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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Robert Waddell collection, 1845-1862
This collection contains certificates of land purchases issued by the Arkansas State Land Office. Also included is a Special Order regarding the court martial of James Stull.
Rob Roy River Bridge traffic log, 1973-1989
This collection contains the record of boat movement on the Arkansas River at the Rob Roy railroad bridge, and a set of operation instructions for the bridge.
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad notice, 1905
This collection contains one notice for Special Homeseekers' Excursions by Rock Island and Pacific Railroads.
Rogerline Johnson photograph collection, 1952-1971
This collection is comprised of photographic reproductions from black and white negatives of images taken by Rogerline Johnson, as well as promotional materials from a 2004 traveling exhibit of his work. The subjects and themes of Johnson’s body of work are of black life, the black experience, and the black community in the Arkansas Delta, primarily in Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas.
Rogers Academy (Rogers, Ark.) collection, 1884-1887
This collection contains the first and third annual catalogs for Rogers Academy in Rogers, Arkansas, from 1884-1887. It also contains a financial statement and a commencement program.
Rogers-Bridges family papers, 1802-1822
The collection contains correspondence, legal documents, clippings, and genealogy material associated with the Rogers and Bridges families. Much of it relates to the business activities of John H. Rogers of Newton, Massachusetts, founder of a shipping company in Alicante, Spain, beginning about 1802. Most of the letters are from Rogers to his father John Rogers, Jr., of Newton, Massachusetts. Also included are letters from John H. Rogers' brother, Josiah Rogers, who also worked for the family firm, and other family members. Locations include Spain, Italy, England, Ireland, France, and the United States, especially Newton and Boston, Massachusetts.
Rogers Hose Co. dance card. 1991 December 17
This collection contains a December 17, 1881 dance card for the Rogers Hose Company No. 1.
Rogers/Stewart/Hale articles of agreement, 1891
The articles of agreement in this collection are dated April 8, 1891.
Rohwer Relocation Center clipping, 1945
This collection contains newspaper clippings.
Rohwer Relocation Center closing roster, 1945
This collection contains one ledger book with the original summary of the closing roaster for the Rohwer Relocation Center. The information contained in this ledger are the names, birth dates, alien registration information, pre-evacuation address, center address, dates of departure, and final location after departure of each individual who was interned at Rohwer.
Rollison family papers, 1874-1971
This collection contains correspondence and papers related to education and genealogy and images related to the Rollison family of Dewitt and Almyra, Arkansas County, Arkansas.
Romola Book Club circulation list, circa 1895
This collection contains one circulation list for a local book club.
Ron Fuller collection, 1919-1972
This collection contains photographs and other documents relating to Arkansas collected by Ron Fuller.
Roscoe Green Jennings papers, 1847-1900
This collection contains correspondence to Jennings from his family from large numbers of friends and acquaintances throughout the state and across the country. In addition, the collection contains the letters of his daughter, Octavia (later Mrs. James Arthur Bowman), to her father, and letters to her. There is also some business and professional material belonging to Jennings in the collection.
This collection contains the correspondence, legal papers, receipts, and miscellaneous documents of the Rose family of Arkansas.
Rosemary Hamel collection, 1841-2012
The collection includes a 3-ring notebook with family histories, Dr. William Allison's Bible and journal, family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and 53 photographs.
Roster of Company F, Third Arkansas Infantry Volunteers, C.S.A., 1904
This collection contains a roster of Company K of the Third Arkansas Infantry.
Roster of Company I, Third Arkansas Infantry Volunteers, C.S.A., 1904
This collection contains a roster of Company I of the Third Arkansas Infantry.
Roster of Company K, Third Arkansas Infantry, C.S.A., 1904
This collection contains a roster of Company K of the Third Arkansas Infantry.
Roswell Beebe estate documents, 1837-1865
This collection contains documents from Roswell Beebe's estate compiled by D.L. Phillips in an attempt to trace the history of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad. The documents include property descriptions, probate court records, and a land patent.
Roswell Beebe signature, undated
This collection contains a signature.
Rotary Club of Little Rock records, 1913-1953
This collection contains correspondence, minutes, and scrapbooks pertaining to the incorporation and activities of the Rotary Club of Little Rock.
