Date Original
1968-1970
Description
This collection contains papers of the unsuccessful campaign of Hayes C. McClerkin for Democratic nominee for governor in 1970. Materials include his campaign schedule/itinerary, general correspondence, speeches, general reports, newspaper clippings, and financial records.
Biographical/Historical Note
Hayes C. McClerkin was born December 16, 1931, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He acquired his Bachelor of Arts from Washington and Lee University in 1953, and a law degree from the University of Arkansas in 1959. He served in the United States Navy Reserve, with active duty as an officer from July 1953 to December 1956, and inactive duty from 1956 to 1967.McClerkin served five consecutive terms as a state representative from District 38, Miller County, from1960 to 1970. He was chairman of the Public Health Committee and the Efficiency Committee and was Speaker of the House for the 67th General Assembly, 1969-1970. In 1970, McClerkin campaigned unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for governor.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000168
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Hayes C. McClerkin campaign papers, MS.000168
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Hayes C. McClerkin campaign papers, 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
