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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"The Story of Arkansas Post," 1933
This collection consists of "The Story of Arkansas Post," by P.C. Howson.
The Surrender at Jacksonport," address by Dr. John L. Ferguson, 1965 June 5
This collection contains an address delivered by Dr. John L. Ferguson, former Director of the Arkansas History Commission titled, "The Surrender at Jacksonport."
"The Tour: Parks and Tourism," 1996
This collection is comprised of a film, “The Tour: Parks and Tourism” in two formats: one VHS tape and one DVD copy of VHS tape. Duration 30:24
"The Treasure and Mystery of the Mounds" article, 1984
This collection contains an article, "The Treasure and Mystery of the Mounds," from the May 1984 issue of Western and Eastern Treasures.
The True Southron newspaper, 1863 February 7
This collection contains one issue of The True Southron from February 7, 1863.
The Umpire Gazette newspaper [photocopy], 1919 August 18
This collection consists of one photocopy of volume 1, number 1 of "The Umpire Gazette" newspaper, Umpire, Arkansas, dated August 18, 1919.
This collection contains an issue of The War Bulletin.
This collection contains an issue of The War Bulletin.
The War Bulletin clipping, 1862 June 11
This collection contains a clipping from the War Bulletin, dated June 11, 1862.
The War Bulletin newspaper, 1862
This collection contains one document, an issue of The War Bulletin (No.5) from Fayetteville which includes lists of men who died in area hospitals.
The Ward Hotel stationery, undated
This collection contains one original piece of stationery and envelope from The Ward Hotel, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The Weekly State tax list, 1876 April 28
The tax list in this collection includes the owners' name, the location with township and range, and the value.
"The Winrod Letter," 1977-1978
This collection contains three newsletters, transcript of a radio program, and a religious tract by the Reverend Gordon Winrod.
"The Writer," edited by Olive Nelson, 1937-1938
This collection contains one ribbon-bound compilation of works by various members of the Arkansas Authors' and Composers' Society for the 25th anniversary of the organization, titled "The Writer".
Third Arkansas Infantry, CSA, reunion articles, 1887-1890
This collection contains a typed copy and a clipping with a history of the Third Arkansas Infantry.
Third Arkansas Infantry, CSA, soldiers buried in Stonewall Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia, 1955
This collection contains a list of names of soldiers buried in Stonewall Cemetery, Winchester Virginia. It also includes a letter from Rowena Gallaway, Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Ted Worley, Arkansas History Commission.
Third Arkansas Infantry roster as remembered by Thomas H. Baldy, 1900-1913
This collection contains a roster of the Third Arkansas Infantry with clippings of a roster.
Third Arkansas Infantry, SSA, Company "E" muster roll, 1861 June 20
This collection contains a photocopy of a muster roll for Company E, Third Arkansas Infantry.
Third Arkansas Volunteers, CSA, Company "I" muster roll, 1861 July 5
This collection contains a photocopy of a muster roll for Company I of the Third Arkansas Volunteers.
Thirteenth Arkansas Confederate Infantry Company "B" muster roll, 1861
This collection contains a typed copy of the Thirteenth Arkansas Confederate Infantry Company B muster roll.
Thirtieth Arkansas Confederate muster rolls, 1862-1864
This collection contains typed copies of muster rolls for the Thirteenth Arkansas Confederate Infantry, Companies A-D.
Thirty-fifth Parallel Railroad Company act, 1870
This Texas Act granted right-of-way in Texas to the Thirty-fifth Parallel Railroad Company. In 1870,the railroad company extended its railroad and telegraph lines into the north-western part of Texas, from Arkansas and Indian Territory. This collection contains a hand written copy of the Texas Act signed by James Newcomb, the Secretary of State for Texas from 1870-1874.
This collection contains one item, a Muster Roll for Thomas F. Nolan's Company E of the Third Arkansas Volunteers, C.S.A.
Thomas Black envelope, undated
This collection contains an envelope.
This collection contains a letter.
Thomas Boles comments on passage of bill, undated
This collection contains Thomas Boles's Comments on Passage of Bill.
