The Arkansas State Archives houses approximately 13,000 cubic feet of state records and manuscript collections pertaining to the history of Arkansas and its people. These materials have been described and inventoried for ease of access. These inventories, called finding aids, are keyword searchable. Click the collection's title to view the finding aid's information page. Click on the pdf icon to go straight to the finding aid.
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Confederate parole form-Lee's army, 1865
This collection contains a blank Confederate parole form for Lee's Army.
Confederate prisoners who died at Camp Butler (Ill.) list, undated
This collection contains a list of Confederate prisoners who died at Camp Butler, Springfield, Illinois.
Confederate Ram "Arkansas" painting correspondence, 1930
This collection contains two letters.
Confederate reminiscences clippings, undated
This collection contains six undated clippings of Civil War remembrances.
Confederate States of America bond, 1863 March 2
This collection contains a Confederate States of America bond, loan of $100.
Confederate States of American bond, 1862
This collection contains a Confederate States of America bond, loan of $500.
Confederate States Treasury Exchange certificate, 1864
This collection contains one Confederate States Treasury Exchange certificate.
This collection contains a tax receipts for the years 1863 and 1864 pertaining to the Estate of James and Eli Taylor of Union County, Arkansas.
Confederate veterans of Marianna (Ark.) list, 1939
This collection contains a list of Confederate veterans from Marianna, Arkansas.
Confederate Veterans Reunion, 1911
This collection contains assorted notes and historical sketches by Myra McAlmont Vaughan for the 1911 Confederate Veterans Reunion at Little Rock, with printed ephemera from the 1912 Confederate Reunion at Macon, Georgia.
Confederate Veterans Reunion announcement, 1892 May 24-25
This collection contains one broadside, an announcement of "Grand Reunion of Ex-Confederate Veterans! Helena, Ark., . . . To participate in the unveiling of the only Monument ever erected in Arkansas to the memory of those who lost their lives in the Confederate service."
Confederate Veterans Reunion invitations, 1911
This collection contains material for Confederate Veterans Reunion.
Confederate Veterans Reunion papers, 1911 May 30
This collection contains a letter and a list of "Rawhides" who registered during the 1911 Confederate Veterans Reunion.
Confiscation and Emancipation Bill, 1862 July 25
This collection contains one broadside, the Confiscation and Emancipation Bill passed by Congress during the U.S. Civil War "to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels, and for other purposes."
Congressional Record excerpt, 1928 January 9
The excerpt in this collection includes remarks by Honorable Finis J. Garrett from the Tennessee House of Representatives, Honorable Fiorello H. Laguardia of the New York House of Representatives, and the Honorable Clifton A. Woodrum of the Virginia House of Representatives.
Conley Baptist Church subscription list, 1913
This collection contains one church subscription list.
Conservative Land Company booklet, "Arkansas," 1915-1920
This collection contains one booklet detailing the attributes of Arkansas farming and the advantages of getting a loan from Conservative Loan Company in Little Rock.
Constitutional Convention account book, 1868
This collection contains the account book for the 1868 Arkansas Constitutional Convention.
Constitutional Convention vouchers, 1836
This collection contains sixty-five vouchers issued by the 1836 Constitutional Convention. These vouchers detail how much money was allotted by the territorial government for each individual traveling to the Convention.
Constitution Laws and By-Laws of the Woodmen of the World, 1919
This collection contains a Constitution Laws and By-Laws of the Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World from 1919.
Constitution Laws and By-Laws, Woodmen of the World, 1907
This collection contains a Constitution Laws and By-Laws of the Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World from 1907.
Convention Act of 1861 Arkansas General Assembly, 1861
The collection contains "an act to provide a state convention" to determine if Arkansas should have a secession convention to discuss leaving the Union during the Civil War. It is dated January 14, 1861.
Conway County African American obituary collection, 1966-2005
The collection contains obituaries and family group sheets of people from Conway County, Arkansas.
Conway County (Ark.) Circuit Court docket, 1892
This collection contains one court docket from Conway County Circuit Court, Morrilton, Arkansas, dated March 1892.
