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.
Article
S.C. Turnbo manuscripts, undated
This is a collection of copies of 278 of Silac C. Turnbo's manuscripts numbering from 540 to 819; manuscript 589 missing. The manuscripts' subject dates range from 1830 to 1907.
S.C. Turnbo news clippings [photocopies], 1900
This collection contains copies of news clippings of S.C. Turnbo's stories about northwestern Arkansas and southwestern Missouri.
Scull family papers, 1915-1962
This collection contains correspondence, biographical notes, legal documents, and printed materials related to the Ben H. and the Ben H.J. Scull families of Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Seal of the Superior Court of Arkansas, 1832
This collection contains a Seal of the Superior Court of Arkansas in 1832. The Superior Court is known today as the Supreme Court of Arkansas.
Searcy County (Ark.) notice to voters, 1882 May 17
This collection consists of one notice to Searcy County tax payers by N.J. McBride for re-election as county sheriff, Searcy county, Arkansas, dated May 17, 1882.
Searcy County (Ark.) tax records, 1836
This collection contains the tax records of Searcy County at the time of the establishment of the State of Arkansas.
Searcy County Confederate pensioner's report, 1920
This collection contains a Certificate of Pensioners' Continued Indigency and Disability for Searcy County, Arkansas.
Searcy County Material, 1911-1984
This collection contains material relevant to Searcy County, Arkansas.
Sebastian County (Ark.) ballot, 1908
This collection contains a ballot for the Upper Township of Sebastian County from 1908. A handwritten note explains that African Americans voted heavily in the election.
Sebastian County (Ark.) chattel mortgage collection, 1898
This collection contains chattel and crop mortgages from Sebastian County, Arkansas.
Sebastian County (Ark.) clerk financial report, 1890 August 4
This collection contains one broadside, a Financial Report of the County Clerk of Sebastian County.
Sebastian County (Ark.) tax collector's notice, 1894 December 31
This collection contains one broadside, a tax collector's notice by T.W. Bugg, Sheriff and Collector of Sebastian County, announcing his schedule for collecting taxes.
Sebastian County (Ark.) tax collector's notice, 1896 December 21
This collection contains one broadside, a tax collector's notice by T.W. Bugg, Sheriff and Collector of Sebastian County, announcing his schedule for collecting taxes.
Sebastian County Democratic Party election certificate, 1938 August 19
This certificate is dated August 19, 1938.
Sebastian County Secession Convention delegate petition and response, 1861 January
This collection contains the petition requesting Griffith to represent Sebastian County at the secession convention and his reply.
Secession in Arkansas article, 1961
This collection contains one typed copy of the paper "Succession in Arkansas," by J.H. Atkinson.
Secession message, [1861] February
This collection contains one broadside.
Second Arkansas Confederate Mounted Rifles Captain Pettus Company roster, 1863
This collection contains a roster of the Second Arkansas Mounted Confederate Mounted Rifles, Captain Allen T. Pettus Company.
Second petition to the mayor and city council of Little Rock, 1912
This collection contains a petition Dated November 4, 1912 by residents of Street Improvement District number 216 requesting for improvements in that district.
Secretary of State notes and accounts, 1880
This collection contains two ledger books of notes and accounts kept by the Arkansas Office of Secretary of State.
Secretary of State receipt book, 1906
This collection contains a 1906 receipt book for the Arkansas Secretary of State's office.
"Seminary: The Undertold Story" grant progress report, 2015
This collection is comprised of paperwork, photocopies of photographs, and a DVD.
This collection contains a copy of Senator Ivo Gilbert's Senate Bill Number 332 of 1933 as well as a copy of the amendment to it.
Senator Hattie W. Caraway letter, 1988
This collection contains of one letter written by Hattie W. Caraway to Hon. Harry B. Solsmon concerning legislation prohibition the export of peeler logs to European Countries.
Senator James E. Wood address, 1901
The address in this collection is dated February 21, 1901.
Senator Robert J. Wilson interview, 1935
This collection contains notes and a transcript of an interview of Robert Wilson by a Dr. Wood. The material includes Wilson's memories of Indians, Lovely and Washington counties, E.C. Boudinot, Isaac Murphy, Stephen K. Jones and family, the Civil War and battle at Fayetteville, and schools.
