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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Rector-Alcorn scrapbook, 1828-1914
This scrapbook contains materials of the Rector and Alcorn families. Extraneous items include letters and printed materials, some pertaining to the Civil War. One of the letters includes a statement by James Alcorn of the occupation of Helena, Arkansas, by Union troops in 1862. The scrapbook's contents are in random order, and include documents and newspaper articles.
Rector-Copeland family papers, 1875-1890
This collection consists of correspondence to Annie M. Rector Copeland, dated from 1875 to 1890. The letters were written by family members, including her husband, father, brothers, and daughter. A letter to Annie Copeland from her brother, John Rector, dated February 21, 1877, speaks of his attendance at the wedding of Lottie Andrews Stevens [Charlotte Stephens], Little Rock’s first black teacher.
Refeld family papers, 1793-1902
This collection contains correspondence, financial records, and legal documents, which date from 1793 to1902, and reflect medical, financial, educational, and social conditions in Arkansas.
Refeld family papers, 1834-1849
This collection contains three letters belonging to members of the Refeld Family of Arkansas between 1834 and 1849.
Refeld family papers supplement, 1793-1939
This collection contains correspondence, legal documents, financial documents, and miscellaneous items. Some of the early correspondence is in French. The legal documents contain an "extract" of a Baptism from 1793, written in French.
Refined Products [El Dorado, AR high school publication], 1922
This collection holds one issue of Refined Products, a publication of El Dorado High School in Arkansas. The publication contains images of the three major schools in El Dorado (Smith Avenue Grammar School, West Avenue Grammar and High School), faculty, students, and clubs.
"Reflections While Standing Before the Lincoln Memorial" participation certificate, 1960
This collection contains a participation certificate for the 1960 "Reflections While Standing Before the Lincoln Memorial" essay contest.
Regan/Reagan family letters, 1865-1887
This collection contains copies of letters of the Regan/Reagan family of Louisiana and Arkansas.
Regimental Histories of Arkansas Union Regiments, n.d.
This collection contains the regimental histories of Arkansas Union regiments, and a statistical study of the backgrounds of the Arkansas Union Soldiers as written by Michael A. Hughes, dated 1984.
Register of Legal Voters, 1867-1868
This collection contains voter registration lists, as well as additions and deletions to voter registration lists from various Arkansas Counties.
This Regulator Pocket Book contains records of payments from J.P. Durden in 1895.
Reichardt-Hoeltzel papers, 1871-1974
This collection includes three generations of Reichardt family materials, including correspondence, invitations, club and association memorabilia, programs, newsclippings, newspapers, and miscellaneous items relating to the Reichardt family.
Reichardt-Hoeltzel papers, 1871-1974
This collection includes three generations of Reichardt family materials, including correspondence, invitations, club and association memorabilia, programs, newsclippings, newspapers, and miscellaneous items relating to the Reichardt family.
R.E.L. Bearden letter and biographical sketch, 1907
This collection contains a letter and a biographical sketch of R.E.L. Bearden.
Releaf M. Smith Mason journal, 1838-1840
This collection contains typed copies of the journal of Releaf M. Smith Mason, dated September 6, 1838-April 14, 1840. A few explanatory notes are included from Miriam Hall, great-granddaughter, who transcribed and edited the original entries.
Letter from Robert E. Lee, then president of Washington College, Lexington, Virginia, to Arkansas planter and businessman Thomas W. Steele concerning academic program and scholarship offer at the school.
Remington Model 11-'48 instructions, 1949-1968
This collection contains an instruction manual for the operation and care of a Remington Model 11-'48, a list of gun safety rules, and an envelope with a list of the Remington’s special features.
Reminiscences of Dora Mae Heckman, undated
This collection contains material dealing with reminiscences of Dora Mae Heckman.
Rep. George W. McMillen letter [photocopy], 1891-1990
This collection consists of letters relating to Rep. George W. McMillen.
"Report from Germany," by Edsel Ford, 1953 April 6
This collection contains a letter/report written by Edsel Ford to W.J. Lemke.
Report of deaths at the State Penitentiary, 1867-1870
This collection contains a death reports for the State Penitentiary.
Report on Judge W. A. Falconer, 1919
This collection contains a report on Judge W. A. Falconer's record as chancellor of the 10th Chancery Circuit for the years 1913-1918.
Report on Little Rock Confederate reunion, 1928
This collection contains a letter and report.
Republican party material, 1868-1872
The material in this collection are from the 1860s and 1870s.
