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.
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John Fordyce papers, 1918-1919
This collection contains 14 pieces of correspondence to or from John R. Fordyce between the years 1917 and 1919 during Fordyce's service as a major in the Army Corps of Engineers.
John F. Randall papers, 1865-1912
This collection contains the personal and legal papers of John F. Randall of Arkansas from 1866 through 1914.
John Franklin Hopper diary, 1885-1919
This collection contains a diary kept by John Franklin Hopper of Caddo Gap, Arkansas.
John Fred Stanford mayoral campaign broadside, 1935
This collection contains a letter written by Dr. J.F. Stanford announcing his candidacy for Mayor of Fayetteville, Arkansas in 1935. Stanford was campaigning on veterinary and small business issues.
This collection contains a letter from John Gatling to his sister, Mrs. P.G. Hollowell, describing in detail their mother’s life during her illness and death.
This collection contains a speech from John G. Fletcher accepting the nomination for governor of the state of Arkansas from 1886. It appears to be an excerpt from the Daily Arkansas Gazette from June 11, 1886.
John G. Hudson papers, 1863-1868
This collection contains correspondence, receipts, and other items from Colonel John G. Hudson. The papers are related to the Union occupation of Helena, Arkansas, during the Civil War.
John G. Richardson homestead certificate, 1892
This collection contains homestead certificate number 6658 issued to John G. Richardson.
John Grisson promissory note, 1861
The promissory note in this collection is dated December 3, 1861.
John Hamilton Bradford papers, 1879-1890
This collection contains copies and transcriptions of letters John Hamilton Bradford. Letters were addressed to his oldest son Joseph Bradford, from 1879 to 1890.
John Henderson report card, 1900
This collection contains a report card belonging to John Henderson and dated September 3, 1900.
John Henry Roberson family papers, 1911-1991
This collection contains four scrapbooks and other material related to John Henry "Rube Robinson" Roberson's baseball career, and two scrapbooks related to Dorothy (Mrs. John Henry) Roberson's career with the Parent Teacher Association and her work as an assistant probation officer.
This tax receipt was issued to John Henry by Crawford County, Arkansas.
John H. Ford donation deed, 1878
This collection contains one donation deed for John H. Ford relating to land in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It is dated November 13, 1878.
This letter written by John Holland to C.C. Ayers discusses the practice of working prisoners on roads.
John H. Jameson papers, 1862-1864
This collection contains correspondence from John H. Jameson to his wife, Thirsaline, while he was a soldier during the Civil War, and Confederate currency.
John H. McCullagh appointment, 1855
This certificate was signed by Bishop Hubbard Hinde Kavanaugh, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Memphis Conference.
John H. Sorensen papers, 1947-1972
This collection contains original artwork, cartoons, and ads designed by John H. Sorensen. It also contains certificates and documents related to his career as an artist and advertising executive, as well as a booklet from his time at the Triboro Hospital for Tuberculosis.
John J. Hughes family papers, 1905-1984
The collection contains an application for a pardon for John J. Hughes, Sr., family correspondence, and political material concerning the Hughes family of Lee County.
John J. Hughes papers [photocopy], 1924-1952
This collection contains photocopies of letters, pamphlets, and other documents related to John J. Hughes' work with First State Bank, as well as his involvement in Arkansas politics.
John Johnson Civil War letters (photocopy), 1861
This collection contains six photocopies of letters, a photocopy of a family record, and a photocopy of a census index
John J. Truemper, Jr., papers, 1943-1961
This collection contains one photograph album and one box of WWII military records pertaining to John J. Truemper, Jr., aerial observer and navigator with the 508th Bomb Squadron, 351st Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. The photograph album covers the period John J. Truemper, Jr., spent in England. Photos include airplanes in flight, aerial views, B-17 bombers, soldiers, civilians, cars, a dog, and group photos of college fraternity and air force soldiers. Documents relate to John J. Truemper, Jr., and his brother Joe B. Truemper.
John J. Walker court record, 1865
This collection contains a letter of administration for John J. Walker as administrator of Samuel Lawrence's estate.
This collection contains a copy of a letter written by John Kerr, of Ireland, to his family in Ireland regarding Napoleon, Arkansas and his prospects in Arkansas in 1851.
