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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Garland McDaniel collection, 1860-1928
This collection contains genealogical materials related to Augustus Hill Garland and compiled by Garland McDaniel.
Gatlin family papers, 1838-1960
This collection contains deeds, mortgages, tax receipts, plats, contracts, a stock certificate, a bill, a note, a letter, and other documents relating to Gatlin family property in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It also contains two report cards from Fort Smith, Arkansas, public schools. Notable names included in this collection are William E. Woodruff, Robert S. Gibson, Edward N.B. Noland, Eli Bell, John Farnall, Richard and Mary A. Gatlin, Emma McClare, George C. Faucett, T.W. Bugg, John Carnall, George T. Harrell, J.L. Tilley, S.A. Williams, and John Schaap.
G.B. Greer crop sale notice, 1883
The notice in this collection is dated June 18, 1883.
G.C. Greenway treatment certification, 1884 March 12
This collection contains a treatment certification for G.C. Greenway, Hot Springs, Arkansas, dated March 12, 1884.
This collection contains a ledger used by G.C. Hayden to keep accounts of goods sold, names of the customers, and diary entries.
General Grandison D. Royston biography, 1963
This collection contains a short biography on General Grandison D. Royston written around 1963.
General James Hood, Special Order No. 4, Army of Tennessee, 1864 January 19
This collection contains one special order for the Army of Tennessee, from General James Hood.
General Land Office letter, 1888
This collection contains a letter dated January 6, 1888 from S.M. Stockslager, Washington D.C. to C.A. Eatman of Mountain Home, Arkansas describing definition of "left bank" and "right bank" in land purchase.
General Orders No. 37 (Holly Springs, Mississippi), 1867
The broadside in this collection is dated 1867.
General Orders No. 5, 1864 March 4
This collection contains one broadside, General Orders No. 5, issued by Wm. S. Whitten, by order of Brig. Gen. J.M. Thayer (Head Quarters District of the Frontier, Department of Arkansas, Fort Smith), stating that "Stealing, pillaging, and burning fence rails must and shall be stopped."
General Orders No. 7, 1864 February 27
This collection contains one broadside.
General Orders No. 7 (Fort Smith), 1864 April 16
This collection is dated April 16, 1864.
General Orders Number 28, 1864
This collection contains General Orders Number 28, issued by Brigadier General C. Bussey, for the purchase of green corn.
General Sterling Price report, 1863 November 20
This collection contains a typed copy of a report from General Sterling Price regarding the evacuation of Little Rock during the Civil War.
General W.L. Cabell message, undated
This collection contains one broadside, a message from William Lewis Cabell, Brigadier General, "To the People of North and West Arkansas" assuming command of troops during the U.S. Civil War.
George Bradford papers, 1835-1860
This collection contains pay receipts for farming and cord wood, practice sheet for penmanship, empty envelope, and one drawing about the birth of George Bradford.
George B. Rose papers, 1891-1941
This collection contains personal and business papers of George B. Rose and his mother, Margaret T. Gibbs Rose. Papers include correspondence, bank statements, invoices, receipts, and essays.
George Case treasury warrant, 1861
This collection contains one county treasury warrant.
George Chapman arrest warrant, 1819
This collection contain an arrest warrant for George Chapman.
George Donaghey Statement on Capitol Commission, 1917
This collection contains a statement to the Arkansas General Assembly.
George D. Williams papers, 1883-1902
This collection contains the bond and marriage license for George D. Williams to Katie H. Samuels, tax receipts, and a warranty deed for George D. Williams.
George Edward Fisher papers, circa 1946-2003
These papers are comprised of sixteen original caricature drawings by George Edward Fisher during his time as a political cartoonist for several Arkansas newspapers. Fifteen of the caricatures are signed by the subject of the drawings.
George E. Missbach letters, 1969-1970
This collection consists of one letter from Grover C. Criswell, American Numismatic Association, Ocala, Florida, to Dr. John L. Ferguson, Arkansas History Commission regarding the appraisal of George E. Missbach Currency Collection, dated December 21, 1969; one letter from George E. Missbach, Atlanta, Georgia, to Dr. John L. Ferguson, Arkansas History Commission, dated December 29, 1969; one letter from George E. Missbach to Dr. John L. Ferguson, dated January 12, 1970.
