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.
Separated Materials: Some archival collections contain materials that have been stored separately from the bulk of the collection due to those items' preservation needs. Generally, this affects collections that include artifacts that have been moved to the archives' museum collection, and the existence of artifacts in a collection has been noted in that collection's finding aid. Due to the nature of artifact and other separated materials, we require researchers to fill out an Artifact Access Form and send it in to state.archives@arkansas.gov, to schedule an appointment to view artifacts from the museum collection.
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Elisha Baxter vs. Sterling Tucker: Pulaski County circuit court, 1865
This collection contains documents pertaining to the lawsuit Elisha Baxter versus Sterling Tucker, et al. Included are the complaint and answer.
Elizabeth Griffin property description, 1882
This collection contains one description of personal property and cattle owned by Elizabeth Griffin of Franklin County, Arkansas, dated December 6, 1882
Elizabeth Lucille (Betty Lu) Hunter Sorensen papers, 1938-1969
This collection contains materials relating to the life of Betty Hunter Sorensen Adams, particularly to her youth in Arkansas and at the Rohwer Relocation Center. It includes writings, a photograph, and publications relating to Rohwer Relocation Center and Rohwer High School and a scrapbook from her high school days. It also includes a photograph album chronicling her life from infancy to adulthood on microfilm.
Eliza Lewis warranty deed, 1905
This collection contains a warranty deed.
Ella Higgins letters, 1881-1891
This collection contains letters written between Ella Higgins and Sallie Stillwell between 1881 and 1891.
This collection contains a receipt for board and lodging of J.H. Newbern by Mrs. Ellen L. Cates.
The entries in this journal document Ellen Stetson's journey in 1821 with Nancy Brown to Dwight Mission near Russellville, Arkansas, from Brimfield, Massachusetts
Eller-Royston deed [photocopies], 1836
This deed for land in Pulaski County, Arkansas, is from 1836.
This collection contains a letter written by Elliott R. Berry to his sweetheart, Ruth Dickinson, about a month before their marriage.
Ellis Felts collection, 1886-1902
This collection contains diaries, pocket memoranda, cash books, and other items pertaining to Devalls Bluff, Arkansas, in the 1890s.
E.L. Mooney letter, 1897 August 8
The letter in this collection is dated August 8, 1897.
This collection contains financial records of Elmore May, including tax receipts, correspondence, and a deed.
El Paso Mercantile Co-Operative Association articles of association, 1890
This collection contains the articles of association for the El Paso, Arkansas mercantile co-operative association that was formed on March 24, 1890.
Elvin and Ruby Faubus papers, 1944-1967
The Elvin and Ruby Faubus papers contain scrapbooks, news clippings, photos and campaign memorabilia concerning Elvin's brother, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus. The correspondence contained in this collection covers the time Orval Faubus served in Europe during World War II.
Emelius Grandison Corder letter, 1856
This letter, written by E. Grandison Corder, describes his dire financial straits and his need for help from Major John Henry.
This collection contains a deed to Emily A. Morris.
Emily Callaway court record, 1832
This subpoena calls Callaway as a witness for the defendant, in John Lawson Hemphill versus Mary
This collection contains a letter written by E.M. Macy urging people to attend a Populist parade and meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Emma Hill expense statement, 1886 May 8
This collection contains a sworn statement of expenses incurred by Emma Hill for services as a witness.
Emma S. Forster papers, 1930-1939
This collection consists of short stories by Emma S. Forster, Bobbie H. Forster, and Emma O. Brockway, a poem by Sarah Teasdale, correspondence, a sketch, and a newspaper clipping.
Emmet, Arkansas, Methodist Church records, 1855-2008
This collection contains a church history and church register.
"Empires and Empire Builders," 1984
This collection contains "Empires and Empire Builders," chapter two from a larger work, "A History of Beebe and Stony Point, 1830-1930."
This letter requests E.M. Williams to collect an account owed by W.C. Crawford of Brownsville, Arkansas. The letter is written on the back of a advertisement flyer for Taylor and McEwen, Wholesale and Retail Dealers, owned by John L. Taylor and T.B. McEwen of Memphis, Tennessee.