This ticket lists Republican candidates in the 1868 Arkansas general election.
Republican ticket for Congress, 3rd district, 1871
This collection contains a ballot for the Conservative and Republican ticket for Hot Springs, Montgomery, Polk and Scott Counties, Arkansas around 1871.
Republican ticket for election, 1880-1900
This collection contains a Republican ticket for election for "Second Ward" and "Madison Township" in Arkansas.
Resolution from Arkansas State Legislature to U.S. Congress, 1859 January 15
This collection consists of one resolution of the Arkansas Legislature to the U.S. Congress asking for a mail route from Huntsville to Waldron, dated January 15, 1859.
"Retrospection" Mary Paddock poem, circa 1873
The broadside in this collection is dated circa 1873.
"Re-Union Poem," by M.L. Brown, 1911
This poem was written in dedication to the Confederacy by M.L. Brown for the 1911 affair.
Reverend Aaron Williams biography, 1883
This biography was written by Sam W. Williams, son of Aaron Williams, and appeared in the Christian Observer newspaper in the "Reminiscences of Arkansas" column.
Reverend E.J.A. McKinney papers, 1918-1921
This collection contains correspondence and biographical material about E.J.A. McKinney.
Reverend Fountain Brown article, 1989
This collection contains an article on Reverend Fountain Brown, which was submitted to the Arkansas Historical Quarterly, and written by Howard C. Westwood.
Reverend Jessup L. Johnston papers, 1898-1918
This collection contains clippings, records, and correspondence of the Rev. Jessup L. Johnston of Arkansas.
Reverend Josiah Trent biography, undated
This brief biography about Reverend Josiah Trent was written by an unknown author.
Review of Powell Clayton's "Aftermath of the Civil War in Arkansas," 1916 January
This collection contains a typed copy of a review of Powell Clayton's Aftermath of the Civil War in Arkansas, by Margaret T. Rose.
Rev. James W. Wilson family letters [photocopy], 1833
This collection contains photocopies of two letters belonging to the Rev. James W. Wilson family written between 1833 and the Civil War.
Rev. J.B. Searcy letter [photocopy], 1909
This collection contains one photocopy of a letter from Rev. J.B. Searcy to his nephew James B. Searcy, dated 1909.
"Revolutionary Soldiers Who Came to Arkansas," article, undated
This collection contains an article.
Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Arkansas, undated
This collection contains a list of Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Arkansas.
Revolutionary War soldiers of Arkansas, 1920
This collection contains information on Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Arkansas.
Reward notice for Charlie Davis, 1904
The broadside in this collection is dated 1904.
Rex F. Wehrfritz papers, 1900-1942
This collection contains correspondence, business and financial papers, printed ephemera, photographs, scrapbooks, and information related to the Wehrfritz family of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the E.C. Wehrfritz Machinery and Supply Company. It also includes a series of postcards from a tour of Little Rock citizens who visited Europe and the 1900 Paris Exposition.
R.F. Thompson Civil War records, 1863-1864
This collection contains three records related to R.F. Thompson, acting first sergeant of the 29th Arkansas Infantry.
R.H. Adair letter, 1887 December 30
The letter in this collection is dated December 30, 1887.
Rice family collection, 1942-1988
This collection contains the personal papers, scrapbooks, photographs, and club yearbooks of Kathryn Rice of Little Rock, Arkansas. Also included in the collection are items concerning James Horner Rice and the Rice families in Little Rock.
Richard and Anna Fool federal court memorandum, 1851
This collection contains one federal court memorandum dated January 5, 1851, for proof of murder of "old man McCollum."
Richard Bailey Arkansas state seal buttons collection, 1993 April 5
The collection consists of a letter from Richard Bailey to John L. Ferguson as well as articles, drawings, and photographs of state seal and Confederate buttons.
Richard B. Harrison High School exhibit collection, 1920-1970
The collection includes printed text pages of the exhibit, "Richard Berry Harrison High School Story, 1920-1970."
Richard Bullard collection, 2010-2016
This collection is comprised of discs of various Arkansas cemeteries, oral histories, and events photographed by Richard Bullard.
Richard C. Byrd law licenses, 1861-1867
This collection contains law licenses of Richard C. Byrd.
Richard D. Chotard papers, 1899-1910
This collection contains legal documents and papers belonging to Richard D. Chotard of Chicot County, Arkansas and family between 1898 and 1910.
Richard J. Bailey recollections of 3rd Arkansas Infantry, undated
This collection contains the recollections of Richard J. Bailey of the Third Arkansas Infantry.
