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This collection contains a sheet of cartoon drawings by Bill Cush.
This broadside is a campaign ad taken out by the Pulaski County Friends of Bill Fulbright for United States Senator.
This collection contains a bill of sale for land.
Billy Barnes Civil War drawing and poem, 1861
This collection contains one drawing and one poem.
Bishop family papers, circa 1912
This collection consists of 3 items relating to the Bishop Family.
Black Administrators in Arkansas Education Project collection, 1898-2001
This collection contains survey questionnaires of African American administrators, news clippings, and photographs sent to the Retired Educators of Little Rock and Other Public Schools for its project, “Unfolding History of the Black Administrators.”
Black Fox bounty land claim, 1851
This collection contains a bounty land claim for Crawford County.
Black History Commission of Arkansas collection, 1914-2009
This is an on-going collection that consists of biographical, church, school, and community histories. It contains items collected by members of the Black History Commission, the African American History Coordinator, and other contributors.
Black History Commission of Arkansas seminars (Digital)
This collection is comprised of video recordings, originally on DVDs, USB flash drives, or webinar format, from workshops, seminars, and lectures presented by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and the Arkansas State Archives.
Black History Museum grand opening program, 1986
This collection contains a grand opening program for the Black History Museum at Historic Washington State Park, Arkansas on May 3, 1986.
Black History Study of Immanuel, Arkansas records, 1897-2000
The collection contains minutes, proceedings, programs, and documents of the White River District Missionary Baptist Association. It also contains Immanuel school yearbooks and programs.
Blessings Safehaven grant progress report, 2015
This collection contains the final grant report and the Joycelyn Elders Coloring Book.
Blue and Gray Reunion program, 1920 September 3
This collection contains one program from the Blue and Gray Reunion held on September 3, 1920, in Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Blue Bayou Circuit, Methodist Episcopal Church committee statement, 1845
This collection contains one committee statement from a Methodist Church circuit in Arkansas.
Board Camp Baptist Church records, 1898-2010
The collection consists of seven volumes of historical material, congregational and membership records.
Boat movements thru Rob Roy Arkansas River Bridge, 1990 January- December
This collection contains boat movements through the Arkansas River at Rob Roy Bridge in Pine Bluff. It includes vessel names, direction, and time contacted.
Boat Movements thru Rob Roy Arkansas River Bridge, 1991
This collection contains a record of boat movements through the Rob Roy Arkansas River Bridge at Pine Bluff for the year 1991, including vessel names, direction, and time contacted.
Boatright property public auction announcement, 1979 May 5
The announcement in this collection includes a list of items that were to be auctioned near Huntsville, Arkansas, on May 5, 1979.
Bobbie Kennard collection, circa 1980s
This collection contains 14 cartoon flyer cards from the "This Is Arkansas" series, published by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Each card depicts a fact about Arkansas.
Bold Pilgrim Cemetery Preservation Association final grant report, 2017
This collection contains paperwork, ink jet photographs and programs related to release of the book, A Pictorial Catalog of the African Americans Interred in Bold Pilgrim Cemetery. The book has been cataloged and placed in ASA research room: The bold pilgrims : preserving the legacy : a pictorial catalog of African Americans interred at Bold Pilgrim Cemetery, by Glenda F. Wilson F420.C7W55 2017.
Bolivar Township Republican petitions, 1888
This collection contains petitions signed by Republicans from the Bolivar Township area who pledged to vote for Benjamin Harrison and Levi Morton for President and Vice President, and John Clayton for Congress.
Boone County land records, 1881-1943
This collection consists of warranty deeds, pre-emption claim certificates, quit-claim deeds, and deeds of trust issued from 1881-1943 for land in Boone County, Arkansas.
Boswell account with Batesville post office, 1833
The account record in this collection is dated 1833.
Bowie family papers, 1989 August 17
The collection contains family charts, excerpts from publications, and other materials related to the history of the Bowie family.
Bowles family papers, 1839-1981
This collection contains legal documents and correspondence belonging or related to the Bowles family of Arkansas.
