Arkansas has had an interesting and oftentimes tumultuous political history. From a knife fight on the floor of the Arkansas Legislature during early statehood to a whirlwind 20th Century political campaign once referred to as a “circus hitched to a tornado,” Arkansas politics has offered up drama and entertainment.
In this online exhibit, the Arkansas State Archives will explore the world of Arkansas politics through correspondence, photographs, and campaign material.
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Senate election certificate, Fred Stafford
This is an official certificate declaring Fred Stafford the elected Senator of the 24th Senatorial District of Arkansas during the 59th General Assembly.
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Senator John McClellan and Secretary of State Crip Hall
Black and white photograph of Senator John McClellan handing a check to Arkansas Secretary of State Crip Hall.
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Senator John McClellan and Secretary of State Crip Hall
Black and white photograph of Senator John McClellan and Arkansas Secretary of State Crip Hall being photographed while McClellan signs a document.
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Senator J. William Fulbright and Governor Orval Faubus
This is a black and white photograph of Senator J. William Fulbright and Governor Orval Faubus.
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Sid McMath taking gubernatorial oath of office
This is a black and white photographic negative showing Governor Sid McMath taking his oath of office.
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Standing Committee of the Arkansas House of Representatives
This is a list of the 1877 Standing Committee of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
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Telephone directory, members of the 54th Arkansas General Assembly
Theseare pages from a telephone directory listing where the members of the 54th General Assembly were staying during the legislative session.
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U.S. Senate Bill 256 - Admission of Arkansas to the Union
This is a copy of U.S. Senate Bill 267 which admitted the State of Arkansas to the Union.
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U.S. Senate chamber admissions card, Fadjo Cravens
This is a U.S. Senate Chamber admissions card for Fadjo Cravens in 1912. Cravens served in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 4th District of Arkansas from 1939-1949.
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Voter registration, McCurdy Hail
This is an 1872 voter registration for McCurdy Hail in Independence County.
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Washington County Democratic Convention minutes
These are the minutes from the 1912 Washington County Democratic convention.