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Logan family genealogical collection, 1700s-1800s
This collection contains two folders of genealogical research on the Logan family of Pope and Logan County, Arkansas, including Colonel James Logan for whom the county of Logan was named. It includes copies of census records, articles, and other records related to the history of the family.
Logan H. Roots papers, 1840-1910
This collection contains letters and documents pertaining to Logan H. Roots and his extended family. Also included are business documents and personal correspondence, as well as genealogies, funeral memorials, and diaries.
Logan H. Roots quartermaster ledger , 1864-1865
The collection consists of abstracts of quartermaster returns of military stores of the Union Army during the Atlanta Campaign in 1864-1865.
Logan volunteer enlistments, 1863
These volunteer enlistment papers committed George Logan and Robert A. Logan to serve three years in the United States Army.
Log Cabin Library, Younger Brothers article, 1894 October 25
This collection contains one issue of the Log Cabin Library with an article titled, "The Younger Brothers' Vow; or Hunted Down in Arkansas," by Jack Sharp.
Lola Dunnavant papers, 1896-1959
This collection contains Lola Dunnavant's typed and handwritten account of the Little Rock, Arkansas Central High School integration crisis of 1957. Also included are land records of the Dunnavant family in Prairie County, Arkansas, legal documents, bank statements, bills, tax records, college degrees, other writings by Lola Dunnavant, correspondence, teaching materials when she was a teacher and librarian, and photographs.
Lonoke African Methodist Church program, 1929
This collection contains one program for a mock convention at Moses Chapel, M.E. Church, Lonoke, Arkansas, dated October 20, 1929.
Lonoke, Arkansas, High School yearbooks, 1954-2008
This collection contains school yearbooks, 1954-2008.
Lonoke County (Ark.) certificate of redemption, 1879
This collection contains one certificate of redemption.
Lonoke County (Ark.) Grass Roots oral history tapes, 2001-2003
The collection contains oral history recordings on 47 audiocassette tapes.
Lonoke High School request for payment, 1888
This collection contains one broadside, "To the Patrons of Lonoke High School," requesting "all subscribers paying their subscriptions promptly when due," by the Board of Directors.
Looking Backward from Forward: An Oral History Project, 1898-2001
The project contains oral history interviews of people living in El Dorado and nearby communities.
Lorenzo Gibson family papers, 1820-1920
This collection consists of the papers of Lorenzo Gibson and various members of his family. The bulk of material relates to Lorenzo Gibson, James E. Gibson, McAlmont and Gibson Druggists, and F.T. Gibson. The papers are mostly correspondence and financial spanning almost a century beginning in the late 1820s.
Loughborough papers, 1834-1964
This collection includes correspondence, news clippings, leaflets, certificates, and financial papers.
Louis Bauerlein articles on Confederate currency, undated
This collection contains two articles on Confederate currency, written by Louis Bauerlein. The articles were written for the Camden Beacon Herald, a newspaper published form 1915 to 1928 in Camden, Arkansas.
Louis Edward Anderson papers, 1917-1918
This collection contains printed materials, including a private's manual, infantry drill regulations, and a rifle handbook from World War I.
Louise McPhetridge Von Thaden papers, 1935
This collection contains a reception invitation and notice, as well as three news articles related to Louise McPhetridge Thaden.
Louisiana Purchase centennial dedication invitation, 1903
This collection contains an invitation issued to Clara B. Eno for the Louisiana Purchase Centennial in 1903.
Louis LeConte business receipts, 1842
This collection contains four French language business receipts from March 1-10, 1842.
Louis Sharpe Dunaway letter, SMC.029.030
This collection contains a letter written by author L.S. Dunaway of Conway, Arkansas, dated October 14, 1932.
Louis Walther papers, 1900-1920
This collection contains the business and financial papers of Louis Walther, a businessman and alderman in Little Rock, Arkansas. The collection includes personal and business correspondence, records for the German American Business Association, records for the City of Little Rock Improvement District No. 110, warranty deeds, receipts, financial statements, promissory notes, and checks.
This collection contains papers belonging to the Love family of Arkansas between 1846 and 1875 and a genealogical chart and notes compiled by descendant Ken Love.
