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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Altrusa Club of Little Rock postcard, 1967
This collection contains a postcard invitation for the Altrusa Club of Little Rock's Golden Anniversary tea held on April 9, 1967.
Alworth and Griswell contract bond, 1864
This collection contains one contract bond issued by William Woodruff to Henry Alworth and James T. Griswell, dated June 15, 1864.
A Man and a River: a documentary film, 1973
This collection consists of different formats of the 1973 short documentary film “A Man and a River,” by Thomas Hart Benton. The formats are one 16mm film, two DVDs, and a digital copy on ASA’s internal hard drive.
This collection contains one bond for an unspecified amount to Andrew Finey of Clark County (Ark.) from Ambrose Sevier and James Ball, dated November 17, 1825.
The letter in this collection is dated April 9, 1883.
American Citizen newspaper, 1803 November 23
This collection contains a description of Native Americans "On the River Arkanzas" appearing in the American Citizen, on November 23, 1803.
American Dream National Historical Pageant certificate, 1960
This collection contains a certificate awarded by the American Dream National Historical Pageant to the Arkansas Historical Association.
American Federation of Women's Clubs program, 1914 April 28-May 1
The program in this collection contains songs and toasts from the reception of the American Federation of Women's Clubs held April 28 to May 1, 1914.
American Krusaders papers, 1924-1927
This collection contains a pamphlet.
American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas - Helena Chapter history, 1925
This collection contains the history of American Legion Auxiliary Richard L. Kitchens Post No. 41, Helena, Arkansas.
American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas - Marianna Chapter list, undated
This collection contains a list of World War I soldiers from Lee County.
American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas - Pine Bluff Chapter history, 1925
This collection contains the first history of Allen Hearin Unit No. 32, American Legion Auxiliary, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas - Russellville Chapter report, 1925
This collection contains the historian report of the American Legion Auxiliary, Riggs-Hamilton Unit, Post No. 20, Russellville, Arkansas
American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas - Stuttgart Chapter history, 1925
This collection contains the history of American Legion Auxiliary, Daniel Harder Post No. 48, Stuttgart, Arkansas.
American Legion Auxiliary charter, 1922 September 21
This collection contains a charter from the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Arkansas, dated September 21, 1922.
American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Arkansas, 1924 convention records, 1924
This collection contains the records of the 1924 American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Arkansas convention in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
American Legion Auxiliary of Arkansas, Fayetteville Chapter history, 1925
This collection contains the history of the Lynn Shelton Post, No. 27, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
American Legion Auxiliary of Arkansas records, 1924-1925
This collection contains two items, the President's Address of the Third Annual Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary and a yearly report.
American Legion Auxiliary records, 1945
This collection contains programs, budgets, agendas and proceedings of the Arkansas Department of the American Legion Auxiliary.
American Legion convention program, 1928 August 27-29
This collection contains an official program of the Joint Convention of the Arkansas and Texas American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary held on August 27-29, 1928.
American Legion Leslie Huddleston Post #12 ledger, 1922-1931
This collection contains one ledger of collections and disbursement payments from The American Legion Leslie Huddleston Post #12 in Hope, Arkansas, from 1922. It also contains a roster of American Legion Members showing payment of dues for 1922 and a 1931 letter from the Department of Arkansas American Legion Adjutant, R.W. Sisson, to an unnamed commander.
American Medical Association Woman's Auxiliary letter, 1960
This collection contains a letter for the American Medical Association Woman's Auxiliary.
American Tract Society certificate, 1854
This collection contains a certificate as Director for Life by $50 contribution by Zacheus M. Elmore.
American Zinc Company letters, 1910-1913
This collection contains correspondence and one map.
Americus V. and H.F. Reiff papers, 1848-1915
This collection contains material related to Americus Rieff's service in the Mexican and Civil wars. Reminiscences include accounts of Rieff's service under General Benjamin McCulloch in the Battle of Oak Hills, also known as the Battle of Wilson's Creek, which is considered the first battle west of the Mississippi during the Civil War. H.F. Rieff owned land in partnership with his father, Americus V. Rieff.
Amity, Arkansas, school and post office records, 1876-1893
This collection consists of post office records and school records. The post office records contain official and personal accounts, records of box rental income, and description of livestock. The school records contain attendance records and school accounts.
Amity High School yearbooks, 1928-1929
This collection consists of yearbooks from Amity High School, Amity, Arkansas, 1928-1929.
A.M.S. Receivers Office land receipts, 1836-1837
The receipts in this collection are dated from 1836 to 1837.
