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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Banque de la Martinique check, 1870
This collection contains a bank check for the Martinique bank.
Baring Cross Baptist Church records, 1954-1962
This collection contains blueprints and instructions on the addition of a fire escape elevator to Baring Cross Baptist Church.
Baring Cross Bridge records, 1869-1901
This collection contains documents pertaining to the construction of the Baring Cross Bridge in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Baring Cross [Pulaski County, Ark.] town council ledger, 1895-1903
This collection contains one town council ledger for Baring Cross, Arkansas, dated 1896 to 1903, which includes town council meeting minutes and information on the founding of the town.
Bartlett family letters [typed transcript], 1863
This collection contains typed transcripts of four letters and one photocopy of a letter, written by Samuel J. Bartlett in 1863.
"Baseball in the Gay 1897" article by Harry H. Edwards, undated
This collection contains an article titled, "Baseball in the Gay 1897" by Harry H. Edwards, manager of the Little Rock Team, concerning organized baseball in Little Rock in 1897.
Basham-Horrocks papers, 1897-1951
This collection contains correspondence, newsclippings, poems, name cards, certificates, diplomas, yearbooks, and other materials about the families of Rees Pritchard Horrocks and Dilla Basham Horrocks.
Batesville (Ark.) certificate of survey and plat, 1874 January 28
This collection contains a certificate of survey and plat showing block no. 13, Batesville, Arkansas, made at the request of H.C. Smith.
Batesville News excerpts, 1839-1840
The three notes in this collection pertain to William Henry Harrison, politics, and the State Banks of Arkansas and are derived from issues of the Batesville News from 1839 to 1840.
Batesville vs. Newport high school homecoming football game film footage, 1960s
This collection contains one 16mm film.
Battle at Prairie Grove papers, 1984
This collection contains two papers by Tom Herring, of El Dorado, Arkansas on the "Battle of Prairie Grove," written in 1984.
Battle of Backbone Mountain letter, 1957 October 20
This collection contains a letter from Byron G. Broglon, Pleasanton, California, to Mrs. Garner, Springdale, Arkansas, concerning the Battle of Backbone Mountain.
Battle of Corinth reminiscence, undated
This collection contains the handwritten account of the Battle of Corinth, Mississippi, by a unknown company officer of the 1st Missouri Brigade.
Battle of Helena Centennial Association letter, 1963 April 22
This collection contains a letter from Vera Margaret Dinning, Helena-West Helena Chamber of Commerce, pertaining to the centennial observance of the Battle of Helena. The letter is dated April 22, 1863.
Battle of Helena Civil War news clipping; 1863
This news clipping from the New York Daily Tribune gives an account of the Civil War Battle of Helena.
Battle of Pea Ridge account and map, circa 1910
This collection contains an account and map of the Battle of Pea Ridge.
"Battle of Pea Ridge," by Alvin Seamster, 1954 February 8
This collection contains a letter from Alvin Seamster to Arkansas History Commission Director Ted Worley. The letter includes an article written by Seamster about the Battle of Pea Ridge.
Battle of Pea Ridge eyewitness account, 1957
This collection contains a written manuscript and typed copy of an eyewitness account of the Battle of Pea Ridge and correspondence between the donor and former Arkansas History Commission Director Ted Worley about the manuscript.
Battle of Prairie Grove poem, 1868
This collection contains a poem, "The 19th Ioway or the Prairie Grove Fight," dated February 2, 1868.
"Battle of Prairie Grove" poem/song, undated
The lyrics in this collection are hand written on four pages and undated.
Battle of Prairie Grove report, 1862 December 25
This collection contains a report on the Battle of Prairie Grove by General Hindman from December 25, 1862.
Battleship U.S.S. Arkansas collection, 1919-1952
This collection consists of a letter, typewritten list of officers, and a news release relating to the Battleship U.S.S. Arkansas
Baxter County (Ark.) ballot, 1904
The broadside in this collection is dated 1904.
Bayou Fourche Civil War engagement sketch, 1863 September 10
This collection contains a sketch of the engagement at Bayou Fourche.
B.B. Battle Commission as Associate Justice of Arkansas State Supreme Court, 1885 December 5
This collection contains a commission to certify the election of B.B. Battle as the Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. It is dated December 5, 1885.