Lovesey family papers [photocopy], 1863-1886
This collection contains photocopies of a notebook and a receipt. The notebook contains various records of expenses as well as family information, such as births, deaths, and marriages. It was likely kept by Charles Lovesey. The receipt is for the sale of a slave to Thomas Lovesey. Thomas may have been the son of Charles and Malinda Lovesey.
Lowden Plantation records, 1922-1930
These records relate to the general operations of the South Bend Plantation, and others, in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Loyal Order of Moose dance ticket, 1919 April 8
This collection contains three tickets for an opening benefit dance held by the Loyal Order of Moose at the Electric Park Casino in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on April 8, 1919.
Lucien Darden Atkins papers, 1902-1961
This collection includes the correspondence, financial and legal documents, memorabilia, printed materials, and photographs of Lucien Darden Atkins. The majority of the material relates to the years Atkins spent in the Philippine Islands.
Lucille Blann West Swann scrapbook, 1840-2000
This scrapbook contains clippings, publications, correspondence, photographs, church bulletins, maps, diaries, invitations, programs, organizational minute, and other materials collected by Lucille Blann West Swann, lifelong resident of Scott, Arkansas. The materials cover the history of the All Souls Community Church in Scott, and many aspects of community life in Scott from its founding until 2000.
Lucille Rogers Hefley family papers, 1892-2005
This collection is comprised of photographic materials, scrapbooks, and documents pertaining to the Hefley, Kirk, Tanner, and Correthers families as well as a few other related families in Arkansas.
Lucille Virginia Battle Dishongh letters, 1970-1971
This collection contains a letter of appreciation for Lucille’s 25 years of loyal service in the Arkansas Highway Department and a letter receipting a book about the Dishogh’s family history.
Lucy MacMurray correspondence, 1948
This collection contains correspondence concerning the donation of some "Arkansaw Traveler" newspapers to the Arkansas History Commission in 1948.
Luke and Arthur A. Muncy Mexican War pensions, 1989
This collection contains pension materials for Luke Muncy and Arthur A. Muncy from the Mexican War.
Lum 'N' Abner Days announcement, 1978
This collection consists of one announcement of Lum 'N Abner Days Celebration, Mena, Arkansas, dated 1978.
Lura Pierce Mulkey autobiography, circa 1959
This collection contains an autobiography of Lura Pierce Mulkey and Isaac Newton Mulkey with a history of Fort Smith since 1898.
This letter written by L. Wade to G.W. Ford explains why he is in possession of his slaves and the issues he has faced since having them.
L.W. Mason proof of loss of deed form, 1904
This collection contains one proof of loss of deed form for L.W. Mason, dated January 30, 1904.
Lycurgus A. Sallee papers, 1863-1937
This collection contains correspondence, a scrapbook, and items from the Civil War and 1911 Confederate Veterans Reunion in Little Rock, Arkansas. This correspondence details the Battle of Chickamauga on the 19th and 20th of September 1862 and the Battle of Stones River fought on December 31, 1862 in Tennessee.
Lydia L. Holden Arrington scrapbook, 1857-1887
This collection contains a scrapbook with material related to Alfred Arrington, including poems, articles, obituaries, biographical articles, and stories. Much of the material is about his law practice in Chicago.
Lyon-Farrell Sporting Goods Company records, 1918-1919
This collection contains business papers of Lyon-Farrell Sporting Goods Company of Little Rock.
This collection contains a warranty deed between M.A. Boas and Robert W. Eley.
Madison Training School oral histories, 1921-2005
The collection includes oral history questionnaire surveys, oral histories, and photographs.
Magee family letters, 1865-1957
This collection contains three letters.
Maggie Fontaine memorial, 1869
This poem was written by Balies Bradley as a memorial to Maggie Fontaine.
Magnetic Ice Company card, 1898
This collection contains a Magnetic Ice Company account card
Magruder family letters, 1849-1932
This collection contains twelve letters and an article written between 1849 and 1932 between members of the Magruder family of Batesville, Arkansas and Maryland.
The letter in this collection is dated March 14, 1853.
Main Street Arkansas records, 1984-2005
This collection contains articles, photographs, newsletters, slides, and reports on various cities in Arkansas dating from 1984-2005, collected as part of the Main Street Arkansas program.
Major General Hindman circular, 1862 August 25
This collection contains one broadside, a Circular by Major General Hindman, Fort Smith, requesting citizens to contribute blankets to the Army.