Roth auction announcement, [ ] May 7
The announcement in this collection includes items that were to be auctioned at the Roth auction.
Roxana E. Cole letters, 1862-1862
This collection contains three letters from Roxana E. Cole of Ripley, Tippah County, Mississippi, written to her mother and her cousin, Blanche, 1862-1864, and additional correspondence regarding the letters for context, dated March 13, 1940 and February 8, 1960.
Royal Arch Masons Mountain Home Chapter No. 43 dimit certificate, 1931 December 4
The dimit certificate in this collection is dated December 6, 1931.
This collection consists of books, a card, directory and photographs relating to Royce Grimes.
Roy Johnson family collection, 1941-1978
This collection contains an inscribed photograph, a World War II letter, and one World War II drawing pertaining to Roy Johnson. The collection also involves a number of artifacts, moved to the archives' Three-Dimensional Materials collection.
Roy Leonard, "History of All Direct Obligation Bonds of the State of Arkansas," 1932
This collection contains that compiled history. It details the financial obligations of the state: highway bonds, toll bridge bonds, state pension bonds, Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical & Normal College bonds, construction bonds, state revolving school bonds, University of Arkansas notes, Brough notes, state penitentiary bonds, and state general obligation bonds.
Roy Pritchett Certificate of Good Fellowship, 1949
This collection contains a certificate.
Roy Robinson report card, 1899
This collection contains a report card for Roy Robinson from Adams School in Washington County, Arkansas.
Roy Robinson report card, 1899
This collection contains a report card for Roy Robinson from Adams School in Washington County, Arkansas.
Roy W. Morris ration book, 1943
This collection contains one Number 3 ration book issued to Roy W. Morris Sr. around 1943.
Rubin Reed Civil War muster roll, 1884
The muster roll in this collection is dated October 1884.
Rushing family papers, 1851-1870
This collection contains letters, transcripts of letters, an invitation, and family group sheet.
Russell Cavanaugh Stephens papers, 1918-1919
This collection is comprised of materials from Russell C. Stephens military service during World War I. Materials include correspondence, World War I publications, honorable discharge papers, French postcards, photographic postcards, newspaper clippings, and a World War I cartoon scrapbook.
Russell family letters, 1880-1884
This collection contains photocopies of fifteen Russell family letters. Most are to and from Ava Russell.
Russell M. Brooks papers, 1933
This collection contains a certificate and score card from Russell M. Brooks related to the Citizen's Military Training Camps.
Russell Spencer Indiana High School diploma, undated
This collection consists of one Indiana State Non-commissioned High School diploma for Russell Spencer in Putnam County, date unknown.
Russell-Stoddard family letters, 1886-1891
This collection contains letters and envelopes written between members of the Russell family of Little Rock, Arkansas to their uncle Asa H. Stoddard of Michigan between 1886 and 1891
Russellville pencil drawings, 1890
This collection contains the 1890 Warner's Almanac with pencil drawings of Russellville in the "memorandum" section.
Ruth McCall scrapbook, 1923-1991
Ruth McCall's papers relate to her personal, educational, and professional development in Little Rock, Arkansas, between 1923 and 1991. She collected newspaper clippings, programs, photographs, and other memorabilia that mirrored her life from a young teen to a grown woman, 1923-1991.
Rutzen V.R. Green papers, 1842-1850
This collection contains the personal papers of Rutzen V.R. Greene, a resident of Sevier County, Arkansas.
This collection contains a letter written by R.W. Martin the president of the Batesville & Brinkley Railroad Company.
R.W. Senter conscription exemption, 1863 June 23
This collection contains an order for conscription exemption for Dr. R.W. Senter.
This collection contains materials relating to the Sain Family.
Sale agreement of J.P. Robinson, 1908
This collection contains a sales agreement.
Salem Banner-Nugget receipt, 1899
This collection contains one receipt for Mrs. M.J. Jackson from Salem Banner-Nugget, Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, dated November 21, 1899.
Saline County (Ark.) Circuit Clerk's day book and list of office, 1860-1861
This collection contains a day book for the Saline County Circuit Clerk with a list of officials.
Saline County (Ark.) marks and brands book, 1836-1906
This collection contains one marks and brands book for Saline County, Arkansas, including 1836 to 1906.
