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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Spanish-American War "Soldier's Memorial" poster, 1898 May 14
This collection contains a Spanish-American War "Soldier's Memorial" poster listing the men of Company A, 2nd Arkansas Infantry, United States Volunteers.
Spanish American War unpaid claims, (First Arkansas Infantry) 1919
This collection contains unpaid claims, Spanish-American War, First Arkansas Infantry, dated May 1, 1919.
Spanish American War unpaid claims, (Second Arkansas Infantry) 1919
This collection contains unpaid claims, Spanish-American War, Second Arkansas Infantry, dated May 1, 1919.
Spanish American War veterans in Arkansas list, 1955
This collection contains a list of Arkansas Spanish American War veterans from the First and Second Regiments.
Special commissioner's sale notice, 1890
The broadside in this collection is dated 1890.
Special Order No. 50 (Cabell), 1863 May 8
This collection contains Special Order No. 50 from W.L. Cabell, Brig. Gen. Com'd'g, dated May 8, 1863.
Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865
This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23 (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), directing Captain G. Durbin, Assistant Quartermaster, Fort Smith, to proceed to New Orleans and report to the Board of Examiners.
Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865
This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23 (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), discharging First Sergeant Richard Armstrong, Company L, Ninth Iowa Cavalry Volunteers, to enable him to accept a commission.
Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865 January 25
This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23 (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), relieving Lt. William F. Cole, Twenty-Seventh Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, of special duty in the Quartermaster's Department.
Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865 January 25
This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23, (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), honorably discharging Lt. J.L. Russell, Company A, First Iowa Cavalry Volunteers.
Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865 January 25
This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23 (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), discharging First Sergeant David Handley, Company K, Fourteenth Kansas Cavalry Volunteers, to enable him to accept a commission.
Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865 January 25
This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23 (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), instructing Captain J.R. Whitcomb to report to Brigadier General F. Soloman for duty.
"Spirit of Arkansas" circular to Arkansas Granges, 1875 August 10
The circular in this collection states that the publication will offer special rates to granges and that they will publish information related to granges. It is dated August 10, 1875.
Spirit of Arkansas newspaper, 1875 December
This collection contains the December 1875 issue, vol. 3, no. 12, of the Spirit of Arkansas newspaper. This issue includes a "new township map of the state of Arkansas."
Spirit of Arkansas supplement newspaper, 1876 December
This collection contains one supplement from the Spirit of Arkansas newspaper from December 1876, vol. V, no. 37.
S.P. Miller estate record, 1890 March 5
This collection contains a certificate of record of settlement of administrator, executor or guardian and an attached hand-written note from the Probate Court of Pulaski County.
Springdale addition of Little Rock, Arkansas, abstract, 1964
The abstract of title in this collection contains dates from 1838 to 1964.
Springer "Family Record," 1863-1947
This collection contains material related to the Springer family.
Springfield and Memphis Railroad route certification, 1882
This collection contains one certification of a railroad route.
Springfield [Mass.] newspaper clippings on Osage Indians, 1829
This collection contains news clippings about attacks on the Osage tribe that took place in Arkansas Territory.
Springfield Wagon Company papers, 1881-1907
This collection contains correspondence received by the Springfield Wagon Company of Springfield, Missouri between 1881 and 1907.
S.S. Rally program, [ ] October 11
The broadside in this collection is October 11; however the year is unknown.
Stacy Davis court record, 1825
This collection contains a notice appointing Stacy Davis as executrix of Jeremiah Davis' estate.
Stamps of Arkansas by the American Legion, 1960
This collection contains two sheets of non-postal stamps issued by the American Legion representing various aspects of Arkansas.
This collection contains a letter, from Stan C. Harley to Mrs. R. J. Lea concerning the Dallas County UDC Chapter and information on the "Dallas Rifles" and their battle flag.
Stan C. Harley "Shiloh Battle Flag" letter, 1905 October 23
This collection contains a letter from Stan C. Harley to Mrs. L.C. Hall, President of the Arkansas Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The letter pertains to the presentation of the flag to the U.D.C at the annual meeting.
