Date Original
1865-1909
Description
This collection contains diaries addressing personal, political, business, and religious matters.
Biographical/Historical Note
James Millander Hanks (1833-1909) served in the United States Congress as a representative from Arkansas, 1871-1873. A life-long resident of Phillips County, he was admitted to the bar and practiced law at Helena for many years. He served as a judge for the First Judicial District of Arkansas, 1864-1868. Hanks spent much of his later life engaged in agricultural pursuits and hunting. He is buried in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Helena.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Phillips County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
MG.00100
Resource Type
Text
Collection
James M. Hanks diaries, MG.00100
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
James M. Hanks diaries, 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
