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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Pacific and Great Eastern Railroad promissory note, 1885
This collection contains a promissory note signed by J.S. Hurlbut for 100 dollars payable to the Pacific and Great Eastern Railroad Company upon completion of a railroad between Fayetteville and Madison County signed April 8, 1885.
"Pageant of the Allied Nations" program, 1918
This collection contains a program for the "Pageant of the Allied Nations" held on July 4, 1918.
Page Mortuary records, 1950-1970
This collection contains death records and burial transit permits, 1950-1970.
Pamelia Mann: Texas Frontierswoman pamphlet, 1935
This collection contains a pamphlet titled, Pamelia Mann: Texas Frontierswoman, about the life of Pamelia Mann.
Paper on mussell shelling in Arkansas, 1983 April 14
This collection contains one typed paper titled, "An Examination of Mussell Shelling in Arkansas and How it Affected Emerald Rigg during the Great Depression," by Loretta Robinson.
Paris Express newspaper, 1886 May 21
This collection contains the May 21, 1886, vol. vii, no. 11, issue of the Paris Express newspaper.
This collection contains six letters.
Parrott family correspondence, 1827-1874
This collection contains the correspondence of the Parrott family and includes letters written by James Parrott from the military prison in Little Rock during the Civil War.
Passenger lists and ship manifests, 1820-1899
The passenger lists index cards are arranged alphabetically. The slave manifests are in order by date of arrival or departure.
Patricia Carolina Camberlen papers, 1996-2008
This collection contains genealogical research on the Carolina, Archer, Smith, Foster, Miller, and other related families.
Patrick Cleburne poem, 1854-1864
This collection contains a poem written by Patrick Cleburne.
Patrick Henry Wheat letter, 1909
This collection contains a letter dated June 11, 1909 written by Patrick Henry Wheat of Lonoke, Arkansas to E.R. Screeton of Hazen, Arkansas concerning court house destruction during the Civil War.
Patron of Husbandry (Grange) application forms, 1870
This collection consists of three blank application forms for membership in Patrons of Husbandry Grange, dated 1870.
Patsy Campbell, "Arkansas' Fifth Governor: Elias Nelson Conway," circa 1953-1955
This document includes photographs of Elias, James, and Ann Conway’s grave stones at Mount Holly Cemetery and postcards of Elias Conway’s territorial home.
Pattillo family papers, 1849-1922
This collection contains correspondence, deeds, a bill of sale, and a will belonging to the Pattillo family of Arkansas.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Junior High School Mathematics course of study monograph, 1933
This collection contains a course of study monograph for mathematics from Paul Laurence Dunbar Junior High School from 1933.
The broadside in this collection is dated 1912.
Pea Ridge National Park campaign papers, 1956
This collection eight items related to the Pea Ridge National Park campaign.
Peggy Bowman collection, 1800-2015
This collection is comprised of genealogical research compiled by Peggy Bowman along with members of the Bradley County Genealogical Society. Materials include compiled research documents, correspondence, compiled historic research, various Bowman family genealogies, discs/disks, photographs, photo albums, and Bradley County Historical Society records.
Peggy Lloyd collection, 1943-1977
The materials in this collection are dated from 1943 to 1977.
This collection contains correspondence and legal papers belonging to Daniel Peil and George Peil of Arkansas between 1840 and 1870.
Pemberton family papers, 1917-1945
This collection contains a V-Mail letter written by Captain John Martin Pemberton to his parents and three service pins worn by his mother Ruth Pemberton during World War I and World War II while her husband and son served.
Pernot Drug Store account book, 1880
This account book is from the Pernot Drug Store in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Perry County (Ark.) certification of sale of town lots, 1863
This collection contains one certification of sale of town lots located in Perry County, Arkansas, (land of John E. Manley purchased by T.E. Holmes) dated May 11, 1863.
Perryville High School records, 1939-2001
This collection contains yearbooks of Perryville High School, 1939-2001, and a fiftieth anniversary booklet of the class of 1950 with class members' autobiographies
Perryville News, 1886 January 1
The issue of the Perryville News in this collection is dated January 1, 1886.