Standing committees of the House of Representatives, 1877
This collection contains a list of the Standing Committees of the Arkansas House of Representatives for 1877.
Stanley family papers, 1858-1915
This collection contains correspondence, land and other records belonging to the descendants of James Robert Stanley and dated between 1858 and 1915.
Stanley S. Dowell grocery store bill, 1872
This collection contains a bill from the Stanley S. Dowell Dry Goods and Groceries store in Clover Bend, Arkansas, from 1872.
Staples collection of Arkansas maps, 1914-1982
This collection contains Sanborn maps and city and county maps of Arkansas. Many contain handwritten notes.
Starling family scrapbook , 1856-1898
This scrapbook was compiled by the family of William Starling/Sterling, a Union Army officer from Frankfort, Kentucky. The scrapbook includes clippings, funeral notices, photographs, currency, correspondence, broadsides, military orders, maps, and poems. It also contains a printed history of the Spanish-American War.
Star Spangled Banner replica, 1814
This collection contains a replica of the lyrics of the "Star Spangled Banner."
This collection contains a course of study, three bulletins, one program, one pamphlet, and one brochure from 1922 to 1974 related to State Agricultural School and Arkansas State College, later known as Arkansas State University, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
State Convention printing order and receipt, 1861
This collection contains a printing order and receipt.
State highway organizations chart, 1932
The chart in this collection includes the name of the state highway organization, the state and city in which it is located, the date the highway department was created, the date the present highway department law was enacted/amended, the administrative body, the executive officers, the number of counties in the state, and the number of state divisions for administration.
State House construction records, 1841-1843
This collection contains records for the State House in Little Rock, Arkansas, between 1841 and 1843.
State Lands Commissioner letter, 1882
This collection contains a letter dated May 29, 1882 from D.W. Lear, commissioner of state lands, Little Rock, AR, to "Sir." pertaining to proof of improvement and attorney general's opinion.
Statement on secession, 1861 August 18
The collection contains one broadside.
State of Arkansas order of payment, 1869
This collection contains an order of payment.
State of Arkansas versus Charles, a slave, et al., 1850
This collection contains the Circuit Court grand jury record for the State of Arkansas versus Charles, a slave, et al.
State of Arkansas vs. J.A. Fears trial transcript, 1841
This transcript was handwritten by Albert Pike during the trial of J.A. Fears, but it is only a portion of the trial.
State of Arkansas vs. M.Q. Townsend: Arthur C. Beatty statement, 1874
This collection contains the sworn statement of Arthur C. Beatty in the case State of Arkansas vs. Miles Q. Townsend.
State of Arkansas vs. William Boyles records, 1873
This collection contains documents related to the court case State v. William Boyles.
This collection contains receipts, vouchers, statements, and other papers related to transactions made by or to the State of Arkansas for the use in a variety of different state agencies, in 1869.
State Refund Board records, 1932-1933
This collection contains Arkansas State Refund Board records between 1922 and 1933.
State Senate bill no. 67, 1967
This collection contains Senate bill no. 67.
State Text Book Commission legislation, 1909
This collection contains bills and amendments made by the state legislature in Arkansas in regard to standardizing school textbooks.
St. Bartholomew School enrollment lists, 1910-1975
This collection contains photocopies of student enrollment lists from 1910-1975. The files are arranged chronologically.
St. Charles Lodge of Freemasons membership list, 1886-1887
This collection contains a membership list for the St. Charles Lodge of Accepted and Free Masons.
Steamer Batesville account with Evans, Dallas, and Gilmore, 1869
Account record for the Steamer Batesville with Evans, Dallas, and Gilmore
Steamer Belle of Texas bill, 1874
Collection contains one waybill.
Steamer Clarksville invoices, 1872-1874
This collection contains two invoices for the Steamer Clarksville between 1872 and 1874.