"Boy with Book," by Edsel Ford, undated
This collection contains a poem, "Boy with Book," by Arkansas poet, Edsel Ford that was previously published in the "Christian Science Monitor."
This collection contains a letter written by White County Examiner B.P. Baker as a member of the Galloway Female College Building Committee.
Bracken Lewis papers, 1854-1855
This collection contains a tax receipt and a deed belonging to Bracken Lewis and dating from 1854-1855.
Brackin Lewis Justice of the Peace oath, 1884 November 12
This collection contains the signed and dated Justice of the Peace oath for Brackin Lewis.
Bradford family photograph and funeral notice, 1910-1918
This collection contains one photograph of Henry Taylor Bradford, Martha Jane Wilson Bradford, John H. (or Jos. H.) Bradford, and three unknown females and a funeral notice for Martha Bradford.
Bradford letter and invoices, 1775-1898
This collection contains a letter written by B.A. Bradford to Kezia Bradford in 1775 and receipts and invoices dated between 1867 and 1898.
Bradley County (Ark.) election ballot , 1866 August 6
This collection contains one general election ballot from Bradley County, Arkansas.
Bradley County (Ark.) land notice,1855
This collection contains a notice to relinquish land held by Nelson York in Bradley County, Arkansas, to Jesse Files.
Bradley County (Ark.) public sale of land notice, 1844
This collection contains one notice for the public sale of land in Bradley County (Ark.) dated November 4, 1844.
This collection contains a plat map for part of Bradley County, Arkansas.
Braille Bible collection, 1900-1908
This collection contains eleven volumes of the Holy Bible and one volume of scripture passages in New York Point.
Brandenburg family papers, 1935-1990
This collection contains material related to the Brandenburg family, including photocopies of letters, memoirs, and photographs.
Brandt/Reichardt family letter, 1898
This collection contains a letter dated July 28, 1898 from Otto Brandt to his Reichardt nieces in Arkansas regarding his service during the Spanish-American War.
Brian's Hot Springs Business College collection, 1947
This collection contains brochures and bulletins from Brian's Hot Springs Business College in Hot Springs, Arkansas, from 1947.
Bridget Bishop death warrant [copy], 1692
This collection contains one copy of a death warrant for Bridget Bishop.
Brigadier General Thomas S. Drew letter, 1844
This collection contains a letter written by Brigadier General Thomas S. Drew, Batesville, Arkansas dated March 11, 1844 to Arkansas Governor Archibald Yell regarding the reorganization of Arkansas' State Militia.
Bright Star Public School announcement, 1896
This collection contains one broadside announcement for Bright Star Public School, dated April 10, 1896.
B.R. McDearmon notice, circa 1888
The notice in this collection is from circa 1888.
The collection contains a small Bible published in 1824. It contains a page of family information and a newspaper clipping, circa 1905, about Henry and Catherine Broadhurst, who were married in 1839.
Brooks-Baxter War subscription lists and vouchers, 1874
This collection contains subscription lists and vouchers from the Brooks-Baxter War.
Brooks-Baxter War telegrams, 1874
This collection contains telegrams sent during the Brooks-Baxter War to and from Elisha Baxter supporters.
Brooks Forensic Society records, 1915-1916
This collection contains a recordbook with the minutes of the Brooks Forensic Society of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Browne family papers, 1893-2000
This collection contains material related to Lida Ross Browne, Josephine Sue Browne, and Esther Browne Tyson, including correspondence, hereditary societies, clubs and associations, family histories, memorabilia, photographs, and scrapbooks.
Brown Rolloson Company stock certificate, 1902 October 16
The stock certificate in this collection is dated October 16, 1902.
Bruno School (Marion County, Ark.) register, 1957 September 2-1958 May 17
This collection contains one school register for the 3rd and 4th grades at Bruno School in Marion County Rural School District No. 1 in Bruno, Arkansas, from September 2, 1957 to May 17, 1958.
