Date Original
1916 October 19
Description
This collection contains the Anti-Horse Thief Association, Arkansas Division, proceedings of the eleventh annual session held at Bentonville on October 19, 1916.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Anti-Horse Thief Association (AHTA) was founded in 1854 by David McKee in Clark County, Missouri. The association was a vigilante committee that organized in order to protect personal property, namely horses, from thieves. This organization produced several chapters in neighboring states, including Arkansas. The members were encouraged to bring criminals to the appropriate authorities and assist the officers in discharging their duties.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.173.007
Resource Type
Text
Collection
The Anti-Horse Thief Association, Eleventh Annual Session, proceedings, SMC.173.007
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
The Anti-Horse Thief Association, Eleventh Annual Session, proceedings, 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