Steamer Little Pike business records, 1855
Collection contains two account records detailing crew hires, cargo freight and raising of steamboat from the Ouachita River.
This letter requests information about land belonging to J.E. Stenger through a quitclaim deed.
Stephen and John D. Hightower slave and plantation records, 1804-1882
This collection contains bills of sale, receipts, deeds, slave lists, and genealogical information of the Hightower family of Lincoln County, Tennessee, and Panola County, Mississippi.
Stephen Harris promissory note [photocopy], 1830
This promissory note, from Stephen Harris to William Paul, is a photocopy.
Stephen K. and Amanda Stone golden wedding anniversary invitation, 1892
This collection contains an invitation to the Golden Wedding anniversary of Stephen K. and Amanda Stone held September 22, 1892.
Stephen Ruddell Wilson letter, 1820
This collection contains a letter by Stephen Ruddell Wilson that is also signed by Stephen F. Austin.
Stephen T. Northcutt oath, 1865
This oath of allegiance was signed at the end of the Civil War on July 19, 1865 by Stephen T. Northcutt.
Sterling Dudley Green papers, 1870-1914
This collection contains personal documents owned by Sterling Dudley Green until his death in 1919. The documents contain his tax information, correspondence, financial statements, sales ephemera, and government statements regarding his titles. The time period of the documents ranges from 1870 to 1914. Two disks contain .jpg and .fbc files from circa 2012-2013.
Stevens family papers, 1862-1980
This collection contains genealogical information collected by Arthur Stevens regarding the Stevens family.
Stewart and Brothers shipment receipt, 1861
Receipt details shipment of 5 boxes of guns, 7 kegs of powder, and 14 pound of shot
St. Francis Circuit Court calendar, 1883 October 15-17
This collection contains one broadside, a trial calendar of the St. Francis County Circuit Court.
St. Francis Circuit Court docket, 1895 September
This collection contains the docket of St. Francis County's Circuit Court for the summer term, 1895. The county clerk from 1894-1896 was T.C. Folbre and the county judge was J.S.R. Cowan. This document was printed in the Forrest City Times. The back side of this manuscript has notes regarding a case that evolved D.J. Porter and G.W. Macrae. The notes do not state the name of the case or the case number.
St. Francis County (Ark.) call for outstanding warrants, 1884 October 7
This collection consists of one document calling for outstanding county warrants in St. Francis County, Arkansas, dated October 7, 1884.
St. Francis County (Ark.) electors' statement, 1872
This collection contains a statement by electors in Liberty Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas regarding their votes for Hubert W. Winthrop for county sheriff. Winthrop won the election but declined the position.
St. Francis County (Ark.) notice of public sale, 1888 May 1
This collection consists of one notice of public sale of James Griggs' real estate in Johnson Township, Franklin County, Arkansas, dated May 1, 1888.
St. Francis County (Ark.) road plat, 1872 May 24
The plat map in this collection is dated May 24, 1872.
St. Francis County (Ark.) sheriff's census, 1829
This census was conducted the St. Francis County sheriff's, William Strong, in 1829.
St. Francis Levee District letter, 1932 June 18
This collection contains a letter from W.O. Byler Secretary-Treasurer of the St. Francis Levee District Board of Directors, to the Arkansas Secretary of State, Ed. F. McDonald, requesting a certified copy of two Acts passed at the last special session affecting the St. Francis Levee District. One of the Acts authorized the Levee District to exchange bonds for right of way, and the other authorized the District to pay for damages on lands from which levee protection had been withdrawn provided the district had obligated itself to do so and authorized bonds to be issued for this purpose.
St. Francis Printing Association record, 1888
This collection contains one financial statement.
St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern Railroad, Texarkana, Arkansas, station ledger, 1880
This collection contains a single account ledger belonging to the St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern Railroad's Texarkana, Arkansas, station.
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway brochure, undated
This collection contains a brochure on the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway. It includes a map of the United States showing railroads, information on rates of fare, and information on eastern Missouri and Arkansas.
