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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First Arkansas Regiment Confederate Infantry roster, 1864 July 1
This collection contains a copy of a muster roll for the First Arkansas Infantry Regiment.
First Baptist Church (Greenwood, Arkansas) revival invitation, 1949 August 7-21
This collection contains an invitation to revival services at the First Baptist Church in Greenwood, Arkansas, on August 7-21, 1949. The invitation lists Rev. B.N. Simmons as evangelist and Rev. George H. Hink as pastor.
First Battalion Arkansas Cavalry, CSA, Company "F" muster roll, 1862
This collection contains a copy of a muster roll for Company F, First Battalion Arkansas Cavalry.
First Battalion Arkansas State Confederate Cavalry Company "C" descriptive list, undated
This collection contains a descriptive list for Company "C", First Battalion Arkansas State Confederate Cavalry.
First Pyramid Life Building notebook, 1977
This notebook contains information about the First Pyramid Life Building, including rent estimates, floor plans, correspondence, and a news release announcing the sale of the building to Patrick Associates, Ltd.
First Things First Project records, 1890-2005
The collection contains biographies, church and school histories, programs, and photographs. It also includes material from the "History is in Our Hands" project (2005).
Flag Pond Hunting Club records, 1900-1907
The records in this collection include photocopies of two contracts, a lease, and the constitution and by-laws for the Flag Pond Hunting Club.
Flags of the Confederate States of America image collection, undated
There are two sheets in this collection with images of the flags of the Confederate States of America. Both are undated.
This collection contains the personal letters and memorabilia of the Harris Flanagin family, as well as correspondence and documents related to Harris and Duncan Flanagin's law practice and Harris Flanagin's involvement in politics.
This collection contains one small Bible, dated 1880, and two pages of family information.
This collection contains a letter written by Private Fletcher Gibson, Company B, Second Arkansas Cavalry, Confederate States Army to his wife Nancy Gibson dated November 21, 1861.
This collection contains five letters.
F.M. Quartermous proof of loss of deed form, 1896
This collection contains one proof of loss of deed form for F.M. Quartermous, dated November 23, 1896.
Forester-Featherston deed, 1868
This deed from 1868 is for land in Scott County, Arkansas.
Forrest City Baptist College bill, 1876
This collection contains a bill for work done on the construction of a building for the Forrest City Baptist College
Forrest City Council proceedings, 1874
This collection contains a transcript of Forrest City Council proceedings.
Fort Gibson Circular No. 2, 1866 January 2
The broadside in this collection is dated January 2, 1866.
Forth Smith Herald newspaper, 1848 September 20
This collection contains an issue of the Fort Smith Herald from September 20, 1848.
Fort Smith Aircraft Company audit report, 1929
This audit report of Fort Smith Aircraft Company was prepared by R.C. Frambers and Company in 1929.
Fort Smith Aircraft Company records, 1927-1929
This collection contains subscription agreements, leases of property, and a commemorative notice and envelope.
"Fort Smith and Its Romantic Development" pamphlet, 1936 May
This collection contains a pamphlet titled, "Fort Smith and Its Romantic Development," produced by the English Department of Fort Smith High School, published in May of 1936. It includes articles about various topics, including the history of Fort Smith.
Fort Smith, Arkansas, public library ordinance, 1906
This collection contains a copy of Legal Ordinance Number 709 to establish and maintain a free public library in Fort Smith, Arkansas dated March 5, 1906.
This collection contains a research paper, "Fort Smith Cadet Band," written by Charles E. Winters in 1971.
Fort Smith Country Club plan drawings, 1925-1930
This collection contains plan drawings and notes related to construction of facilities at the Fort Smith Country Club from the years 1925 to 1930.
Fort Smith "Grand Ball" invitation, 1863
This collection contains an invitation to a Grand Ball held in Fort Smith, Arkansas, November 16, 1863.
Fort Smith Herald newspaper, 1866 October 9
This collection contains one issue of the Fort Smith Herald from October 9, 1866, Vol. I, No. 156.
Fort Smith High School graduation invitation, 1923
This collection contains one graduation invitation for Nadine Jeffrey of Fort Smith High School dated June 1, 1923
Fort Smith Junior College/University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (Fort Smith, Ark.) bulletin, 1934-1935
This collection contains one bulletin for Fort Smith Junior College in Fort Smith, Arkansas, from June of 1934.
Fort Smith Land and Improvement Company stock certificate, 1887
This collection contains one stock certificate.
Fort Smith Lumber Company papers, 1902-1904
This collection contains five documents for the Fort Smith Lumber Company.
Fort Smith Music Club membership records, 1894-1910
This volume includes membership records for the Fort Smith Music Club from 1894-1910.