"Personal Experiences of C.B. Lotspeich," 1863-1912
This collection contains a copy of Rose Mary Shoemaker's "Personal Experiences of C.B. Lotspeich: 1861-1865."
Peter and Aileen McWilliam papers, 1860-1940
This collection contains a newspaper clipping about Peter, an abstract of title, correspondence, memorial records, receipts, printed ephemera, sympathy cards, legal documents, pocket diaries, and poems.
Peter Culp family Bible, 1792-1949
This collection contains a photocopy of the Peter Culp family Bible.
Peter E. Greene reminiscence, 1906
This reminiscence written by Peter E. Greene recounts some of the early history of Clark County, Arkansas. Peter reminiscences about his childhood in Clark County, Arkansas, the removal of the county seat from Greenville to Blakelytown, renamed Arkadelphia in 1842, local business, school teachers, and some of the first settlers in Clark County.
Peter Hanger papers, 1856-1865
This collection contains business papers of Peter Hanger.
Peter Hotze Civil War diary, 1861-1862
This collection contains an original diary and transcription of the diary kept by Peter Hotze between 1861and 1862 during his service in the Civil War.
This collection contains materials related to Peter Hotze.
Petition and order revoking charter of the town of Jerome, Arkansas, 2021 October 14
This collection contains a petition for surrender of town charter and an order revoking charter for the town of Jerome, Arkansas.
Petition to develop railroads between Memphis and Little Rock, 1859
This collection contains one broadside, dated 1859.
Petition to the president from Arkansas Territory residents, 1821
This collection contains petitions signed by Arkansas residents to the President regarding a treaty with the Choctaw Indian Nation in 1821.
Petray (Clift), Agnes elementary school diploma, England, Arkansas, 1921
This collection contains one elementary school diploma from England Elementary School in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was awarded to Mary Agnes Petray on June 3, 1921 and permitted her entry into Junior High. Mary passed away on May 1, 2001 in Malvern and is buried at Francois Cemetery, Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
Pettigrew and Boudinot signature, undated
The collection contains a piece of paper with the words "Pettigrew and Boudinot" written in pencil. It is possibly the signature of either James Pettigrew or Elias Boudinot.
Pfauser-Walker papers, 1873-1984
This collection contains correspondence and other material pertaining to the life of Olive Walker Pfauser. The older items belonged to the Walker family of Osceola, Arkansas, while the more recent documents describe Olive Pfauser's life in Little Rock, Arkansas.
P.F. Stall and D.B. Harrison agreement, 1869-1873
Collection contains two contracts with D.B. Harrison regarding cultivation of crops and fencing.
Phi Kappa Sigma College announcement, 1859
This announcement for Phi Kappa Sigma College was dated February 1859.
Philander Littell commission, 1854
This commission certifies Philander Littell's election as St. Francis County and Probate Judge.
Correspondence discussing the possible sale of William Hunter's land in Monroe County, Arkansas, for two hundred dollars cash. Philip Costar, who lived in Monroe County, was advising against the sale for the proposed offer. This letter also describes property and agriculture in Monroe County, Arkansas, in 1840.
Philip Lewis warranty deed, 1903
This collection contains a warranty deed.
Phillip A. Martin papers, 1959-1986
This collection contains correspondence and obituaries.
Phillips County (Ark.) administrator's sale notice, 1881 July 18
This collection contains an administrator's sale notice for Greenfield Quarles, administrator of the James Weatherly estate in Phillips County, Arkansas.
Phillips County (Ark.) sheriff's census, 1829
This census was conducted by the sheriff of Phillips County, Arkansas Territory, Henry L. Biscoe, in 1829.
Phillips County tax list, 1825
This collection contains a list of errors on the territorial real estate tax list for Phillips County, Arkansas. The county judge ordered the list be audited by the Auditor of the Territory of Arkansas.