Bean-Wadsworth letters, 1892-1932
This collection consists of the letters of Helene Wadsworth Bean and Dr. Whitfield Brooks Bean, and letters of other family members, covering the time period from 1892 to 1932.
Bearden family genealogical collection, 1849-2006
This collection contains genealogical research, documents, and photographs related to the Bearden family, as well as publications related to the town of Solgohachia, Arkansas.
Beaumont, William Eustace Beaumont papers, 1917-2016
This collection contains William Beaumont’s World War I diary and typed transcript from December 8, 1917 to March 1919, covering a time span from when Beaumont left for basic training through the 247th Aero Squadron's demobilization. It also holds newspaper clippings, Beaumont genealogical information, correspondence, as well as photographs of William and Mary Beaumont.
This collection contains a partnership agreement between Roswell Beebe and Chester Ashley to sell unentered military lands on the Red River in Arkansas.
This collection contains a receipt signed by Wiley B. Barnum to C.C. Gibbs for payment of subscription to the Beebe Times on January 3, 1883.
Belitha Powell papers, 1862-1875
This collection contains Belitha Powell's Civil War diary with biographical data and other material. The diary reflects his period of enlistment from May 21- October 26, 1862, during which time he was stationed at Camp Mercer, Georgia; Camp Van Dorn, Georgia (located near Savannah); Charleston, South Carolina; and James Island, South Carolina.
This collection contains a letter written by a Bell Dawson of Coal Hill, Arkansas to their aunt Nancy Dawson Pinyard on November 4, 1883.
Belle McLean Morrison diary [photocopy], 1865-1870
This collection contains one photocopy of a hand-written diary of Belle McLean Morrison written between 1865 and 1870. In the diary, Morrison describes her daily life, activities, and the activities of others on the plantation. At the beginning of the diary, she states that she has been married for three years. The collection also includes a partial transcription of the diary from 1865 to 1868 completed by Cliff Jackson, a Hot Springs attorney and Rhodes Scholar.
Ben and Fadjo Cravens papers, 1920-1939
This collection contains personal correspondence, legal documents and correspondence pertaining to the law firm Cravens, Cravens, & Friedman of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Items relate principally to Fort Smith, Little Rock, and Mena.
Ben Brickhouse certificate of appointment, 1917 July 27
The certificate of appointment in this collection is dated July 27, 1917.
Ben F. Scull sheet music [photocopy], 1858
This collection contains two photocopies of sheet music for the song, "I Am Near Thee," with words by J.E. Knight and music by Ben F. Scull.
Benjamin Dunton Brickhouse papers, 1908-1930
This collection contains negatives circa 1920s, programs, a poem, and a post card from Illinois.
Benjamin F. Gatlin WWI discharge record, 1919
This collection contains a World War I honorable discharge and enlistment record for Benjamin F. Gatlin.
Benjamin F. Richardson deposition, 1881 June 4
The deposition in this collection is dated June 4, 1881.
Benjamin F. Wilson land records, 1871-1888
This collection contains four land records for land belonging to Benjamin F. Wilson, located in Independence County, Arkansas. The documents are dated between 1871 and 1887.
Benjamin H. Greathouse papers, 1874-1876
This collection contains two appointment notices and an envelope.
Benjamin H. Greathouse preacher's license, 1871
This collection contains a preacher's license for Benjamin H. Greathouse dated November 13, 1871 and renewed in 1872 and 1873.
Benjamin Kellogg land papers, 1830-1839
This collection contains land papers of Benjamin Kellogg.
Benjamin Kerrick land sale contract, 1849
The land sale contract in this collection is dated December 1, 1849.
Benjamin Murphy contract, 1819
This collection contains a business contract concerning salt springs dated 1819.
Collection contains accounting of items from Benjamin Murphy to be sold.
Benjamin O. Isbell papers, 1916-1917
This collection contains pension material and other service records for Benjamin O. Isbell.
Benjamin Oliver Lewis Bible, 1846-1919
This collection contains a family Bible with information dated from 1846 to 1919.
This writ notified Benjamin Stinnett of Marion County, Arkansas, of a five dollar fine. A writ is a written command in the name of a court or other legal authority to act in some way.
Benjamin Strickler collection, 1860
This collection contains letters appointing Benjamin Strickler as the postmaster of Greenville, Arkansas in1860.
Ben Laney campaign letters, 1944
This collection contains campaign letters for Ben Laney.