Thomas C. McRae congressional papers, 1886-1927
This collection contains correspondence and printed material related to Thomas McRae's term of office in the United States Congress, as well as his law and banking businesses. Included are his efforts with Mountain Meadows Massacre claims, forest and natural resource reclamation, and timber land in Indian Territory, etc.
Thomas C. McRae papers, 1877-1928
The Thomas C. McRae Papers include five cubic foot boxes of correspondence during his tenure as Governor of Arkansas from 1921-1925. The correspondence includes appointments, pardons, paroles, and furloughs. Also included in the collection are speeches and writings by and about Governor McRae.
This collection contains one deed of conveyance, dated March 26, 1869.
Thomas C. Trimble election notice,1884
This collection contains an election notice of Thomas C. Trimble for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office of the Sixth Judicial District in Arkansas.
This land grant was given to Thomas Deale, the brother of Shadrach Deale who served in Taylor's Company of the 18th Regiment of Infantry. The land grant was signed by President John Quincy Adams.
Thomas D. Merrick papers, 1838-1865
This collection contains correspondence, receipts, financial papers, contracts, reports, and memoranda of Thomas D. Merrick, pertaining to his business as a Little Rock merchant, to his activities in the Masonic lodge, and to the education of his children.
Thomas D. Ragsdale papers, 1830-1887
This collection contains correspondence, receipts, promissory notes, deeds, and statements.
Thomas E. Wilson papers, 1828-1892
This collection contains receipts and financial statements for Thomas E. Wilson. Also included are special orders and Wilson's amnesty oath along with other miscellaneous items.
This collection contains a letter written by Thomas G. Wan, Arkansas 5th Regiment, Confederate States Army, dated November 1, 1862 to Mrs. M. Hagins of Bradley County, Arkansas.
Thomas Harding Architect papers, 1940-1951
This collection contains correspondence, receipts, and other business documents related to the Thomas Harding Architect architectural firm.
Thomas Harding Architect statement, 1892
This collection contains one statement from Thomas Harding.
Thomas Harris military land grant, 1821
This collection contains a U.S. military land grant.
Thomas Hibbs estate records, 1926
This collection contains legal documents and correspondence related to the sale of Thomas Hibbs' estate. Thomas Hibbs lived in Prairie County, Arkansas and died in 1926.
Thomas H. Ware memorial, undated
This memorial of Thomas H. Ware was written by George L. Basham (1848-1914), Commander of the Omer R. Weaver Chapter, United Confederate Veterans.
Thomas James Churchill, Governor Proclamation, 1881 July 5
This collection contains a proclamation from Governor Thomas Churchill setting aside July 14, 1881 as a day of fasting and prayer for the recovery of President James A. Garfield.
Thomas J. Edwards ledger, 1877-1878
This ledger contains the accounts of Thomas Jefferson Edwards. The ledger includes his financial and estate records.
Thomas Jefferson Grimmitt court record, 1886
This collection contains a sheriff's sale notice from Columbia County, Arkansas signed by Sheriff Thomas Jefferson Grimmitt
Thomas Jefferson Jobe diary, 1861
This diary describes activities of a Confederate soldier serving in Company B, First Arkansas Mounted Rifles.
Thomas Jefferson Jobe diary, 1861-1867
This diary describes activities of a Confederate soldier serving in Company B, First Arkansas Mounted Rifles, from the time of its organization at Des Arc in May 1861, until the beginning of August, when the company made it to Wilson’s Creek, Missouri, just before the battle there.
Thomas Jefferson letters, 1808-1822
This collection consists of three letters and three notes from Thomas Jefferson, and a sample of flax spun by Colonel David Campbell's mother; two letters to James Dinsmore, Washington, D.C., one dated December 30, 1808, one of unknown date; letter to David Campbell, Abingdon, Virginia, dated October 1, 1811; three notes to James Leitch, Charlottesville, North Carolina, date range November 27, 1817- March 1, 1822.
Thomas J. Hibbs estate settlement, 1926
This collection contains documents related to the settlement of the estate of Thomas J. Hibbs.
This letter was written by Thomas J. Hudson to his cousin Tennessee Hudson, a resident of Clark County, Arkansas, and discusses daily life and family news.