George F. Cole Civil War letter, 1864 December 17
This collection contains a letter from George F. Cole to his brother. It was written at a camp near Petersburg, Virginia.
George Frederick Kunz papers, 1885-1932
This collection contains correspondence written and received by George Frederick Kunz concerning precious stones and diamond from the mines in Arkansas.
George F. Upton photograph collection, 1890-1974
This collection contains photographs, postcards, printed ephemera, and one artifact relating to George F. Upton of Dardanelle, Arkansas.
George K. Stephens ledger, 1870-1875
This collection consists of George K. Stephens' general store ledger, Sulphur Rock, Independence County, Arkansas, 1870-1875.
George Lehman Hines family collection, 1883-1983
This collection contains correspondence, legal documents, photographs, and printed materials belonging to the George Lehman Hines family. Miscellaneous papers contain research materials collected by Carla Hines Coleman.
George McDonald photograph and diary, 1862-1863
This collection contains a diary kept by George McDonald of the 4th Iowa Cavalry and an encased tintype photograph of McDonald in his military uniform. The diary gives a detailed account of McDonald's daily activity during his military service.
George M. Nichols estate tax receipts, 1878-1898
This collection contains tax receipts for the George M. Nichols Estate.
George P.C. Rumbough papers, 1862-1915
This collection contains items from the Civil War, including general orders, correspondence, passes, certificates of appointment, and handwritten account of S.H. Nowlin's time as a prisoner of war during the Civil War.
George Perry Bridges certificate, 1914 May 30
This collection contains a document certifying that George Perry Bridges attended clinical instruction at the Louisville City Hospital for the 1912-1914 session.
George Perry Bridges diploma, 1914 June 1
This collection contains a diploma for George Perry Bridges for a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky.
George Perry Bridges Masonic certificate, 1920 October 20
This collection contains a Masonic certificate recognizing George Perry Bridges as a Third-Third Degree in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
George R. Belding letter, 1910
This letter is from George R. Belding, secretary of the Arkansas State Fair Association, to State Senator F.F. Freeman.
George R. Brown collection, 1891-1908
This collection contains information about the first log home built in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the broad-axe that was used to build it. Letters to J. Kellogg from H.B. Chandler contain information about the cost and sale of this broad-axe, newspaper articles, one photograph of the axe, and an advertisement letter for the sale of the Daily Arkansas Press.
George R. Mann statement on construction of Arkansas State Capitol, 1937
This collection contains an architect's statement.
George Scott family Bible, 1914-1923
This Bible belonged to the George Scott family of Saline County, Arkansas.
George Sego collection, 1763-1863
This collection contains deeds and correspondence collected by George Sego of Alexander, Arkansas.
George Sylvester McCue collection, 1917-1918
The collection contains two panoramic photographs, one of the Albert Pike Consistory class of 1917 and one of the training officer staff at Camp Pike in 1917. Additionally, the collection contains George McCue’s Masonic certificate inducting him into the organization.
This collection contains a diary kept by George T. Paull on a flatboat trip to New Orleans in 1842.
George W. Brown announcement of candidacy, 1884 June 7
The broadside in this collection is dated June 7, 1884.
George W. Dennison certificate of appointment, 1865
This collection contains George W. Dennison's Certificate of Appointment as Register of the Land Office at Little Rock.
George W. Donaghey collection, 1907-1944
This collection contains printed materials concerning George W. Donaghey, Governor of Arkansas.
George W. Donaghey letter, 1899
This collection includes handwritten and typed versions of George Donaghey's account of an 1899 meeting of the Arkansas Board of State Capitol Commissioners.
George W. Donaghey letter, 1912
This letter from Arkansas Governor George W. Donaghey concerns his pardon of convict R.V. Burke.
George W. Donaghey political reminiscences, undated
This collection contains typed transcripts of two political reminiscences written by George W. Donaghey, "My Entry into Politics" and "My Campaign for a Third Term." Both are undated.
George W. Haney World War I papers, 1918-1919
This collection contains a small New Testament Bible that was issued to WWI soldiers who arrived for training. Also included is Haney’s paybook, which gives his service record and a $10,000 life insurance policy. This collection also contains a number of postcards of soldiers in France. Among the postcards are photographs of soldiers boarding ships to take them from the United States to France.