Senator Thaddeus H. Caraway letter, undated
This collection contains one letter.
This collection contains sermon notes collected between 1926 and 1928.
Seventh Arkansas Confederate Volunteers, Company "G" muster roll, undated
This collection contains a typed copy of a muster roll for the 7th Arkansas Volunteers, Company "G".
Seventh Arkansas Regiment requisition, 1861
This requisition was for ordnance for the Seventh Arkansas Regiment, CSA.
Sevier County (Ark.) election records, 1874
This collection contains a broadside; a list of voters in Washington Township, Sevier County; and a notice for the election of a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1874.
Sevier County Home Guards roster, 1863
This collection contains a Civil War roster of the Sevier County Home Guards.
Sevier County School Commissioner's sale, 1863
This collection contains one notice of a sale.
Sevier family papers, 1843-1935
This collection contains photocopies of correspondence, manuscript literary works, and news clippings.
S.G. Newton records, 1844-1897
This collection contains a general land office certificate, a certificate of record, and a list of lands located by agent S.G. Newton.
S.G. Parsley accounts list, 1900
This list was created by S.G. Parsley in the early 1900s.
Sharp County (Ark.) forfeited lands deed, 1881 July 5
This collection contains a deed for forfeited lands (No.4572) in Sharp County, Arkansas, bought by James G. Ferguson.
Shaver and Shaver Real Estate of Wynne, Arkansas, collection, undated
This collection consists of materials published by Shaver and Shaver Real Estate of Wynne, Arkansas.
Shed family letters, 1851-1896
This collection contains correspondence written and received by members of the Shed family in Arkansas and Georgia. These letters discuss rural life in Arkansas and Georgia before and after the Civil War, detailing how important church life, hunting, and family connections were. One letter describes how some white southerners felt about the new governmental laws declaring African Americans equal under the law to white Americans.
Shillcutt Drug Company records, 1902-1959
This collection includes financial records of the Shillcutt Drug Company from 1902 to 1959.
Shirley Ann Barham genealogical collection, 1756-2013
This collection contains genealogical research photocopies, family research books, and maps collected by Shirley Ann Barham related to the Henry, Kugle, Almond, Houston, and Chaffin families.
The collection contains correspondence between Governor Orval Faubus and State Senator Jake Porter related to the completion of the Shores Lake Dam.
Sibley and Wood Grocery Co. receipt, 1895
This collection contains one receipt from Shibley and Wood Grocery Company, Van Buren, Arkansas, dated February 19, 1895.
Sid B. Redding letter, 1923 October 20
This collection contains correspondence between Sid B. Redding and Arkansas History Commission Director Dallas Herndon concerning the plans for a southern memorial in Little Rock, Arkansas, for President Theodore Roosevelt.
Sid McMath/Travis Mathis letters, 1954-1995
The collection includes two letters and a photocopy of a grand jury report.
Sidney McMath Rural Electrification papers, 1948-1987
This collection contains correspondence related to the Rural Electrification Administration plan to extend power to rural regions of Arkansas.
Silas H. Hunt Community Development Corporation grant project, 2006-2009
This collection contains materials prepared in conjunction with a Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant from the Black History Commission of Arkansas, and includes information on race relations in early 20th century America, an overview of Hunt’s life and legacy. Collection contains a 183-page document and one CD with digital copy of document. The Black History Commission of Arkansas (BHCA) was created by Act 1233 of 1991 and is composed of seven members appointed by the governor with approval of the Senate. The BHCA is charged with preserving the history of black Arkansans and black communities in Arkansas. This commission also encourages research of Arkansas’s black history and promotes teaching black history in Arkansas schools. Grants are awarded from the BHCA in a concerted effort to ensure Arkansas’s black history is collected and preserved. The Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program was established in 2009 by Act 660 to honor the program’s namesake who served as chair of the commission from 1993 – 2007.
Silas T. Toncray Legislature candidacy statement, 1827 June 30
This collection holds an open letter to the ‘qualified voters of Conway County’ concerning Toncray’s candidacy for the legislature. He outlines the changes he would like to make and his overall agenda.
