These selections include photographs, as well as images of artifacts, books, and documents.
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Letter, J.G. Puterbaugh of the McAlester Fuel Company to Gov. John E. Martineau
This letter is a report from J.G. Puterbaugh of the McAlester Fuel Company, to Governor John Martineau on the state of coal production in Arkansas. Mr. Puterbaugh's report focuses on the struggles of the mines to make a profit, the causes of which he claims are not only the competition from other sources, but the cost of labor as well. To this end he spends a large amount of his letter discussing the typical wages of miners in Oklahoma and other coal producing states, as well as conflicts with the United Mine Workers organization over wage negotiations. He provides a unique look into a company's view of a declining industry.
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission 1925 questionnaire
This is a questionnaire that was inserted in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Publication, "The Arkansas Conservationist" in 1925 to receive input from the public on what direction the citizens of Arkansas wanted the new commission to take in respect to regulations and programs.
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Guy Family in front of Guy Funeral Home in Gary, Indiana
Black and white photograph of R.W. Guy and his family in front of their family owned and operated funeral home in Gary, Indiana.
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The Arkansaw Bear: A Tale of Fanciful Adventure Told in Song and Story book cover
Horatio the bear does not know all the words to the folk-song "The Arkansas Traveler," so his friend Bo helps him finish it. What they don't know, they make up as they go.
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The Gilliam Ancestry from the Gilliam Bible
This is a family Bible that was owned by Surrey Edgar Gilliam of El Dorado, Arkansas, and Rebeccah Marie LaGrone of Hope, Arkansas, who were united in marriage in Hope on December 22, 1925. Contained within the Bible are family record pages of births, marriages, deaths, and family history. The page I picked is titled "The Gilliam Ancestry" which traces the Gilliam Family history back to Allen Gilliam in Virginia. The Gilliam family later lived in Paraclifta, Sevier County (Ark.)
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Picturesque Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Printed ephemera that showing a panoramic view of Hot Springs Mountain, bathhouses, hotels, streetcars and commercial buildings.
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Aeronautical photographs of Ebert Field, Lonoke, Ark., WWI
Black and white photograph of an air cadet flying in an airplane over Eberts Field in Lonoke, Arkansas. The picture was taken by an Air Serviceman in a nearby airplane. Over 1,500 Air Servicemen received instruction at Eberts Training Field between 1918 and 1919.
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Arkansas wood violin
This violin was carved with a pocket knife and chisel by George Thomas (G.T.) Shrader from Arkansas sycamore and maple. The back and ribs are made of sycamore and the neck from maple. Around the edge of the instrument is an inlaid purfling of ebony and maple. Shrader left the violin unpolished and without varnish to show the natural wood. The inside of the violin is signed in crayon "Hand Made by G. T. Shrader, Little Rock, Ark. 1919." A paper label inside the violin reads "This Violin Made By Hand G. T. Shrader. Little Rock ARK. In The Year 1919. Complimentary to the State of Arkansas."
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Charles E. Orr, Ebert Fields, Lonoke, Ark. WWI
Black and white photograph of Charles E. Orr at Eberts Field in Lonoke, Arkansas during World War I.
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Herman Davis, Croix de Guerre Medal
Three Croix de Guerre medals awarded to Herman Davis for his service during World War I.
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Council of Defense records
There are two items highlighted from this collection: 1. Liberty Loan Commandments, (possibly written) by Mary Elizabeth Coolidge of Helena, Arkansas, and the front cover and back cover featuring an article from "The Liberty Bell" entitled, "Arkansas Workers to Meet in Little Rock."
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Joan of Arc saved France poster
Poster designed by Haskell Coffin during the First World War using the image of Joan of Arc to encourage all Americans to take part in the war effort.
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Letter, Benjamin Clark, Camp Taylor, KY to Flora Hamilton
Handwritten letter on the eve of the World War I armistice, Clark writes of his continued training, his desire to be home, and his thoughts on how soon the war will end.
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Letter, Benjamin Clark, Camp Taylor, KY to Flora Hamilton
In this letter, Clark discusses the training he is doing in artillery school, providing a look at the intensive preparation a soldier received. He also discusses the Spanish influenza situation in the camp, providing details on the sick and the precautions taken.
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Little Americans, Do Your Bit, Eat Oatmeal
The World War I poster depicts a small child saluting his bowl of oatmeal. The text exhorts little children to eat anything but wheat. The poster was part of a war effort to encourage rationing of resources.
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Save the Babies
This WWI poster depicts a scale with money in one pan and a baby in the other. The baby outweighs the money.
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Swim at Hot Wells
This is a photograph of a man riding a horse with decorative fringe on its reins, and a MTC banner across its croup. The man is carrying a Victory megaphone and a lacy parasol, and has an ad stating "Swim at Hot Wells, Now Open" attached to his shoulders.
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Yanks in Germany Want More Books
This is a book drive poster created and circulated during World War I, by the American Library Association.
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Cutter's Gem Souvenir of Arkansas's Hot Springs
A souvenir brochure for Hot Springs with photographs of various bath houses, amusements and points of interest.
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Photograph, H.D. Williams and Peken Cooperage Company
This photograph depicts the stave yards of the H.D. Williams Cooperage and the Peken Cooperage Companies. The two rail cars in the middle right belong to the Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad, and were used to transport staves for the manufacturing of whiskey barrels. In the background is a residential section of Leslie, Searcy County, Arkansas.
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James Park Coffin CVR questionnaire
This is James Park Coffin's Confederate Veterans' Reunion questionnaire. Coffin served as a lieutenant in the 2nd Tennessee Cavalry during the Civil War, but settled in Arkansas in 1869. The questionnaire includes biographical, educational, professional, and genealogical information, as well as information on Coffin's military service.
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Survey of Marion County, Arkansas records
In 1906, John Hugh Reynolds conducted a survey on the state of county and city records in Arkansas. The purpose was to receive a brief history, details of their condition, date range, types, and storage of records held by Marion County, Arkansas.
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Survey of Quitman City records
In 1906, John Hugh Reynolds conducted a survey on the state of county and city records in Arkansas. The purpose was to receive a brief history, details of the condition, date ranges, types, and storage of records held by the city of Quitman, Arkansas. This is a survey from that project.
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Arkansas State Archives minutes
These are handwritten minutes taken at the first Arkansas State Archives meeting.