Date Original
2018
Description
This collection contains a final report for the Haven of Rest Cemetery Commemorative Marker Project completed through the Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program. It also contains two copies of the commemorative marker and press releases related to the marker project.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Haven of Rest Cemetery Commemorative Marker Project was completed in order to research, design, and facilitate the production of a graveside bronze marker to commemorate the 21 victims of the Arkansas Negro Boys Industrial School fire who are buried at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. The fire occurred on March 5, 1959. The marker memorializes those who lost their lives and serves to enhance public awareness and understanding of the tragedy.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
BHC.004.003
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Haven of Rest Cemetery Commemorative Marker final grant report, BHC.004.003
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Haven of Rest Cemetery Commemorative Marker final grant report, 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