This collection contains the handwritten memoirs of John Lavender in a spiral notebook, and a copy of the memoirs typed out on loose paper.
This land grant, located in a section of Arkansas Territory now called Faulkner County, was given to John Law for his service in the War of 1812.
John Lawrence papers, 1938-1945
This collection contains a deed of trust, stock certificate, and a commission for mayoral election for John Lawrence.
John Leifer WWI papers, 1917-1919
This collection contains material related to World War I and collected by John Leifer. It includes printed material and correspondence from President Woodrow Wilson, members of the Treasury Department, the National Council of Defense, and the United War Work Campaign. Much of the material relates to the raising of funds for the war effort. There is also a Selective Service registration report for the Eastern District, Little Rock Registration Board.
John L. Hemphill papers, 1825-1836
This collection contains financial documents related to John Hemphill. It includes receipts, a promissory note, a bill, and a notice to Nancy Hemphill to settle his estate.
John L. Hughes letter, 1887 January 15
The letter in this collection is dated January 15, 1887.
John Loughborough appointment, 1858 May 13
This collection contains an appointment of John Loughborough as Surveyor General of the United States for the District of Illinois and Missouri.
"John L. Webb: The Man and the Legacy" project report, 1877-1979
The collection contains the project's final report, which includes biographical information on John L. Webb.
John McFarland letter [photocopy], 1833
This collection contains one photocopy of a letter from James McFarland to the Commissioners of Private Land Claims in Missouri.
John McLane estate slave sale receipt, 1832
This collection contains a Slave Sale Certification Receipt for the estate of John McLane.
John M. Clayton murder material, 1980-1989
This collection contains correspondence discussing the Clayton murder.
John M. Dunn Civil War papers, 1862-1867
This collection contains John Dunn’s resignation as the surgeon for the 13th cavalry, a list of the wounded or killed in an unknown battle, Dunn’s Parole with Honor from the Confederate, and a letter written to him by his sister, Mary Williams.
John M. Gillispie teaching certificate, 1860 January 19
This collection contains a teaching certificate for John M. Gillispie signed by M.G. Kelso, Common School Commissioner for Columbia County, Arkansas.
John Montgomery letter [photocopy], 1780 February 18
This collection consists of a photocopied letter from John Montgomery to George Rogers Smith with mention of the Ozark Mountains, spelled Oas arcks.
John M. Spencer papers, 1862-1946
This collection contains correspondence, financial materials, cards, and envelopes.
John N. and Harriet Woodruff Jabine papers, 1855-1900
This collection contains letters of John Nicholas Jabine and Harriet Woodruff Jabine, and C.W. (Charles Woodruff) Jabine's business ledgers.
This collection contains a letter written by John N. Crow of Little Rock on July 24, 1925 to "Angel Child."
John Nicks officer's commission, 1815
This collection contains an officer's commission for John Nicks.
This collection contains one typed copy of an article about John Norwood.
This collection contains a letter.
John O. Lemon letters, 1861-1863
This collection contains three letters from John Lemon to his father and sister in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, during the Civil War, and one broadside from Shreveport News. In John’s letters, he talks about the war and the death of his mother, Martha.
John Park Cravens papers, 1882-1962
This collection contains the papers of John Park Cravens and consists of correspondence, research notes, and newspaper articles regarding his life and career between 1882 and 1962.
John Park Cravens papers, 1966
This collection contains a poem and essay written by John Park Cravens in 1966.
John Patterson Civil War letters, 1862-1865
This collection contains nine letters from John Patterson of 2nd Kansas Infantry Co., to his wife, Sarah, dated from September 1862-May 1865.
John Patterson letters, 1862-1927
This collection contains letters written by John Patterson to his wife, Sarah Patterson, while he was a Union soldier. Additional letters written to John and Robert Patterson are included. John Patterson writes to his wife about his experiences as he travels throughout southwestern Missouri, northwestern and central Arkansas, and Indian Territory during the Civil War. The last item in the collection is an undated note from Effie Combs, a charter member of the Little Rock Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, to a Mrs. Newton.
John P. Hill proof of loss of deed form, 1889
This collection contains one proof of loss of deed form for John P. Hill, dated January 19, 1889.
John Pope governor's message, 1831
Fragment of published message from Governor Pope to Arkansas territorial legislature, October 1831.