George W. Hays papers, 1913-1917
This collection contains appointments, invitations, pardons and paroles, general and personal correspondence, records by county and agency as well as Governor's office papers.
This collection contains a copy of 1st Lieutenant George W.M. Reid's orders of relief from duty dated December 23, 1862.
George W. Paschal letter, 1871
This letter written by George W. Paschal concerns land he owned in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
George W. Paschal letter book, 1838-1839
This collection contains the letter book of George W. Paschal.
George W. Paschal letterbook, 1838-1939
This collection contains the letterbook of George W. Paschal.
George W. Pool military commission, 1862
This collection contains a commission signed by John S. Phelps, Military Governor of Arkansas and Militia Commander-in-Chief.
George W. Sexton promissory note, 1861
The promissory note in this collection is dated July 26, 1861.
George W. Stansbury warranty deed, 1893
This collection contains a warranty deed.
Georgia Citizen-Extra newspaper, 1861
This collection contains an "extra" issue of the Georgia Citizen from July 23, 1861.
This Bible includes illustrations, a dictionary, combined concordance, and maps.
Geraldine Ray family papers, 1915-1928
The collection consists of postcards and school certificates.
German-American Building Association postcard, 1910
This collection contains a post card from the German-American Building Association advertising stock for sale dated December 22, 1910.
German prisoner-of-war records, 1943
This collection contains some correspondence and rosters of German prisoners-of-war at Camp Robinson during World War II. The rosters provide a list of the men in each company and their pre-war occupations.
Gettysburg Address reprint, 1863 November 19
This collection contains a replica of the Gettysburg Address.
This collection contains two letters
Gibbons-Mobbs marriage license, 1908 July 27
This collection contains one marriage license for John Gibbons and Annie Mobbs, dated July 27, 1908.
Gibson and Fort Smith Railroad land map, 1905
This sketch map in this collection is dated 1905.
Gibson family papers, 1828-1885
This collection contains papers and legal documents belonging to the Gibson Family of northwest Arkansas between 1828 and 1885.
Giles family marriage licenses, 1897-1912
Six licenses for actual and/or intended marriages uniting members of Giles family, Miller county Arkansas, 1897-1912.
Giles Kelly estate papers, 1827
This collection consists of a receipt from the Giles Kelly Estate in Clark County to Elijah Kelly for services as administrator of the estate.
Gillett city records, 1907-1946
The collection contains a city ordinance book, a court docket ledger, and a book of city council minutes, for Gillett, Arkansas.
This collection consists of two scrapbooks containing information about Gillett, Arkansas, in 1955 and 1956. Business development, community health services, education, religion, and overall community improvement are the focus of the news clippings, photographs, and programs in the scrapbooks.
Girl Power book final grant report, 2020-2021
This collection contains the book, "Girl Power" and a grant report related to the project. The project was funded through the Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program, administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas. The Black History Commissioner 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’ black history and promotes teaching black history in Arkansas schools. Grants are awarded from the BHCA in a concerted effort to ensure Arkansas’ 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.
G.J. Maxwell papers, 1894-1898
This collection contains a teacher's contract and license issued to G.J. Maxwell of Jefferson, County, Arkansas between 1894 and 1898.
Glenwood City Treasury warrant and bank note from the Bank of Amity, 1916
This collection contains one blank Glenwood City Treasury warrant and one bank note from the Bank of Amity for ninety dollars dated for August 22, 1916.
Goodrich family papers, 1852-1930
This collection consists of material from the Goodrich, Hankins, Churchill, and Calef families. Included are correspondence, legal and financial papers, United Daughters of the Confederacy documents, diaries, published and unpublished material, and miscellaneous items.
Goodspeed Publishing Company delivery agreement, 1888 October 9
This collection contains a delivery agreement between Goodspeed Publishing Company and C.L. Hunter. In the agreement, Hunter agrees to pay for one copy of Goodspeed's history of Franklin County.
Governor C.H. Brough request for pardon, 1918 December 17
This collection contains one letter dated December 17, 1918.
Governor Clayton proclamation, 1870 May 19
This collection contains one broadside governor's proclamation.