This collection contains one broadside, a message during the U.S. Civil War from Brigadier General Ben McCulloch at Fayetteville, to the citizens of western Arkansas, "Now or Never!" "Let every man turn out and form companies and rally to me at the advancing enemy."
Ben McGehee Hotel memorabilia, 1933-1941
This collection contains memorabilia from the Ben McGehee Hotel and a letter from a man named Ernest to his ‘sweetheart’ on Ben McGehee Hotel stationary.
Ben T. Embry Camp #977, United Confederate Veterans records, 1902-1941
This collection contains records, membership lists, minutes of meetings, committee reports, general orders, clippings, obituaries, and published material. It also contains the 1903 organizational record of the John R. Homer Scott Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Ben T. Laney papers, 1944-1948
Ben T. Laney papers contain correspondence, information on boards, commissions, and colleges, sanatoriums and hospitals. Many of these files deal with returning World War II Veterans and reforms.
Benton Baptist Church records, 1890-1901
This collection contains one book of church records for Benton Baptist Church including membership rolls and church council minutes from 1890 to 1901.
Benton County (Ark.) abstracts of title, 1887
This collection contains an Abstract for Title to lands in Benton County, Arkansas.
Benton County (Ark.) abstracts of title, 1891
This collection contains an Abstract for Title to lands in Benton County, Arkansas.
Benton County (Ark.) abstracts of title, 1896
This collection contains an Abstract for Title to lands in Benton County, Arkansas.
Benton County (Ark.) annual school meeting notice, 1874
This collection contains one notice of school meeting.
Benton County (Ark.) commissioner's sale, 1887 June 28
This collection contains one broadside, an announcement of sale by W.H. Cloe, "Special Commissioner of Benton County Circuit Court in the case of Orr & Lindsley Shoe Co. against J.W. & F.A. Mitchell." Land to be sold was located in Springtown.
Benton County (Ark.) political broadside against secession, 1861 February 12
This collection includes a political broadside against secession published by the Citizens of Benton County on February 12, 1861.
Benton County (Ark.) secession broadside, 1861 February 8
This collection contains one political broadside.
Benton County (Ark.) sheriff's sale notice, 1887 November 2
This collection contains one broadside, a notice by Benton County Sheriff Wm. H. Cloe, for sale of land to settle a circuit court case between Mary Scruggs and C.W. Cheek.
Benton County (Ark.) sheriff's sale notice, 1907
This collection contains one broadside, a notice of sheriff's sale, by Jas. Hickman, Benton County Sheriff, to settle a case between D.D. Ames and Lina Ames.
Benton County (Ark.) sheriff's sale notice, 1907 April
This collection contains one broadside, a notice of sheriff's sale, by Jas. Hickman, Benton County Sheriff, to settle case between G.A. Jones and J.T. Crandall.
Benton County (Ark.) sheriff's sale notice, 1907 June 14
This collection contains one broadside, a notice of sale by Benton County Sheriff, James Hickman, to settle Circuit Court case between R.M. Deatherage (plaintiff) and J.F. Crandall and Cora Crandall (defendants).
Benton County (Ark.) sixteenth section sale, 1908 July 6
This collection contains one broadside, a Notice of sale of lands in Section 16, Township 21, Range 32, Benton County, by James Hickman, Benton County Collector.
Benton County (Ark.) stock law notice, 1900
This collection contains a Benton County stock law notice, dated November 22, 1900.
Benton County (Ark.) tax collector's notice, 1893
This collection contains one broadside, a notice by F.P. Galbreaith, Benton County Sheriff and Collector, outlining his schedule for collection of 1892 taxes.
Benton County Historical Society clipping, 1954
This collection contains a clipping from an issue of the Northwest Arkansas Times published in June 1954 about the new Benton County Historical Society.
Benton County Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School report form, 1890
This collection contains a Sunday School report form for the Benton County Methodist Episcopal Church.
Benton County School director's book, 1894-1896
This collection contains one school director's record and form book from Benton County (Ark.) School District No. 63
Benton County School record book, 1876-1885
This collection contains one school record book for Benton County School District No. 63, dated 1876-1885. Includes records of annual school meetings, teacher contracts, and financial registers.
Benton County Secession Convention delegates petition, 1861
The petition in this collection includes a list of Benton County citizens who were involved in the petition, as well as the response of Dinsmore and Jackson to the petition.