John P. Proctor proof of loss of deed form, 1889
This collection contains one proof of loss of deed form for John P. Proctor, dated January 29, 1889.
John Randall discharge papers, 1865
This collection contain discharge papers for John Randall.
John R.D. Rye probate record [photocopy], 1875-1876
This collection contains a photocopy of one page of the probate record of John R.D. Rye. It includes information on funeral costs owed to John L. Hughes.
John R. Homer Scott letter [photocopy], 1874
This collection contains one letter written by John R. Homer Scott written to his wife on State of Arkansas Constitutional Convention letterhead and dated August 23, 1874 as he reports on what he has been doing during the convention.
John R. Homer Scott papers, 1860-1874
This collection contains correspondence encouraging John R. Homer Scott to run for a vacancy in the Arkansas General Assembly, empty ballot for 1874 Senator's race, information on the collection on debts, and fragments of memos.
John Rice Homer Scott diary, 1846
This collection contains a diary kept by John R. Homer Scott in 1846 and includes purchases, travels, and family information.
John Ringgold House records, 1945-1957
This collection contains two letters and a resolution relating to the preservation of the Ringgold House in Batesville, Arkansas.
John R. Maddox papers [photostat], 1809-1899
This collection contains negative photostats of family records for John R. Maddox and his family.
Collection contains land and account payable records.
John Rutledge Riley collection, 1926-1928
This collection contains correspondence, clippings, reports, programs, news releases, lists, memoranda, certificates, charts, a telegram, and poems related to the Arkansas Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Association.
John Seldon Roane address, 1850
This collection contains a special message written by Governor John Seldon Roane to John R. Hampton, President of the Arkansas Senate, regarding the Tutt and Everett War in Marion County, Arkansas. Roane writes about sending in Allan Wood, the Adjutant General of Arkansas, to maintain order in Marion County. Wood raised two companies of men, one commanded by Captain Mitchell and the other by Captain Denton. This document describes the events that took place from Governor Roane's perspective.
John Shelton oral history on Wabbaseka, Arkansas, and Cemetery, 2011
This collection contains one CD with an oral history interview with John Shelton by Richard Bullard and one folder of information on handmade headstones.
John Shoemaker manuscripts, 1995
This collection contains two stories written by John Shoemaker and one photograph.
This collection contains a request for payment for stores taken by the United States forces for John S. Houston of Johnson County, Arkansas dated January 25, 1866.
Collection contains one letter regarding complaints against the postmistress.
This collection contains a letter.
Johnson County (Ark.) land sale notice, 1907 June 25
This collection contains a land sale notice for G.W. Nichols, guardian of Florence Stovall, for land in Johnson County, Arkansas.
Johnson County (Ark.) real estate sale notice, 1903 February 23
This collection contains one real estate notice for Johnson County, Arkansas, from February 23, 1903.
Johnson-Reynolds-Barkdull campaign ad, 1915
This collection contains one broadside from 1915.
Johnson-Reynolds-Barkdull campaign ad, circa 1915
The broadside in this collection is dated circa 1915.
Johnson Township (Union County, Ark.) court ledger, 1903-1912
This collection contains one ledger of court filings of criminal cases in Johnson Township, Union County, Arkansas, from 1903 to 1912. It documents criminal cases including assault, burglary, disturbing the peace, and others.
John Stewart land record, 1868
This collection contains an 1868 land purchase certificate for John Stewart of Arkansas.
John Stuart ferry license, 1857
Folder contains license to John Stuart from A. H. Logan, Jackson County Clerk witnessed by William R. Jones, to operate ferry on the Cache River.
John Thayer circular, 1864 October 29
This collection contains one broadside, a circular by John M. Thayer (Brigadier General Commanding, Headquarters, District of the Frontier, Fort Smith) prohibiting "promiscuous discharge of fire-arms about the town and camps."
This letter contains a letter written by Confederate prisoner of war John Walker to his mother while he was incarcerated at Johnson's Island, Ohio.
John W. Crockett correspondence, 1913-1914
This collection contains correspondence related to John W. Crockett's term as State Treasurer from 1913 to 1914.
John W. Dilbeck warranty deed, 1909
This collection contains a warranty deed.
John W. Gleen trustee's sale notice, 1899
The sale notice in this collection is dated May 31, 1899.