Thomas-Jones family papers, 1868-1942
This collection consists of deed and tax records, cards, and legal documents of the Jones and Thomas families of White County, Arkansas.
Thomas J. Stow Civil War papers, 1860-1963
This collection contains military service records, correspondence, maps, histories, muster rolls, reports, pension records, a military discharge, and an index related to Civil War events in Mississippi, Texas, Iowa, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Illinois. It also contains copies of several photographs.
Thomas J. Woodall papers, 1884-1907
This collection contains deeds, homestead certificates and tax receipts belonging to Thomas J. Woodall of Traskwood, Arkansas dated between 1884-1907.
Thomas Land and Immigration Company papers, 1894
This collection contains correspondence, a booklet, and a map for the Thomas Land and Immigration Company of Arkansas for 1894.
Thomas Lecky school workbook, 1795
This workbook contains geometry problems solved by Thomas Lecky.
Thomas McRae papers, 1921-1922
This collection contains three letters from Governor Thomas McRae dated from 1921-1922.
Thomas M. Gunter memorial proceedings, 1904
This collection contains the proceedings of the memorial for Thomas M. Gunter kept in the Chancery Court of Benton County in 1904.
This collection contains a postcard dated November 2, 1921 addressed to Thomas Morton of Camden, Arkansas by the Maccabees general office.
Thomas Napier commission, 1847
This collection contains Thomas K. Napier's appointment as Justice of the Peace for Jackson Township, Newton County, Arkansas, dated November 22, 1847.
Thomas Nuttall letters, 1818-1819
This collection contains type scripts of letters written by Thomas Nuttall describing the settlements of Arkansas Post, Little Rock, and Fort Smith, the geography and richness of the land, and the people who inhabited the area.
Thomas R. Stone diary, 1861-1862
William E. Bevens transcribed the Civil War diary of Thomas R. Stone in April 1911. The battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, is the only battle Stone describes in any detail, although he briefly mentions action at Farmington, Mississippi, and the advance of the Union Army to Corinth, Mississippi.
This letter was written by Governor Thomas S. Drew to Elias N. Conway, Auditor, asking Conway to provide him with statistical information.
Thomas Tapscott Gill papers, 1916-1928
This collection contains World War I military records and personal papers of Thomas Tapscott Gill.
Thomas W. Smith papers [photocopy], 1869-1893
The collection contains a letter, a note, a receipt for a life insurance policy, notice of life insurance premium due, and note accompanying a notice of payment. The materials in the collection are photocopies.
Thomas Young ledger [photocopy], 1850-1860
This collection contains a photocopy of a ledger kept by Thomas Young during his time as a Justice of the Peace. It also contains lists of goods paid for by various individuals.
Thompson-Jugefils record, 1857
This collection contains one business agreement between James R. Thompson and Paul Jugefils dated 1857.
Thos. C. Welch teaching contract, 1876
This collection consists of a school contract between Thomas C. Welch and the directors of the Cincinnati Educational Corporation for the 1876 school year.
Title Arkansas State Capitol building remodeling specifications, 1938
This collection contains the specification for the repairing, remodeling, and redecorating legislative halls in the Arkansas State Capitol building in 1938.
Title Arkansas State Teachers College Historical Society records, 1923-1929
This collection contains the minutes of the Arkansas State Teachers College Historical Society from 1923 through 1929.
Title Craighead County (Ark.) list of families of indigent Confederate soldiers, 1864
This collection contains the Craighead County, Arkansas Confederate Soldiers Indigent list from 1864.
Titus and Winsted promissory note, 1857
The promissory note in this collection is dated January 2, 1857.
This collection contains a letter.
This collection contains correspondence between T.J. Thrasher and Dallas Herndon, former Director of the Arkansas History Commission, related to the donation of the flag of the 3rd Arkansas Infantry to the History Commission.
Toltec Mounds State Park brochures, 1986-1987
This collection consists of two Toltec Mounds State Park brochures.
"Tom J. Terral and the Klan" broadside, 1923
This collection contains one broadside, titled "Tom J. Terral and the Klan," a discussion of the issue of the Ku Klux Klan and various candidates (particularly Tom Terral), by John E. Martineau.