Encyclopedia of American Biography correspondence, 1940-1941
This collection contains two letters.
Enoch H. Vance letter, 1868 November 23
This collection contains a letter written by Senator Enoch H. Vance Sr. to his son E. H. Vance Jr.
Enoch K. Miller papers, 1865-1868
This collection contains documents related to the organization of schools and churches in Arkansas under the Freedmen's Bureau and the American Missionary Association. Included are special orders, correspondence, broadsides, and other miscellaneous material.
This collection contains four items pertaining to E.N. Weigel, including newspaper articles relating to the discovery of bauxite in Arkansas, a National Register Eligibility form, and a letter.
E.O. Barrett Brothers letter, 1896
This collection contains one letter.
This collection consists of a tax receipt and sheriff's commission.
This collection contains one Hempstead County tax receipt.
Ephriam Boon letters, 1864-1865
This collection contains six letters written from Ephriam Boon to Lorena Boon from 1864 to 1865 while he was serving in the Civil War.
Epilogue to Horace Adams' manuscript, "The Seekers," 1978
This collection contains the epilogue for the unpublished book "The Seekers," by Horace Adams. This manuscript is the story of Americans history from 1492-1750. The manuscript of "The Seekers" is housed at the Arkansas State Archives: see collection Adams, Horace manuscript: "The Seekers," MS.000025.
Episodes in Arkansas History, 1984
The booklet in this collection contains articles relating to significant periods in Arkansas history covering the depression in Arkansas, Judge Isaac Parker of Fort Smith, and the Civil War.
Epstein and Peck's grand annual drawing entry, 1886
This collection contains an entry for the first grand annual drawing held in 1886 by Epstein and Peck's of Atkins, Arkansas.
Epworth League, Searcy District, constitution, circa 1895
This collection contains a constitution for the Searcy District of the Epworth League.
ERA and WPA relief loads statistical report, 1932-1936
This collection contains charts of relief loads that were provided by the federal government to Arkansas from 1932-1936. It includes statistics on relief loads for direct relief, work relief, rehabilitation, and multiple relief for each county. The charts show the number of cases, as well as the number of people who were assisted.
Erosophic Literary Society of Arkansas College constitution, 1891
This collection contains constitution, by-laws and minutes of a literary society.
This collection contains a letter and invitation to E.S. Gray and family from Daisy G. Wise of Black Rock, Arkansas.
Ethel Eberle report card, 1891-1892
This collection contains a report card from the 1891-1892 school year for Ethel Eberle who attended the Fort Smith Public Schools.
This collection contains one letter.
E. U. Dickson teachers' grade certificate, 1871
This collection contains one teachers' certificate for E.U. Dickson dated August 11, 1871 to teach in Benton, Washington, Crawford, Sebastian, and Scott Counties in Arkansas. The certificate is valid for two years.
Eugenia Wall correspondence on William Quesenbury, 1944
This collection contains correspondence between Eugenia Wall and Arkansas History Commission Director Dallas Herndon relating to William Quesenbury.
Eureka Improvement Company trustee's deed, 1885
This collection contains one trustee's deed for B. Coflin from Eureka Improvement Company signed by John Carroll, A. Davis and Powell Clayton.
Eureka Springs City Treasury warrant, 1887
This collection contains one city treasury warrant.
Eureka Springs Light Company treasury warrant, 1889
This collection contains one treasury warrant.
Eureka Springs treasury warrant, 1882
This collection contains a treasury warrant issued by Eureka Springs for public improvements
Eureka Springs Water Company article, c. 1920
This collection contains two copies of a promotional broadsheet measuring about 6x17" which contains a personal essay on the healing properties of the hot springs at Eureka Springs. The header reads "from the Kansas City Weekly Journal," and the essay is formatted like a news article, but there is no newsprint on the back, no author credited, and the footer directs readers to their local Ozarka Water Company for further questions. The date is given only as November 20, but the year is thought to be about 1920.
Evacuation of Little Rock report, 1863
This collection contains Beall Hempstead's handwritten account of the evacuation of Little Rock, Arkansas, copied from Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.
Evan Powell Marks letters, 1865
This collection contains letters from Evan Marks to his wife Mattie.