Governor George W. Donaghey letter, 1912
This collection contains a letter written by Governor George W. Donaghey after his loss to Joseph T. Robinson
Governor James P. Eagle letter [photocopy], 1892 March 28
This collection consists of a letter from James P. Eagle to Mr. Pat H. Wheat in Lonoke, Arkansas, regarding voting procedures.
Governor John E. Martineau papers, 1926-1928
This collection contains the official correspondence of Governor Martineau during his term of office, covering topics such as the highway department, the flood of 1927, and appointments to offices.
Governor John Pope message, 1831 October 5
This collection consists of one message from Governor of Arkansas Territory John Pope, to General Assembly, dated October 5, 1831.
Governor Junius Futrell correspondence, 1935
This collection contains correspondence from pastors, the Anti-Saloon League, Arkansas citizens and newspaper clippings pertaining to Governor Futrell’s repeal of the "Bone Dry" Liquor Law in Arkansas.
Governor Mike Beebe Archives Month proclamation, 2014
This collection contains a proclamation signed by Governor Mike Beebe, on August 27, 2014, proclaiming October 2014 Arkansas Archives Month.
Governor Orval E. Faubus television speech transcript, 1962 July 30
This collection contains a fifteen page mimeograph typescript of a campaign speech Governor Orval E. Faubus gave on July 30, 1962, broadcasted by Little Rock Television. This speech reviews his record in public office, budget concerns, and individuals hired under the Faubus’ administration.
Governor Powell Clayton proclamation, 1868 November 4
This collection contains a proclamation from Governor Powell Clayton proclaiming martial law in Ashley, Bradley, Columbia, Lafayette, Mississippi, Woodruff, Craighead, Green, Sevier, and Little River Counties, due to Ku Klux Klan activity.
Governor's Council on Human Resources records, 1967 September-October
This collection contains a meeting transcription, correspondence, and other documents related to committees of the Governor's Council on Human Resources from 1967.
Governors George Izard and John Pope letter book, 1827-1829
This letter book of Territorial Governors George izard and John Pope, includes correspondence concerning appointments and Indian affairs. Letters written by William Fulton and Robert Crittenden are also included.
Governor's proclamation, 1876 November 8
This collection contains one broadside, a Proclamation of the Governor, A.H. Garland, designating November 30 "as a day of Public Thanksgiving."
Governor’s Task Force on the Retention of Historic State Records collection, 1994-1995
This collection contains the papers of the Governor's Task Force on the Retention of Historic State Records, 1994-1995.
Governor William Miller proclamation, 1878
This collection contains a proclamation for Thanksgiving dated November 13, 1878.
Governor Winthrop Rockefeller proclamation proclaiming Engineer's Week, 1969
This collection contains the proclamation signed by Arkansas Governor Winthrop Rockefeller on January 3, 1969, declaring that the week of February 16-22 was to be National Engineer’s Week, to help encourage young people to enter the field of engineering.
Gov. John Pope proclamation, 1833
This collection contains two copies of a proclamation by governor John Pope on sale of public lands, Territory of Arkansas, dated May 7, 1833.
Grace and William A. Hensley court records, undated
This collection contains instructions to the jury in the case of Grace Hensley and her husband, William A. Hensley of Mena, Arkansas regarding an automobile accident.
Grace Porterfield letters, circa 1900s-1920s
This collection contains correspondence between Grace Porterfield and James Weldon Crawford from circa 1920s. It also includes one note on a Galloway Female College account receipt dated 1919 regarding a wire sent to Grace Porterfield from her father W.E. Porterfield.
This collection contains family papers related to the Samuel Gragg and Washington Parker Gregg family of Boston, Massachusetts.
Grand Army of the Republic General Order No. 1, 1906 May 29
This collection contains one broadside, a General Order No. 1, issued by J.W. Lane, Department Commander, Grand Army of the Republic, 24th Annual Encampment, Siloam Springs.
Grandison D. Royston letter, 1841
This collection contains a letter written by Grandison D. Royston to the Reverend Mr. McKenzie.
Grand Prairie Community Oil and Gas Refining Company stock certificate, 1919
The stock certificate in this collection is dated 1919.
Grand Prairie Fox and Deer Hunters Association letter, 1948
This collection contains a letter.
Grant County (Ark.) certificate of purchase, 1898
This collection contains one certificate of purchase of land in Grant County, Arkansas, dated November 19, 1898.
