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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Grant County (Ark.) tax receipt, 1882
This collection contains one tax receipt for property in Grant County, Arkansas, dated April 18, 1882.
Graphic arts industry code letter, 1934
This collection contains a letter and list from the National Recovery Administration Compliance office regarding enforcement of the Graphic Arts Industry Code dated December 28, 1934.
Gratis M. Comstock announcement of candidacy, undated
The broadside in this collection is undated.
"Greatest Achievement of the Fayetteville School System," 1950
This collection contains a report by F. S. Root, Superintendent of the Fayetteville Public schools in 1950.
Great Seal of the Confederacy, undated
This collection contains historical material on the Great Seal of the Confederacy.
Green B. Holifield papers, 1856-1940
This collection contains deeds, correspondence, land grants, tax receipts, bank statements, mortgages, promissory notes, and title abstracts for the Holifield family of Rector, Clay County, Arkansas.
Greene County (Ark.) collector's bonds, 1839-1840
This collection contains two bonds for James Clark of Green County, Arkansas as assessor and collector in 1839 and 1840.
Greene County (Ark.) tax rates, 1848
This collection contains a list dated April 19, 1848 of tax rates for Green County, Arkansas.
Greene County (Ark.) treasurer's warrant, 1876 February 7
This collection contains a Greene County Treasurer's warrant for fifty dollars to Benjamin A. Johnson for bridge expenses. This item was signed by David B. Warren, the Greene County Clerk.
Greene County Land Contract, 1861
This collection contains one contract for land sold from Linzy Clanton to Nancy Clanton, Greene County, Arkansas, dated April 6, 1861.
Greene County Public Library collection, 1894-1973
This collection contains church, business, and other records; visuals, manuscripts, and printed materials in the possession of the Greene County Public Library.
Greene County records, 1834-2009
This collection consists of 14 binders of marriage records indexes from Greene County, from 1834 to 2004. They list both the brides and grooms alphabetically. There are also indexes of 19th century articles of incorporation, lists of ministers, probate records, and wills.
Green Forest plat map, Grim's additions, 1897
This collection contains a plat map of Grim's additions of Green Forest, Arkansas, from 1897.
Green, Franklin, and Sutherland volunteer enlistments, 1863
These volunteer enlistment papers committed Burrell Green, William Franklin, and James Sullivan to serve three years in the United States Army.
Greenwood High School commencement program, 1927
This collection contains one commencement program for Greenwood High School, dated May 20, 1927.
Griffin Smith papers, 1919-1932
This collection consists of correspondence and other papers belonging to Griffin Smith, Sr.
Griffith family papers, 1861-1906
This collection contains deeds, financial records, and miscellaneous papers of the Joseph Griffith family, residents of Pulaski County.
G. Robinson promissory note, 1861
The promissory note in this collection is dated July 29, 1861.
Guardian's sale notice, 1903 October 31
The broadside in this collection is dated October 31, 1903.
Guest family letters, 1861-1920
This collection contains seven letters and a newspaper article by members of the Guest family of Arkansas between 1861 to 1920.
Guest-Toller land record, 1857
This collection contains one deed from Hot Spring County, Arkansas executed between John and Delilah Guest and Thomas Toller.
Gus Blass Company records, 1900-1919
This collection includes letters, charge account slips, receipts, and other business and legal papers.
Gus Caple collection, circa 1941-1948
This collection consists mainly of a scrapbook compiled during Caple's tenure as Pulaski County Sheriff, and papers relating to the Methodist Church, Lions Clubs, and Sheriffs' Associations.
Guy Laverne Rodgers letters, 1942-1945
This collection contains letters written by Guy Laverne Rodgers during World War II to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Rodgers, and his sister Billie.
This collection contains a medical certificate for G.W. Brown dated September 8, 1864 certifying he is unable to perform military service due to physical disability.
The letter in this collection is dated February 2, 1871.
This collection contains the parole certificate of Confederate Private G.W. Ivey.