Saline County (Ark.) special election notice, 1941 February 15
Saline County, Arkansas, was established in 1835 and named for the area's salt works. It is located in central Arkansas, southwest of Little Rock.
Saline Oil and Gas Company stock certificate, 1921 August 26
This collection consists of a certificate for 201 shares of stock for Saline Oil and Gas, Inc., for L.W. Dillards.
Saline River gage height and discharge report, 1929
This collection contains two photostats of charts that show the height gage and discharge of the Saline River near Warren, Arkansas, in 1929. It was prepared by United States Geological Survey Water Resources Branch.
Saline River railroad spurbed diagram, 1893 March 21
The document in this collection is dated March 21, 1893.
Sallie Ingram vs. Junius Manuel record, 1877
This collection contains an affidavit filed by Sallie Ingram of Pulaski County, Arkansas against Junius Manuel the alleged father of her son born January 18, 1876.
Sallie Phillips Keller papers, 1833-1905
This collection contains personal correspondence written to Sallie Phillips Keller, including a letter written by her niece, Helen Keller. The collection also includes other correspondence, speeches, applications by Confederate veterans for the Cross of Honor, and other miscellaneous materials related to the Hot Springs Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Salt springs records, 1832-1842
This collection contains documents such as deeds, leases, and bonds, related to the leasing of the salt springs in Arkansas.
This letter, written by Sam Box to his brother, discusses business transactions.
Sam Lauderdale notebook, 1933-1934
This collection contains a notebook kept by Sam Lauderdale, Arkansas State Director of Safety and United States Employees Compensation.
Samson Booster Club bulletin, undated
The bulletin in this collection contains the results of a canvas of citizens, polling them about who they would be voting for in the Congressional race. The candidates were Goodwin, Warnick, and Samson. The bulletin states that Samson was shown to be ahead.
Samuel A. Cordell papers, 1881
This collection contains a teacher's license for Samuel Cordell from the state of Arkansas and a speech about the evils of intemperance. Cordell speech details the evils of any type of indulgence in liquor and the overall negative consequences of that action.
Samuel B. Goodwin records, 1840-1852
This collection contains the accounts of Samuel B. Goodwin.
Samuel B. Scott land warrant, 1823
This land warrant was given to Samuel B. Scott by the United States of America for his service in the War of 1812, granting him 160 acres of land in what is now Lee County, Arkansas.
Samuel Evans rental agreement, 1870
The rental agreement in this collection is dated March 11, 1870.
Samuel Green Daniel ledgers, 1889-1940
This collection consists of Samuel Green Daniel's professional records of accounts, plus some personal records. The ledgers also contain information on births, deaths, et cetera.
Samuel Halliburton promissory note, 1861
This promissory note was given to Allen Lawrence and Company by Samuel Halliburton for $29.88 with interest.
Samuel H. Nowlin reminiscences, 1864
This collection contains the handwritten account of S.H. Nowlin's time as a prisoner of war during the Civil War.
Samuel James Matthews papers, 1857-1924
This collection contains papers belonging to Samuel James Matthews and his wife, Anna, including deeds, receipts, promissory notes, bonds, insurance policies, land patents, and letters.
Samuel Kennedy apprenticeship agreement, 1856
This collection contains one apprenticeship agreement.
Samuel L. and Martha Hendricks bill of sale, 1856
This collection contains a deed of sale for property in Marian and for livestock.
Samuel Lawrence bill of sale, 1860
This collection contains a bill of sale between Samuel Lawrence and Samuel Evans.
Samuel Morton Rutherford biography, 1908
This collection contains a biography of Samuel Morton Rutherford, written by Mrs. W.M. Cravens, 1908.
This collections contains one bond.
Samuel Turner estate records, 1859
This collection contains an inventory for the estate of Samuel Turner
This collection contains a typescript of the biography of Samuel Tyer of Wynne, Arkansas taken from Goodspeed's History of Eastern Arkansas, 1889.
Samuel Walker family papers, 1835-1974
This collection consists of genealogical material related to the Walker family. It includes birth and marriage certificates, a pension, correspondence, and other items.
Samuel Walker letters, 1862-1863
This collection contains three letters.