Malvern School District director's report, 1893
This collection contains one school directors annual report.
Mammoth Springs attempted bank robbery material, 1912-1948
This collection contains a typewritten paper "Mammoth Springs Attempted Bank Robbery" written 36 years after the 1912 incident.
Manassas Battlefield Foundation letter, 1933 June 15
This collection contains one letter pertaining to the creation of the Manassas Battlefield Foundation Committee.
Manuscript on the "South's Influence on the Nation," undated
This collection contains one handwritten paper. The author and date written are unknown.
Maple Grove School District number 6, Franklin County, Arkansas, records, 1922-1930
This collection contains teachers' records, school registers, annual reports, election records, contracts, one publication, and photographs.
Margaret and John Lloyd court record, 1847
This collection contains a legal notice issued to Margaret and John Lloyd.
Margaret Louise Sims Reichardt scrapbook, 1921-1927
This collection contains a scrapbook created by Maragaret Louise Reichardt focusing primarily on herself, family, and friends in 1921-1927. Additionally, there are loose photographs that were a part of the scrapbook, but have since detached.
Margaret Richards Clark papers, 1920-1991
This collection contains photocopies of news clippings related to Margaret Richards Clark's accident and amputation that occurred at Camp Pike in 1920.
Margaret Rose Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) charter, 1911 July 1
This collection contains the charter for the Margaret Rose Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Margaret Smith Ross papers, 1832-1967
This collection contains materials collected by Margaret Smith Ross during her time as writer at the Arkansas Democrat and Arkansas Gazette, as well as her time working for the Arkansas History Commission. It includes news articles, photographs and postcards, books and other publications, and manuscripts related to collections belonging to the Arkansas History Commission. The collection also includes photographs, negatives, and photo restorations completed by Margaret Smith Ross' son, photographer Edwin Lee Ross.
Margaret Torbett Civil War reminiscences, undated
This collection contains the Civil War reminiscences of Margaret Torbett, "An Incident of the Civil War."
Marguerite Brannen Little Rock High School scrapbook, 1919-1921
This collection is comprised of a high school graduate scrapbook owned by Marguerite Brannen of Little Rock. This item has photographs, invitations, letters, and diary-like entries.
Maria Florilla Flint Hamblen collection, 1821-1908
This collection contains materials relating to the life of Maria Florilla Flint Hamblen from 1821-1908. It contains information on education, family history, and experiences during the Civil War.
Marianna Track and Literary Meets announcement, undated
This collection contains one broadside, an announcement of the "Fifth District Track and Literary Meets" to be held at Marianna.
Maria Toncray Watkins Stevenson diary, 1820-1829
Maria Toncray Watkins Stevenson wrote only a few entries in this diary, beginning with her move to Arkansas and ending after the death of her first husband, Major Isaac Watkins.
Marion County Justice of the Peace book, 1892-1934
This collection contains the Justice of the Peace proceedings from 1892-1934 from Marion County, the bulk of which were presided over by JP James P. Brady.
Marion Reed Biddle collection, 1942-1952
This collection contains the diary of Marion Reed Biddle as well as correspondence with her mother, sisters, brother, and husband.
Marion Stegall Civil War letter, 1861
This collection contains one letter from Marion G. Stegall, Company "I", 13th Tennessee Infantry stationed in Columbus, Kentucky, to his parents, dated November 8, 1861.
Marked Tree School District notice of election, 1892
This collection contains handwritten notice dated May 1892 and signed by William Counts and G.W. Nichols notifying voters of a school board meeting to take place the third Saturday of May 1892 to elect directors, vote on a tax revenue for teachers' salaries and the building of a new school building.
Marks family ledgers, 1888-1902
This collection contains Marks family history material, Evan Powell Marks' business records, biographical information, obituaries, ledgers, and clippings.
Marr/Wheeler warranty deed, 1878
The warranty deed in this collection is dated October 11, 1878.
Marshall, Arkansas, Chamber of Commerce correspondence, 1928-1938
This collection contains correspondence received by the Marshall, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce between 1928 and 1938.
Marshall, Arkansas, Rotary Club brochure, 1974
This collection contains a "Welcome to Searcy County, Ark." brochure by produced by the Marshall, Arkansas, Rotary Club.