Ancient Order of United Workmen Lodge ledger, Stuttgart, Arkansas, 1891-1926
This ledger contains lists of officers and official minutes and proceedings of the Ancient Order of United Workmen Lodge in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The dates covered are 1891-1926.
This collection contains a receipt for land in Washington County, Arkansas sold to Andrew Buchanan in1835.
Andrew Jackson reply to Commodore Elliott, 1845
This collection contains a copy of the March 27, 1845 reply from former president Andrew Jackson to Commodore J.D. Elliott.
Andrew Park papers, circa 1900-1954
This collection contains the Civil War recollections of Andrew Park and a letter from William D. McCain, Director of the Department of Archives and History, State of Mississippi, to Ted Worley, Director of Arkansas History Commission, discussing Andrew Park.
This letter was written by Andrew Scott to his wife, Eliza, a few days before he fought and killed Joseph Selden in a duel. Scott wrote the letter to be read upon his death, in the event he did not survive the duel.
This collection contains one receipt.
"An Episode During the Civil War," by Uriah M. Rose, 1900
This collection contains the undated "An Episode During the Civil War," by Uriah M. Rose.
Anita Turner papers, 1875-1987
The collection contains correspondence, yearbooks, news clippings, programs, and material pertaining to the organizations in which Anita E. Turner participated.
Anita Walls Little Rock High School scrapbook, 1920-1924
This collection contains a scrapbook with photographs, event tickets and invitations, and other memorabilia from Anita Walls' time at Little Rock High School.
Anna Mae Evans family photograph collection, 1900-1972
This collection contains photographs depicting individuals of Clifty, Madison County, Arkansas. The collection also has copies of additional descriptive information on photographed individuals, locations, and/or information on members of the Evans family.
Anna M. Lecky Fitch collection, 1832-1886
The Anna M. Lecky Fitch collection primarily contains material concerning Holmes County, Ohio, in the post-Civil War period. Bound published material and manuscript material of the period 1832-1886 are found in the collection. A large bound family photo album is included. It also contains a map of the United States and two needlepoint bookmarks.
Anne Sanderson Smith papers, 1934-1973
This collection contains materials compiled by Anne Sanderson Smith as part of research for her unfinished master's thesis.
Annie Mae Emerson West Fork High School graduation invitation, 1925
This collection contains one invitation.
This collection contains one letter written by Annie McRae in 1857.
Annie Parnell Dougherty Welch papers, 1917-1984
This collection contains correspondence, deed records, photographs, military records, and estate papers pertaining to Annie Parnell Dougherty Welch’s family in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
Annie Pertile report card, 1897-1898
This collection contains one report card.
This collection contains the obituary of Miss Annie Reed, the aunt of Mrs. James L. McClellan, Jr., of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
This collection contains a letter.
Anthony House letter [author unknown] , 1858
This collection contains a letter written by an Anthony House guest to her child, as well as a pattern from a silver cup. The letter contains information about a family in Little Rock, Arkansas, who had Scarlet Fever
This collection contains a deed to land given by Anthony Walke to Isaac B. Evans.
Antioch Baptist Church deed [photocopy], 1874
This collection contains a photocopy of the April 17, 1874 deed for the Antioch Baptist Church in Perry County, Arkansas.
Anti-Smith Democratic pledge card, 1928
This collection contains a 1928 Anti-Smith Democratic Pledge Card.
Appeal for tuberculosis sanatorium, 1910
This collection contains one broadside, an appeal by Joseph M. Hill, Board of Trustees, Tuberculosis Sanatorium, to the people of Arkansas for donations to build a sanatorium at Booneville.
Apportionment of common school fund, 1900 August 6
This collection contains one broadside, an apportionment of common school fund prepared by J.J. Doyne, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arkansas Department of Education.
Apportionment of common school fund, 1900 February 5
This collection contains one broadside, an apportionment of common school fund prepared by J.J. Doyne, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arkansas Department of Education.
A.P. Robinson Justice of the Peace commission, 1873 July 28
This collection consists of one commission of A.P. Robinson for Justice of the Peace, Cadron Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas, signed by Governor Elisha Baxter, dated July 28, 1873.
Apsa M. Bransford scrapbook, 1885-1890
This collections contains one scrapbook and several loose items, including newspaper clippings, notes, poetry, and a funeral notice.
Arbor Day proclamation, Searcy, Arkansas, 2017
This collection contains an Arbor Day mayor's proclamation for Searcy, Arkansas.