Conway County (Ark.) deeds, 1826-1834
This collection contains two deeds for property in Conway County, Arkansas between 1826 and 1834.
Conway County (Ark.) papers, 1830-1954
This collection contains papers related to Conway County, Arkansas between 1830-1840 and includes a listing of names found on the 1830 and 1840 census and a narrative about Conway County, Arkansas.
Conway County (Ark.) sheriff's census, 1829
This census was conducted by the Conway County, Arkansas, sheriff in 1829.
Conway County (Ark.) tax payers notice, 1884
This collection contains one printed newspaper notice for Conway County (Ark.) taxpayers by County Sheriff and collector P.H. Spears, dated 1884.
Conway County Historical Preservation Association final grant report, 2016.2017
The final grant report in this collection contains paperwork for "I've Been Working on the Railroad," an oral history project.
Conway County Notice to Tax Payers, 1885
This collection consists of one notice to tax payers of Conway County, Arkansas, dated 1885.
This collection contains one large Bible, dated 1833.
Cooperative Extension Work letter, 1918
This collection contains a letter for the Cooperative Extension Work Letter.
Co-Operative Milling Company receipt, 1888
This collection contains a receipt for services due on account.
Co-Operative Milling Company stock certificate, 1886
This collection contains a certificate for one share of stock.
Cooper's Grand Quadruple Alliance advertisement, 1872 November 1
The advertisement in this collection contains information about J. E. Cooper's Grand Quadruple Alliance Menagerie, Museum, Aquarium, and Circus, including dates that it was to visit various towns in Arkansas.
This collection contains Cora's business card, Christmas cards from Governor Faubus, two open letters from E.M. Biggers, and photographs of Cora Evans, Bob Beverly, Bill Zimmerman, and Clarence Thornbrough, Arkansas State Labor Commissioner.
Cora Louise Green diploma, 1915 June 7
This collection contains a diploma for Cora Louise Green from Arkansas Cumberland College from June 7, 1915.
Cordell Hull letters, 1933-1935
This collection consists of ten letters from Cordell Hull to Governor Futrell, date range May 20 1933-August 29, 1935.
Cornelia Newton diary, 1862-1863
This collection contains a copy of the Diary of Cornelia Newton of Hillsboro, Union County, Arkansas,
Corning Baptist Church card, 1907
This collection contains a reminder card from Corning Baptist Church circa 1907.
Corning Heading and Stave Company receipt, 1897
The receipt in this collection is dated December 28, 1897.
Corning Index newspaper, 1890 May 29
This collection contains one issue of the Corning Index newspaper, vol. 3, no. 26, from May 29, 1890.
Correspondence Concerning Roads, Old Trails, Traces, and Historical Places of Arkansas, 1964-1968
This collection contains correspondence to the Agricultural Extension Service.
Cotter Masonic Lodge membership card, undated
This collection contains one blank masonic membership card.
Council Oak Section of Dardanelle map, undated
This collection consists of one map of the Council Oak area of Dardanelle, Arkansas, date unknown.
"Council with the Indians of the West and Southwest" proceedings, 1865 September 11
The proceedings in this collection describe matters related to Native Americans that were discussed at the meeting that occurred on September 11, 1865.
"Country for Indians west of the Mississippi" by Isaac McCoy, 1832
This collection holds a first edition "Country for Indians West of the Mississippi: Letter from the Secretary of War Transmitting a copy of a report made of Isaac McCoy". This document reports McCoy’s finding from his surveys of the country to the west and north of Arkansas to the suitability of Indian Settlements in that region.
County Line Baptist Church records, 1853-1978
This collection contains the church roll and record books from 1853-1972, Sunday school register and record books from 1928-1949, and the cemetery fund list from 1954-1955.
County Official Bonds book, 1867-1911
This collection holds one ledger book containing bonds of various county officials from across Arkansas, records of a number of assessment books distributed to counties in Arkansas for 1900-1911, and poll tax receipts shipped in 1899-1903.