Fort Smith Orphans Home/Fort Smith Children's Home collection, 1903-1906
This collection contains materials relating to the Fort Smith Children's Home dated 1903 to 1906 including reports, lists of children, and correspondence. The majority of the correspondence is addressed to "Mrs. George H. Lyman" (Emily Lyman), who was the corresponding secretary of the Children's Home.
Fort Smith proposed levee district petition, 1946
This collection contains a petition and plat map for a proposed levee district in Fort Smith, Arkansas in 1946.
Fort Smith Republican Convention news clippings, 1866
This collection contains news clippings related to a convention held at Fort Smith and other current political events.
Fort Smith school board petition, 1884
This 1884 petition from Fort Smith, Arkansas, requested that B.F. Atkinson and Stephen Wheeler run for the school board.
Fort Smith Weekly New Era newspaper, 1876 December 6
This collection contains one issue of the Fort Smith Weekly New Era from December 6, 1876, vol. XIV, no. 4.
Forty-Sixth Regiment of the United States Colored Infantry, Company D muster roll, 1865
This collection holds one 1865 muster roll for the Forty-Sixth Regiment of the United States Colored Infantry, Company D.
Foster family papers, 1932-1952
The Foster family papers contains personal correspondence and newspaper clippings sent to Ira Foster and his wife, Inez Foster, née Pritchard, between the years of 1932 and 1967 and while they lived in Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. This collection also contains cemetery records for the sister and brother-in-law of Inez Foster, Ioda and Ralph Daniel Templeton.
Fourth Arkansas Confederate Infantry muster rolls, undated
This collection contains a copy of a muster roll for the Fourth Arkansas Confederate Infantry.
This collection contains an announcement for a section sale to be held in Benton County, Arkansas on April 1, 1895 and dated December 26, 1894.
Frances Gwaltney check, 1953 June 7
The check in this collection is dated June 7, 1953.
Francis Cherry papers, 1952-1955
This collection contains correspondence, notes, reports, county appointments, chancery appointments, and financial papers of the Governor's Office. The inclusive dates covered are 1952-1954.
Francis Joseph Guy papers, 1869-1940
This collection contains news clippings, brochures, books, file cards, magazine pages, a scrapbook, and Francis Joseph Guy's thesis regarding the history of Catholicism in Arkansas.
Francis Lafargue land grant, 1843
This land grant was awarded to Francis Lafargue of Arkansas County in 1843.
Francis Potter Neal papers, 1913-1989
This collection contains correspondence, awards, reports, and published materials.
This letter was written by Frank D. Denton to R.J. Wilson, Arkansas Senator concerning his nomination to the position of Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate. The position of Sergeant-at-Arms originated in 1789in order to keep Senators in the room long enough to conduct business. Currently, the position provides law enforcement for the Senate and has the authority to arrest any member of the Senate, including the President, if they break the rules of the body.
Franklin County (Ark.) Board of Registration appointments, 1868
This collection contains one copy of certificate of appointment.
Franklin County (Ark.) commissioner's sale notice, 1878
This collection contains one Franklin County commissioner's notice of land sale, 12 miles south of Ozark, Arkansas, dated July 6, 1878.
Franklin County (Ark.) order, 1896
This collection contains an order calling in county scrip or outstanding warrants by Franklin County, Arkansas.
Franklin County (Ark.) sale notice, 1899
This collection contains a sale notice given by Franklin County Probate Court for the Estate of Reverend Anton Wirtschoreck; Charles Kuhlmann, Executor; Anthony Hall, Attorney.
Franklin County (Ark.) sale of land notice, 1893
This collection contains a Franklin County Commissioner's sale of land for the James P. King, Jr. Estate, registered by W.A. Milton, Franklin County Commissioner.
Franklin County Common School promissory note, 1861
The promissory note in this collection is dated October 21, 1861.
Franklin Mint letter, 1973 June 5
The letter in the collection is dated June 5, 1973.
Frank Showen papers, 1852-1982
This collection contains correspondence, receipts, and other documents related to the McCoppin and Showen families. It also contains two land documents from the 1800s believed to have been collected by Frank Showen.
Frank Wittenberg C.P.A. certificate, 1915 April 23
The certificate in this collection is dated April 23, 1915.
Fraternal organization publication ad, 1985 March
The broadside in this collection is dated March 1985.
Fred Boone Gifford family collection, circa 1800s
This collection contains photographs and pages from the family Bible of the Fred Boone Gifford family of Conway, Arkansas.
Frederic J. Eison papers, 1855-1952
This collection contains personal and military correspondence, military certificates, newspapers, and books.
Frederick and Charles Kramer papers, 1859-1938
This collection contains business and family papers of Frederick Kramer and his son Charles. Frederick Kramer's papers include naturalization papers, letters, deeds, commissions, and letters. Charles Kramer's papers include school records, letters, and articles.