Richard M. Scruggs commissions, 1874-1875
This collection contains the Arkansas State Guard and Arkansas State Militia commissions of Richard M. Scruggs.
Richard Perry Harrison diary, 1861-1865
This collection contains Harrison's diary dated July 1861 to May 1865.
Richard S. Arnold 1972 campaign records, 1972
This collection contains correspondence and campaign materials from Richard S. Arnold's 1972 bid for the fourth district seat for Arkansas in the United States Congress.
"Richmond Depot Jacket" article, 1989 October 30
This collection contains "The Richmond Depot Jacket" article and a letter from Capt. Mark Hubbs to Dr. Ferguson, Director of the Arkansas History Commission, regarding a Confederate jacket at the History Commission.
Riddick-Sledge-Ammons family papers, 1855-1891
This collection contains correspondence, genealogical information, envelopes, autograph books, and miscellaneous materials about the Riddick and Sledge families.
Rieff, Harrison, and Ashley papers, 1821-1905
This collection contains military, personal, and financial papers of Americus V. Rieff, Joseph T. Harrison, and Chester Ashley. Some of the material relates to the Civil War.
This collection contains programs, photographs, books, and newspaper articles. There is material relating to President Barack Obama and President Bill Clinton. Much of the material is related to African American history, including items on the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Black heritage sites, and the historically Black Shorter College in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
R.J. Abraham Civil War diary [photocopy], 1865
This collection contains a photocopy of a transcription of R.J. Abraham's Civil War diary, a photocopy of a photograph of R.J. Abraham and Mary Ellen Pickey, and an Abraham family tree chart.
This collection contains letters written by R.J. Bryson to his mother and sister after he enlisted in a volunteer infantry company during the Civil War. These letters are asking for clothing items and a pony.
R.L. Hirschberg cancelled check, 1903
This collection contains a cancelled check from R.L. Hirschberg to M.M. Stuckey of Newport, Arkansas dated May 29, 1903.
R.M.S. Butner papers, 1890-1948
These papers contain the personal and professional correspondence, financial documents, and legal documents that once belonged to Rowan Moody Sankey (R.M.S.) Butner.
Road to a Legacy of Educational Excellence final grant report, 2019
This collection contains a final grant report, four DVDs, and two booklets for the Road to Educational Excellence funded by the Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant.
Roane Tax Receipts, 1862, 1866
This collection contains two tax receipts,
Robbins-Sanford Mercantile Company letter, 1919
This collection contains a letter written November 10, 1919 by the Robbins-Sanford Mercantile of Searcy, Arkansas to O.B. Henderson of Pangburn, Arkansas regarding the sale of land to Mr. Henderson. Mr. Henderson wrote a reply at the bottom of the letter.
Roberta Falconer manuscript on General Price's campaign, 1892 October 11
This collection contains a manuscript titled, "Incidents of General Price's Campaign in Arkansas," by Roberta Falconer, U.D.C. Historian, Annie Sevier Churchill Chapter, Charleston, Arkansas.
Robert B. Davis collection, 1971-1995
This collection contains publications written by and about Robert B. Davis. It also includes a booklet and photographs from the Arkansas Semi-Centennial Oil Celebration in El Dorado, Arkansas, and tapes and a transcript from an interview of Nellie Flournoy-Swilley conducted in 1979 concerning the residents of Union County in the latter half of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Robert Clarke letter [photocopy], 1867
This collection contains one letter from Robert Clarke, Camden, Arkansas, to William and Anna Clarke, dated July 11, 1867.
Robert Cravens estate records, 1837
This collection contains the letters of administration for Robert Cravens of Miller County, Arkansas.
Robert Crittenden appointment as Secretary of Arkansas Territory, 1819
This collection contains a mounted photocopy of the appointment of Robert Crittenden as Secretary of Arkansas Territory.
Robert Crittenden oath of office, 1819
This collection contains a copy of Robert Crittenden's oath of office for Secretary of the Arkansas Territory taken in Kentucky.
Robert Crittenden Stuart certificate, 1914
This collection contains a certificate issued by Arkansas Consistory number 1 at Little Rock, Arkansas.
Robert D. Bond Civil War papers, 1861-1951
This collection contains six items including correspondence and a photocopy of a bronze plaque, all pertaining to Robert D. Bond, who served with the Arkansas Volunteers during the Civil War, dated 1861-1951.
The articles in this collection were written in 1990 and 1992.
Robert E. Dove papers, 1914-1950
The letter in this collection is dated February 3, 1950 and the bill of sale is from 1914.