St. Louis, Iron Mtn. and Southern Railroad Company Return of Work Force form, 1883
This collection contains one return of force at work form, St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Co., dated March 18, 1883.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch steamboat drawing, 1914 February 15
This collection contains a fragment from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch featuring a color reproduction of a print made in 1860 of the steamboat race between the Natchez and the Eclipse from New Orleans to St. Louis.
Stokeley & Louisiana Wilson land deed, 1857 June 20
The land deed in this collection is dated June 20, 1857.
This collection contains correspondence, legal documents, photographs, family history materials, and licenses.
Stone County (Ark.) bond form, 1890
This collection contains one blank bond form for Stone County, Arkansas in c.1890.
This collection contains one historical paper.
Stone family papers, 1842-1940
This collection contains the family papers of the Stephen K. Stone family and their descendants including deeds, correspondence and genealogical information between 1860 and 1940.
"Stonegate: 1930" broadside, 1930
The broadside in this collection is dated 1930.
Stone Mountain Confederate Monument papers, 1923-1927
This collection contains seven items of correspondence.
Story of James W. Crawford's "gold pocket watch," 1988
This collection contains an article detailing the history of a gold pocket watch that belonged to James W. Crawford and General William Ayers Crawford. The watch had been donated to the History Commission. The collection also contains correspondence between History Commission Director, Dr. John L. Ferguson, and Sybil (Mrs. James W.) Crawford, who sent the article to the History Commission.
"Story of the Founding of Memphis," 1931 August 25
This collection consists of four broadcast manuscripts for the "Story of the Founding of Memphis" from August 25, 1931.
Strawberry River Four-Family Pioneer Association records, 1939-1946
This collection contains the constitution and articles of incorporation of the Strawberry River Four-Family Pioneer Association.
Strong-McColloch family papers, 1825-1920
This collection contains genealogical papers related to the Strong and McColloch families between 1825 and 1920. It consists mainly of letters, deeds, and genealogical research by various members of the Strong and McColloch families.
This collection contains a drawing book.
Stuttgart and Arkansas River Railroad opening invitation, 1891 January 3
This collection consists of an invitation to H.E. Rhodes to attend the opening and completion of the Stuttgart and Arkansas River Railroad to Dewitt, from T.H. Leslie, manager.
Stuttgart city directory, 1908
This collection contains a photocopy of a Stuttgart, Arkansas, city directory, which includes telephones and rural routes.
Stuttgart Fair Association stock certificate, 1913
This 1913 Stuttgart Fair Association stock certificate belonged to Guy B. Bennett.
Stuttgart Fair Association stock certificate, 1913 August 1
The stock certificate in this collection was issued to Louis Buerkle and dated August 1, 1913.
Sue Bellis collection, 1936-1949
This collection contains pamphlets, an article, and a sign related to Arkansas.
Sue P. Worthen address book, 1900s
This undated address book belonged to Sue P. Worthen of Little Rock.
Summons for Grand Jurors, Pulaski County, 1835
This collection contains information on juries including jury summons and cartoons dealing with juries.
Sunset Garden Club records, 1933-1959
This collection contains membership lists, minutes, news clippings, and convention programs related to the Sunset Garden Club of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Susan Bricelin Fletcher papers [photocopy], 1908
This collection contains reminiscences written by Susan Bricelin Fletcher of Saline County, Arkansas during the Civil War. Fletcher wrote her account in August 1908.
This collection contains a letter.
Susanna Scrimshire Hinsley letter, 1940
This letter by Susanna Hinsley describes her memories of the battle at Jenkins' Ferry during the Civil War.
Sutton F. Cottrell Special Order, 1862 August 24
This collection contains one broadside, a special order from Sutton F. Cottrell, Provost Marshal, Van Buren, to "collect all the spare blankets, and all carpets, whether in use or not, for the use of the Brigade" during the U.S. Civil War.
Swafford family Civil War letters, 1863-1864
This collection includes photocopies of three letters.