Frederick and John Cooper land records, 1841-1844
This collection contains deeds and receipts of Frederick and John Cooper pertaining to land in Pulaski County.
Frederick Bernard Tannen Hollenberg letter, 1915
This collection contains a letter written by Frederick Bernard Tannen Hollenberg to Mrs. Jas. J. Reed.
Frederick Green Estate abstract of land title , 1889
This collection contains the abstract of land titles for the estate of Frederick Green in Cleveland County (Ark.) including plat maps for several parcels, prepared by H.W. Rogers, abstractor, dated 1889.
Frederick Hotze ration books, 1943
This collection contains three ration books belonging to Frederick Hotze of Little Rock, Arkansas in 1943.
Frederick S. Hobbs papers, 1864-1865
This collection contains Civil War-era personal papers of Frederick S. Hobbs.
Frederick Steele papers, 1864 May 6-November 29
This collection consists of eleven telegrams from Frederick Steele, Little Rock, date range May 6, 1864-November 29, 1864; one letter by order of General Frederick Steele, from Captain John Lacey, Little Rock, to General Elias S. Dennis, Commanding, 19th Army Corps, DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, dated November 15, 1864; one xerox copy of photo of General Frederick Steele, date unknown.
This collection contains one letter.
Fred H. Stafford certificate, 1953
This collection contains one certificate of election for Fred H. Stafford dated January 12, 1953.
Fred J. Herring collection, 1827-1933
This collection contains correspondence written by Clarissa "Clara" Dickson Dunlap, Mary Elizabeth Gildersleeve Boddie, and Cornelia Dickson, all of Ouachita County, Arkansas, and correspondence written to Ralph Leland Goodrich. Other materials in the collection include business papers, advertisements, programs, and newsclippings related to Goodrich.
Fred Schader papers, 1897-1939
This collection contains materials pertaining to Fred Schader's activities as Sheriff/Tax Collector, Secretary of the Arkansas division of the Traveler's Protective Association and as a wholesale grocer.
This collection contains a transcription of the Freedmen's Bureau-Arkadelphia Field Office records transcribed by students and staff of Ouachita Baptist University; a project funded through the Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Project.
Freedom House historical marker grant project, 2011
This collection contains materials pertaining to the dedication of the Freedom House historical marker along with background information on civil rights activities in and around Pine Bluff during the 1960s. The Black History Commission of Arkansas (BHCA) was created by Act 1233 of 1991 and is composed of seven members appointed by the governor with approval of the Senate. The BHCA is charged with preserving the history of black Arkansans and black communities in Arkansas. This commission also encourages research of Arkansas’s black history and promotes teaching black history in Arkansas schools. Grants are awarded from the BHCA in a concerted effort to ensure Arkansas’s black history is collected and preserved. The Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program was established in 2009 by Act 660 to honor the program’s namesake who served as chair of the commission from 1993 – 2007.
F.R. Horn Civil War letter, 1863
This collection contains one photocopy of a letter from F.R. Horn of Quitman, Mississippi to his wife, M.E. Horn, dated June 6, 1863, as well as correspondence regarding the letter from October 1973.
Friendship Church of Christ records, 1901-1962
This collection consists of a list of members of Friendship Church of Christ from 1901 to 1962.
Friends of Jenkins Ferry Battlefield records, 2000-2013
This collection contains reports, correspondence, email research, research notes, minutes of meetings, publications, forms, hand-outs, and newsclippings involving the Jenkins Ferry Battlefield in Grant County, Arkansas, and the Friends of Jenkins Ferry Battlefield organization.
Friends of Josephine Pankey grant project report, 2012
The Josephine Pankey project final report consists of oral history interviews covering 10 CDs, one book published by the Friends of Josephine Pankey, and project documents. This project was funded by the Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant program through the Black History Commission of Arkansas. The Black History Commission of Arkansas (BHCA) was created by Act 1233 of 1991 and is composed of seven members appointed by the governor with approval of the Senate. The BHCA is charged with preserving the history of black Arkansans and black communities in Arkansas. This commission also encourages research of Arkansas’s black history and promotes teaching black history in Arkansas schools. Grants are awarded from the BHCA in a concerted effort to ensure Arkansas’s black history is collected and preserved. The Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program was established in 2009 by Act 660 to honor the program’s namesake who served as chair of the commission from 1993 – 2007.
