Date Original
1861-1865
Description
This collection contains documents related to E.W. Gantt, including a bond, addresses made by Gantt to the people of Arkansas, a muster roll, a photocopy of a photograph, and a biographical sketch of Gantt.
Biographical/Historical Note
Edward W. Gantt (1829-1874) was one of southwest Arkansas' leading politicians in the Civil War era. He pushed for succession in 1860, led Confederate troops in 1861-1862, and then supported the Union from 1864-1865. He promoted radical social, economic, and political change during Reconstruction. He was a leader of the Freedmen’s Bureau and the Radical Republicans in Arkansas.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.075.003
Resource Type
Text
Collection
E.W. Gantt papers, SMC.075.003
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
E.W. Gantt papers, 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