Sillin-Monroe-Sprague family papers, 2020
This collection contains records of the Sillin-Monroe-Sprague family, including Bible records of births and deaths, correspondence, and other material related to the history of the family.
Siloam Springs Grammar School souvenir, 1922
The booklet in this collection contains quotes, a listing of pupils from the 1921-1922 class of Siloam Springs Grammar School, as well as photographs of the staff and eighth grade class members.
Siloam Springs High School Notes, 1911 December
This collection consists of one issue of Siloam Springs High School Notes from December of 1911.
Siloam Springs - Teague Addition plat map, 1889
This collection contains one plat map of the Teague Addition to Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Silver Springs Milling Company certificate of shares, 1889
This collection contains one certificate for 66 shares of capital stock in the Silver Springs Milling Co. for John C. Puckett.
Silver Springs Milling Company letter, 1890 June 28
This collection consists of a certification of vote of stockholders to negotiate a loan for $3000.00. It was signed by J.W. Scoggs, Secretary.
Silver Springs Milling Company note, 1891 July 9
This collection contains a note written by J.W. Scroggs, Secretary of the Silver Springs Milling Company.
Silvester Thacher collection, 1863-1885
This collection contains correspondence, an account book, and a newspaper related to Silvester Thacher.
Simmons High School photograph, 1950s
The collection contains one photographic print of the New Farmers of America (NFA) Chapter, Okolona Colored High School, later known as Simmons High School, Okolona, Arkansas, circa 1950s.
Simmons National Bank of Pine Bluff 50th anniversary brochure, 1953
This collection contains a 50th Anniversary brochure for Simmons National Bank in Pine Bluff.
Simon P. Hughes and James P. Eagle letters, 1888-1889
This collection contains a letter book of outgoing correspondence by Simon P. Hughes and James P. Eagle between 1888 and 1889.
This collection contains one letter.
Simon P. Hughes letters, 1885-1888
This collection contains two letter books of outgoing correspondence by Governor Simon P. Hughes from 1885-1888.
Sims Mortuary funeral programs, 1977-2005
This collection contains approximately 200 funeral programs for southern Arkansas and Louisiana residents, from 1977 to 2005. The collection includes local church programs, school programs, and other material.
Sims Mortuary ledgers, 1951-2003
This collection includes nine volumes of funeral home records dating from 1951-2003. Each volume contains an alphabetical index.
Sixth Arkansas Confederate Infantry historical sketch, undated
This collection contains a historical sketch.
S.J. Wright Civil War letters and reminiscences, 1861-1873
This collection contains a bound typed transcript of Civil War letters.
Slave sale certification instructions, 1820s
This collection contains a Slave Sale Certification Instructions.
Sloan-Hendrix Academy papers, 1908-1979
This collection contains materials collected by the Sloan-Hendrix History Committee to write a history of the Academy in 1979. It includes correspondence to and from various committee members as well as research materials gather to write the history and a draft copy of the history.
Smackover Oil Workers papers, 1920-1923
This collection contains a photograph of oil workers at the railroad crossing in Smackover looking toward Death Valley in 1922, a poem about leaving Smackover, a railroad ticket leaving Smackover for El Dorado, and a drawing of a knight in armor.
Smith Creek Missionary Baptist Church records, 1886-1933
This collections consists of two books of church records, minutes of meetings, membership lists, deeds, and a photograph.
Smithville Academy polemic proceedings, 1853
The proceedings in this collection are dated March-December 1853.
Smyrna Church records, 1887-1900
This collection contains church records.
Snodgrass family collection, 1907-2013
The collection contains a scrapbook and loose material from the scrapbook consisting of newspaper clippings, commencement invitations, correspondence, programs, schedules, and medical school journals, which belonged to William A. Snodgrass. It also contains photocopies of research done on Andrew Jackson Snodgrass and other members of the Snodgrass family, and an original United Confederate Veterans certificate for Andrew Jackson Snodgrass. The collection also contains military research on WWI completed by Phillip A. Snodgrass and correspondence related to William A. Snodgrass's work as Director of the American Red Cross Hospital Unit T.
Snyder, Johnson, Kelly prospectus, 1893 March 14
The prospectus in this collection is dated March 14, 1893.