Martha Berry Goodwin Bible, 1831
This collection contains one small Bible dated 1831, two pages of family information, and three locks of hair.
This letter contains a letter from Martha Dobbs to her daughter.
Martha Louvenia Wallace Donaghey papers, 1903-1945
This collection contains correspondence, biographical notes, legal documents, newspapers, news clippings, scrapbooks, and printed materials of Martha Louvenia Wallace Donaghey. Also included in the collection are items concerning George Washington Donaghey and related family members.
This collection contains one deed from the City of Little to Martha Pope for a lot at Mt. Holly Cemetery dated August 5, 1863.
Martha Sue Webb collection, 1600-2006
This collection contains the genealogical research of Martha Sue Webb, predominately the Pennington and Prince Families.
This collection contains a letter written by A. Malvinia Wilse of Fayetteville, Arkansas to her friend Marthy E. Roark or San Marcos, Texas informing her of the death of Wilse's grandfather.
Martin L. Root papers, 1875-1907
This collection contains papers belonging to Martin L. Root including a homestead certificate, warrant, and stock certificate dated between 1875 and 1907.
Martin L. Wyneken tuition receipts, 1870
This collection contains three receipts to Reverend Martin Wyneken for tuition.
Martin-McReynolds family Bible, 1844
This collection contains one large Bible dated 1844, and three pages of family information.
Martin Rhodes Peck Mathis envelope, undated
This collection contains one envelope mailed from R.H. Tucker, Weekly Planter, Napoleon, Arkansas, to Martin Rhodes, Peck Mathis, Eudora, Chicot County, Arkansas, undated.
This collection consists of a collection of poems (clippings) by Mary Ann Davis.
This diploma awarded the title of Mistress of English Literature to Mary A.V. Daly from the Female Collegiate Institute of Buckingham County, Virginia.
Mary B. Paddock poem, circa 1873
The broadside in this collection is dated circa 1873.
This collection contains two poems, "Retrospection" and "When all the flowers were snug in bed," by Mary B. Paddock, circa 1870
This collection contains a letter written by Frank F. Smith to Mrs. Mary Clancy.
This collection includes one letter written by Mary C. Rives in 1840.
Mary Elizabeth Avent Richardson papers, 1873-1878
This collection contains three diaries, a transcription of a diary, and a book of poetry.
This collection contains correspondence written by and to Mary Fein of Little Rock in Mary 1937.
Mary Frances Sale (Mrs. Albert G.) Edmonson diary, 1863-1865
This collection contains a transcript of Mary Frances Sale Edmonson's diary with notes and footnotes provided by the transcriber.
This collection contains a letter written by Mary H. Fauder of Fayetteville, Arkansas requesting a subscription to "The American Woman" for Miss Ula Alexander of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Mary Medearis materials, 1942-1955
This collection includes a typescript copy of "Big Doc's Girl," a scrapbook of clippings of articles concerning Medearis and her book, the September 1942 issue of Redbook, containing the novel, and the Saturday Review of Literature, Deep South Issue, September 19, 1942.
Mary Owen Sims journal, 1855-1861
This is a typescript of a journal kept by Mary Ann Owen Sims which includes family history and daily events.
Mary Parse letter, 1872 October 21
This collection contains one letter
Mary S. Patrick diary, 1862-1864
This collection contains a transcript by Mayme Dawson of the Harris Flanagin Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, of Mary S. Patrick's Civil War diary.
This collection contains a dance card for a dance held by the Hugh De Payens Commandery of the Grand Knights Templar in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 12, 1885.
Master Builders: African American Architecture on Lakeport Plantation final grant report, 2019
This collection contains one final grant report related to the Alex Foundation project, Master Builders: African American Architecture on Lakeport Plantation final report, funded in part by the Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant.
This letter written by Mat Grey speculates about candidates in the upcoming election.
Mathews and Company, W. A. records, 1910-1913
This collection contains material related to W.A. Mathews and Company's stave mill, located in Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas. Items include a ledger, a promissory note, and a bill of exchange.
This collection contains one letter from Matt Coen of Little Rock to the board of trustees of Methodist Church, Main Street, Little Rock, dated December 17, 1883.
"Matters and Things in Franklin" news clipping, 1866
This article was published in the Ozark Tablet and gives a brief description of Franklin County, Arkansas, specifically the town of Roseville.
