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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Arkansas State Capitol Construction letters, 1941
This collection contains two letters.
Arkansas State Capitol cork oak tree dedication program, 1946 March 19
This collection contains a program from the cork oak planting and dedication that occurred on March 16, 1946, on the Arkansas state capitol grounds.
Arkansas State Capitol Post Office notice, 1926
This collection contains a notice to state capitol officers and employees.
Arkansas State Claims Commission records, 1950-2018
The Arkansas State Claims Commission records include claim opinions, controversial opinions, and non-controversial opinions that span from 1951 to 2001.
Arkansas state claims records, 1872-1883
This collection contains 79 judgments for claims against the State of Arkansas (including militia judgments), a letter from Charles Collins concerning a case, and an agreement regarding a payment from an estate.
Arkansas State Debt Board meeting minutes, 1937-1939
This collection contains eight sets of meeting minutes for the Arkansas State Debt Board.
Arkansas State Fair Association letters, 1908 September 28
This collection consists of a mimeographed letter on pictured letterhead, "Beautiful Oaklawn" written by Ray Gill, Secretary.
Arkansas State Fair collection, 1820-1928
This collection contains several items dealing with fairs.
Arkansas State Fair records [photocopy], 1907-1939
This collection consists of two photocopies of publications relating to the Arkansas State Fair.
Arkansas State Flag Competition entries, 1912-1913
This collection contains entries for the 1913 Arkansas state flag design contest.
Arkansas State Grange Transportation Committee proceedings, 1874 July 15
This collection contains the proceedings of the Arkansas State Grange Transportation Convention, which occurred on July 14, 1874 in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. The proceedings discuss transportation in the White River Valley area and the Grange's recommendations related to transportation and agriculture in the state.
Arkansas State Guards muster rolls, 1875
This collection contains muster rolls for some of the Arkansas State Guard companies. Each company's captain is listed, and the county of origin is usually included as well.
Arkansas statehood commemorative postage stamp, 1986
This collection contains a sheet of 50 commemorative stamps and five "first day of issue" stamps dated January 3, 1986 for the Arkansas Statehood Sesquicentennial.
Arkansas State Hospital records, 1873-1980
This collection contains records of the Arkansas State Hospital, including reports, business records, minutes, and publications.
Arkansas State Library collection, 1937-1978
This collection contains financial ledger books, scrapbooks, correspondence, publicity material, photographs, film, and artifacts. The scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, programs, posters, brochures, and other ephemera covering the Arkansas State Library Commission’s activities related to the American Library Association’s annual conference attendance, the National Library Week activities in Arkansas, the Arkansas state book fair, Arkansas school libraries, state library tours, and other general activities of libraries around the state. There is series of photographs, newspaper clippings, and film depicting the activities of the Arkansas State Library Association/ Commission and various public and special libraries around the state of Arkansas. There is also a series of artifacts, photographs, programs, brochures, and other materials regarding the Arkansas State Council on Economic Education, whose executive director was Bessie Grace Boehm Moore, from 1962-1979.
Arkansas State Medical Board records, 1884-2016
The Arkansas State Medical Board records contain medical license application records and regulatory records, as well as correspondence. Each box is arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the applicant. These records were transferred to the Arkansas State Archives by the Arkansas State Medical Board.
Arkansas State Militia muster rolls, 1875
This collection contains muster rolls for some of the Arkansas State Militia companies. Each company's captain is listed, and the county of origin is usually included as well.
Arkansas State Militia orders, 1875-1877
This collection contains special, general, and circular orders for the Arkansas State Militia, dating from 1875 to 1877.
Arkansas State Nurses Association records, 1913-1951
This collection contains fifteen items related to the history of nursing in Arkansas.
Arkansas State Parks brochures, 1985
This collection contains forms, announcements, and brochures generated by the Department of Arkansas State Parks in 1985.
Arkansas State Penitentiary/Arkansas Department of Correction records, 1871-1968
This collection contains documents on the organization and operations of the Arkansas State Penitentiary, now known as the Arkansas Department of Correction. It includes a report by prison warden, Thomas O. Murton, a prison investigation report, annual and biennial reports of the prison board and other divisions, as well as ledgers of expenditures and prisoners admitted and released. The records in this collection range from the years 1871 to 1968.
Arkansas State Planning Board records, 1930
The document in this collection details the number of workers in occupations in the state versus the United States. The occupations included are agriculture, minerals, manufacturing, trade, transportation, professional, clerical, domestic, and public service. The collection also includes two copies of a book of the proceedings of the Arkansas State Planning Conference held by the State Planning Board on July 10-11, 1934.
