags, All State Day Hot Springs, Arkansas, July 4, 1973
Photo of young men dressed in matching white uniforms, arranged in a line, and holding state flags. Children with band instruments sit in the foreground.
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Halloween Drive to aid Children's Fund, Governor Faubus giving to fund
Governor Faubus sits at his desk and inserts a coin into donation box while a girl dressed as a bunny rabbit and a woman holding a booklet entitled "Trick or Treat" stand beside him.
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People with Christmas tree, Waldron High School
Photo of woman and man talking behind small decorated Christmas tree in class at Waldron High School.
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Person with Christmas decorations
Photo of young girl placing Christmas decorations on table in classroom at Waldron High School.
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Three children stand in front on Christmas tree
Photo of three young boys standing with hands in pockets in front of bare Christmas tree.
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Young boys dressed as cowboys for May festival, 1958
Photo of ten young boys dressed in vests and cowboy hats.
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Young boys talking to Santa
Photo of two boys standing and sitting on Santa Claus's lap with reindeer decorations in the background.
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"100 on Friday, 13th, Lady isn't worried" by George Douthit about Mary Davidson
Newspaper article celebrates the 100th birthday of Mary Davidson, a resident of the Arkansas' Confederate Home for soldiers and widows of soldiers who fought in the Civil War. The article notes "Nurses at the home said Mrs. Davidson is "never sick; one of the nicest in the home to handle," and that "she makes her own bed and smooths the bedclothes with her walking cane." When asked "'what do you think about your birthday on Friday the 13th?' "Lot of foolishness,' she said. 'Just get them to bring me some candy.'"
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Mary Davidson, resident of the Arkansas Confederate Home, making up her bed
Photographs were taken for an article celebrating the 100th birthday of Mary Davidson. The Arkansas Democrat was entitled "100 on Friday, 13th, Lady Isn’t Worried," by Democrat staff writer George Douthit and published in 1956.
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Mary Davidson, resident of the Arkansas Confederate Home, on left, sitting with unknown woman
Photographs were taken for an article celebrating the 100th birthday of Mary Davidson. The Arkansas Democrat was entitled "100 on Friday, 13th, Lady Isn’t Worried," by Democrat staff writer George Douthit and published in 1956.
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"Around the World Tea," Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 1955
Photo of men and women sitting at tables and eating.
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"Haunted Houses of Arkansas" report by Maydra Ray, 1954
Report by Maydra Ray titled "Haunted Houses of Arkansas," includes poem by Wadsworth Longfellow.
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Christmas Toy Parade scene
Photo of Christmas Toy Parade scene, includes view of person dressed as Santa, children with dolls, and a sign reading "Go Jo Church Religion will help."
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Parade float for East Batesville Brownies with a paper reindeer
Photo of parade float containing children and decorated as a sleigh with a paper reindeer in front. Parade is in a residential area.
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Parade scene with a decorated Christmas tree in a wagon and children on tricycles and walking
Photo of parade scene on residential street. Includes a decorated Christmas tree in a wagon, and smiling children on tricycles and walking, some are dressed in clown and Santa costumes.
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Parade scene with band members and baton twirlers
Photo of baton twirlers and bandmembers standing in a street for the Batesville Christmas Toy Parade.
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Parade scene with children following a Jeep to get candy that is thrown from the Jeep
Farrell Conner, secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce, is shown driving a jeep in the Christmas Toy Parade, which is an annual event sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce. Jeep is driving down a street of businesses including a drug store, Maxfield's, and Paul Wright.
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Parade vehicle for Brownie Scouts with sign "Fill A Christmas Stocking"
Photo of girl looking out a car window. The car is decorated with an image of Santa Claus, wrapped gifts, and a sign that reads "Fill A Christmas Stocking."
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Xmas Dolls parade float with girls in dresses
Photo of five girls in dresses and sweaters sitting on a parade float in front of a church.
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Arkansas State Capitol with statue view, night exterior showing Christmas lights
Photo of Arkansas State Capitol at night, decorated with lights for Christmas, with view of the Confederate Soldier's Monument in foreground.
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Dunbar Junior College Little Rock Christmas parade float "O come let us adore Him"
Photo of Dunbar Junior College Little Rock Christmas parade float "O come let us adore Him." An African American choir hold song books and sing.
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First Methodist Church Little Rock Christmas parade float "Visit of the Wise Men"
Photo of First Methodist Church Little Rock Christmas parade float "Visit of the Wise Men." Shows three men dressed in costumes as the biblical wisemen. One is kneeling and offering gifts toward a barn-like structure.
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Children with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Independence County Library's annual Christmas Story Hour
Photo of children standing with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the annual Christmas Story Hour sponsored by the Independence County Library. In the background is Mrs. Terry Griffith, librarian standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