G.W. Seaton letter [photocopy], 1878
This letter was written by George W. Seaton to his children shortly after moving to Lonoke, Arkansas.
H.A. Elam bank deposit slip, 1885
The deposit slip in this collection is dated January 8, 1885.
Hagood Family material, 1899-1903
This collection contains materials related to the Hagood family.
Hail-McAdams family papers, 1851-1940
The Hail-McAdams family papers contain sermons, short stories (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, postcards, correspondence, business items, fraternal material, scrapbooks, newspapers and clippings, and printed ephemera from various members of the Hail-McAdams family of Virginia and Arkansas.
Haislip and Hoover account book, 1867-1869
This account book from a Murfreesboro, Arkansas, general store dates from March 30, 1867, to January 4, 1869. It contains some 720 pages with entries for both black and white customers.
Hale Bath House envelope, ca 1920
This collection contains an envelope for the Hale Bath House located in Hot Springs.
Hall Drug Company records, 1911-1984
This collection contains prescription registers, correspondence, pharmacy licenses, and memorabilia.
Hall of Fame - Washington, D.C. - letters, 1924
This collection contains four letters.
This collection contains Attorney General case files, political papers, and legal and business papers, as well as personal and family correspondence.
This collection contains documents from three court cases in which Hal Norwood represented clients, Fagin vs. Smith, Autry vs. Crown Coach Company, and Young vs. DeMarest. The documents include correspondence, depositions, complaints, judgements, and state papers.
Hammons Chapel Methodist Church register, 1876-1943
This collection contains a church register from Hammons Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church South, White River Conference, White County, Arkansas.
Hammons Chapel Methodist Church register (photocopy), 1876-1915
This collection contains one register from Hammons Chapel Methodist-Episcopal Church South with records from 1876-1915.
"Hand Book to the City of Little Rock," 1897
This collection contains one booklet.
Handley Family Civil War papers, 1861-1864
This collection contains correspondence and official records concerning Charles W. Handley and his activities with the 6th Cavalry Missouri State Militia between 1861 and 1864, as well as records and an undated manuscript collected at a later date.
Hanger family papers, 1834-1949
This collection contains correspondence, deeds, tax records, ledgers, scrapbooks, invoices, receipts, books, pamphlets, and other memorabilia.
This collection contains a copy of Hangman's Harvest: A True Tale of Gallows and Guns by Mayme Ferguson, published in 1982.
Hardin family letters, 1861-1878
This collection contains correspondence to and from Thomas W. Hardin, A.L. Hardin, and family. The letters include information from the battlefield about camp conditions and financial affairs at home. Letters relate principally to Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina, during the Civil War.
Harding University (Searcy, Ark.) collection, 1924-1997
This collection contains eight copies of National Education Program letters, bulletins, pamphlets, and catalogs printed by Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, from 1924 to 1997.
Harleston Reynolds stamp collection, circa 1900
This stamp collection contains foreign and domestic postage stamps collected by Harleston Reynolds. Also included is a check made out to Union Bank of London.
Harley family papers, 1839-1940
This collection contains letters and other papers belonging to James Harley and family of Virginia and later of Arkansas and are dated between 1839 and 1930.
Harmony Missionary Baptist Church letter, 1900
The letter in this collection is dated October 28, 1900.
Harold Ickes letters, 1934-1935
This collection consists of two letters from Harold C. Ickes, Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works, and Chairman of the National Resources Board, Washington D.C., to Governor J.M. Futrell, dated July 12, 1934-January 8, 1935.
Harper's Weekly magazines, 1860-1881
This collection contains 64 reissues from 1960 of Harper's Weekly magazines, which were originally printed from 1860 to 1862.
This collection contains one deed of conveyance for land in Prairie County, Arkansas.
Harriet Cooper Moveno, registered nurse certificate, 1917 May 10
This collection contains one registered nurse certificate for Harriet Cooper Moveno.
Harris Edmonson papers, 1875-1910
This collection contains papers belonging to Harris Edmonson of Little Rock, Arkansas and his family between 1875 and 1910 and includes business and personal papers as well as newspaper clippings.