B.S. Medlock Civil War letter, 1863 January 11
The letter in this collection is written from B.S. Medlock to Isabella Kirkpatrick to inform her of the passing of her brother in the war. The letter is dated January 11, 1863.
Bucy business card and railroad man's prayer, undated
This collection contains a business card with a prayer.
Burdet L. Daniel Civil War papers, 1864-1865
This collection contains a letter written by Burdet Daniel to his brother during the Civil War. Burdet was asking his brother about rumors that Cape Girardeau , Missouri, had been taken by the Confederate military. According to Burdet, a portion of Union troops were defeated by General Sterling Price in Dardanelle, Arkansas, along the Arkansas River around the same time that General Shelby made his raid on Little Rock and the Memphis Railroad. Burdet’s diary is seven pages long and was written by him at the end of the Civil War. Burdet kept an account of daily activities from January 1, 1865 - April 25, 1865.
Bureau of Legislative Research photograph collection, 1947-2012
This collection is comprised of professional portraits and group photographs of Arkansas Legislative Council members, 1947 - 2012.
This collection contains one photocopy and one original notice of location for mining claims in Golden City, Arkansas, for members of the Burns family.
Business and city directories collection, 1840-1999
This collection contains business and city directories from Arkansas and other states.
Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial Commission records, 1953-1958
This collection contains correspondence, newsletters, programs, maps, sketches, published materials, and research notes, as well as papers involving the organization of the Arkansas commission and the organization on the national level.
Butterfield Overland Mail Company way-bill, 1860
This collection contains a bill for two boxes to be shipped to Van Buren, Arkansas.
Butterfield Stage Coach dry weather route through Crawford County, undated
This collection consists of one map of dry weather route of Butterfield Stage Coach through Crawford County, Arkansas, date unknown.
C.A. Ballou Native American relics collection papers, 1911-1913
This collection contains two letters and a copy of the inventory of C.A. Ballou's collection of Native American relics of Rogers, Arkansas.
Cabaniss estate administrator's sale notice, 1911 October 17
This administrator's sale notice is dated October 17, 1911.
Cabell's Brigade Confederate Reunion article, 1875 October 29
This collection contains a typescript of an article from the Booneville Enterprise on Cabell's Brigade.
Cabot High School souvenir booklet, 1902
This collection contains one school souvenir booklet.
Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company supplemental by-laws, 1853
This collection contains the supplemental by-laws adopted by the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company in 1853.
Cairo and Fulton Railroad history correspondence, 1950
This collection contains two letters and a history of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad.
Cairo and Fulton Railroad land certificate, 1860
This collection contains Trustees Certificate Number 1 issued by the Cairo and Fulton Railroad on January 10, 1860.
Caldonia Ann Borden reminiscences, circa 1937
This collection contains the reminiscences of Caldonia Ann Borden, written in November of 1937.
Caleb Hugh Mills account book, 1857-1881
This collection contains the farming account book of Caleb Hugh Mills in Georgia and Arkansas from 1857-1864. It also contains debt notes and other financial information about Thomas Mills.
This letter to Sam Williams discusses a map of the Civil War in Missouri and Arkansas that Langtree drew.
Caleb Langtree letter [photostat], Undated
This is a copy of a letter that was written by Caleb Langtree requesting information regarding a post office location according to range, township, and section.
Calhoun County (Ark.) jury lists, 1867-1870
This collection consists of two juror lists from Calhoun County.
Calhoun County (Ark.) tax receipt, 1878
This collection contains one receipt for the taxes of G.L. Roark of Calhoun County, Arkansas, dated April 20, 1878.
Calhoun County list of retailers, 1870 September 17
This collection contains a list of licensed retailers in Calhoun County, Arkansas, in 1870.
Calvin C. Naylor papers, 1864-1913
This collection contains military orders, receipts, and financial records of Confederate officer Calvin C. Naylor.
Calvin Comins Bliss papers, 1841-1906
This collection contains papers pertaining to Calvin Comins Bliss' business, personal and familial concerns, military service, publication of The Unconditional Union, and Reconstruction in Arkansas.