Samuel W. Williams papers, 1814-1961
This collection contains personal and business correspondence, St. John's College documents, Civil War material, and Arkansas State Guard documents. The majority of the correspondence in this collection concerns Samuel Williams and his family and is business related. Also included are Confederate and Union Army muster rolls, rosters, payrolls, receipts, and correspondence.
Sanders Brothers Dry Goods receipt, 1894
This collection contains one receipt from Sanders Brothers Dry Goods, Knoxville, Arkansas, dated October 20, 1894.
The broadside in this collection is undated.
This collection contains a letter written by Sarah A. Nelson to Menece Wilson, Hawfields, Orange County, North Carolina.
Sarah E. Eldridge probate record, 1844
This probate record appoints James Eldridge, husband of Sarah E. (Mosely) Eldridge, as legal guardian of Mary, John, and Margaret Mosely.
Sarah Mizelle Morgan collection, 1938-1964
This collection contains newspaper articles from the Arkansas Gazette and Arkansas Democrat, sheet music written by Dr. J.J. Livingston, and poetry anthologies, including five pamphlets printed by the Arkansas Poets' Roundtable in 1938-1939, 1939-1940, 1940-1941, 1941-1942, and 1945-1946.
Sarah Rhodes diaries, 1890-1891
This collection contains the diaries of Sarah Starr Rhodes, which describe her day-to-day activities at home, the death of her father, and the birth of her last child, Frances. The establishment of Cumberland College in Clarksville, Arkansas, is frequently mentioned.
Sarah Stillwell Huffman papers, 1891-1892
This collection contains the diary (original and typed transcript) of Sarah Stillwell and a scrapbook of clippings and family memorabilia kept by Sarah Stillwell and other members of the Stillwell family during the 1890s.
Sarah Thorp Thomas letters, 1878-1902
This collection contains correspondence between Sarah Thorp Thomas and Cornelia Bishop.
Sarah Williams probate record [photocopy], undated
This collection contains a photocopy of a petition for declaration of insanity for Sarah Williams in the probate court. The petition was completed by John Lindsey and is undated.
Sara Shoemaker papers, 1951-2011
This collection contains photos with other members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution Arkansas state yearbooks, programs, Gilbert Marshall Chapter yearbooks, documents, and newspaper clippings.
"Save the Does!" broadside, undated
The broadside in this collection is undated.
Scarlett-Bullock family papers, 1897-1974
This collection contains papers from both the Scarlett and Bullock families, including news clippings, legal papers and deeds, family correspondence, personal writings, family and autobiographical notes, and family memorabilia.
Schader family papers, 1831-1969
This collection contains correspondence, legal records, financial papers, and grocery business records of the Joseph Conrad Schader family of Little Rock.
School District Number 93 letter, 1895
This letter instructs R.H. Hawkins to close School District Number 93 due to a whooping cough outbreak.
School fund apportionment, 1903 September 7
The broadside in this collection is dated September 7, 1903.
School statistical report, 1904-1940
Statistics are included in the report from 1904 to 1940.
Scipio Africanus Jones final grant report, 2018-2019
This collection contains a final grant report, binder, poster, and three copies of the book, Scipio Africanus Jones: Both Intelligent and Wise, written by Pat Kienzle. It was completed as part of the Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant.
Scipio A. Jones Alumni Association grant project report, 2009
This collection contains a grant project report for the Scipio A. Jones Alumni Association in paper and CD-ROM format.
Scott and Howell promissory notes, 1872-1873
This collection contains promissory notes for James W. Price and T.M. Vangardt with Scott and Howell.
Scott County (Ark.) list of jurors, 1892
This collection contains one broadside, a list of jurors, Scott County, Arkansas.
Scott Plantation Photograph Collection, 1973
This collection consists of 18 photographs and 12 black and white 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ square roll film negatives of Scott Plantation.
Scrapper Belles Reunion multimedia collection, 1956-2007
This collection is comprised of images, photographs, and a memory book commemorating the Scrapper Belle drill team during their 2007 reunion.
S.C. Robinson proof of loss of deed form, 1902
This collection contains one proof of loss of deed form by S.C. Robinson for Rachel Maberry, dated December 13, 1902.