Arch Campbell scrapbooks, 1951-1968
This collection contains 29 scrapbooks, which include news clippings and printed material collected during Campbell's tenure as Pulaski County Judge from 1951 to 1968. These scrapbooks consist of campaign materials and news clippings involving annexation, the Pulaski County Penal Farm, road construction in Pulaski County, the Air Force Base in Jacksonville, the moving of the Pulaski County Jail in Little Rock in 1956, and county, state, and local elections.
Archibald Yell court records, 1843-1847
This collection contains records for the prosecution of counterfeit and forgery cases in Arkansas including many documents signed by Archibald Yell.
This collection contains one letter.
Archibald Yell papers, 1840-1915
This collection contains correspondence, a will, and news clippings related to the Yell family.
Archie Cothren WWI POW papers, 1944
This collection contains medical records kept at Stalag 17B, Lamsdorf Germany, for U.S. POW Sgt. Archie Cothren of Dierks, Arkansas.
Archie Moore Jr. collection, supplement I, 1913-1974
The collection contains materials related to churches, schools, and fraternal organizations. It also includes programs and journals of the Arkansas Teachers Association (A.T.A.).
Archie Moore, Jr., collection, supplement II, 1911-2003
The collection contains materials related to Arkansas's African American history. It includes biographical information, correspondence, church, school, and miscellaneous programs, and fraternal organizations. It also includes programs and journals of the Arkansas Teachers' Association (A.T.A.). The Arkansas Teachers' Association was a professional organization for Arkansas's African American teachers. It was established in 1898 on the campus of Branch Normal College, now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. In November 1968, the Arkansas Teachers' Association held its last convention in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and merged with the Arkansas Education Association (A.E.A.) on July 1, 1969.
"Architecture, Antique Furniture and Accessories in Arkansas," 1986
This collection contains a paper written by Carolyn Conway Coleman entitled "Architecture, Antique Furniture and Accessories in Arkansas: A Sesquicentennial History as Seen Through My Collections" for the Arkansas sesquicentennial.
"Architecture" by Lawson Deloney, 1939
This collection contains a brief description of early Arkansas architecture written by Lawson Deloney, founder of Deloney and Wittenberg architecture firm.
Arch Street and Greater Archview Baptist Church collection. 1948-2015
This collection contains material related to the Arch Street and Greater Archview Baptist Church from 1948 through 2015. The material includes church programs, committee reports, handouts, brochures, and other historical items related to the church and other church organizations. Much of the material in this collection is believed to have been collected by Edna Gibson who was an usher in the church and a chairperson of the church program committee. Many of the items have her signature and notes written on them. The collection also contains some personal material that belonged to Ed and Elmira Hubbard, who are believed to have also been members of the church.
Arkadelphia High School commencement program, 1965 May 28
This collection contains one commencement program for Arkadelphia High School, dated May 28, 1965.
Arkadelphia School District teaching contract, 1870
This collection contains a teaching contract and a teacher's oath for Arkadelphia School District in Clark County, Arkansas.
Arkansas Advancement Association records, 1921-1923
This collection contains two letters; a brief outline of the AAA to the Press of Arkansas; and a resolution.
Arkansas Advertising Federation collection, 1958-2012
This collection consists of newsletters, photographs, fund raising flyers, ADDY awards publications, programs, Star Search 1993 information, award and scholarship luncheon information, and news articles related to the Arkansas Advertising Federation.
Arkansas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents pamphlet, 2005
This collection contains one pamphlet detailing the rights and responsibilities of nursing home residents in Arkansas.
This collection contains brochures and bulletins from 1948 to 1954 produced by Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College, later known as the University of Arkansas at Monticello, in Monticello, Arkansas.
"Arkansas Agriculture: 200 Years" Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation slide presentation, circa 1980s
This collection is comprised of a slide show presentation titled "Arkansas Agriculture: 200 Years" from the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation, and includes the presentation slides, an audiocassette recording of the presentation, and the presentation's script.
Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission records, 2010-2021
This collection contains three copies of the 2020 Continuing Mediation Education, Continuing Legal Education and Training Programs Catalog published by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee. This catalog provides information about trainings and educational opportunities provided by the commission. The collection also contains resource compendiums published by the commission in 2010-2022, which provide information on the history of the commission, legislation related to the commission, and standards for mediator certification. In addition, the collection contains a Mediation and Advocacy Skill Building Seminar program from August 26, 2011.
Arkansas and Missouri Union Army muster rolls, 1863-1864
This collection contains incomplete sets of Civil War muster rolls of Arkansas units that mustered into the United States Army in Missouri, but served in Arkansas, from 1863-1864.