Calvin M. Thompson receipt, 1858
On September 8, 1858, Calvin M. Thompson of Van Buren bought two squares of advertising for "valuable Arkansas river bottom lands," for three months at $8.50. This receipt is from Christopher Danley & W.F. Holtzman, owners of the State Gazette and Democrat, to Calvin Thompson.
Camden African American Historical Markers Project final grant report, 2016-2017
The report in this collection contains paper files relating to the project to erect historical markers commemorating Monroe Bowie Holmes and Beulah Woods Ivory.
"Camden and the Civil War" article, undated
The article in this collection is undated.
Camden industrial survey, 1940 August 1
This collection contains an industrial survey for Camden, Arkansas, dated August 1, 1940.
Camden Knight Confederate muster rolls, undated
This collection contains a muster roll for Company B and one for Company G of the Camden Knights.
Camden National Bank credit statement, 1904
This collection contains one credit statement from Camden National Bank for P.B. Farmer of Lisbon, Union County, Arkansas, dated August 15, 1904.
Camden Rural School oratorical contest rules, 1911
The contest rules in this collection are dated 1911.
This collection contains a scrapbook of Camden, Arkansas history.
Campaign ad in "Bridge Election," 1915 May 15
The broadside in this collection is dated May 15, 1915.
This collection contains three letters written between 1937 and 1950 for various candidates for Arkansas political offices.
Camp Pike Base Hospital Christmas dinner menu, 1918
This collection contains a menu for Christmas dinner at Camp Pike Base Hospital from 1918.
Camp Pike Hospital Thanksgiving dinner menu, 1918
This collection contains a menu for Thanksgiving dinner at Camp Pike Hospital from 1918.
Camp Pike infantry training circular, 1919
This collection contains "Training Circular No. 17: Infantry Formations in Close Order."
This collection contains a song book from Camp Pike from 1918.
Camp Robinson Replacement Training Center handbooks, 1942-1943
These handbooks were written for new soldiers and instructors stationed at Camp Robinson in Arkansas during WWII. They include information about the camp and what type of services it provided.
This collection contains one 1926 calendar for Camp Sequoyah.
Capital city anniversary papers, 1971-1972
This collection contains the Capital City Anniversary committee papers between 1970-1972. The committee planned the 150th Capital City Anniversary of Little Rock, Arkansas, at the Arkansas State Capital.
Capital City Mining Company stock certificate, 1887
This collection contains one stock certificate.
This collection contains one broadside, an advertisement for the Capital Hotel, Little Rock.
Capital Improvement Program for Blytheville, Arkansas, 1942
This collection contains a report prepared by the City Council of Blytheville, Arkansas, its Mayor, E.R. Jackson, the State Director of the Public Work Reserve, E.S. Dudley, and The National Resources Planning Board.
Captain A.V. Rieff Civil War narrative, 1913 January 22
This collection contains a Civil War narrative of Captain A.V. Rieff concerning a skirmish at Dug Springs near Springfield, Missouri.
Captain James E. Sparks Civil War collection, 1863-1865
This collection contains a Civil War muster roll for Company H of the 23rd Arkansas Infantry, a letter from James E. Sparks to his wife, and a tintype photograph of James E. Sparks.
Captain James Villard Heidt invoices, 1909
This collection contains eight receipts from the Fort Benjamin Harrison Post Exchange in Indianapolis, Indiana for items purchased by Captain James Villard Heidt.
Captain John Parker autograph book, 1864
This collection contains an autograph book kept by Captain John Parker while incarcerated at Johnson's Island Prison. He began passing the book around his barracks on January 28, 1864 and asked that each man sign their rank, military unit, hometown, and place of capture.
Capt. Fred M. Greguras military collection, 1905-2018
This collection contains magazines, booklets, a book, postcards, and a map related to various military bases and other military locations around Arkansas including Camp Robinson, Camp Chaffee, Camp Pike, Fort Logan Roots, Fort Smith National Cemetery, and Little Rock Air Force Base.
