Date Original
1857
Description
This collection contains news clippings published in 1857. The articles discuss early politics and commerce in Arkansas Territory, including the men who held the first political offices, and the bustling riverport town of Batesville.
Biographical/Historical Note
Charles Fenton Mercer Noland was born in Aldie, Virginia, on August 23, 1810, the fourth of the five children of William and Catherine (Callender) Noland. In 1925, Fent Noland came to Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, where he read law under James Woodson Bates. He wrote for the New York "Spirit of the Times," a leading sports and humor newspaper. His fictional character "Pete Whetstone" gave him notoriety at the national level.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; New York; Virginia
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.013.004
Resource Type
Text
Collection
C.F.M. Noland article, SMC.013.004
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
C.F.M. Noland article, 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