This collection contains a typescript of the diary written by Evans Atwood during the Civil War.
Everette Eason Batesville High School diploma, 1929 May 17
This collection contains one Batesville High School diploma awarded to Everette Eason on May 17, 1929, inside of a diploma cover.
Everett Stroud registered pharmacist certificate, 1925
This collection contains a Registered Pharmacist certificate issued to Everett Stroud.
This collection contains documents related to E.W. Gantt, including a bond, addresses made by Gantt to the people of Arkansas, a muster roll, a photocopy of a photograph, and a biographical sketch of Gantt.
Excerpt from Edwin Russell letter, 1897
The collection contains an excerpt from a letter.
Ex-Confederate Association of Arkansas papers, 1892
This collection contains a letter and a warrant for the Ex Confederate Association of Arkansas from August 1892.
Ezekiel Brooke Owens journal [photocopy], 1850-1851
This collection contains a Xerox copy of a journal kept by Ezekiel Brooke Owens from June 1850 to February 1851 during his journey from Springfield, Missouri to California during the California Gold Rush.
Ezekiel Staggs papers, 1857-1908
This collection contains correspondence, tax material, receipts and accounting materials, legal documents, bonds, Christian religious material, and voting materials during Reconstruction and afterwards, spanning the years of 1857 through 1908.
Ezra Valentine Lewis papers, 1917-1942
This collection contains material related to Ezra Valentine Lewis' military service, including certificates of honorable discharge, Selective Service registration cards, and photograph book from Camp Pike.
Faculty line of march for commencement, 1953 May 24
The list in this collection contains the last names of faculty members who are to march in the commencement line and the rows to which each is assigned.
Fadjo Cravens U.S. Senate Chamber admissions card, 1912 April 16
This collection consists of one admission card to the U.S. Senate Chamber for Fadjo Cravens, dated April 16, 1912.
F.A. "Fannie" Bottom autograph book, 1849-1881
This collection contains an autograph book kept by F.A. "Fannie" Bottom of Martinsville, Virginia between 1849-1881.
Fair of Western Arkansas envelope, 1886
This collection contains an envelope advertising the seventh annual fair of Western Arkansas to be held October 12-16, 1886.
"Famous War Horses of Confederate Leaders" address
This collection contains the address, "Famous War Horses of Confederate Leaders."
Fargo Agricultural School collection,1923-2004
This collection contains correspondence, news clippings, printed material, photographs, ledgers, guest registers, and other miscellaneous material relating to the Fargo Agricultural School in the years 1923-2004.
Farmers' Co-Operative Association of Arkansas membership card, 1908
This collection contains W.S. Lewis' membership card in sub-alliance 94 of the Farmers' Co-Operative Association of Arkansas.
Farmers' Co-Operative Union circular letter, 1908
This collection contains a Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America circular letter to members concerning cotton prices from F.W. Davis.
Farmers' Co-Operative Union notice, 1906 December 6
This collection contains a notice to the members of the Farmers' Co-Operative Union of America of Little Rock, Arkansas, which provides election results from local unions on a proposed constitution.
Farmers Co-Op Union notice, 1908
This collection contains a notice to the members of the Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union of America concerning ratification of a revised Constitution from R.H. McCulloch, Secretary-Treasurer.
F. Armitage English literature paper, 1929 July 15
This collection contains a paper written by F. Armitage.
The broadside in this collection is dated 1887.
Far West Seminary broadsides [photocopy], 1844
This collection contains two photocopies of broadsides advertising lectures to benefit the Far West Seminary.
Fatherless Children of France receipt, 1918
This collection contains a receipt for the Fatherless Children of France Society.
This collection contains a transcript of an article entitled "Hero, Poet, and Priet. How Father Ryan Cameto Write 'The Conquered Banner,'" originally published in the Catholic Journal of the New South.
Faulkner County (Ark.) notice to taxpayers, 1892 November 14
This collection contains a notice to tax payers for Faulkner County, Arkansas, dated November 14, 1892.
Faulkner County land sale certificate, 1897
This collection contains one certificate of land sale bid in Faulkner County (Ark.) taken by Commissioner J.R. Donnell from A.P. Bryant dated November 24, 1897
Faulkner County School Fair catalog, 1916
This collection contains one catalog for the first annual Faulkner County School Fair.