Arkansas State Police report, 1936
This collection contains an Arkansas State Police report from 1935-1936.
Arkansas State Prison Board records, 1967-1993
This collection includes correspondence, notes, memos, reports, grant proposals, court rulings, government studies, news clippings, and Arkansas Correction Board minutes from 1967 to 1971. Much of the material in the collection deals with the tenures of Thomas Murton, Bob Sarver, and the chairman of the Arkansas Correction Board, John Haley. Included in the papers are Cynthia Wolfe's notes explaining many of the different reports and folders she included in the collection.
Arkansas State Treasurer's reports, 1920-1982
This collection contains reports of the Treasurer of the State of Arkansas, 1920-1982. The information includes receipts, transfers, expenditures, and balances.
Arkansas statistical tax table, 1838-1878
This collection contains the Statistical Tax Table Number 19 for the state of Arkansas from 1838 to 1878.
Arkansas strawberry farms collection, 1916-1942
This collection contains an article on strawberry production in Arkansas in 1916 and labels used for strawberries in 1942.
Arkansas Supreme Court Bar resolution, 1881
This collection contains one resolution in memorial of John Wassell, Arkansas Supreme Court Bar, dated January 29, 1881, along with a newspaper clipping of his obituary.
Arkansas Supreme Court Justices biographical data, 1986
This collection contains biographical data sheets for the past and present Arkansas Supreme Court Justices compiled in 1986.
Arkansas Teachers Association membership ledger, 1924-1925
The collection contains an Arkansas Teachers Association membership ledger for 1924-1925, listing 1,625 members from Arkansas and Louisiana.
Arkansas Tech College building report, 1961
This collection contains a report on building needs from Arkansas Polytechnic College to the special committee of the Arkansas State Legislature.
This collection consists of bulletins, catalogs, and other material related to Arkansas Tech University, formerly known as Arkansas Polytechnic College, in Russellville, Arkansas, from 1949 to 1961.
Arkansas Territorial Sesquicentennial Committee records, 1967-1970
This collection contains correspondence, invitations, programs, financial records, news clippings, proclamations, minutes, and memoranda.
Arkansas Territory Auditor's records, 1831-1833
This collection contains vouchers and receipts to and from Arkansas' territorial auditor.
Arkansas Territory General Assembly records, 1819-1820; 1835
This collection contains bound volumes of enrolled bills and acts from Arkansas Territory.
Arkansas Territory land records, 1756-1802
This collection contains three documents related to land records and surveys. The 1756 document is in French, the 1798 document is in Spanish, and the 1802 document is in English. The 1802 document includes a hand-drawn map and was completed for Sylvanus Phillips.
Arkansas Territory official correspondence, 1825-1828
This collection contains two letterbooks and an address by Governor George Izard, second territorial governor, to the members of the legislature.
Arkansas Territory official correspondence, 1825-1832
This collection contains two letterbooks of correspondence, petitions, and other official materials of the Territory of Arkansas. Also included is an address by Governor George Izard, second territorial governor, to the members of the legislature.
This collection contains one typed tourism guide to Arkansas.
Arkansas Trading House research papers, 1805-1810
This collection contains research notes.
Arkansas Traveler newspaper (photocopy), 1863 January 1
This collection contains a photocopy of one issue of the Arkansas Traveler, Vol. 1, No. 2, dated January 1, 1863. It discusses the Battle of Prairie Grove.
Arkansas Traveler Organization constitution and by-laws, 1903
This collection contains the constitution and by-laws of the Arkansas Travelers Organization.
Arkansas Utility News, 1927 October
This collection contains one issue of Arkansas Utility News (volume 4, no. 33) from October 1927.
Arkansas Veterans of World War I papers, 1954-1966
This collection consists of correspondence, applications for charters, dues transmittal forms, petitions for charters, and lists of veterans.
Arkansas Volunteer Second Regiment Infantry, Company "A" Spanish American War roster, circa 1899
This collection consists of a roster of Company A, Second Regiment, Arkansas Volunteer Infantry, of the Spanish American War.
Arkansas vs. T.G. Bates and J.M. Hooper court record, 1878
This collection contains a ledger with the 1878 court testimony for the case against Thompson Gregory Bates and J. M. Hooper, charged with the July 28, 1876 murder of Peter Kyles Beam of Waldron, Arkansas.