Friends of Josephine Pankey grant project report, 2012
The Josephine Pankey project final report consists of oral history interviews covering 10 CDs, one book published by the Friends of Josephine Pankey, and project documents. This project was funded by the Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant program through the Black History Commission of Arkansas. The Black History Commission of Arkansas (BHCA) was created by Act 1233 of 1991 and is composed of seven members appointed by the governor with approval of the Senate. The BHCA is charged with preserving the history of black Arkansans and black communities in Arkansas. This commission also encourages research of Arkansas’s black history and promotes teaching black history in Arkansas schools. Grants are awarded from the BHCA in a concerted effort to ensure Arkansas’s black history is collected and preserved. The Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program was established in 2009 by Act 660 to honor the program’s namesake who served as chair of the commission from 1993 – 2007.
Friends of the Arkansas State Archives records, 2019
This collection contains a board member list, a board meeting agenda, board meeting minutes, and a treasurer's report for the Friends of the Arkansas State Archives from 2019.
From Lakeport to Chicago Oral History Project, 2008
The collection contains oral histories and transcripts.
"From Sharecropping to Sawmilling: African American Life in Parkin," 1903-2005
The collection consists of twenty-four oral histories on digital CD’s.
Fry Brothers agreement, 1910 July
This collection contains an agreement between the Fry brothers
F.T. Vaughan letter, 1882 April 1
This collection contains a printed letter from F.T. Vaughan asking for approval for his circuit judge nomination. It is dated April 1, 1882.
Fulton County, Arkansas treasury warrant ledger, 1930-1945
This collection contains a ledger book from Fulton County, Arkansas that dates between 1930-1945. An examination of the contents of the ledger appear to be that of a warrant ledger for the county of Fulton or possibly a warrant ledger for the city of Salem in Fulton County.
Fulton County (Ark.) certification of survey, 1893 April 4
This collection consists of one certification of survey of lands for Joseph Kilgour, Fulton County, Arkansas, dated April 4, 1893.
Fulton County (Ark.) paid poll tax list, 1917
This collection contains a 16 page listing of individuals by township who paid poll taxes in 1917.
Fulton County Banner lease agreement, 1895-1896
This collection contains one lease agreement and one bill of sale.
Fulton family Bible, 1764-1875
This collection contains a Bible with a written record of the families' marriages, deaths, and births dating from 1764-1875. In order to preserve the material, the Arkansas History Commission has digitized and placed the images on a useable CD.
Fulton-Wright papers, 1825-1891
The Fulton-Wright papers consist primarily of personal correspondence from William Savin Fulton during his time as Territorial Governor of Arkansas and as a United States Senator from Arkansas through his death in 1844, and financial materials relating to Fulton's estate in the years following his death.
This collection contains three funeral notices for Arkansans between 1884 and 1929.
The letters in this collection are dated March 1870.
G.A.A. Deane papers, 1867-1910
This collection contains correspondence, legal and financial documents, building plans, and maps pertaining to G.A.A. Deane's career.
Gabriel H. Hill letters, 1864-1865
This collection contains the outgoing letterbook of Lieutenant Colonel Gabriel H. Hill from March 4, 1864 to May 26, 1865. The letters pertain to the Confederate Ordnance Works at Tyler, Texas, and were sent to Confederate officers in Texas and other neighboring states. The National Archives microfilmed this record in 1949.
This collection contains one passport and two photocopies of Gaisbaur family photographs.
Galley Creek Baptist Church of Christ minutes, 1860-1890
This collection contains minutes from the Galley Creek Baptist Church of Christ in Pope County, Arkansas from 1860-1977 as well as a list of subscribers to rebuilt the parsonage.
Galloway College collection, 1897-1912
This collection contains catalogues, programs, and announcements of Galloway College, Searcy, Arkansas.
Galloway Woman's College (Searcy, Ark.) annual announcement, 1929-1930
This collection contains one annual announcement from Galloway Woman's College in Searcy, Arkansas, for the years 1929 to 1930.
Gan Melvin Cantrell letter, 1893
This collection contains a letter written by G.M. Cantrell of Lead Hill, Arkansas to his friend J.W. Robinson regarding mutual friends.
Garland and Montgomery County land records [photocopies], 1850-1870
This collection contains photocopies of land ownership records for the counties of Garland and Montgomery.
Garland County (Ark.) postmaster lists, 1833-1971
This collection contains lists of postmasters of each post office in Garland County, including their dates of service, from 1833 to 1971.
Garland County Historical Society: Anatomy of a Local Historical Organization report, 1984
This collection contains a project report on the Garland County Historical Society which includes its history, organization, programs, officers, and other information. The project was funded in part by a grant from the Arkansas Endowment for the Humanities. The project director was former Arkansas State Archives Director, Dr. Wendy Richter.
Garland County records, 1906-1998
This collection contains check registers, treasurer's ledgers for school accounts and general accounts, registers for county and school warrants, county bond registers, the sheriff's municipal court records, and revenue sharing records for Garland County, Arkansas. The second record group contains ledgers on improvement districts, personal and real estate taxes, and other miscellaneous financial ledgers.
