Date Original
2017 November 17
Description
This collection contains an Arbor Day mayor's proclamation for Searcy, Arkansas.
Biographical/Historical Note
Arbor Day is a holiday in which people around the world are encouraged to plant trees. It is celebrated in many countries, but the date varies depending on climate and planting season. In the United States, the national Arbor Day holiday is April 26, but Arbor Day in Arkansas is celebrated on March 19. November 17, 2017 was declared Arbor Day in Searcy, Arkansas, in order to encourage individuals to plant trees, as well as to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United States entering World War I and to honor those who served.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Searcy, White County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.0174.0034
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Arbor Day proclamation, Searcy, Arkansas, SMC.0174.0034
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Arbor Day proclamation, Searcy, Arkansas, 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
