Date Original
1952-1984
Description
This collection includes correspondence, minutes, and newspaper clippings describing the selection, building, and operation of the Little Rock Air Force Base, and the change from Strategic Air Command to Military Airlift Command base.
Biographical/Historical Note
The campaign to locate an Air Force base in central Arkansas was led by Pulaski County Judge Arch Campbell and Chamber of Commerce president Harry W. Pfeifer, Jr., who established a Defense Installations Committee. When the Little Rock Air Force Base opened, a Community Council was organized to coordinate military and civilian community life. The Community Council addressed the need for homes, hospitals, and schools.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Little Rock. Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
MG.00117
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Little Rock Air Force Base collection, MG.00117
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Little Rock Air Force Base collection, 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