Arkansas and Oklahoma Railroad Company certificate, 1901
This collection contains a certificate for the Arkansas and Oklahoma Railway to operate business in Missouri dated October 15, 1901.
Arkansas and Oklahoma Railroad subscription list, 1898
This collection contains one copy of a railroad subscription list.
Arkansas and Oklahoma Railway right of way agreement, 1899
This collection contains a right of way for the Arkansas and Oklahoma Railway dated May 1899 that secured the right of way from Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas to South West City, McDonald County, Missouri.
Arkansas and Texas Advertiser newspaper, 1873 August
This collection contains one issue of the Arkansas and Texas Advertiser, vol. 1, no. 1, from August 1873.
Arkansas and Texas Railroad certification of election, 1872
The certification in this collection is dated January 15, 1872.
Arkansas Archeological Survey records, 2019-2020
This collection contains one annual report from the Arkansas Archeological Survey for the year 2019-2020.
Arkansas Assessment Coordination Department records, 1971-1991
This collection contains various reports, publications, and agency documents from the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Department. It also includes maps of Little Rock, Jacksonville, and Arkansas.
Arkansas Association of County Judges Convention program, 1946 November 22-23
This collection contains a program for the Arkansas Association of County Judges Convention of 1946.
Arkansas Association of Ice Industries certificate, 1933 December
This collection contains a certificate showing membership of Arkansas Power and Light Company in the Arkansas Association of Ice Industries. It is dated December 1933.
Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers records, 1937-1990
This collection contains correspondence, minutes, and notices of Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers (AAWL) meetings. It also includes membership lists and records from the Little Rock Association of Women Lawyers, and the National Association of Women Lawyers. The records contain information on early women lawyers in Arkansas, as well as papers kept by past presidents of the AAWL.
Arkansas Auditor's State House account records, 1844-1848
This collection contains warrants issued by the Arkansas auditor between 1844-1848 for work on the State House.
Arkansas Authors and Composers Society records, 1914-1947
This collection contains records, scrapbooks, and publications of the Arkansas Authors and Composers Society.
Arkansas Aviation Historical Society records, 1979-1982
This collection contains the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society records from 1979 through 1982 and consists of minutes and memorandum.
Arkansas Bankers Association records,1921-1925
This collection contains three letters and minutes of the Ex-President's Division of the Arkansas Bankers Association of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Arkansas Baptist Hospital public relations scrapbook, 1954 July 1-1955 June 30
This collection contains one scrapbook and loose material from the scrapbook produced by the public relations program at Arkansas Baptist Hospital, covering July 1, 1954 to June 30, 1955.
Arkansas Bar Association membership roster, 1918-1932
This collection contains a membership roster for the Arkansas Bar Association between 1918 and 1932.
Arkansas Battleship Silver Service Commission certificate, 1913 July 22
This collection contains a certificate of cooperation and subscription towards the purchase of a silver service for the battleship USS Arkansas. This certificate was issued to Nicholas Headington of Little Rock.
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Journals, 2014-2015
This collection contains two journals of the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at the Statehouse Convention Center.
Arkansas Black History Quiz Bowl Association grant project reports, 2009-2015
The collection contains final reports of Quiz Bowl grant projects funded through the Curtis H. Sykes memorial grant program between 2009-2015.
Arkansas Black Retired Educators records, 1990-2012
This collection contains financial records, photographs, directories, correspondence, newspaper articles and other information pertaining to retired black educators in Arkansas.
Arkansas Book House History Contest articles, 1963
This collection contains seven articles submitted to the "Arkansas Book House History Contest."
Arkansas Boy's Industrial School papers, 1861-1951
This collection contains two printed items which originate from Arkansas Boys' Industrial School in March, 1960: One issue of "Hustler's Herald" newsletter and one notice for the dedication of a dormitory by Gov. Orval Faubus.
Arkansas Building and Loan Association account book, 1890-1897
This collection contain an account book for the Arkansas Building and Loan Association.
Arkansas Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation records, 1931-1933
This collection contains a folder from each Arkansas county with the records, forms, and correspondence sent from local law enforcement officers to the central office in Little Rock, Arkansas, from 1931 to 1933. It also includes correspondence arranged alphabetically by the name of the criminal and receipt books kept by the central office.
Arkansas Burger Company collection, 1894-2004
This collection contains mostly visual materials that adorned the walls of Arkansas Burger Company, many of which are posters, photographs and promotional materials of sports or tourist attractions throughout Arkansas.