Robert E. Jeffery, Jr. papers, 1900-1955
The Robert E. Jeffery, Jr. papers contain correspondence, biographical information, and photographs of Robert E. Jeffery, Jr.
Robert E. Lee letter, 1865-1868
This collection consists of one letter from Robert E. Lee, Washington College, Lexington, Virginia, to Thomas W. Steele, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated February 11, 1868; one farewell address, general orders, No. 9, Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, dated April 10, 1865. This copy was reprinted by the United Confederate Veterans Final Reunion, Norfolk, Virginia, dated May 30, 1951.
Robert E. Lee letter [photocopy], 1866
This letter from Robert E. Lee to T.B. Padgett concerns the need, or lack thereof, of another drug store in Lexington, Virginia.
Robert Ellis collection, 1840-1871
This collection contains business correspondence from Leavens, Malone, and Company and Hellen, Moog, and Company from Mobile, Alabama. One issue of the ‘Merchant's Exchange Prices-Current' produced by the Hellen, Moog, and Company detailing the prices of planters, exports, stocks, produce, and a list of vessels that port in Mobile.
Robert Emmett Lee Murphy funeral notice, 1884
This collection contains the funeral notice of Robert Emmett Lee Murphy.
Robert F. Kellam deeds of conveyance, 1858-1871
This collection contains four deeds of conveyance related to the transfer of land belonging to Robert Kellam, John C. Green, and others.
Robert F. Kellam diaries, 1859-1869
This collection contains diaries written by Robert F. Kellam, a Camden businessman.
This collection contains excerpts from Robert F. Kellam's diary that pertain to the Civil War. The handwritten transcript was written by Mrs. A.A. Tufts.
This collection includes the Civil War reminiscences of Robert G. Shaver, written for Mrs. C.A. Forney-Smith, the first President of the Grand Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Robert Henry Hicks commission, 1879
This collection contains a Justice of the Peace Commission for Robert Henry Hicks of Franklin County, Arkansas.
Robert Holinger reward notice, undated
The broadside in this collection is undated.
Robert L. Butt papers, 1918-1978
This collection contains correspondence and legal documents related to Robert Lee "Bob" Butt's career as an attorney and as a city attorney of Rogers, Arkansas. Also included is family information belonging to Margaret Porch.
Robert M. Flinn proof of loss of deed form, 1880
This collection contains one proof of loss of deed form for Robert M. Flinn, dated April 5, 1880.
Robert Minor Wallace papers, 1871-1939
This collection contains the political papers of Robert Minor Wallace, including his autobiography and biographies, correspondence, speeches, notes, writings, newsclippings, scrapbooks, programs of political events, and miscellaneous publications.
This collection contains a court summons for Robert Nall, with Gabriel N. Martin listed as the plaintiff fand William McAtee listed as the defendant.
Robert Ragsdale papers, 1918-1930
This collection contains material related to Ragsdale’s military service and a typed account of his personal struggle with influenza while on duty in Virginia.
Robert Ricks arithmetic book, 1789-1792
This collection contains an arithmetic book made by Robert Ricks during the years of 1789 through 1792. It showcases word problems, weight and measurement conversions, money conversions, wine measurements, dry measurements, cloth measurement, avoirdupois measurements, troy measurements, land measurements, etc.
Robert Ridgway journal, 1839-1842
This journal contains travel notes, expense accounts, comments on frontier religious life, agriculture, social customs, and slavery, as well as names and circumstances of individuals Ridgway met.
Robert Rosamond Chapter (El Dorado, Ark.) Daughters of the American Revolution scrapbook, 1967-1968
This collection contains one scrapbook including newspaper clippings, brochures, pamphlets, magazine clippings, and photographs celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Robert Rosamond Chapter, El Dorado, AR. The chapter was established in 1918.
Robert Roth chemistry papers, 1956-1957
This collection contains papers and notes.
Robert “Say” McIntosh printed ephemera, 1982-2001
The materials in this collection include multi-colored printed ephemera McIntosh distributed at his restaurant and locally on car windshields. Topics included pertain to political figures in Arkansas, police abuse against the black communities, and propaganda against gangs, alcohol, and drugs.
Roberts family Bible records, 1809-1905
This collection contains a copy of "Bible Records of the Roberts Family of Hamilton County, Tennessee and Boone County, Arkansas 1809-1905"
Robertson and Nettles Nursery Company order form, 1899
This collection contains one blank order form for Robertson and Nettles Company Nursery.
