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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First Communion Girls, 1950, St. Peter's School
Photo of four young girls in white dress and veils. Each girl is holding a small book, two are holding candlesticks.
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Katie Johnson, bride, with child holding train
Photo of a woman, Katie Johnson, in a white wedding dress and holding a bouquet, while a small child in a white dress holds the long veil behind her. They are standing in front of a field with two buildings in the background.
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West Side Junior Life Christmas newsletter, 1925 December 21
West Side Junior Life newsletter with various Christmas stories.
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S.S. and Allie Taylor Currie married, 1922
Photo of woman wearing dress and veil sitting in chair and man in tuxedo standing behind her.
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Telegram celebrating Birthday, 1918 November 12
Western Union telegram to Pauline Heolltzel from Marshall to give "a birthday smile."
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Letter to S.W. Fordyce from Jack Daniel concerning a Christmas package that could not be delivered due to "dry" laws, 1914 January 10
Letter on Jack Daniel's Old Time Distillery letterhead noting that a package for John Closner, that originally could not be delivered due to "dry" laws was being forwarded to the J.B.F. McMillan saloon for pickup.
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Letter to S.W. Fordyce from Lem Motlow regarding Christmas packages of Jack Daniels's whiskey, 1913 December 12
Letter on Jack Daniel's Old Time Distillery letterhead thanking S.W. Fordyce for his order. Letter notes that Christmas packages would reach Fordyce's friends before Christmas.
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Order form for Christmas gifts bought of Jack Daniel's Old Time Distillery by S.W. Fordyce for friends, 1913 December 17
Order form shows that S.W. Fordyce of St. Louis, Missouri, purchased 4 quarts of one year old whiskey for 15 friends, including doctors, judges, colonels, generals, and a congressman. Names include Dr. J. A. Fordyce, General Leonard Wood, General Alishire, James A. Reed, Colonel John Parker, Colonel E. W. Rector, Judge James Phillips, Congressman Holmes, Judge Sanborn, J.F. Lower, J.A. Adson, E.J. Pearson, John Closner, J.B. Fordyce, and Dr. Vaughan.
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Dennison's Bogie Book, 1912
This booklet contains ideas for Halloween party decorations, activities, food, and more using Dennison Manufacturing Company goods.
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Odd Fellow's picnic excursion train invitation, Marvell, Phillips County, Arkansas, June 3
Invitation to attend the Odd Fellow's picnic excursion train on June 3rd, departing from the Helena, Phillips County (Ark.) train depot. Includes committee members of Jas. M. Hanks, R.B. Fitzpatrick, Chas. C. Waters, Jas. H. Yerby, and Luther J. Wilkes.
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Dance card of Miss Yantis for Miss Ward's New Year's Dance, circa 1908
Miss Yantis' dance card is printed with a list of dances. Men's names penciled in for all dances.
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Valentines musicale program at the home of Mrs. Winfield Scott Holt, 1904 February 15
Musical program at the home of Mrs. Winfield Scott Holt (Maud Spiller Holt), includes violin, cello, piano, singing, and poetry reading performances of music by composers of Tobani, Dell Acqua, Chopin, Nevin, and Tosti. Performers include Miss Levinson, Professor Armmellini, Miss Levy, Miss Longley, Miss Cline, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Fones, Miss Hughes, and Mrs. McClure, Jr. Program cover includes French text of "Souhaits sinceres" which translates to "sincere wishes" and a color illustration of a cupid messenger carrying a letter. The 1900 Census lists Mary [Maud] Holt living at 1800 Broadway street in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Grand Mardi Gras Ball, by the Knights of Philippi at Coolidge Hall invitation, 1874 February 17
Invitation to attend Grand Mardi Gras Ball, by the Knights of Philippi at Coolidge Hall, in honor of the arrival of his majesty, King Momus. Includes ticket prices, note of invitation only entrance, and instructions on costumes and masks for ladies and gentlemen.