Cox's Company, McRae's Arkansas Mounted Infantry, Confederate States of America, muster roll, 1861
This muster roll for Captain Barton W. Cox's Company, McRae's Arkansas Mounted Infantry, includes each soldier's name, rank, age, pay, and type of horse.
This collection contains two receipts for C.P. Bertrand from 1860.
Craighead County (Ark.) legal voter registration, 1867
This collection contains a legal voters registration.
Craighead County (Ark.) township plat map, 1882-1891
This collection contains a township plat map for township 14, range 1-4 in Craighead County, Arkansas, for 1882-1891.
Craig Real Estate Company letter, 1894 November 17
The letter in this collection concerns an appraiser's affidavit for a place in Gentry, Arkansas.
Crawford County (Ark.) Circuit Court notice of sale, 1893 September
This collection contains a notice of sale by Crawford County Circuit Court, to settle the case between J. Foster and Co., Plaintiffs, and H.S. Lowers, et al., Defendants.
Crawford County (Ark.) Judge election certification, 1914 October 31
This collection consists of one Crawford County Judge Election certificate, to commission C.A. Starbird as Crawford County Judge, signed by Governor George W. Hays, dated October 31, 1914.
Crawford County (Ark.) mass meeting proceedings, 1863
This collection contains proceedings of a mass meeting held at Van Buren and proceedings of an "Unconditional Union" mass meeting held at Fort Smith.
Crawford County (Ark.) school financial records, 1957-1962
This collection contains Crawford County (Ark.) schools’ financial records, teacher’s contracts, and school employee’s contracts for the years 1957-1962.
Crawford County (Ark.) sheriff's census, 1829
This census was conducted by the Crawford County sheriff in 1829.
Crawford County court records, 1836-1844
This collection contains court records from Crawford County, Arkansas, including a common law docket.
Crawford County School tuition receipt, 1872
The tuition receipt in this collection is dated 1872.
Crawford, Pearce, and allied families collection, 1980
This collection contains the genealogical papers of Nell Elkins Pearce, focusing on the Crawford, Pearce, and related families, assembled in Pearce's efforts to join the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Crawford's Regiment, First Arkansas Cavalry, CSA, Company "H" muster roll, 1864-1865
This collection contains a copy of a muster roll for Company H of First Arkansas Cavalry.
Crawley family papers (photocopies), 1854-1859
There are three photocopies in this collection.
Crease family tree, 1936 June 25
This collection contains a photostat of a family tree for the Crease family of Arkansas.
Creed Taylor letter [photocopy], 1861
This letter written by Creed Taylor explains his support of secession to his brother Samuel.
Crescent College and Conservatory (Eureka Springs, Ark.) catalogs, 1914-1916
This collection contains bulletins for Crescent College and Conservatory in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, from 1914 to 1916.
Cretia Smith warranty deed, 1907
This collection contains a warranty deed.
Criminal statistics report, 1921-1922
This collection contains compiled reports from the Prosecuting Attorneys of the State of Arkansas as the disposition of felony cases.
Crittenden-Ashley record, 1820
This collection contains a partnership agreement between Robert Crittenden and Chester Ashley dated November 1, 1820 to establish a law practice.
Crittenden County (Ark.) certificate of survey, 1880s
This collection contains a certificate of survey with plat of Section 12, Township 7 North, Range 7 East.
Crittenden County (Ark.) Collector's certificate of purchase, 1891
This collection contains one certificate of purchase.
Crittenden County (Ark.) collectors' certificate of purchase, 1891 June 29
This collection contains a certificate of purchase of the Reeves Estate in Crittenden County by J. L. Cocke. It is signed by W.F. Werner, Sheriff and Collector.
Crittenden County (Ark.) ferry License and ferriage rates, 1883
This collection contains a ferry license and ferriage rates in Crittenden County, Arkansas, in in 1883.
Crittenden County (Ark.) sheriff's census, 1829
This census was conducted by the Crittenden County sheriff in 1829.
Crittenden County Democratic Party order of business, 1892
This collection contains one Order of Business from a meeting of the Crittenden County Democratic Party.