This collection contains one bond for fifty dollars owed to Simon Burkmen by Harris Flanagin.
Harris Flanagin order to move Arkansas State Capitol, 1863 October 7
This collection contains a cope of an executive order by Governor Harris Flanagin to move the Arkansas State Capitol to Washington, Arkansas. It was copied by O.C. Ludwig, Arkansas Secretary of State.
Harris Flanagin papers [photocopies], 1861-1874
This collections contains photocopies of a diary, various papers, and correspondence of Harris Flanagin between 1861-1874. The items pertain to the political situation in Arkansas, the Reform Campaign Committee, the Brooks Campaign, and other topics.
Harris-Hunter family Bible, 1866
This collection contains one small Bible dated 1866 and several family information pages.
Harris Lumber Company records, 1910
This collection contains minutes from one meeting of the stockholders of the Harris Lumber Company, which took place on February 26, 1910.
Harrison (Ark.) brochure, circa 1930
This collection contains a tourism brochure on Harrison, Arkansas, distributed by Harrison Chamber of Commerce.
Harris Wheat Hudson letter, 1864
This collection contains a letter written by Harris Wheat Hudson Company G, Harrell’s Battery, Arkansas Cavalry, Confederate States Army to his wife Martha Ellen "Matty" Byrne Hudson dated June 24, 1864.
Harry Dale Clark papers, 1912-1919
This collection contains a Railroad Trainmen beneficiary certificate and a Masonic certificate for Harry Dale Clark.
Harry E. Smith papers, 1909-1936
This collection contains receipts, statements, promissory notes, and other financial records of Harry E. Smith.
Harry Louis Freund papers, 1935-1939
This collection contains papers from National Archives Record Group number 121 regarding work done by Harry Louis Freund.
Harty Curtis Brimmage papers, 1918-1948
This collection contains teachers licenses, justice of the peace certificates, and other items related to the career of Harty C. Brimmage of White County, Arkansas between 1918 and 1948.
Harvey D. Wood postal notice, 1899
This collection contains a postal notice dated July 5, 1899 to Dr. Harvey D. Wood of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Harvey Parnell papers, 1928-1933
This collection contains materials and information regarding accounting, agricultural records, banking, financial reports, communication about taxes, correspondence with organizations, correspondence with Arkansans, mining materials, various government commissions, Acts and pending bills, bonds, campaign information, confederate home and pension records, the cotton industry, drought relief, education, schools, criminal and institutional information, election correspondence, warrants, extradition warrants, flood control, personal correspondence, highways department and interstate, legal papers, legislative materials, medical reports, state hospital materials, pensions, and governmental offices.
Harvey Parnell papers, 1928-1933
This collection contains materials and information regarding accounting, agricultural records, banking, financial reports, communication about taxes, correspondence with organizations, correspondence with Arkansans, mining materials, various government commissions, Acts and pending bills, bonds, campaign information, the Confederate Home and pension records, the cotton industry, drought relief, education, schools, criminal and institutional information, election correspondence, warrants, extradition warrants, flood control, personal correspondence, highways department and interstate, legal papers, legislative materials, medical reports, state hospital materials, pensions, and governmental offices.
Harvey Parnell papers supplement, 1928-1931
This collection contains correspondence from 1928-1931. Subjects include education, drought relief, banking, conservation, and Cummins State Prison Farm.
Harvey Parnell telegrams, 1932
This collection contains forty-five Harvey Parnell telegrams.
This collection contains one Civil War letter.
Hattie Caraway 1938 Senatorial Race scrapbook, 1936-1942
This collection consists of a single scrapbook on Hattie Caraway and her 1938 Senatorial race.
Hattie Phillips diary, 1875-1876
This collection contains one diary.
Hattie W. Caraway campaign postcard, 1944
This collection contains a campaign postcard by Hattie Caraway seeking reelection in 1944.
Haven of Rest Cemetery Commemorative Marker final grant report, 2018
This collection contains a final report for the Haven of Rest Cemetery Commemorative Marker Project completed through the Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program. It also contains two copies of the commemorative marker and press releases related to the marker project.