Tom J. Terral papers, 1925-1927
This collection consists of the gubernatorial papers of Tom J. Terral, Governor of Arkansas from 1925 to 1927.
Tony Faust McDonald certificates, 1953-1967
This collection contains four certificates given to Tony Faust McDonald.
Torrence family letters, 1858-1859
This collection contains letters written by the Torrence family of Arkansas and North Carolina between 1858 and 1859.
Townsend & Williamson indenture agreement, 1849
The indenture agreement in this collection is dated November 23, 1849.
Track meet announcement, 1912 April 19
The broadside in this collection is dated April 19, 1912.
The address in this collection is dated February 22, 1936.
"Traveling Recovery Road," 1936
This collection contains a portion of the 1936 manuscript "Traveling Recovery Road," a report to the governor and legislature of Arkansas.
"Trolleys of the Great Plains-Ozarks-Rockies," 1981
This collections contains one original typed manuscript
Trudie V. Prude papers, 1916-1919
This collection contains letters and postcards received by Trudie V. Prude.
Trudy Lynn Pierce Arkadelphia High School commencement invitation, 1978
This collection contains one Arkadelphia High School Commencement invitation for Trudy Lynn Pierce.
True Democrat broadside, 1861 August 16
This collection contains one broadside with reports detailing the Battle of Wilson's Creek. It is dated August 16, 1861.
Trulock family papers, 1859-1887
This collection contains the papers of the James Hine Trulock family of Pine Bluff, Arkansas dating from 1859-1867. These papers contain mostly personal records as well as a lease agreement for the Hotel Trulock.
T.T. Morrison land sale agreement, 1860 November 7
The land sale agreement in this collection is dated November 7, 1860.
Tuckerman African American school registers, 1945-1963
This collection includes student enrollment, attendance, class subjects, names of teachers and classroom statistical information, 1945-1963.
Turner-Herndon correspondence, 1918-1919
This collection contains two letters written between Dallas Herndon and Jesse Turner regarding Jesse Turner's mother.
Twelfth Kansas Infantry Volunteers (USA) papers, 1865
This collection contains receipts and reports on clothing and equipment used by the Twelfth Kansas Infantry Volunteers.
T.W. Hardison papers, 1915-1957
This collection consists of the correspondence, writings, and diaries of Thomas W. Hardison (1884-1957).
T.W. Thomason delegate certificate, 1874
This collection contains T.W. Thomason's Delegates Certificate for the 1874 Arkansas Constitutional Convention.
This collection contains a letter written by T.W. Worrell from 1866.
UFO News clipping Service collection, 1970-2007
This collection consists of journals, magazines, and newspapers published by the UFO News clipping Service, 1970-2007.
U.G. and M.M. Miller warranty deed, 1904 October 22
The warranty deed in this collection is dated October 22, 1904.
Ultima Thule, Arkansas, store ledger, 1832-1861
This collection consists of a store ledger from Ultima Thule, Sevier County, Arkansas. There is biographical data related to some store customers and several indexes.
U.M. Rose estate papers, 1925-1936
This correspondence relates to the estate of Uriah Milton "U.M." Rose. Rose died August 12, 1913, and left everything in his estate to his wife, Margaret T. Gibbs Rose. His will appointed Margaret Rose as executrix. His instructions were that the estate would be divided after Margaret's death. Each of his children would receive one part of the estate, with nine parts in all: John M. Rose, William G. Rose, George B. Rose, Mrs. Fanny Dickenson, Mrs. Ellen Gibbons, Charles C. Rose, Lewis H. Rose, Mrs. Jessie Smith, and one part to grandchildren. U.M. Rose's estate was divided when Margaret Rose died on June 4, 1925.
Union Academy trustee's report on children, 1861
The trustee's report in this collection is dated 1861.
Union African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church funeral programs, 1964-2005
This collection consists of 79 funeral programs, 1964-2005.
Union Bank and Trust Company stock certificate, 1920
This collection contains one stock certificate.
Union Bond and Mortgage Company bond and brochure, 1930
This collection contains a bond and a brochure for the Union Bond and Mortgage Company of Little Rock, Arkansas circa 1930.