Physician/Surgeon certificate of registration, 1881
This collection contains a certificate of registration
Pierce family history notebooks, 1892-1958
This collection contains pedigree charts, genealogical abstracts, clippings, correspondence, lists, applications, coats of arms, and notes related to the Pierce family, early settlers of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Pike County (Ark.) land record, 1902
This collection contains one county report on land sales of the 16th section of Pike County in 1902
Pike County (Ark.) list of qualified electors, 1901 July
This collection consists of one list of qualified electors in Pike County petition to move the county seat from Murfreesboro to Pike City, dated July 1901.
Pike County (Ark.) poll tax list, 1901
This collection contains a list of Pike County, Arkansas, citizens who paid their 1901 poll taxes.
Pike County (Ark.) records questionnaire, undated
This collection contains a one-page questionnaire about Pike County records. The date it was completed is unknown.
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church records, 1864-1999
The collection contains church records and personal documents of long-time residents of the community. It also contains school and educational material, including journals of the Arkansas Teachers Association (A.T.A.).
Pindalls' Sharp Shooter Battle Flag letter, 1926 June 8
The letter in this collection was written to Dallas Herndon, State Historian, Little Rock, Arkansas, from Edmond R. Wiles, Division Commander, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Pine Bluff Amateur Band of Minstrels concert announcement, 1862 January 23
This collection contains one broadside, an announcement of a concert to be given by the Pine Bluff Amateur Band of Minstrels at the Court House, for the benefit of a company in C.S.A. under General Jeff Thompson's command during the U.S. Civil War, dated January 23, 1862.
Pine Bluff and Southern Railroad Company record of meeting, 1905
The record in this collection is dated July 26, 1905.
Pine Bluff Arsenal Citizens Advisory Commission records, 1991-2011
This collection includes minutes, accounting records, presentation notes, and press releases concerning the demilitarization of the Pine Bluff Arsenal in Jefferson County.
Pine Bluff centennial radio scripts, 1939
This collection contains a series of scripts for a weekly radio program coinciding with the Pine Bluff Centennial in 1939.
Pine Bluff High School reunion programs, 1957-2007
This collection contains two programs from the reunions of the class of 1957 of Pine Bluff High School. The reunions occurred on September 20-21, 2002, and October 19-20, 2007.
Pine Bluff Histrionic Club announcement, 1862 March 4
This collection contains one broadside, an announcement of performance by the Pine Bluff Histrionic Club for the benefit of Capt. Carroll's Volunteer Company during the U.S. Civil War, dated March 4, 1862.
Pine Bluff Histrionic Club announcement, [unknown] April 24
This collection contains one broadside. The exact date is unknown.
Pine Bluff Presbyterian Church record, 1870
This collection contains an invitation to a ceremony at the Presbyterian Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on June 4, 1870.
Pine Bluff Press-Eagle newspaper, 1916 February 25
This collection consists of one edition of the Pine Bluff Press-Eagle newspaper, dated February 25, 1916.
Pine Bluff School Board letter, 1938
This collection contains a letter.
This collection contains a promotional copy of Pine Ridge News from the Lum and Abner show.
Pinnacle Mountain State Park slides and photograph collection, 1977-1994
This collection is comprised of approximately 5,400 slides depicting Pinnacle Mountain, its wildlife, natural environment, as well as state park workers performing presentations, maintenance, and hiking tours. Also included are papers corresponding to slide groups, a number of photographs, and accompanying negative 35mm strips.
"Pioneer Christmas Customs," undated
The notebook in this collection contains 30 pages of handwritten notes on pioneer Christmas customs.
Pioneer Ways and Their Meaning speech, 1954
This collection contains a speech.
Pittsburgh Reduction Company envelope, undated
This collection contains an envelope.
Plantation Agriculture Museum dedication papers, 1989 June 25
This collection consists of two brochures for Arkansas State Parks' Plantation Agriculture Museum, dated June 1989; one news release on the opening of the Plantation Agriculture Museum, Scott, Arkansas, dated June 25, 1989; three dedication programs for the Plantation Agriculture Museum, Scott, Arkansas, dated June 25, 1989; one fact sheet, Plantation Agriculture Museum, Scott, Arkansas, dated June 1989.
Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church history, undated
This collection contains the history of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Pleasant Home Missionary Baptist Church records, 1903-1934
These records contain one ledger book with lists of members along with minutes of monthly church business meetings, correspondence, missionary reports, one photograph of John William West, and copies of annual “letters” to the Benton County Association.
Poe Family DNA grant project report, 2015-2016
This collection contains one binder of all data and collected research from the Poe Family DNA project.
Poinsett County (Ark.) railroad depot grounds plat map, 1895 June
This collection contains a plat map showing additional land for depot grounds on "mile 437," for the Kansas City, Fort Scott, and Memphis Railroad, in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
Poinsett County Bridge plans and specifications, 1912
This collection contains plans and specifications for bridges.
Poke Bayou Bridge subscription request, 1852
This collection contains one subscription request for money to construct the Poke Bayou Bridge, Sharp County, Arkansas, dated June 5, 1852.
This collection contains a political post card.
Polk County (Ark.) Confederate Veterans list, undated
The list in this collection includes the name and age of each soldier.
Polk County (Ark.) deed records, 1869-1920
This collection contains two plat maps for land in Polk County, Arkansas, and four envelopes.
Poll book for Polk Township, Montgomery County, Arkansas [photocopy], 1864
This collection contains photocopies of a poll book for an election held in Polk Township, Montgomery County, Arkansas from 1864.
Poll Book of Election - Hardy Township, Lee County, 1876
This collection contains one county poll book of elections.
Polly Holsted piano certificates, 1949-2000
This collection contains a certificate for Polly Holsted as a member of the National Piano Playing Auditions and a collegiate diploma for Polly Holsted for the National Guild of Piano Teachers.
Pope County (Ark.) collector's notice, 1888 December 19
This collection contains a collector's notice from J.R. Young, Collector, Pope County, Arkansas.
Pope County (Ark.) history, 1953
This collection contains a paper titled, "Pope County One Hundred Years Ago," by former Arkansas History Commission Director Ted Worley.
Pope County (Ark.) notice to tax payers, 1883
This collection consists of a notice to tax payers from J.W. Quinn, sheriff and ex-officio collector for Pope County, Arkansas.
Pope County (Ark.) school records, 1868-1876
This collection contains the record book of Pope County's Allen Township School District Number 3 from 1868 through 1878 and a transcription of the record book.
Pope County (Ark.) tax collector's notice, 1897 December 1
This collection contains one broadside, a notice by S.A. Henry, Pope County Sheriff and Collector, giving his schedule for collecting taxes.
Pope County Militia requisition, 1866
This collection contains a requisition for ordnance and ordnance stores, for a company of Pope County Militia under Captain James F. Clear.
"Portrait of America" project papers, 1985
This collection contains documents pertaining to a 1985 meeting between Turner Broadcasting executives and the Arkansas Office of Motion Picture Development to discuss the production of a one-hour documentary on Arkansas.
This collection contains one grant project final report, 21 contact sheets of images, one disc of images.
Post mortem examination of Charles Hickey, 1883
This collection contains a post mortem examination conducted by J. Dentsch, M.D. on Charles Hickey who died in January 1883.
Post offices in Arkansas letter, 1851-1963
This collection contains a photocopy of a letter written in 1851 and another letter with information about the 1851 letter written in 1963.
Potter Telephone Company rental contract, 1903 May 15
The rental contract in this collection is dated May 15, 1903.
Potts family letters, 1823-1852
This collection contains 13 letters.
This collection contains one letter from Powell Clayton sent from Mexico City to B.J. Rosewater of Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
This collection contains a letter from Powell Clayton in Mexico to B. J. Rosewater, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, concerning state political appointments and local city affairs.
This collection contains one letter from Powell Clayton sent from Mexico City to B.J. Rosewater of Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
This collection contains one letter sent from Powell Clayton in Mexico City, Mexico to B.J. Rosewater of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, dated November 28, 1904.