John Williams Stennett land grant, 1845
This collection contains the land grant issued to John Williams Stennett of Yell County, Arkansas.
John W. Manning receipt [photocopy], 1867
This collection contains one photocopy of a receipt from E and M Burgauer, Rockfort, Arkansas, to John W. Manning, dated October of 1867.
This collection contains a receipt for the purchase of one carbine, pistol and accoutrements, from the United States Government by John Plemons.
John W. Shoppach papers, 1840-1859
This collection contains commissions and naturalization papers for John W. Shoppach of Saline County, Arkansas.
John W. Taylor papers, 1861-1903
This collection contains correspondence of Confederate soldier John W. Taylor, a petition, and an affidavit. Locations mentioned are Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, and Louisiana. Also mentioned are Mary E. Robinson and James H. McName.
John W. Walker papers, 1849-1865
This collection contains a letter concerning the proposed military trial of Mr. Butler, a bill of sale for a slave woman named Sarah, and the will of John W. Walker, with William N. Parish as executor.
Jonas M. Tebbetts papers, 1850-1867
This collection contains correspondence, and legal and financial papers of Jonas March Tebbetts.
Jonathan Clark property sale bill, 1837
This collection contains a bill of sale for the property of Jonathan Clark, deceased of Miller County, Arkansas.
Jon B. Kennedy political cartoon collection, 1946-1996
This collection contains one caricature of Jon Kennedy drawn by cartoonist George Fisher, a 1979 letter to Jon Kennedy from former Arkansas Governor Orval E. Faubus, one photocopy of an article in the Arkansas Democrat about Jon Kennedy, one photograph of Jon Kennedy, one copy of Jon Kennedy's book of political cartoons, and 10 original cartoons on illustration board primarily drawn with ink and graphite. It also contains several photocopies of his cartoons.
Jonesboro Agricultural School Board of Trustees report, 1919
This collection consists of one report from the Board of Trustees of the Agricultural School, Jonesboro, Arkansas, dated 1919.
Jonesboro Baptist College bulletins, 1925-1932
This collection contains two bulletins from Jonesboro Baptist College in Jonesboro, Arkansas, from 1925 to 1932.
Jonesboro Immigration and Improvement Association letterhead, 1890
This collection contains the letterhead of the Jonesboro Immigration and Improvement Association circa 1890.
Jonesboro, Lake City and Eastern Railroad Company abstracts of way-bills, 1904
This collection contains 6 way-bills for the Jonesboro, Lake City and Eastern Railroad Company.
Joseph Bennett promissory note, 1866
The promissory note in this collection is dated September 21, 1866.
Joseph Boone Hunter collection, 1916-1987
This collection contains material relating to the life of Joseph Boone Hunter, including his time as a minister and missionary and his time as Director of Human Services at Rohwer Relocation Center. It includes personal documents, correspondence, writings, audiovisual materials, and artifacts. The writings include articles, poems, sermons, and books. There is also material related to Hunter's 100th birthday celebration.
Joseph Brogan estate sale notice, 1876 April
This collection contains a notice of sale for Joseph Brogan’s estate to be held at Sebastian County Court House, Fort Smith, Arkansas on June 29, 1876. The petitioner of the sale and the administrator of the estate was Edward C. Brogan, the brother of Joseph.
Joseph C. Sharp papers, 1862-1864
The collection contains correspondence, news clippings, and a military communique related to Joseph Sharp's service during the Civil War. Robert E.L. Bearden transcribed the letters.
Joseph Deck estate letter of administration, 1837
This collection contains a letter appointing Edward Wideman administrator of the late Joseph Deck's estate on May 2, 1837.
Joseph Denegre letters, 1860-1861
This collection contains letters from Joseph Denegre, W. Cox and Company, New Orleans, to William Ashley of Little Rock.
Joseph E. Gaston journal, 1862
This collection consists of Joseph E. Gaston's journal that relates to his service in the Civil War.
Joseph Fenno papers, 1841-1892
This collection contains the papers of Joseph Fenno, a Little Rock, Arkansas merchant with business interests in Chicot County and also contains some papers belonging to business associates of Joseph Fenno. These papers primarily consist of business and legal documents with some correspondence between 1841 and 1892.