Cromwell Architects Engineers slides, 1953-2000
This collection contains 20 boxes of slides and one photograph of projects worked on and completed by Cromwell Architects Engineers. The projects include buildings designed by the firm throughout Arkansas and various other states.
Crossett Lumber Company papers, 1930
This collection contains an article on the Crossett Lumber Company and two company memos.
Crossett Service Men's Honor Roll, 1946
This collection contains one bound volume with a list of men and women from Crossett, Arkansas, who served during World War II.
CSS Arkansas print, 1862 July 15
This collection contains a print of a drawing of the CSS Arkansas. in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on July 15, 1862. The print also has an image of Captain J.N. Brown. An image of Lieutenant A.D. Wharton is not visible due to water damage to the paper. The back of the drawing features a hand-written roster of the members of the crew of the ship. It says it was presented by Minnie Wharton Robinson, daughter of Lieutenant A.D. Wharton and Mary Kindrick Wharton. It is unknown to whom the drawing was originally presented. The collection also includes a list of men who served aboard the CSS Arkansas and autobiographical research on Arthur Dickson Wharton completed by the donor.
C.T. Carpenter papers, 1930-1940
This collection contains two speeches by C.T. Carpenter of Marked Tree, Arkansas given between the 1930s and 1940s.
This collection contains Civil War correspondence of C.T. Glenn to his parents.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church charter, 1885
This collection contains one church charter.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church history, 1898
This collection contains histories of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Arkansas.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church records, 1906-1949
This collection contains records of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Synod of Arkansas, collected by George William Thompson. They include minutes and correspondence related to the Arkansas Synod, as well as material related to restoration of the Dwight Mission. The mission was established in 1821 to serve the Arkansas Cherokees. It was first located in Russellville, Arkansas, and then re-established near present-day Marble City, Oklahoma, after the Cherokees were required to move to Indian Territory in 1828.
Cunningham family papers, 1820-1999
This collection contains correspondence, cemetery records, county and land records, marriage records, military records, and other material related to the Cunningham family.
Curtis H. Sykes collection, 1931-1988
The collection contains yearbooks of Scipio A. Jones and other schools, church programs, and journals of the Arkansas Teachers Association.
Curtis Lee Sulcer papers, 1960-2016
This collection contains thousands of handwritten poetry manuscripts by Curtis Lee Sulcer on legal pads, notebooks, and loose papers as well as one published pamphlet of the poet's work.
C.W. Strickland funeral notice, 1904
This collection includes a funeral notice and a photocopy of a photograph of Reverend C.W. Strickland.
This collection contains a letter.
Cynthia Thrall correspondence [photostat], 1828
This collection contains letters written by Cynthia Thrall to friends and family while she was at Dwight Mission, Arkansas Territory.
Cyrus G. Smith loyalty oath, 1869 September 9
The loyalty oath in this collection was signed on September 9, 1869.
This collection contains a letter written by one of Governor Dale Bumpers constituents who complained that Bumpers had not pushed hard enough for the desegregation of school buses as he promised he would during his campaign.
Dallas Coal Company stock certificate, circa 1910s
The stock certificate in this collection is believed to be dated from around the 1910s.
Dallas County (Ark.) primary ballot, 1932 August 9
This collection contains a primary election ballot for Dallas County for 1932.
Dallas County (Ark.) special election poll book, 1889
This collection contains one poll book for a special election held November 14, 1889 in Dry Run Township, Dallas County, Arkansas.
Dallas County (Ark.) World War I enlistees roster [photocopy], 1917
This collection contains a photocopy of a roster from Dallas County, Arkansas recording the men who enlisted there during World War I.
Dallas Herndon Civil War transcript, undated
The typescript in this collection discusses the Civil War in Arkansas.
Dallas Herndon letter, 1923 November 16
This letter was written to Jim G. Ferguson, Commissioner, Department of Mines and Agriculture, Little Rock, Arkansas, from Dallas Herndon, Director, Arkansas History Commission, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Dallas T. Herndon papers, 1911-1947
This collection consists of the correspondence and writings of Dallas T. Herndon, Executive Secretary of the Arkansas History Commission, 1911-1953.