This collection contains one letter to Amelia M. Jones of Chickasaw, Franklin County, Alabama from her brother, C.S.T.; Social Ridge, Dallas County, (Ark.)
"Some Old French Place Names in the State of Arkansas" pamphlet, 1899
This collection consists of on pamphlet titled "Some Old French Place Names in the State of Arkansas" by John C. Branner, Stanford University, dated 1899.
Sons of Confederate Veterans reunion papers, 1965
This collection contains a memo and letter regarding the 1965 Sons of Confederate Veterans reunion in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Sons of the Confederate Veterans Special Orders, 1933
This collection contains Special Orders No. 25 appointing members of the Text-book Committee of the Sons of Confederate Veterans for the years 1933 through 1934.
Soulesbury Institute account, 1855
This collection contains one account for B. H. Neely in 1855 with Soulesbury Institute.
Soulesbury Institute papers, 1854-1859
This collection contains tuition receipts for Soulesbury Institute from 1854 and 1859.
Soulesbury Institute papers, 1854-1859
This collection contains tuition receipts for Soulesbury Institute from 1854 and 1859.
Soulesbury Institute tuition receipts, 1860
This collection contains two tuition receipts.
Soulful Recollections project, 2007
The collection contains video oral history interviews.
Soul Institute records, 1970-1972
The Soul Institute records contain papers concerning the Soul Institute school at Earle, Arkansas, from 1970 through 1972. The records include school registers from grades 1 through 12, event programs, and newspaper clippings.
South Arkansas Audubon Society scrapbook (El Dorado, Ark.), 1962-1978
This collection consists of one scrapbook containing constitution, membership, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and programs relating to the South Arkansas Audubon Society, established in 1962.
South Carolina post offices article, circa 1959
The list in this collection includes post office locations and the names of the post master.
Southeast Arkansas Fair premium list, 1914 October 13-16
This collection contains a premium list for the second annual South East Arkansas Fair held on October 13-16, 1914.
This collection contains catalogs, bulletins, and one program from 1931 to 1957 produced by Southern State College and State Agricultural and Mechanical College, later known as Southern Arkansas University, in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Southern Claims Commission claim of Jane Lindsey, 1871-1879
This collection contains records pertaining to Jane Lindsey of Saline County, Arkansas' claim before the Southern Claims Commission between 1871 and 1879. Her claim of loyalty was not proved according to the Commission.
Southernland family Bible, 1832
This small Bible includes several family information sheets.
Southern Rights ticket clipping, circa 1850
This collection contains a ticket clipping.
Southern Standard Press Company circular, 1882
The circular in this collection is dated 1882.
South Fourche LaFave River Bridge photograph collection, 1933-2001
This collections contains six photographs of the construction of the South Fourche LaFave River Bridge.
South Sebastian County (Ark.) Historical Society grant project report, 1976-2015
This collection contains one final grant report.
South Sebastian County Historical Society final grant report, 2016
The report in this collection contains photographs, a booklet, a program, one DVD, one CD-ROM, and promotional material.
Southwest Congress of Optometry program, 1923 January 8-10
This collection contains a program from the first Southwest Congress of Optometry, which was held at the Marion Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas, on January 8-10, 1923.
Southwestern Zinc and Lead Corporation, 1903
This collection contains a report entitled "A Brief Synopsis of the Conditions and Prospects of Southwestern Zinc and Lead Corporation"
Southwest Technical Institute/Southern Arkansas University Tech(Camden, Ark.) catalog, 1973-1975
This collection contains one catalog covering 1973 through 1975 from Southwest Technical Institute, now known as Southern Arkansas University Tech, in Camden, Arkansas.
Spanish American War Arkansas Infantry roster, 1898
This collection contains a roster of Company A, Second Regiment, Arkansas Volunteer Infantry from the Spanish American War.
Spanish-American War muster roll, 1898
This collection contains the muster roll of John R. Newman's Company K, 2nd Regiment of Arkansas Volunteers that served in the Spanish-American War of 1898.
Spanish-American War "Soldier's Memorial" poster, 1898
This collection contains two copies of a Spanish-American War "Soldier's Memorial" poster listing the men of Company H, First Regiment, Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
