Date Original
1903 July 11
Description
This collection contains one letter from Horatio, Arkansas to Dr. John Hugh Reynolds, dated July 11, 1903.
Biographical/Historical Note
John Hugh Reynolds (1869-1954) graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. After graduation, Reynolds joined the faculty of the University of Arkansas where he developed an interest in Arkansas history. In 1903, he organized the Arkansas Historical Association, the predecessor to the current association. In 1905, Reynolds drafted legislation to establish a state archives, the Arkansas History Commission, and revised the commission's legislation in 1909. He served as the commission secretary from 1909 to 1911. In 1912, Reynolds was appointed President of Hendrix College, a position he held until 1945.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Horatio, Sevier County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.085.015
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Dr. John Hugh Reynolds letters, SMC.085.015
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Dr. John Hugh Reynolds letters, 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