Bentonville, Arkansas, railroad agreement, 1898
This agreement was made between the Railroad Committee of Bentonville, Arkansas, and the Arkansas and Oklahoma Railroad Company in 1898.
Bentonville Summer Resort agreement, 1906
This collection contains one legal agreement.
Bercher addition to Fort Smith, Arkansas, plat map, 1910 March
This collection contains one plat map showing the Bercher addition to Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Bernard Dunn papers, 1942-1949
The collection contains military records and papers of Bernard Dunn, aviator and fighter pilot in the Naval Reserve during World War II. Also included are military correspondence, flight records, physical examination records, lists of combat encounters, travel vouchers, and various written orders and commands.
Bernard Ridder clippings scrapbook, 1916-1918
This collection contains a scrapbook of articles about World War 1 from around 1916-1918.
"Bernie Babcock: an appreciation," author unknown, 1925
This collection contains a copy of publicity text, entitled "Bernie Babcock: an appreciation" for Bernie Babcock's Booth and the Spirit of Lincoln, circa 1925.
Bernie Babcock autobiography, 1925
This collection contains a transcript of Bernie Babcock's autobiography.
This collection contains a card designed by Bernie Babcock featuring a poem and drawing by her dated 1922.
This collection contains an invoice from J.B. Lippincott Company to Bernie Babcock of Little Rock, Arkansas for twenty four copies of Booth and Lincoln.
This collection contains material related to the life of Bernie Babcock. In particular, it contains commencement programs, news clippings, photographs, correspondence, and a diploma cover related to the presentation of her honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. It also contains materials from her time as director of the Museum of Natural History in Little Rock, including photographs and an exhibit postcard.
The collection contains correspondence and printed materials concerning the election of Bernie Hoffas Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in 1928. The papers also cover his term as chairman of the Utilities Committee of Little Rock in 1928, as well as his election as president of the Little Rock Lions Club in 1928.
Berry-Hartin family papers, 1856-1896
This collection contains deeds, tax receipts, and other legal papers of the Hartin and Berry families from St. Francis and Woodruff counties in Arkansas.
Berry Union stock certificate, 1905
This collection contains a stock certificate issued to The Root sisters for a twenty five dollar share in the Berry Union of Fayetteville, Arkansas dated April 5, 1905.
Bertig brothers records, 1899-1913
The records in this collection consist chiefly of account and cash books for the Bertig brother’s mercantile business and department store, 1899-1913.
Beta Pi Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Sorority, Incorporated records, 2012
This collection contains a booklet on the history of Beta Phi Omega, oral history interviews on former members of Beta Phi Omega and a DVD of the 75th birthday of the sorority.
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church program, 1965 September 19
This collection contains a program from the corner laying ceremonies for the First Unit of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church at Sixth and Izard Streets in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Bethel A.M.E. Church 150th Anniversary Souvenir Journal, 1863-2013
This collection contains one 150th anniversary souvenir journal.
Betty Houchin Winfield, "The 1957 Little Rock Crisis as Revealed through Southern Attitudes," 1964
This masters thesis deals with the desegregation crisis at Little Rock's Central High School as perceived through southern attitudes.
"Beyond Collections," by Dr. Lisa Speer, 2018
This collection contains both the program for the “Saving our Arkansas Heritage Summit” hosted by the Friends of the Arkansas State Archives on March 24, 2018 and the remarks made by Dr. Lisa Speer titled “Beyond Collections”.
B.F. Riddick papers, 1839-1900
This collection contains memorandum books, news clippings, biographical sketches, and correspondence.
B.H. and Mary Castleberry warranty deed, 1893 January 23
The warranty deed in this collection is dated January 23, 1893.
Bible College of Arkansas articles on incorporation, 1903
This collection contains on article of incorporation.
Bicentennial drawing of Louisiana Territory, 1776-1976
This collection contains one drawing.
Bill and Jerry Brewer Floyd genealogical collection, circa 1800s-2000s
This collection contains genealogical research completed by Bill Floyd and Jerry Brewer Floyd related to the Floyd ancestral line. It also contains slides of photographs related to the family including vacation and reunion photographs, and photographs of various locations around Arkansas.
Bill Clinton for President bumper stickers, 1993-2001
This collection contains two identical bumper stickers that say, 'Bill Clinton for President'.