Haven of Rest Cemetery final grant report, 1841-2017
The final grant report in this collection pertains to Haven of Rest Cemetery and includes four maps from 1841 to the present.
Hawthorne Place Abstract of Title, 1907
This collection contains one abstract of title.
Hawthorn Garden Club (El Dorado, Ark.) scrapbooks, 1952-1972
This collection consists of three scrapbooks covering dates 1952-1955, 1955-1962, and 1962-1972. Scrapbooks include membership, officers, photos, news clippings, cards, and decorations regarding the Hawthorn Garden Club of El Dorado, Arkansas, for noted years.
Hayes C. McClerkin campaign papers, 1968-1970
This collection contains papers of the unsuccessful campaign of Hayes C. McClerkin for Democratic nominee for governor in 1970. Materials include his campaign schedule/itinerary, general correspondence, speeches, general reports, newspaper clippings, and financial records.
Hazel Craig Jordan papers, 1927-1994
The collection contains the memorabilia of Hazel Craig Jordan, including correspondence, publications, newspaper clippings, school yearbooks, student directories, and programs from events at Agricultural and Mechanical College, Magnolia, and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Hazel Retherford papers, 1942-1945
This collection contains correspondence, drawings, photos, a scrapbook, and other material.
H.B. Harris Civil War letter, 1861 September 11
This collection contains a typescript of a letter written by H.B. Harris at Camp Hardie during the Civil War to Mrs. S.S. Smith.
H.D. Brown letter, 1884 June 18
The letter in this collection is dated June 18, 1884.
This 1824 Bible contains additional family information sheets.
Heights Horticulture Society minutes and yearbooks, 1955-1982
This collection contains the minutes and yearbooks of the Heights Horticulture Society from 1955-1982 and one card discussing the disbandment of the group.
Heilman family papers, 1813-1920
This collection contains the papers and correspondence of the George W. Heilman family.
Heinz-Joachim Bartels letters, 1944-1946
This collection consists of letters written by Heinz-Joachim Bartels while interned as a prisoner of war at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, during World War II.
Helena, Arkansas, grand exhibition announcement, 1880
This collection contains an announcement for a dancing exhibition in Helena, Arkansas around 1880.
Helena Daily World newspaper 1877 January 13
This collection contains one issue of the Helena Daily World from January 13, 1877, vol. 6, no. 36.
Helena Gas Company receipt, 1880
The receipt in this collection is dated December 11, 1880.
Helena Young Ladies German Club invitation, 1895 December 25
This collection consists of one invitation for Christmas dinner for the Helena Young Ladies German Club.
This collection contains a letter.
Hempstead County (Ark.) Democratic primary ballot, 1898
This collection contains a Hempstead County Democratic Primary Ballot.
Hempstead County (Ark.) Democratic primary ballot, 1904
This collection contains a Hempstead County Democratic Primary Ballot.
Hempstead County (Ark.) Democratic primary official vote, 1922 August 8
This collection contains a complete official vote for the Hempstead County Democratic primary from August 8, 1922.
Hempstead County (Ark.) public meeting proceedings, 1860 December 15
The collection contains one broadside of public meeting proceedings.
Hempstead County (Ark.) sheriff's census, 1829
This census for Hempstead County, Arkansas, was recorded by the sheriff, Daniel T. Witter, in 1829.
Hempstead County (Ark.) tax records, 1914-1915
This collection contains a list of Hempstead County, Arkansas taxpayers for 1914 based on the 1915 tax list. Wash Hutson signed and certified the list.
This collection contains a letter and an article related to the Hempstead Rifles.
This collection contains bulletins, catalogs, programs, newsletters, and other documents related to Henderson State Teachers College, now known as Henderson State University, from 1910 to 1989.
Hendrix College collection, 1929-1936
This collection contains a typed history of Hendrix College, a brochure of the Hendrix College Centennial Fund, and a letter regarding the Centennial Fund brochure from John Hugh Reynolds.