Arkansas Waterways Commission records, 1962-2014
The SR2017.0013 portion of these records are comprised of the Arkansas Waterways minutes and financial reports, environmental study and research materials, as well as audiovisual materials and publications. Series 1: Operations of the Arkansas Waterways Commission including minutes, financial reports and budgets, commission business materials, state legislation, and materials on rivers promoted by the commission. Series 2: Environmental research materials including environmental studies, impact statements, reports, drafts and plans. Series 3: Audiovisual Materials Series 4: Publications The SR2017.0025 portion of these records consists two coins commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Waterways Commission. The SR20020.0008 portion of records consists of reports and correspondence related to various projects discussed or completed by the Waterways Commission related to the Arkansas River Basin, Montgomery Point Lock and Dam, Red River, White River, and other projects.
Arkansas western boundary field notes, 1825-1877
This collection contains photocopies of field notes, instructions, and correspondence concerning the western boundary of Arkansas and the eastern boundaries of the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations in Indian Territory.
Arkansas Wheel newspaper, 1886 October 21
This collection contains one issue of the Arkansas Wheel from October 21, 1886, Vol. 1, No. 26.
Arkansas Wheel newspaper, 1886 September 30
This collection contains one issue of the Arkansas Wheel newspaper from September 30, 1886.
Arkansas World's Fair Association ledger, 1890s
This 1890s ledger from the Arkansas World's Fair Association contains a list of names and the amount each person pledged to give to the association.
Arkansas World War II defense plant employees collection, 1941-1945
This collection contains questionnaires, essays, training tests, the "AOP News" (newsletter of the Arkansas Ordnance Plant in Jacksonville, Arkansas), and certificates belonging to men and women of Arkansas who worked in Arkansas defense plants. Most of the materials represent men and women who worked at the Arkansas Ordnance Plant at Jacksonville, Arkansas. Others represent the Maumelle Ordnance Work located at Marche, Arkansas, Malvern (Jones Mills), Arkansas Remmel Dam Aluminum Plant, and the Camden, Arkansas, shell loading plant.
"Arkansaw Traveler" masthead, 1884
This collection contains a masthead from the Arkansaw Traveler, circa 1884, and a negative image of the masthead.
Arkansaw Water Company Report of the 1927 Flood, 1927 April
This collection contains a bound report of the 1927 Arkansas River flood in Little Rock, Arkansas, by the Arkansaw Water Company and contains typed reports, personal stories, photographs, and press clippings.
Arkansian Institute tuition bill, 1855
The tuition bill in this collection is dated June 6, 1855.
Army and Navy Woman's Club records, 1923-1981
This collection contains constitutions, correspondence, minutes, news clippings, and photographs.
Arnold-McCollum family papers, 1853-1903
This collection consists of letters written by W.P. McCollum to his parents while he was a Confederate private camped in Mississippi. Other correspondents are D.C. Ross, Gaven Payne, W.P. Payne, Mary McCollum, and Mattie Payne. The letters date from 1853 to 1868. Also included are two medical diplomas, dated 1861 and 1903, belonging to W.E. Arnold.
A. Rockhold teaching contract, 1858
This collection contains one teaching contract for A. Rockhold.
A.R. Schultz deed for Mount Holly Cemetery, 1854 March 6
This collection contains one deed sold to A.R. Schultz for a burial lot at Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 6, 1854, and one envelope which most likely held the deed.
Arthur Edward Tabor World War I Record of Descendants papers, circa 1920
This collection contains a form and duplicate form for World War I record of Confederate descendants for Arthur Edward Tabor.
Arthur Thomas McCormack letter, 1929
This correspondence is in regard to the actions of then Arkansas Governor Harvey Parnell amending state law in order to control the appointment of the Secretary of the Arkansas State Health Office.
A.R. Tomlinson Civil War reminiscences, 1909
This collection contains the Civil War reminiscences of A.R. Tomlinson, written to Mrs. J.J. Beavers, president, James T. Fagan chapter, U.D.C., Benton, Arkansas, dated September 25, 1909.
Art picture contest booklet, 1913
This collection contains an art contest booklet and pencil.
Asa C. Gracie letters, 1861-1918
This collection contains two letters written by members of the Asa C. Gracie family from 1861 giving reasons for a family member's support for the Civil War, and 1918 written from the Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Asa Clark family papers, 1888-1903
This collection contains material related to the Asa Clark family of Fort Smith, including a marriage license, correspondence, a biography, a family history, and genealogical notes.
This collection contains the records between Asa Hodges and Charles F. Bunch and J. Overholser when Hodges served as contractor for the state penitentiary in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This collection contains a 1861 tax receipt for Asa Marion Hodges of Crittenden County, Arkansas.
Asa J. Forgy certificates, 1886-1902
This collection contains five certificates for Asa J. Forgy for the years 1886, 1897, 1898, 1900, and 1902.