Fayetteville Central Presbyterian Church Centennial program, 1930
This collection contains a program entitled Central Presbyterian Church Centennial Celebration: 1830-1930, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Fayetteville Elks Lodge Banquet program, 1913
This collection contains one program for the 4th Annual Fayetteville Elks Lodge banquet, dated 1913.
Fayetteville Elks Lodge Christmas Dance program, 1913
This collection contains one program for the Fayetteville Elks Lodge Christmas dance, dated December 26, 1913.
Fayetteville Holiday Ball invitation, 1884
This collection contains one invitation to a Christmas holiday ball at Bozarth's Hall, Fayetteville, Arkansas, dated December 25, 1884.
Fayetteville Temperance Society constitution, 1841-1844
This collection contains the constitution and proceedings of the Fayetteville Temperance Society, 1841-1844.
This collection contains one letter from Fay Hempstead of Little Rock to Col. J.A. Churchill, Fort Smith, dated August 26, 1874.
Fay Hempstead Masonic records, 1903-1910
This collection contains a letter from Fay Hempstead to W.M. Heaslet and other Masonic records.
Fay Hempstead papers, 1854-1945
This collection consists of personal material, Masonic papers, historical publications, and portraits.
This collection contains a letter written by F.B. Kirby, B.L. McRae, C. McRae, C.M. Dews, S.S. Perryman, Birdie Cook, and Minnie Alden concerning student extracurricular activities at the University of Arkansas.
F.B.T. Hollenberg papers, 1876-1944
This collection contains correspondence, deeds, promissory notes, mortgages, stock certificates, receipts, business material, and other assorted items.
The income tax form in this collection is dated 1894.
Felsenthal Land and Townsite Company receipts, 1905
This collection contains two receipts from the Felsenthal Land and Townsite Company.
Fentin Cauthron Spotswood High School report card, 1895
This collection contains one high school report card.
F.F. Freeman appointment certificate, 1919
This certificate appointing F.F. Freeman as delegate to the Southern Commercial Congress was signed by Arkansas Governor Charles H. Brough.
F.H. Sullivan proof of loss of deed form, 1906
This collection contains one proof of loss of deed form for F.H. Sullivan for land owned by Mary B. Biles, dated September 10, 1906.
Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas minutes and papers, 2002-2016
This collection is comprised of materials pertaining to the Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas (FWCA). Included are FWCA correspondence, minutes, newsletters, bylaws, treasurer’s records, and professional writing materials.
Fielder family papers, 1855-1914
This collection includes correspondence between Fielder family members, a photograph from a Fielder family reunion circa 1914, and genealogical research on the Fielder family. In much of the correspondence, the Fielder family members who had moved to Texas were asking Ragus Fielder to move there, as well. One of the letters also discusses the beginning of the Civil War. Another contains a lock of human hair.
This collection contains a historical account of early Little Rock by William Allen Feild, several funeral notices, and numerous photographs taken during the early 1900s.
Fifth Judicial District Court decree, 1880s
This collection contains a decree from the Fifth Judicial District Court concerning the State of Arkansas or relation of Eugene M.Caffrey vs. SW quarter of the SW quarter Section 25 Township 10 Range 26 West and other lands upon which taxes are overdue and unpaid.
Finley Holmes land grant, 1850
The United States of America, under President Zachary Taylor, issued this land grant to Finley Holmes. This land patent is for section twenty-seven, township 9 south, range 4 west which lays in modern day Desha county.
This collection contains one large Bible, dated 1814.
First Arkansas Cavalry (Union) muster roll and historical memoranda, 1862-1864
This collection incudes a historical memoranda about the First Arkansas Cavalry. It also contains a muster roll for Company D and a list of members of Company D who were still living in 1908 when the list was completed.
First Arkansas Infantry, Company C, muster roll, 1864 July-August
This collection contains a fragment of a muster roll for Company C of the First Arkansas Infantry.
First Arkansas Infantry, CSA, Company "I" muster roll, 1861 May 4
This collection contains a Civil War muster roll for Company I of the First Arkansas Infantry.