Ashdown Improvement Club yearbook, 1925-1926
This collection contains one yearbook from Ashdown Improvement Club, 1925-1926.
Ash Flat College announcement, 1907-1908
This collection contains one college announcement.
Ashley County (Ark.) companies raised for Civil War, 1861-1864
The list in this collection contains the name of the company and the year it was raised.
Ashley, Drew, and Northern Railway Company records, 1912-1996
This collection includes timetables, maps, notes, and articles, as well as annual reports and published materials concerning the Ashley, Drew, and Northern Railway Company from 1912 until it ceased operations in 1996.
"A Soldier's Heart: From Philippines to Arkansas" grant project report, 1940-1944
This collection contains two CDs containing photographs, poems, programs, a prayer book for soldiers and sailors, honorable discharge papers, and religious leaflets.
"A Square Man" advertisement, undated
The broadside in this collection is undated.
Assessor's notice (Chicot County), 1901 [May]
The broadside in this collection is dated [May] 1901.
This collection contains the written speech of A.S. Vincent, that was given at the school facility dedication in Siloam Springs.
Atlas of Arkansas Counties, 1919
This collection consists of maps of Arkansas counties.
Atoka County Historical Society records, 1988
This collection contains material from the Oklahoma Historical Society including a pamphlet about the Battle of Middle Boggy, a letter, and a newsletter and information sheet about Arkansas soldiers who died in the battle.
This collection contains four letters.
Audubon Society of Arkansas constitution and by-laws, 1913
This collection contains the constitution and by-laws of the Audubon Society of Arkansas.
Augusta Hill Garland address, 1862 December 12
This collection consists of a letter written by A.H. Galard and an address to the Confederate General Assembly from 1862.
Augustine J. Fredrich papers, 1944-1945
This collection contains correspondence from Augustus J. Fredrich to his wife during World War II.
This letter was written by Augustus Garland in 1896 about his friend, Amos V. Walker, at the time of Walker's death.
Augustus H. Garland letter, 1859
This collection contains one letter.
Augustus H. Garland papers, 1883
This collection contains correspondence between August H. Garland and John Shoppach asking for support in Garland's run for Congress, correspondence between Garland and Mrs. B.B. Sterling regarding an invitation, correspondence between Garland and Francis C. Gaines regarding the introduction of a bill into the senate, and an invitation for a banquet held in Garland's honor in 1883.
Augustus Hill Garland letter, 1887
This letter was written by Augustus Garland when he was United States Attorney General, expressing gratitude to Mr. Manning for his loyalty following an article that portrayed Garland negatively.
Augustus Joseph Ward county treasurer commission, 1867
This collection contains a commission for Augustus Joseph Ward, Crawford County, Arkansas treasurer.
This collection contains an autograph book that was owned by someone who possibly lived in or visited Cincinnati, Arkansas.
This collection contains a letterhead for the Avery Hotel in Forrest City, Arkansas.
This collection contains a letter written by A.V. Jackson of Coffey and Jackson to his partner William H. Jackson regarding construction of a well in Forrest City, Arkansas.
A.V. Rieff's Company Arkansas Mounted Volunteers muster roll, 1861 July 5
This collection contains a typed copy of a muster roll of Captain Americus V. Rieff's Company in the Regiment of Arkansas Mounted Volunteers.
A.W. Dunnagan payments subscription, Cairo/Fulton Railroad Company, 1858
This collection contains a payments subscription from A.W. Dunnagan for Cairo/Fulton Railroad Company in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas, from 1858.
The broadside in this collection is dated 1910.
Bagley's Map of Little Rock, 1930
This volume contains detailed maps of city streets, subdivisions, lots, and blocks in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Ball family collection [photocopy], 1839-1856
This collection contains photocopies of letters written to Lucinda Robinson from her relatives in Arkansas, Illinois, and Kentucky.
Ball family papers [photocopies], 1839-1856
This collection contains 23 photocopied letters written to and from members of the Ball family.
Bank of Grand Prairie form, 1900s
This collection contains one broadside.
Bank of Pittsylvania bank note, 1861
This collection contains a bank note.
Bank of Siloam Springs stock certificate, circa 1903
The stock certificate in this collection states that J.R. Rutherford is the owner of 40 shares of twenty-five dollars each in the Bank of Siloam Springs.
"Banks of Arkansas, 1819-1919" article, undated
This collection contains an article titled "Method - Capitol and Assets: Banks of Arkansas, 1819-1919," by W.E. Lenon, Little Rock, Arkansas.
